Champagne sailing conditions have made the 2009 Little Britain Challenge Cup (LBBC) a regatta to remember with a three day race programme filled with steady sunshine and north north westerly winds.

Since the event’s inception in 1988, Europe’s largest annual construction industry regatta has raised over £1m for sailing charities to help disadvantaged or disabled people to experience the world of sailing. This track record of fundraising was continued this weekend, with just under £20,000 raised during the three day event. This sum is likely to rise to around £50,000 once profits from the event have been taken into account.

Speaking of this year’s regatta, LBCC Chairman Sarah Ashworth says:

“Given the incredibly challenging conditions faced by the construction industry this year, it makes me enormously proud that so many companies have continued to support the event - and that we’ve even managed to secure 20 newcomers!

“It’s testament to the industry’s loyalty and commitment that have been able to continue this first class yachting and fundraising event in 2009 and I would like to say a huge thank you to all our sponsors and entrants who have made our 22nd Challenge Cup a reality.”