Ovington Boats Big Prize Draw with Micky Beckett during the ILCA UK Open & National Championships

Ovington Boats Large Prize Draw with Micky Beckett throughout the ILCA UK Open & Nationwide Championships

by ILCAUK 16 Aug 23:38 PDT
12-17 August 2024

Lovely climate with 8-10 knots of wind, sunshine, and bay crusing for the ILCA6 gold fleet and ILCA7s, whereas the ILCA4s and Silver fleet ILCA6s competed within the harbor. Extra particulars on the racing will likely be offered within the remaining report within the coming days.

Friday, nonetheless, was all about Micky Beckett and Ovington Boats. As lots of you’ve gotten seen from the photographs, ILCAUK constructed a sailors and sponsors village known as the Hub. Right here, Ovington displayed Micky’s Olympic boat alongside the boat they donated as a prize for the every day prize attracts. This 12 months, we determined to provide the boat to a membership. They will do no matter they like with it, nevertheless it’s Ovington’s manner of supporting the ILCA racing neighborhood.

The fortunate winners have been Ballyholme Yacht Membership, who have been offered with the boat by Micky. Primarily based in Northern Eire, BYC just lately hosted the very profitable 2024 ILCA Youth European Championships.

Ovington Boats’ help extends past the Nationwide Championships. Their continued and beneficiant help all through the season helps make all of the occasions particular. ILCA UK wish to thank Chris Turner and John Mcafee.

ILCA UK would additionally wish to thank Micky for coming – younger and never so younger have been keen to satisfy this terrific man and have the odd selfie with him!

The day concluded with a BBQ courtesy of ILCAUK and a set by DJ Fred.