ANGLE's traditional regatta sailed ahead last week, under the auspices of Pembrokeshire and Neyland yacht clubs.

Because of insurance concerns, there had been fears that the regatta would have to be cancelled. But the two yacht clubs sailed to the rescue and took the water-borne activities under their wing.

No fewer than 31 cruisers - one of the biggest entries for some years - took part and faced very light winds on a course which took them to the finishing line off Angle's Point House. There were a number of retirements.

Top award in division one went to Alan Watkins' Riot (Pembrokeshire and Neyland Yacht Clubs), ahead of Mike Reynolds' Roxy (Neyland Yacht Club). Third was Barry Kingston's Waylander (Pembrokeshire Yacht Club).

First in division two was Keith McCracken, of Pembroke Haven Yacht Club, in Erika. Second was Daylight Robbery, Jamie Main, and in third place was Cirdan, Wiffie James, both of PYC.

The division three honours were taken by Simon McGrath (PYC) in Sea Vixen, with Paul Humphries in Rogue (PYC) in second place. Third was Jane Hunter (PHYC) in Foxy. There were 14 entries in the dinghy races for a course set in Angle Bay, with the combined division one and two award going to the Redwing of Rowland Squibbs (Tenby Sailing Club), ahead of the Laser of Paul Rendell (PYC). Third was the Tenby Redwing of David Bowen. First in division three was Laura Morgan's Topaz (NYC). Second was Alex Kirk's Optimist (NYC), ahead of the Topper of Gareth Harries (NYC). Alex, the youngest competitor in the smallest dinghy, received a special award.

Rescue boats were provided by Neyland Yacht Club, Dr Hanniford and Colin Evans. A donation of over £185 from race entry fees was made to Angle RNLI. The sailing events were controlled by the Neyland Yacht Club starting deck team - Peter Harries (officer of the day); Gwyn Phillips (race recorder); Thos I. Jones (yeoman of signals) and Mike and David Howard (assistant yeomen of signals). The awards were presented by Peter Harries.

A number of boats were dressed overall for the regatta or were flying their battle (trophy) flags. On shore, volunteers helped to run a variety of stalls, including RNLI souvenirs, close to the Point House, and were kept busy all afternoon. Angle lifeboat station was also open to the public.