ORGANISERS say that over 30,000 people attended this year’s powerboat event.

The number of spectators who descended on the Esplanade for the P1 Scottish Grand Prix of the Sea last month is on a par with last year’s event.

Robert Wicks, who is the P1 managing director, said: “Our partnership with co-hosts Inverclyde Council and Riverside Inverclyde is immensely rewarding and the huge crowd of local residents and visitors were treated to some spectacular racing on the choppy and challenging waters of the Clyde

“The impact of our two Grand Prix events has cemented Inverclyde’s status as the marine leisure capital of Scotland

“We believe the mix of top class sport and family entertainment plays an important role in supporting Inverclyde’s regeneration programme through attracting visitors, raising the profile of the region and boosting the local economy.”

Father and daughter team Dave and Ashleigh Finlayson, who represented Inverclyde at the event, thanked everyone for their outstanding support.

Ashleigh said: “Our home event was a superb venue for racing and it was great to see the crowds along the Esplanade cheering us on.

“The fierce wind produced testing conditions but we enjoyed flying the flag for Inverclyde and Scotland.”