Cadets sweep to victory in Bosham Sailing Club's annual pursuit race

Bosham cadet Olaf Storton powers through the fleet to achieve a creditable sixth position in Bosham Sailing Club's annual pursuit race © Marcus Evans

Congratulations to the gutsy and talented Bosham Sailing Club cadets who competed in last weekend's annual pursuit race with Benjy Gardner and Ludo Kameen sweeping to victory in their Feva. There were 33 starters, ranging from Optimists to Devon Yawls and Yachting World Dayboats.

Starting from Cobnor, the sailors followed a triangular course followed by a series of loops, in a strong north easterly breeze (17-19knots). With wind over tide, the conditions were testing but the cadets showed their great talent taking four of the top seven places, with Benjy and Ludo beating their mums Laura and Anneka who came in fifth.

Second place was won by Elsie Upton-Brown and Megan Bedford in a Feva, third was Andy Palmer-Felgate in a Europe, fourth father and daughter duo Dom and Paloma Akers-Douglas in a Mirror, sixth was Olaf Storton in an ILCA 4, and seventh was Matthew Board in an ILCA 6.

It was a true 'all family' event with not only cadets competing against their parents, but other boats with a parent/child combination. It is the only event that every member can race against other family members, regardless of age.