WITH crowds of people lining the waterside and 188 crews from across the South West taking part, this year's Ginsters Mixed and Vets Pilot Gig Racing Championships at Saltash Regatta were a resounding success.

Said Graham Annear, chairman of Caradon Gig Club, who hosted the event: 'It was a good weekend's racing; we had around 58 races on the Saturday and 36 on the Sunday.

'Everyone's been raving about how well organised it was and what a good weekend of sport it was. Brunel Green is a great viewing platform – you can see the whole course from there.'

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