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.

This 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.

Mr 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.

“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.

To make a submission, contact Tom Marfleet by email, at [email protected] or fill out this form online.