FORTY youngsters took part in an annual parade of sail staged to mark the 277th anniversary of Captain James Cook's birthday.

The event, on the River Leven in Great Ayton on Wednesday, saw home-made craft sailing down the river to compete for prizes for the best boat and quickest time.

Captain Cook himself, alias Ian Stubbs, also made an appearance.

It was the sixth parade of sail to be held in the village.

The winners were Joshua Hurwood and Luc Van der Voet in the five and under category, Andrew Tanfield and Thiband Bailly in the six to eight section and Graeme Etheridge and Ben Thomas in the nine to 12s.