Glyn Charles Pursuit Race to take place on 17th May 2014

Glyn Charles Pursuit Race racing © HISC

The Notice of Race for the annual Glyn Charles Pursuit Race, taking place on Saturday 17th May 2014, run by Hayling Island Sailing Club is now available online at www.hisc.co.uk/sailing-racing/open-events/glyn-charles-pursuit-race.aspx. Online entries for the event are now open.

As well as drawing in sailors from across the cournty, 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