Some 221 rowers on 13 decorated dragon boats took part in the big charity race, which was organised by the Blue Skies Hospital Fund in support of the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
7. Dragon Boat racing on Fairhaven Lake.
The money brought in by the dragon boat race will go to the Blue Skies Hospital Fund for the improvement of patient care at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Photo: Martin Bostock Photography 07717
8. Dragon Boat racing on Fairhaven Lake.
Joanna said: "After two years of not being able to do any fundraising because of Covid-19, it was really important. We support the hospital and we're able to buy things that aren't funded by the NHS that make a massive difference to peoples' lives." Photo: Martin Bostock Photography 07717
9. Dragon Boat racing on Fairhaven Lake.
"We've bought heart pumps for the cardiac unit, toys for the children's ward, monitors that can be taken to people's beds rather than taking them up and down corridors. Anything that will make patients lives better in the care of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals." Photo: Martin Bostock Photography 07717
10. Dragon Boat racing on Fairhaven Lake.
Blue Skies' next fundraising push will be the Big Spring Raffle, which offers a £500 cash prize. Tickets cost £1 each and can be bought on the charity's website. Photo: Martin Bostock Photography 07717