The North British Offshore Sailing Regatta

The event took place over five days from Monday 14th June to Friday 18th June 2004.

A series of yacht races took place in the Firth of Clyde, over a course of 150 nautical miles. Lancashire Constabulary entered two yachts, crewed by officers from several Divisions in this event, and were placed 5th and 7th in the fast handicap fleet.

The crews were:

PC Andrew Cuddon - Western Division

Ch.Insp Kevin Boyce - Pennine Division

PS Peter Blackburn - Eastern Division

DS Eric Lange - G Division

PS Tony Critchley - G Division

Insp Neil Esseen - Northern Division

Insp Peter Davies - Northern Division

Insp David Hayes - Northern Division

A commendable result, and good preparation for the PSUK Offshore Championships which will be held in Scottish waters in 2005.

Spinnaker Race Start

Overtaking Western Division

Spinnaker racing close-up

The fleet behind!

Tired Crew