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Swimmers from Wick were praised as a credit to their club after crossing the Pentland Firth to take part in the third annual Orkney Open Meet.

It has already been a strong year for the 15-year-old from Latheronwheel, and now his place in a race next month in Slovakia has been confirmed.

Six players from Caithness took part in the Highland Badminton Group Senior Open Championships, with Mark and Shona Mackay winning the mixed doubles.

Billy Sutherland has said all the hours spent training and travelling have “definitely been worth it” after an encouraging start to the season.

Indoor Bowlers from the Caithness Federation of the SWI have regained the Pentland Bowl from their counterparts in Orkney.

Dounreay Fly Fishing Association opened its Boat League series with a competition on Loch Watten that saw 19 members fish for the President’s Quaich.

Yvonne Richard’s first time trial since 2019 saw her break the 30-minute barrier, beating Stephanie MacNeil for first lady at Wick Wheelers.

Three Wick swimmers attended the Scottish national age-group championships at Aberdeen Sports Village as part of the Highland Swim Team.

Four teams from Castle View Stables at Wick competed in the final of the Pony Club’s national quiz competition, and one of them came home as winners.

Sophie Mackay and D’Arcey Taylor had a successful trip to Glasgow where they represented Castletown Primary School in the SSBU Primary Championships.

Seven riders started the latest 10-mile time trial held by Wick Wheelers, while six faced the timekeeper in Caithness Cycling Club’s opening event.

Jack Ryan emerged with a trophy on his debut in the Scottish Rally Championship, the McDonald and Munro Speyside Stages in Moray.

A record 34 golfers took part in the annual Mackays’ Golf Challenge in Wick, with the annual gathering of family and friends now in its 21st year.

The Boyndie karting circuit near Banff is the next stop for Jack Elder after his promising start to the year in the Micromax class.

Organisers of the annual Friends of the Glass darts weekend in Wick have described it as “fantastic for the town” after a record turnout.

RESULTS IN: Horses and riders were of a good standard at the Caithness Riding Club Spring Show held over the weekend (April 26-7) at Halkirk.

The summer season is now in full swing at Thurso Golf Club, with several experienced members tasting victory in the latest batch of competitions.

A dozen weary Dounreay Fly Fishing Association members returned to the Loch Calder dam car park last Saturday afternoon after a hard day bankfishing.

Seven riders took part in Wick Wheelers’ second time trial of the season on a cool night.

Saturday saw a fantastic entry of 74 golfers competing for glory in the Ronnie Wallace Open, which was once again sponsored by Norbloc Construction.