South West businesses take to the high seas
Annual yacht race attracts 300 sailors
The 19th Annual Michelmores Challenge Yacht Race is to take place in Torbay on Saturday 5 September, when over 40 yachts and 300 crew compete in one of the UK's largest invitation-only corporate water borne events.
The Exeter based law firm is renowned for organising prestige events, which include the 1200-entry 5 kilometre charity road race around Exeter city centre and the regional annual commercial property awards.
Michelmores Director of Client Services, Andrew Maynard said: "The Michelmores Challenge was established in 1990 and has grown in size and competitive endeavour since then.
"The event is now routinely featured in national yachting event listings and is accorded the accolade of being referred to simply as 'The Michelmores' for which we are immensely proud.
"Last year's victorious crews came from property consultants the Bailey Partnership, who won both the Challenge Cup and the Challenge Trophy, while accountants Francis Clark carried off the Michelmores Challenge Bowl.
"We are once again grateful for the support of Brixham Yacht Club who host the event, and to Wayne Elliott of the Met Office who bravely gives a detailed weather forecast at the skippers' briefing before the start of the race."
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Further information
Merryn Marsh, Michelmores, 01392 688688
( Last Updated: 17-03-2010 )
