RES, one of the world's leading independent renewable energy project developers, with a base in Larne, Co Antrim have been installed as key sponsors for the forthcoming Meningitis Chase Race day.
The race, which has also been billed as 'the great circumnavigation of Larne Lough' is attracting huge interest from the Irish dinghy world. It is pursuit type event which actually consists of two races – a junior race followed by the main race in the afternoon.
To be held on Saturday 7th September, and organised by East Antrim Boat Club the event will provide racing for mono-hulled dinghies, day-boats and sports-boats having a Portsmouth Yardstick number between 1600 and 900. The 'junior race' of 50 minutes will be run for those boats with a PY between 1600 and 1180. However the main race, The Chase Race, will provide staggered starts for boats with a PY between 1180 and 900. This race will run for 100 minutes.
The event is being organised in the memory of Stan Jobling (3) who was so tragically taken by this horrendous disease. The Jobling family who are the driving force behind this novel event, have set themselves two objectives: To raise at least £1,000 for the Meningitis Trust and, have provided a spectacle of some 50 assorted sailboats lined around the shoreline of this beautiful Northern Ireland Lough. A live dinghy show...
Victoria Graham, Community Relations Manger with RES said, "We are delighted to support this local event in memory of Stan Jobling. The event will be a fantastic tribute to Stan and will be a great spectacle on the Lough. Even those without sea legs should come along and support the competitors and soak up the atmosphere on what I'm sure will be a great day out for everyone!".
Notice of Race and Entry Forms are now available at www.eabc.org.uk ; click the chase race tab. You can also keep up to date with what's happening day-to-day on Facebook; www.facebook.com/meningitischaseracelarnelough This is a fast moving event!
Alternatively; phone Tom Jobling on +44(0)2828276960.
