THE WEST CHICHESTER GROUP

THE WEST CHICHESTER GROUP OF W.I.’S comprises:

            BOSHAM, CHIDHAM, FISHBOURNE, FISHBOURNE EVENING,

and FUNTINGTON AND WEST STOKE

Report from West Chichester Group Meeting – 19^th October 04

Chidham our hosts had to organise a very swift shuffle of venues at very short notice as there was a problem at the Chidham’s normal venue. All was achieved and following the welcomes and the usual business each of the Group’s Presidents gave a short resume of their last six months and plans for the next.

Our Group Chairman reminded us that she only had one more year to run and we should be thinking about replacements for Chairman and Secretary of Group. Interested applicants please speak to Jennifer Fidler.

Our speaker was Helen Bentley.

Helen took us with her around the World on the BT Global Challenge, ‘The Worlds Toughest Yacht Race.’

This was 10 months of ‘only wind and water’ – at times some wind some water. Helen shared her adventure with us - the highs and lows. The highs of the warm Tropics the lows of the fearful South Atlantic, the emotional farewells and the emotive arrivals (the sight of The Needles nearing the end of her achievement) not to mentions the fun crossing the Equator- twice.

It was very entertaining to watch her dress up in her South Atlantic gear from her inner silk thermals (unwashed or changed for 5 weeks) to her all-in-one dry suit, hood and goggles.

It was a privilege and a treat to have been entertained by such a charming and brave lady.
 

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