The man killed in a power boat race on Saturday has
been named.

Alex Edmonds, 41, from Lower Stoke, died
during the annual Dover Regatta.

It is thought Mr Edmonds, who was a member of
Allhallows Yacht Club, suffered head and chest injuries when his
boat collided with another during an organised race.

Reports have suggested the other boat was
being driven by another member of Allhallows Yacht Club and the two
men were friends.

It is believed Mr Edmonds became trapped
in the boat at the major annual water spectacular. Kent Air
Ambulance was called, but it was not needed.

Events on the water were cancelled when
firefighters, police and ambulance crews were called to the
harbour. Mr Edmonds was pronounced dead at the scene.

Hundreds of people at the event were moved
away from the area. Police have confirmed they are investigating
the incident.

Simon Smith, station commander at Dover Fire
Station, said: "The Port of Dover Police has impounded the two
boats and Kent Police will be conducting an investigation."

He said Kent Fire and Rescue Service was
called to the scene by an ambulance crew after one person was
reported to have received serious head and chest injuries in a
collision between two racing boats.

On Saturday afternoon, Dover Harbour Board issued a statement on its website confirming the death "which happened as a result of a collision between two power boats which were taking part in an organised race at Dover Regatta".

It added that the investigation into the
incident had already started, but no further details could be
given.

Dover Regatta is an annual event organised by
the Dover Sea Sports Development Trust and its chairman is Bill
Fawcus.

After the death had been confirmed, he said a
decision was taken to halt all power boat races due to take place
during the remainder of the two-day programme of events.

He said: "The parents have said they feel
their son would not have wanted the regatta cancelled."

Mr Fawcus said the investigation into the
incident would be conducted by the Marine Accident Investigation
Board.

He added: "Our thoughts are with the man's
family, friends and colleagues in power boating."