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Inaugural Andrew Simpson Pursuit Race at Hayling Island on Monday

by Sarah Johnson 2 May 2014 09:08 BST 5 May 2014

Calling all junior, youth and adult sailors

Bank Holiday Monday 5th May - 11.55 start

All junior and youth sailors entered stand the chance of winning some unique prizes.

A signed sailing top from Sir Ben Ainslie, an Artemis hoody signed by Iain Percy along with a Hyde kit bag signed by Sir Robin Knox Johnston are part of the prizes for this Mondays Pursuit race at Hayling Island. Other prizes from Sports-Outlet, Rooster and Bainbridge and some Wagamummas Restaurant tickets for the adult prizes have been kindly given to support the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation. Andrew's sister Amanda will be picking winners from the entry list so everyone stands a chance for these great prizes.

The PRO Mark Wood will be setting a youth and adult friendly course around Chichester harbour with presentation after the event.

If you would like to make any donations to the ASSF or would like to donate a prize for the youth sailors please contact .

Hayling Island Sailing Club welcomes all for a fun pursuit race to remember a very special sailing hero. Andrew Simpson forever a star in our hearts.

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