Oh why does the winkle always turn to the right,
Turn to the right, turn to the right
Why does the winkle going upstairs at night
Put his little nightshirt on and turn to the right
Tail first he toddles up to bed
He pulls his little door down tight on his head
But why does the winkle always turn to the left
When he comes down for breakfast in the morning

I am informed by my friends at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex that this doesn't hold true for Whelks though, as Neptunea Contraria the reverse spiral Whelk is quite commonly found in that vicinity. Is this the reason that you are enquiring about how the Whelk wrestling entrants are organised in their dexterity, Oaklet ?

Incidently, Essex Girl cooks a superb Paella as will be attested to by the various attendees of our BBQs - perhaps she could use Whelks in one ?