An early neap tide on the Helford River last Saturday meant a noon day start for competitors in the 2006 Port Navas Regatta.

The early start did not deter the hundreds of local residents and visitors alike who lined the quayside to help raise some £4,000 for local charities.

A packed programme of 18 rowing and swimming events was well supported by young and old alike with plenty of vocal support from friends and families gathered on the village oyster quay.

Children's races took place in the adjacent events field, where the sideshows and games were in big demand along with queues for the barbecue, the cake stall, drinks and the ever popular tombola.

Highlights of the afternoon were a lifesaving demonstration by the crew of the Falmouth inshore lifeboat, and a musical interlude by the Constantine Silver Band.

Regatta chairman, Jeff Meadows, said he was delighted that so many people turned out to support the event despite the early start.

The regatta had been a particularly relaxed and friendly community event for all the family.

"We've had another very successful regatta," he said. "It is amazing how local people pull together to support this event. Everyone had a great time and we raised quite a lot of money for charity.

"It's a pity that we don't enjoy the same level of support from Cornwall county council, who removed the only sign promoting the regatta from the Argal crossroads on the eve of the event.

"I think it was very unkind to remove a sign advertising an event which donates all proceeds to local charities and which means so much to the local community.

"I do hope they'll rethink their decision for next year."

With final accounts yet to be completed, organisers say they will once again be able to donate about £4,000 to charities including the RNLI, the Air Ambulance, Macmillan and St Julia's Hospice.

At the end of the regatta trophies were presented by Anoushka Szturmowska, fiance of Port Navas Oyster Farm owner, Ben Wright.

Veterans Rowing Mens: 1. Rodney Myers, 2. Peter Kendall, 3. Richardo Cortez, over 70 winner, David James. Veterans Rowing Ladies: 1. Dilys Gardener, 2 Mary Owen, 3. Jane Harris. Pair Paddles 17 and under Boys: 1.Rory Flutter, 2. Jombie Badger, 3. Josh Gottelier. Pair Paddles 17 and under Girls: 1. Pip Badger, 2. Meghan Harris, 3. Polly Money. Blindfold Rowing: 1. David and Herbie Harford, 2. Tansin and Gwithian Silk, 3. Lorna Flutter and Gabrielle Fromentin. Pair Paddles 13 and under Boys: 1. Herbie Harford, 2. Charlie Davis, 3. Alistair James. Pair Paddles 13 and under Girls: 1. Pip Badger, 2. Megan Harris, 3. Polly Money, 1st under 11 girl Ceinwen Morgans, HRCST Tankard Herbie Harford. Motherand Child Rowing: 1. Lulu and Pip Badger, 2. Shane and Toto Flutter, 3. Mary and Theo Cresswell. Father and Child Rowing: 1. David and Herbie Harford. 2. Ed and John Gleadowe, 3. Phil and Pip Badger. Pair Paddles Ladies: 1. Gill Pascoe, 2. Lulu Badger, 3. Shane Flutter.

Swimming 12 and under Boys: 1. Charlie Davies, 2. Edward Gleadowe, 3. Ben Woodard. Swimming 12 and under Girls: 1. Katie Toogood, 2. Megan Toogood, 3. Beatrix Warren. Swimming 16 and under Boys: 1. Josh Gottelier, 2. Liam Dury, 3. Oliver Woodard. Swimming 16 and under Girls: 1. Lorna Flutter, 2. Lottie Grant, 3. Emily Broad. Swimming Mens: 1. Gwithian Silk, 2. Josh Gottelier, 3. Dominic Warren. Swimming Ladies: 1. Bethany Wills, 2. Tilda Woodard.

Row and Run 13 and Under: 1. Ed Gleadowe and Treve Winfrey, 2. Polly Money and Pip Badger, 3. Lottie Grant and Lorna Flutter. All-Comers Rowing: 1. Richard Winfrey, 2. David Harford, 3. Jonathan Money, 1st ANARTH - Gill Pascoe. Fun Race: 1. Pip and Phil Badger, 2. David and Herbie Harford, 3. Patrick Hopson and Rory Flutter. Pair Paddles Men: 1. Richard Winfrey, 2. Tim Williams, 3. Martin Wills. Row and Run Adults: 1 David Harford and Jonathan Samuel, 2. Treve and Richard Winfrey, 3. John and Jack Gleadowe. Visitors Rowing: 1. Ali and Peter James, 2 Andrew Stafford and Anthony Thomson, 3. Joe Chamberlain. Pairs Rowing Lady and Gent: 1. Richard Winfrey and Gill Pascoe, 2. David Harford and Vicky Royal, 3. Jombie and Lulu Badger.

Greatest Number of Points Men: David Harford. Greatest Number of Points Ladies: Pip Badger. Ron Badger Annual Special Award: Jane and David Burke.