The traditional last race before Christmas at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club saw manoeuvres almost as flamboyant as some of the costumes of the helms.
The Christmas Pudding Regatta at Stanborough Lake encouraged the sailors to dress up for the occasion, with hot punch and mince pies the reward at the end.
A large Christmas pudding awaited the winner of the two-race series and that ended in a three-way tie.
Annette Walter recovered from a third place in race one to win the second and claim the large dessert, beating Sheila Stowe into second after she claimed two second places.
Alan Campbell won the smaller pudding with a first place in the fast fleet while commodore of the club, Charles Adams, was fourth in his Santa Claus outfit.
Alex Shelley was the clear winner of the junior prize with a tie for second between Angelo and Francis Hansen.
Millie Martin sailed with her sister Jemima, but after winning the chocolate Santa for best costumes, they opted to finish early and get into warmer clothes.
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