It was appropriate that the event in aid of the Blue Skies Hospital Fund took place under dazzling blue skies on one of the loveliest days of the years so far – and the conditions certainly brought the spectators out, with scores eager to get a view of the colourful craft on the water.
Teams of 17 each took part and it is hoped the event will have raised a good sum for the Blue Skies charity, which, In partnership with Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, enhances the provision of patient care for public benefit.
1. Blue Skies Dragon Boat Festival at Fairhaven Lake
Colourful craft - and crew - were the order of the day at the Blue Skies Dragon Boat Festival at Fairhaven Lake. Photo: Daniel Martino
2. Blue Skies Dragon Boat Festival at Fairhaven Lake
Crowds flocked to Fairhaven Lake to enjoy the Blue Skies Dragon Boat Festival. Photo: Daniel Martino
3. Blue Skies Dragon Boat Festival at Fairhaven Lake
It was action on the water all the way at the Blue Skies Dragon Boat Festival at Fairhaven Lake. Photo: Daniel Martino
4. Blue Skies Dragon Boat Festival at Fairhaven Lake
The teams stand by for action at the Blue Skies Dragon Boat Festival at Fairhaven Lake. Photo: Daniel Martino
5. Blue Skies Dragon Boat Festival at Fairhaven Lake
The White Church provides a scene backdrop to the Blue Skies Dragon Boat Festival at Fairhaven Lake. Photo: Daniel Martino
6. Blue Skies Dragon Boat Festival at Fairhaven Lake
Instructions to the rowers were a key ingredient of the Blue Skies Dragon Boat Festival at Fairhaven Lake. Photo: Daniel Martino