Mengeham Rythe Sailing Club

Sailors on Hayling Island showed their support for the Rowans Hospice by taking part the annual Pursuit Race organised by MRSC.

In the blustery conditions, 29 boats crossed the start line off the clubhouse. The strong breeze (5 gusting 6) resulted in a few capsizes and a number of retirements.

Over £500 was raised for the Rowans Hospice from the entries, a raffle, tombola, refreshments and some generous donations. MRSC would like to thank the local businesses who donated prizes for the raffle and helped to make this a successful fund raising event .

Results:

Travellers Trophy: 1st R O'Neill & T Unerman (MRX) Wembley SC, 2nd A Penfold & G Gledhill (RS Elite) HISC, 3rd P Taylor (Blaze) Burfield SC

MRSC Fast Handicap: 1st J Smith (Finn), 2nd G Macdonald (Finn), 3rd A Brunton (Finn)

MRSC Slow Handicap: 1st R Collison (Laser R)

R O'Neill & T Unerman overall winners


Adrienne Pearson first off in her Gull	Laser Radials just after their start


8 Finns crossed the start	RS Elite and the Blazes are off


Brian Quinton and Chris Reed in an Osprey	The Laser 4000 was the last class to start with the crew demonstrating their capsize skills just in front of the clubhouse!