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Sailor dies during yacht race commemorating Royal Escape from Brighton

A sailor has died during a yacht race commemorating the Royal Escape Race from Brighton.

The sailor died in the Channel yesterday (Friday 26 May), having fallen from a yacht into the sea at about 2pm.

The incident happened in French waters, north of Fécamp, after the race started from Brighton Marina yesterday.

The French rescue services sent a helicopter and lifeboat to look for the man, who was reported to be from the Greater Manchester area.

The casualty was winched aboard the helicopter and taken to hospital in Le Havre, the French authorities said.

Sussex Yacht Club said today: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of one of fellow sailors yesterday.

“Sussex Yacht Club are working with the police, Maritime and Coastguard Agency and the Marine Accident Investigation Bureau to assist with their inquiries.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and supporting our fellow sailors at this difficult time.”

The event is organised by the Sussex Yacht Club and the Société des Régates de Fécamp.

This year is the 43rd running of the Royal Escape Race commemorating the flight of King Charles II in 1651.

He fled after the Battle of Worcester with soldiers hot in pursuit and searching the town in vain for “a tall black man 6ft 4in high”.

The King was spirited to safety by a boat owner and captain called Nicholas Tattersall and spent the next nine years in exile.

Dear Frank I find the last three paragraphs very inappropriate considering the seriousness and sadness of a death. The safety of a 17thC man hailed as something glorious when a man has died was rather horrible to read. My husband and friends were in the race. Cathy

Dear Catherine While I’m saddened by the loss of life, I find your comment highly inappropriate. You may know all about the Royal Escape, but not everyone does. At the very least, the context is helpful in understanding why the race takes place and follows the route that it does. I’m also mildly surprised that your inappropriate comment has been published, but I guess it says something about tolerance, even for somewhat distasteful comments.

I just learned about this in conversation by a Yacht owner, I googled it later and then read this as it was at the top of the search. I thought as I read the last three paragraphs uncomfortable, if I wanted to later learn the historic side of the race I could easily do this. I’m writing this as I then read the reply by Catherine and understood totally why she would be upset as it could if been her husband or a friend this happened to. Sadly I then read the reply by Tattersall Ghost how unpleasant and unkind. I then remembered wise words from my French Teacher after someone had been selfish and unkind to me at school. He said “Sadly you will meet people like thst in life, and they never ever learn the trail of hurt they leave everywhere they go” Wise words RIP Sailer

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Royal Escape Yacht Race

The Royal Escape is the largest offshore race on the South Coast outside of the Solent and is held annually with a mixed fleet of monohull yachts starting just off Brighton’s Palace Pier, then racing across the channel to Fécamp on the Normandy coast.   The race itself is around 70nm, and the organisers Sussex Yacht Club encourage all types of yachts to adventure across the channel, from the carbon racing yachts to the classics, all enjoying the supportive company and friendly competition. The race celebrates the escape across the channel of Charles II in 1651 aboard the coaster ‘Surprise’, and being a man who held a party in high regard, this spirit carries on and this year marks the 40th anniversary and the organisers have promised a special party, before a cruise home in good company.

Lagoon Watersports @ Royal Escape

At Lagoon Watersports we will offer a spot on one of our performance cruisers, you will receive onboard coaching from our professional RYA instructors and race skippers before, during and after racing thus learning to become useful race crew member! We have 10 years of experience in races such as The Fastnet, Round the Island Race and Royal Escape and we provide a competitive, calm and fun boat ensuring everyone is learning as much as possible. This is a great opportunity to get onboard with Lagoon Watersports and build your mileage whilst using spinnakers and learning racing tactics. Not only that you will have a chance to cruise to France and experience some of that French culture and cuisine.

Duration: 4 Days

Thursday: A training day on the Thursday where the race team will analyse tactics, safety and spinnaker work as well as looking at watch systems. Friday: The race starts on the Friday morning and depending on the weather we hope to be arriving by Friday evening for the celebrations! Saturday: On Saturday you have the chance to recover and prepare for the cruise/race home whilst stocking up on plenty of French supplies! Sunday: The return trip arriving back to Brighton for Sunday afternoon. BMYC are organising an optional race back which we can choose to take part in or we can just cruise.

Why Lagoon Watersports?

We have plenty of experience in racing and have competed regularly in Cowes, Round the Island Race and the Fastnet. We also offer quality instruction with our experienced and professional RYA instructors. We will provide a competitive, calm and fun boat ensuring everyone is learning as much as possible. We have several options for individuals or corporates and groups.

Book online from the dates below or call 01273 42 48 42 option 1 or email us  about a truly amazing sailing event...... Booking terms and conditions apply and rebooking fees are charged for cancellations made with less than 4 weeks notice.

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Head towards the waterfront where you will see all the cafes and restaurants. Walk to the end of the boarded walk way where there will be a large bridge heading down towards the pontoons. We are the first set of pontoons on the right. Pontoon 6. To Brighton Marina by car

Approaching the marina from the A27 take the B2123. Turn right at first set of traffic lights, signposted Brighton Town Centre, Racecourse and Marina Village. Turn left at second set of traffic lights, pass the Racecourse and follow the signs for the Marina Village where there is free parking for 1500 cars in the multi-storey car park. From the car park you can either go across a linking bridge on level 6 or from the ground floor of the car park towards all the waterfront cafes and bars. Walk to the end of the boarded walk way where there will be a large ramp heading down towards the pontoons. We are the first set of pontoons on the right. Pontoon 6. By Bus

Brighton and Hove bus service operates a number 7 bus approximately every 15 minutes 24 hours a day, from Brighton Town Centre (North Street or Queens Road), to the Marina Village. By Bike

Brighton Marina has a bike share station which is either pay per minute or a yearly membership, go to https://www.btnbikeshare.com for more information. For your own bike, racks are available on the main concourses of the pontoons. You must use the racks and not leave bikes on the pontoons otherwise Premier Marina will take them away. On foot

Brighton Marina is a pleasant walk along the seafront from the centre of Brighton, it is 20 minutes walk from the main West Pier. During the summer you will also find the Volks electric railway operates along the front. By train 

The nearest main line station is Brighton with regular connections to Chichester, Portsmouth and London is under an hour away. nationalrail.co.uk By Air

Brighton is within easy reach of Heathrow and Gatwick international airports. Follow the A23 from Gatwick to Brighton. Shoreham airport is also available for private light aircraft.

Please email us or call us 01273 424842 opt.1 about what to bring.

Yachting On our yacht courses we use either our Beneteau 36.7 or Beneteau First 35, these are cruiser/racers with great performance – perfect for learning and RYA courses. They are commercially coded with safety equipment to the highest standard.   Sailing   We also offer sailing courses in our smaller Delphia 24 keelboats,   These 8 metre performance boats are used for racing and day sailing, very responsive boats for our RYA sailing courses. If you would like more practice after your yacht courses or RYA Sailing Level 2 we offer:

• Sailing Clinics – at weekends from 1600 till 1800 for £40
• Racing – is a great way to practice too, we have boats entered in popular races like Round Island Race, Royal Escape or even mini races on our clinic nights

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Rescheduling your dates, cancellation charges.

• More than 4 weeks before course/event – loss of deposit or 25% of course/event fee
• Less than 4 weeks before course/event – 100% of price of course/event

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“The Great Escape” of Opening Day

The origin of Opening Day goes back to Seattle boat parades ranging from the 4th of July boat celebration of 1895 to the visit of the Great White Fleet in May of 1908. The first official Opening Day is said to have taken place in early May of 1913 and included a parade and regatta in Elliott Bay.

Opening Day has come a long way since 1913, and traditions with pageantry abound. The commissioning ceremony on the Seattle Yacht Club’s lawn is attended by the commodores of participating yacht clubs and kicks off the celebrations. The clubs’ burgees are hoisted and the band plays as dignitaries are honored and a chaplain says a prayer. The Montlake Bridge opens to the blast of a cannon and the yacht parade begins, kicking off a whole week of festivities, including sailing regattas, a Mai Tai party, award ceremonies, and more. University of Washington rowing events have become staples over the decades, and 2016 marks the 30th Windmere Cup that’ll pit our Huskies against Russian rowers.

We turned to Bruce Campbell, this year’s Vice Admiral of SYC, for Opening Day 2016 for the inside scoop.

So who exactly belongs to this “trio” [of Seattle Yacht Club brass] and what is the tradition behind it?

The trio is made up of an “Admiral”, “Vice-Admiral” and “Admiralette”. The two admirals are chosen by the Seattle Yacht Club (SYC) Commodore and Vice-Commodore respectively. The Admiralette is chosen by a vote of past Admiralettes and the Women’s group at SYC. While they have fancy titles, they are really the co-chairs of the Opening Day Committee. That is a group of approximately 225 people who started planning this year’s event last June.

The tradition of an Admiral of the day dates to the late 1940s. The Admiralette was added in the late 50s. The first themed year was 1959, when the theme was “Hell’s a Poppin!”

How did the theme Great Escape emerge and what can we expect?

Once the trio is announced, the trio begins planning the theme, which involves many false starts and advice from a copyright attorney.

This year’s theme hopes to capture the joy that we find by “escaping” onto our boats and leaving stress, bosses, traffic, etc. behind. Sometimes it is simply releasing the dock lines to achieve that escape. Sometimes it means arriving at a favorite anchorage. Everyone gets to find their own escape. Part of the fun is seeing what comes down the Montlake Cut on the first Saturday in May. The trio encourages everyone to define the theme in their own fashion.

What is the best part of Opening Day?

The best part of Opening Day is the chance to meet members of clubs from West Vancouver to Olympia. Dock Zero on Friday afternoon is a real circus where you can really see the many different ways people use their boats in the Salish Sea.

Why should boaters be especially excited this year?

Because they are boaters. And whether they are doing Sloop Tavern Yacht Club’s (STYC) “Race to the Straits” or the parade through the Cut with SYC’s celebration of Opening Day, they can make a “Great Escape” in some of the best boating waters found anywhere.

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Norris Comer is an award-winning writer and the former Managing Editor of Northwest Yachting magazine. He was raised in Portland, Oregon and got his BS in Marine Science at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, FL where he lived aboard a 1973 Catalina 27 before moving to Washington and an Albin Vega. He has worked as a commercial fisherman, wandered aimlessly around the world, studied oil spills, and was a contestant on the Norwegian reality TV show "Alt for Norge."

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“Early bird” entry is £110 for all yachts. This price includes your race entry, Yellow Bricks race tracker provided by Hyde Park Construction Ltd and moorings in Fécamp for the event. After the early bird period entries are £130.

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THE GREAT ESCAPE YACHT CHARTER

31.09m  /  102'   sanlorenzo   2020.

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• Full-beam master cabin with dressing room
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• Sleeps 10 guests

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The 31.08m/102' 'The Great Escape' motor yacht built by the Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo is available for charter for up to 10 guests in 5 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by English designer H2 Yacht Design.

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Built in 2020, The Great Escape offers guest accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 suites comprising a master suite, two VIP cabins, one double cabin and one single cabin. The supremely spacious full beam master suite features extensive storage space provided by the dressing room. She is also capable of carrying up to 5 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

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Built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, she has impressive speed and great efficiency thanks to her planing hull. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 28 knots with a range of up to 1,350 nautical miles from her 12,100 litre fuel tanks at 10 knots.

The Great Escape has a good selection of water toys and accessories to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. Additionally, there are kayaks - a tranquil and relaxing way to pass the time. If that isn't enough The Great Escape also features fishing equipment, inflatable water toys, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. When it's time to travel from land to see, it couldn't be easier with a 5.19m/17' Williams Jet Tenders.

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