'Best ever turn out' for dragon boat racing on the Yorkshire Coast
The event took place at Wykeham lakes over the weekend
Organisers of dragon boat racing on the Yorkshire Coast say it was their 'best ever turn out' over the weekend.
24 teams took part at Wykeham lakes with Form 360 Fitness Centre winning, just piping Barons Health and Fitness Centre to the trophy.
Fashionable Fitness – 3D Leisure came in third, with Wold Top Brewery fourth in what turned out to be a very close encounter after a full days racing.
The Rotary Club of Scarborough Cavaliers President, Richard Creasey, said: “It was really great to get back racing after a 3-year enforced break due to the pandemic and all the teams put on a stunning show.”
“It was our best ever turn out with 24 teams and I can only thank the paddlers and sponsors, together with our partners Dawnay Estates, for supporting the event,” he added.
The event has raised almost £11,000 so far for local charities and organisations with more to follow over the next few weeks, with the final total being announced at the presentation evening next month.
The Rotary Club will be staging an BBQ evening at the Downe Arms Country Inn on July 13th when all the funds raised will be handed out to the nominated charities in the presence of Viscount Downe.