The Scarborough sailor taking part in the Golden Globe round-the-world Sailing Race later in the year will be at a special launch event for the challenge at Scarborough Harbour today.
Guy Waites will be taking part in the Golden Globe round-the-world Sailing Race which starts in September.
Guy says he'll be giving a talk at today's launch event is taking place at Scarborough Harbour from midday.
The yacht club have organised the event as away for the town to get behind local Skipper, Guy Waites.
Guy says his boat, the Sagamartha, will be in Scarborough for the event today before heading off for more pre-race renovation.

Competitors in the sailing race will sail single handedly throughout the 5000 mile race, and what's more they will be using navigation equipment dating from the time of the first race in 1968.
Guy says it most definitely a challenge.

Guy's efforts to get Sagamartha ready for the race in September has been an epic journey, but he says he's had lots of local support.
The plan for today's activity includes:
- 1200 – 1300 – MV Southern Star Welcome talk by Guy Waites
- 1300 – 1600 – Sail signing in marquee or committee room depending on weather
- 1330 – 1530 - Meet Guy onboard Sagarmatha
- 1630 – 1800 – Sponsors reception onboard Regal Lady with Guy
- 1830 – 2000 – Food at SYC
- 2000 – 2300 – Party at SYC with entertainment


Nine Minutes from Glory: Heartbreak for Boro as Macclesfield Snatch Late Replay
East Riding Mum Ventures Change To System After Second Term Time Holiday Fine
North Yorkshire Faces Major Challenge to Prepare Local Plan in 30 Months
Pre-Halloween Spooktacular Will Raise Vital Funds For Scarborough Hospice
Scarborough Foster Couple To Run New Support Hub For Vulnerable Children
Record Numbers Of Young People Explore Future Careers At East Yorkshire Apprenticeship Expo
Historic Sleights Pub Set To Reopen Under New Local Ownership
Patients Could Opt Out of Care Over NHS Data Platform Fears, Councillors Warned
New Noodle Takeaway Planned For Flagship Filey Holiday Park
Scarborough Construction Skills Village To Reopen Following £2 Million Investment
Classic Cars Set To Begin Epic 500-Mile Roman Road Journey From Robin Hood's Bay
Proposed Tourist Tax Sparks Fear Among Yorkshire Coast Accommodation Providers







Comments
Add a comment