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2nd October 2010 - Zapcats at Fistral bay, Newquay.

Candid images of beach action and people at the final heat of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay.

With the high surf the jet skis are kept close to shore so they can respond quickly to any incident.

Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay

A member of another team watches as a rescued pilot is bought ashore by a paramedic

Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay

The rescued crew wait for their Zapcat to be recovered.

Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay

Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay

Crews prepare for the next heat whilst others watch the racing.

Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay

Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay

The starter is in the water, buffeted by the surf.

Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay

Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay

Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay

The starter's orange flag signals a restart.

Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay

Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay

The zapcats wait on the beach for their heat. Surfers are asked to use the Southern end of Fistral safely away from the course.

Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay

Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay

Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay

Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay

Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay

Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay Heat 14 of the 2010 Zapcat National Championships at Fistral bay, Newquay