Glasgow’s fourth River Festival attracted 85,000 visitors who were treated to tall ships, powerboats and jet skis among many other attractions.

The spectacular fun-packed weekend was staged on both sides of the River Clyde around the Glasgow Science Centre.

There were four tall ships including Sail Training Ship Tenacious, the UK’s largest square rigged tall ship, which is owned by Jubilee Sailing Trust. Other craft ranged from the Royal Navy’s HMS Bangor – a glass reinforced plastic minehunter considered to be one of the most sophisticated vessel of her type in the world - to the oldest Clyde built ship afloat – M.V. Kyles. Launched in Paisley in 1862 she is now operated by the Scottish Maritime Museum and is normally berthed at Braehead. People were allowed aboard the ships to see how they are operated and maintained. Judging by the massive queues, they were clearly a great attraction.

The Zapcat speed boat races, of course, were the highlight of the Festival. Thirty boats took part in two heats which count towards the UK National Championships.

Inflatable catamarans with 50hp engines that reach up to 50mph on the water, Zapcats are popular for many sporting and leisure activities. Racing has become a major sport in the UK since the first Zapcats arrived here from South Africa in 2001.

The Zapcat speed boat races were the highlight of the Festival. These drew gasps of amazement and many rounds of applause and appreciation. People could also sample the thrill of the speed boats through taster sessions.

At the Millennium Square, between the BBC and the Science Centre, there was a live music stage with a wide variety of music for everybody.

Children were spoiled with a funfair with plenty of rides, face painting, model making and puppet making as well as the variety of ships to watch and visit.