CONSTANT drizzle did little to deter the spirit of youngsters competing in Solva Children’s Regatta last Tuesday (August 25).

The event, now in its 57th year, attracted a good number of entries, with a large crowd on the quay wall to cheer them on.

Competitors took part in a range of events, from swimming and kayak races, to long dives and lifesaving, with commentary from Mike Williams.

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The winners were: Solo kayak sit on 11 years and under, Lewis Gould; solo kayak sit on 12-14 years, Zed Scordino; solo kayak sit on 15-17 years, Calum Walton; 20m girls swim 7-10 years, Holly Kay; 20m boys swim 7-10 years, Dan Page; 30m girls swim 11+12 years, Anya Walton; 30m boys swim 11+12 years, Travis Christopher Mullin; 40m girls swim 13+14 years, Emily Knowles; 40m boys swim 13+14 years, Michael Griffiths; 60m girls swim 17 years and under, Anya Walton; 60m boys swim 17 years and under, Calum Walton; long dive boys and girls aged 11-17 years, Hywel Churchill; long dive boys and girls 11 years and under, Travis Christopher Mullin; lifesaving boys and girls aged 9-12 years, Anya Walton and Cerian Churchill; lifesaving boys and girls 13-17 years, Hywel Churchill and Oliver Jones.

The rowing races were abandoned due to the weather conditions.

Regatta chairman Stephen Probert said: “Everyone enjoyed the events we managed to run, it was just a shame we couldn’t finish. We hope to have better weather for Friday’s raft race.”