Challenge Cup to be held at Emsworth harbour to honour cancer surviving sailor
Submissions can be made by anyone, on behalf of anyone and all personal challenges will be considered.
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Hide AdThis could be a local sailor living with a disability or a paddleboarder who has overcome personal adversity.
Any harbour user who has overcome a challenge to remain afloat can be proposed.
The Challenge Cup is name in honour of Chaloner Chute who survived cancer and then got hit by a car while out on his bike a year ago.
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Hide AdMr Chute said: “A year ago, I was involved in a collision with a car while out on my bike. I suffered serious traumatic injuries and I am now recovering well. As it happened the driver of the car was a nurse and she was blinded by the Autumn sun. She didn’t see me. I ended up in the A&E at her Hospital, St Richard’s.
“Following wonderful care and treatment I am making a steady recovery.
“Boating in the harbour has been mandatory therapy and learning to walk again has been a challenge.
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Hide Ad“I know that there have been lots of similar injuries and health issues, and so I wish to shine a light on all those who have been going through a tough time.
The Challenge Cup is being hosted by the Yacht Harbour and will be presented at their Laying-up supper on November 5.
The winner will be presented with the cup and also receive two free tickets to the supper, to be held at The Deck restaurant.