Team takes second in fundraising regatta

Umina resident Mr Graham Ambrose was part of a team who took out second place at the recent Heaven Can Wait Charity Sailing Regatta.

The regatta raised money for the Cancer Council's Home Help program.

The team of seven covered the length and breadth of Lake Macquarie over a 24hour period.

Despite tricky conditions and losing their navigation gear during the early stages of the race, the team sailed through the night and claimed second overall in the competition.

The team claimed second position in the 12-hour race and eighth in the one-lap dash.

The Heaven Can Wait Charity Sailing Regatta is a major annual sailing event to promote the sport of sailing which aims to raise money for both terminal and recovering cancer patients who are unable to fulfil their domestic duties due to their condition.

As awareness of cancer related illnesses has grown, and the treatment and survival rates improved, so has the need to provide support programs for patients in need.

The team hopes to raise $5000 for the cause.

Email, 1 Mar 2016

Annabelle Vo, Respublica