MARCH Landyachter Rhys Davies narrowly missed out on victory in the fourth round of the British Championships.

Davies, who is defending British champion in the Standard Class, finished second at the Anglia Land Yacht Club event held at Bassingbourn Barracks.

The lead alternated throughout the weekend between Davies and his main rivals Martyn Hale and John Pickstone.

Davies was in with a shot of the overall victory but suffered an unfortunate puncture on the last lap of the final race.

He held on to finish second behind championship leader Martyn Hale.

The competitors will next lock horns at the end of April in Redcar, North Yorkshire, for the fifth round of an enthralling championship.