DOZENS of boat lovers took to the water at Lee-on-the-Solent this weekend for the sailing club annual regatta.

The two-day event was open to all dinghy sailors in all classes.

Racing started in the blazing midday sunshine on Saturday with a timed average lap race followed by class racing in the afternoon.

Two class races also took place on Sunday.

There was a separate novice handicap class race and a class 4 race for toppers and mirrors from the signal station.

Participants enjoyed a regatta dance featuring live Irish music on Saturday night and a prize-giving after the final event on Sunday afternoon.

For results and information visit www.lossc.co.uk

For more pictures from this year's event see the Summer Fun supplement free with Monday's Daily Echo.