Star in a reasonably priced dinghy!
Trust patron Ellen MacArthur vistied The Ellen MacArthur Trust stand on Cowes Parade this morning to set the first time as part of the "Star in a resonably priced dinghy!". The sailing simulator allows particpants to set a time over a short course, simulating how a laser might sail under those conditions.As well as the professional leaderboard, there will be a daily leaderboard for everyone else, with tickets for the London and Southampton Boat Show awarded to the top times each day. Trust patron Shirley Robertson will also be setting her own time this weekend, along with other notable top sailors as The Trust sets up a "Star in a resonably priced dibghy" leaderboard.
Ellen's time stands at 02:06:06
"It is fantastic, it really is as close as you can get to acutally being out on the water. The tiller is really responsive it is a great way to get a feel for sailig." Ellen MacArthur.
This year The Trust has joined forces with Island-based skincare specialists and Skandia Cowes Week skincare sponsor Liz Earle. Ellen MacArthur Trust lanyards with Liz Earle sunscreen SPF 25 are available to buy from the stand for £5.00 with all proceeds kindly donated to The Trust. Raffle tickets will also be on sale with the chance to sail onboard one of the most exciting boats racing at this year’s regatta, the Extreme 40. At 40-foot long, these lightweight carbon fibre catamarans can reach exhilarating speeds of up to 40 knots (just under 50 miles per hour).
For more information visit The Ellen MacArthur Trust stand located on Cowes Parade, open from 10am until 8pm each day.
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