THE last ever speedboat rally in Europe will be held on Windermere at the end of the month.

With the new 10mph speed limit due to come into effect on the lake next year, the Windermere Motor Boat Racing Club will stage its final British Classic Motor Boat Rally over five days starting next Thursday, July 29.

This will be the 15th rally hosted by the Windermere Steamboats and Museum on Rayrigg Road. The event will feature many British and European classic motorboats of all types and there will be numerous runs on the lake with a gala reunion dinner on Saturday July 31.