SIX crews finally took to the water for the first time this season at Arden Sailing Club in Defford.

A sunny day and light but fickle north-westerly breeze set the scene for the spring handicap series.

All started and finished the four-lap course.

After applied handicaps Niall and Jane Campbell (Enterprise) won ahead of David Brydon (Heron), Simon Newman (Streaker), Tricia Wood (Comet), Keith Stevens and Steve Ryder (Comet).