Taking place at Port Solent Marina, the event started at 8:30am this morning with a networking and breakfast briefing. This is being followed by a day of sail races in Sunsail First 40 yachts and lunch onboard, before returning to the Marina at 4:30pm for a BBQ and prize giving at 5:00pm. The Crewsaver team have just taken to the water.
Volvo Ocean Race winner Ian Walker will be the guest speaker later today. Walker will be speaking about both his experience winning the Volvo Ocean Race and his most recent triumph, ‘Hell On High Seas’ to raise money for Sport Relief. The distinguished skipper will also be competing out on the water at the event, giving the other competitors a real run for their money.
This Regatta is supported by Crewsaver, Marine Advertising Agency, Sunsail Events, Boating Business and the Maritime Journal, as well as its new title sponsor, Survitec Group.
In addition, the Regatta is itself supporting two marine charities, the John Merricks Sailing Trust and the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation.
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