Aberdeen Schools were crowned champions of the North-east Regatta on the river Dee yesterday. They survived a day of success from Aberdeen University yesterday to claim the title with 109 points. The schools team won only three points yesterday, with 106 claimed on Saturday, but the points proved decisive as Aberdeen University's final total of 107 fell two points short. St Andrews Boat Club of Edinburgh was third on 63 points with Aberdeen Boat Club finishing fourth on 56.

Points are scored on the number of people in each final. A single sculls win earns the winning boat club two points while an eights win earns 16 points. One point is awarded per person to the losing finalist.

Regatta secretary Ron Wallace hailed the two-day event a major success.

He said: "It was a fitting finale to the event. The majority of the schools' races were done on Saturday as they have exams to contend with, but the small number of teams taking part played their role with the vital three points.

"With 92 crews competing on Saturday and 73 today, it's been a marvellously well attended event and we're delighted.

"With races from single sculls to eights, there has been something for everyone over the two days and, thankfully, the weather has been kind to us.

"Aberdeen Boat Club's feat of becoming the first Scottish team to win at the Henley Regatta last year has really got interest going in rowing and those in attendance this weekend will have enjoyed top quality racing I'm sure."

Performance of the weekend went to Kerr Neave of Aberdeen Schools. Having claimed his novice victory, Neave was a substitute in the winning men's R1 fours team.

Wallace said: "It really was a remarkable achievement from Kerr. His two wins are comparable to passing your driving test then winning Formula One on the same day."