The event kicked off on Friday with yachts arriving at Granton from many clubs on the Forth, before the real action took place on Saturday and Sunday, which included the Scottish Dragon Championships.

On Sunday, after an afternoon on the race courses and a meal ashore, an evening race delivered participants to Port Edgar. From there, today, the boats will take part in the celebratory Flotilla, one of the events marking the official opening of the new Queensferry Crossing by Her Majesty the Queen.

Charles Morton, chair of organising committee and Vice Commodore Royal Forth Yacht Club, said: “The first yacht regatta was held on the Forth in 1836 and regattas have been held ever since. In those days the yachts were large and manned by paid crews; today sailing is enjoyed by people from all walks of life and many boats cost less than a second-hand family car. What has not changed is the enjoyment of sailing and the challenge of good natured competition. We are delighted to continue this tradition and are grateful to Urban Union for their support.”

Urban Union, which is currently delivering the new Pennywell housing development, is supporting the event with an investment of £2000. As well as delivering over 700 new properties, the developer is committed to enhancing and supporting the local community.

Neil McKay, managing director of Urban Union, said: “The East Coast Sailing Festival is an exciting event for the local community and it also attracts a lot of people into the area. Urban Union is committed to supporting the Pennywell area and wider community in north Edinburgh and we are pleased to be supporting this exciting event.”

Pennywell Living is one of Scotland’s largest housing-led regeneration projects, which is set to provide 356 social and mid-market rent homes, along with 363 new properties for private sale.

The extensive development, which is being built by Urban Union, is a result of a major investment of £42 million by the City of Edinburgh Council and includes £7.9m grant funding from the Scottish Government.