The final weekend, on October 10 and 11, decided several overall places by the narrowest margins.

Sheena Berney, commodore of Blackwater Sailing Club, said: "The Grand Prix series is a great example of what makes the BSC such a special Club.

Callum Marshall sailing in the Dyer Cup (Image: Blackwater Sailing Club)

"It encouraged members of all abilities to get out on the water and take part – some 200 sailors raced at least once.

"This finale showed just how exciting and competitive the series can be right to the last race.

The Grand Prix Short Course from left: Tracy Haigh, Kiley Gooch, Julie Nelson, Carlie Jenkins and Oliver Keeble (Image: Blackwater Sailing Club)

"Just as importantly it brings our sailing community together and celebrates the enthusiasm and commitment of members.

"Congratulations to all our winners and everyone who took part."

The series ran across 11 events over six weekends.

Dyer Cup winners Short Course from left: Carlie Jenkins, Julie Nelson, Kiley Gooch and Oliver Keeble (Image: Blackwater Sailing Club)

Unlike a traditional regatta, the series had no discard, so every race counted and consistency mattered.

Julie Nelson had already won the Short Course title, with Tracy Haigh second.

Third place was still open, with cadets Oliver Keeble, Victor Iszatt and Kiley Gooch separated by five points.

Battling the wave off the Doctor in the Dyer Cup (Image: Blackwater Sailing Club)

The General Handicap series was even tighter.

With leader Jonny Garlick unable to compete, Jon Simpson, Gill Callander, Rob Carver and Mike Smith were all title contenders.

Saturday’s racing included the Dyer Cup, with gusts nearing 30 knots as the main fleet headed for the Doctor, a mark off Osea Island.

Dyer Cup winners from left: Rob Carver, Ronnie Bartlett, Callum Marshall, Maria Richards and Luca Batley (Image: Blackwater Sailing Club)

Wind against tide produced choppy seas and a string of capsizes.

Short Course sailors escaped the worst of it, with Oliver Keeble winning decisively in his Optimist.

Sunday’s final General Handicap event featured two races, double points and no discard, putting every competitor under pressure.

Ronnie Bartlett and Rob Carver in the Dyer Cup (Image: Blackwater Sailing Club)

An aggressive start triggered a general recall, followed by two closely fought races in shifting winds.

The final results were:

General Handicap: Jon Simpson first, Gill Callander second, Rob Carver third.

Short Course: Julie Nelson first, Oliver Keeble second, Kiley Gooch third.

Graham Hoy and Clemency Evans in Wayfarer (Image: Blackwater Sailing Club)

The club awarded special trophies in memory of members Brett Townsend and Phil Newman, who died in the past year.

Julie Nelson won the Townsend Trophy for her Short Course victory, while Jon Simpson took the Newman Trophy for winning General Handicap.

Carlie Jenkins in the Dyer Cup short course (Image: Blackwater Sailing Club)

Maria Richards and Luca Batley won Saturday’s Dyer Cup in a Fireball, with cadet Callum Marshall just one second behind in an ILCA4.

The club welcomes new and returning sailors.

For membership enquiries, email membership-secretary@blackwatersailingclub.org.uk.