Daytime sailings by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company’s vessels are scrapped due to strong winds.

Clerk of the course Gary Thompson says the MGP remains a “really important event” in the Manx racing calendar.

A report earlier highlighted issues with funding for swimming pools in Castletown, Peel and Ramsey.

Adam Diver, who is believed to be the first to swim the 32-mile crossing, says it was “horrendous”.