Sailors flocked to the Norfolk Broads for the return of the Yachtmaster Insurance Three Rivers Race, which was held for the 61st time over the weekend.

Race creator David Hastings was on hand for the event, which saw just under 100 boats take on the challenge of covering 50 miles on the rivers Bure, Ant and Thurne within a 24-hour time limit.

Holly Hancock from event organisers Horning Sailing Club said: "[Mr Hastings] expressed his delight at the race still going strong, 62 years after he first came up with the idea."

Eastern Daily Press: David Hastings MBE at the Three Rivers Race.David Hastings MBE at the Three Rivers Race. (Image: Holly Hancock)

Ms Hancock said the race was: "Every bit as exhausting, exhilarating and exciting as competitors could wish for, with plenty of action and drama – it was a great race and, will hopefully continue for many years to come."

The boat Black Magic, skippered by Stuart Rix, was overall winner with a time of 8:01:49, followed by the boat Ghost skippered by James Dugdale (8:06:01) and Fiasco skippered by John Clemenston (8:08:23).

Eastern Daily Press: Wayfarers making their way down Horning Street in the Three Rivers Race.Wayfarers making their way down Horning Street in the Three Rivers Race. (Image: Holly Hancock)

Eastern Daily Press: Boats approaching the bridge at Potter Heigham.Boats approaching the bridge at Potter Heigham. (Image: Holly Hancock)

Eastern Daily Press: Competitors making their way past the bungalows at Potter Heigham riverbank.Competitors making their way past the bungalows at Potter Heigham riverbank. (Image: Holly Hancock)

Eastern Daily Press: The boat Yare & Bure 30 Scarce Copper on the way to Potter Heigham Bridge.The boat Yare & Bure 30 Scarce Copper on the way to Potter Heigham Bridge. (Image: Holly Hancock)

Eastern Daily Press: Boats going under the bridge at Potter Heigham.Boats going under the bridge at Potter Heigham. (Image: Holly Hancock)

Eastern Daily Press: A River Cruiser at Martham at sunset.A River Cruiser at Martham at sunset. (Image: Holly Hancock)

Eastern Daily Press: A River Cruiser going under Potter Heigham Bridge.A River Cruiser going under Potter Heigham Bridge. (Image: Holly Hancock)

Eastern Daily Press: Boats at Stokesby taking part in the Three Rivers Race.Boats at Stokesby taking part in the Three Rivers Race. (Image: Holly Hancock)

Eastern Daily Press: Wayfarer 8669, with race winners Stuart Rix and David Ling.Wayfarer 8669, with race winners Stuart Rix and David Ling. (Image: Holly Hancock)

Eastern Daily Press: Mixed One Designs at the start of the Three Rivers Race.Mixed One Designs at the start of the Three Rivers Race. (Image: Holly Hancock)