DRAGONS were spotted on the River Thames for the first time in three years.
The rare sighting was not the mythical fire breathing beast, but fundraising teams taking part in a series of battles on the water.
Organised by the Rotary Club of Pangbourne, the racing took place on Pangbourne Meadows on Saturday, June 18.
Six teams took part, each racing in a number of heats.
And despite being out of practise due to the covid pandemic preventing the annual event from taking place, the teams enjoyed some hard fought battles.
A spokesperson from the club said: “There were some very tight finishes as the results illustrate”.
In the minor final, DragonCredo raced home with time of 1.16.40, but was pipped at the post by Bitchy Boys, who had a time of 1.16.34 – six milliseconds diference.
And in the major final, Team Launchpad’s time of 1.12.79, was just beaten by Humphrey’s Furry Friends, who came home with a time of 1.12.31 – four milliseconds difference.
The first three teams received the coveted Dragonhead trophies.
The spokesperson added: “Congratulations to all the participants, all of whom vowed to return and win next year. It was a fun day all round.”
The event was held to raise funs for Launchpad, Thames Valley Air Ambulance and Readifood.
The spokesperson added: “Pangbourne Rotary would like to thank Pangbourne Fete, Henley Dragons, Adventure Dolphin, and all other participants, volunteers and Rotary members who made this a day to remember.”
