Organisers of Wimborne’s Dreamboats Regatta were very pleased with this year’s recent event.

A Dreamboats’ spokesperson said: “The sun shone, people enjoyed the barbecue, a tipple at the bar and then home made cakes and tea.”

Entertainment was provided by the rock band Samurais and East Dorset Marching Band.

The Canoe Club, which are based at Riverside, had their ‘try a canoe’ available and some of the members took part in very energetic game of canoe polo.

The climbing wall proved popular with the children and some adults.

There was a raffle with two hampers from East Street Deli and McCarthy Stone plus gift vouchers from local shops and donations from friends.

The boat racing took place again this year with the trophy to the winning team presented by the Mayor, Cllr Carol Butters.

The spokesperson added: “We hope that the regatta and its success spreads the word about Dreamboats and the boats, canoes and stand-up paddle boards that are available to hire at a modest fee. So many people have yet to discover the beauty of the River Stour through Wimborne and the pleasure of seeing it from a boat on the river. In the future Dreamboats plans to buy a boat suitable for people with disabilities to use so the pleasures of the river are open to all.