Challenge for Lasers
The second annual Laser SB3 Challenge, hosted by Little Britain
in Cowes, will take place on June 15 and 16.
The compact 24-hour event is running in conjunction with
Pelican Racing, and gives those working in the construction
industry the opportunity to compete in Laser SB3s for one day
of racing.
LBCC Chairman Tony Poole said: “The Laser SB3 Challenge
weekend really does provide a great opportunity for the
construction and property industries to mix and mingle in the
early part of the sailing season.”
The June Challenge will be followed later in the year by
big brother, the Little Britain Challenge Cup, celebrating
its 25th Anniversary in Cowes, from September 6 to 9. The
action-packed three day sailing regatta attracts a large cross
section of organisations and individuals who are involved in the
building world.
Around 125 boats will be competing in the Solent and after
racing each day, the weekend builds to a climax with the
glamorous Saturday Gala Dinner.
Meanwhile, the annual Little Britain Challenge Cup reunion
party was given the star treatment, with the arrival of six
members of the Skandia Team GBR Paralympic Sailing Team,
who are regular beneficiaries from LBCC monies raised.
This elite team of athletes seized the opportunity to join in
the celebrations during a brief respite from training for the
forthcoming Paralympics.
Last year, despite tough economic conditions, the construction
industry’s Cowes regatta raised a magnificent £40,000 for nine
selected charities, which were the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust,
Jubilee Sailing Trust, Skandia Team GBR Paralympic Sailing
Team, Cirdan Sailing Trust, Cowes Sea Cadets, Island Youth
Water Activities Centre, St John Ambulance, Solent Rescue and
Cowes Sailability.
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