North Wales sailors celebrated Christmas in style with the biggest ever turnout at their Xmas Regatta – while the presents came early for Edwards brothers Huw and Rowan.

The Port Dinorwic brothers were both winners, Huw winning the gold fleet in the optimist boat, while Rowan partnered clubmate Daniel Blight to victory in the 29er fleet.

More than 60 sailors turned out for the event in Pwllheli, almost double the previous record number of sailors in the North Wales Christmas Regatta for Youth and Junior sailors.

There were some celebrations for the home club as well as James Bowler dominated the Topper fleet to secure victory in that category of boat.

“It really was a fantastic turnout and and excellent day's sailing in the North Wales Christmas sunshine,” said Welsh Sailing's North Wales development officer Ruth Iliffe.

“It was great the numbers were so much larger than ever before, it caps a very good year in terms of the interest in sailing in North Wales.

“There was some very competitive racing in all the categories, especially the optimist fleet and Huw Edwards narrowly came out ahead of Ciaran Jones and Hatty Morsley.

“His brother Rowan was in the 29er fleet, the first time we have ever had a 29er fleet at a North Wales event, and managed to win along with Daniel Blight.

“The Laser fleet was another good battle while James Bowler really dominated the Topper fleet. However it was excellent to see such a high standard across the board and so many people having so much fun.”