Earlier this month, fundraiser Andrew Hill-Smith arrived in Tenby on his ‘Laser around the UK 3’ trip around Great Britain, and was welcomed by Tenby Sailing Club on August 1.

Known as the ‘Shrink in the Drink’ - after 35 years working in mental health, Andrew is taking a break to sail round the UK in his Laser, solo and unsupported.

He is following in the footsteps of Ron Pattenden and latterly Stick Daring, in completing this epic voyage - hence the 3.

The estimated 6 months of wind, waves and isolation, is going to be tough.

The journey is about raising money for good causes.

The three that have been selected are firstly Place2Be - the UK’s leading children’s mental health charity providing support in schools, reaching hundreds of thousands of children every year.

The second is for motor neurone disease - with Andrew’s uncle passing away from this terrible disease several years ago.

“In 2020, I was saddened to bear witness to the gradual decline and loss of a friend from MND, Guy Lidbetter,” said Andrew.

“The MND association focuses on improving access to care, research and campaigning for those people living with or affected by motor neurone disease.”

The third and final charity is the Andrew Simpson Foundation set up after Andrew Simpson’s tragic and premature death.

The Foundation honours his memory by opening up the world of sailing and watersports to people, particularly young people, from all walks of life, changing lives, creating career pathways and providing opportunities that last a lifetime.

Anyone who would like to donate to Andrew’s cause can head to: https://www.laseraroundtheuk3.uk/

Dinghy Racing: On Tuesday August 1, six crews enjoyed a fast moving evening race in a SSW wind, force 3 to 4.

Results as follows: 1st Dave Griffiths and Maurice Clark, Carpé Diem, Osprey 1365; 2nd Jon Nuttal, 2000 22171; 3rd Steve Leach, RS 600; 4th David Plester and Paul Griffiths, Osprey 1328; 5th John McKellar and Julian Cumpsty, Honey Dripper, Osprey 1330; 6th Oscar Thompson, 49er.

Saturday racing was postponed until Sunday, when conditions improved considerably.

The results of the two races were exactly the same. 1st Robin Wood, Int Canoe 344; 2nd Dan Jackson and Matt, Osprey; 3rd Steve Leach, RS 600; 4th John McKellar and Julian Cumpsty, Osprey 1330.

Cruiser Racing: This race attracted three entries, Heather, Seren, and Slipstream, for a 10 am start in a very light Westerly breeze.

The next Cruiser race is on Sunday, August 13, starting at 4.30 pm, and finishing in time to enjoy the first of this year’s Summer Spectaculars.

Tenby Saing Club will be hosting the AERO National Championships from August 20 to 25.

Junior Training is suspended during that week, but will otherwise continu.e every Wedneday evening.

On September 9 and 10 trainees from Tenby and four other clubs can take part in the Welsh Dragon Series weekend being held here.

Further details of Activities and Membership are available on https://www.tenbysailingclub.org.uk