Sailing and Space
Sailing is a very popular sport amongst scientists and engineers in the Space Industry. Annual regattas include the
the ESA Cup and the Ariane Cup, the latter attracting entries of up to 100 boats.
Praesepe regularly sponsors boats in both of these events. The intention is to regularly update this page
with pictures and results from a selection of the various events at which employees of Praesepe have taken part.
Challenge Cup 2006
The Challenge Cup is an offshore race held annually from
Den Helder-Lowestoft-den Helder. In 2006 Diana Rabin and Rees Williams,
entered their Sigma 33 Meka II, coming second in class. The picture below shows
Meka II passing a buoy between Den Helder and Texel at the start of the race.
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