HUNDREDS of people turned out to watch the emergency services battle it out in an annual contest.

A raft race held on the Hamble River was won by the local lifeboat crew for the second year running.

They finished ahead of representatives from Hamble Fire Station, Hampshire Search and Rescue.

Third place went to the South Central Ambulance Service craft, which was piloted by NHS nurses.

The Hamble Harbour Master started the race as well as officiating at the event.

Crews were competing for the Roger Harding Memorial Trophy, named after the man who was chairman of the group for 20 years.

Captain Harding died in 2016 and the trophy was donated by his widow Alex.

The current chairman of Hamble Lifeboat, James Godwin, said: "We are always amazed and grateful with the support from the local community.

"Events like this highlight the camaraderie between the emergency services. We are delighted to have won a close race to retain the trophy this year."

About 500 people are thought to have attended the event.