Apr

LBCC announce Isle of Wight event

Ian K

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Organisers of one of Britain’s newest sailing events have reported a lot of interest for places at the Isle of Wight meet.

The new Laser SB3 Challenge is to take place in Cowes on June 3 and 4. The Little Britain Challenge Cup (LBCC) event, which is now open to entrants, has an upper limit of 30 teams.

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LBCC event manager Mary Scott Jackson said: “We have received a number of phone calls and email enquiries virtually every day since early February, when we first announced our intention to have the SB3 Challenge, so we must warn prospective contestants, it will be first come, first served, for the limited number of places available.”

David Smith, LBCC chairman, added: “One day of early summer racing, especially on a Saturday, is a perfect mid-year opportunity for the construction and property industries to mix and mingle. We expect a rapid take-up for places, so I look forward to welcoming both new and familiar faces to this first SB3 Challenge.”

The event is expected to capture the feel of a yacht charter in the Solent, with the added excitement of competition on a summer’s day.