Large turnout expected for the Glyn Charles Pursuit Race this Saturday
by Sarah Johnson 15 May 2014 17:57 BST
17 May 2014
Glyn Charles Pursuit Race racing © HISC
With sunshine on the cards, a large turnout is expected for the annual Glyn Charles Pursuit Race, taking place this Saturday 17th May 2014, at Hayling Island Sailing Club. Online entries and details of the race are available at www.hisc.co.uk/sailing-racing/open-events/glyn-charles-pursuit-race.aspx.
As well as drawing in sailors from across the country, the race attracts high entries from clubs all around Chichester Harbour, including Bosham Sailing Club which was Glyn Charles' home club. Glyn, a talented sailor and Olympic helmsman, was tragically killed at the age of 33 whilst competing in the Sydney to Hobart Race in 1998.
The Glyn Charles Pursuit Race, which tries to take in as much of Chichester Harbour as possible, retains a unique and friendly atmosphere with Olympic medallists competing against families and enables sailors to remember and celebrate Glyn's life. The proceeds from the event go to the John Merricks Sailing Trust who help young sailors and youth sailing organisations achieve their goals.
Registration for the event will open at 09.00hrs on Saturday 17th May 2014, with the first start scheduled for 12.00hrs. Entry is open to all monohull dinghies with a Portsmouth Yardstick of 1459 and below as well as keelboat classes including Artemis 20, Flying 15, RS K6, RS Elite, X Boat, Swallow, Sunbeam, Hawk, Star and Yngling.
Full details of the event can be found at www.hisc.co.uk/sailing-racing/open-events/glyn-charles-pursuit-race.aspx