Celebrations as Princess Anne visits Emsworth Sailing Club for their centenary

Emsworth Sailing Club welcomed Princess Anne, herself a keen sailor and patron of the Royal Yachting Association, as part of the club’s centenary.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd May 2019, 15:40 BST
Updated 3rd May 2019, 15:43 BST
HRH The Princess Royal pictured unveiling a plaque during her visit to Emsworth Sailing Club today. The visit was arranged to help the club celebrate its centenary. Photograph by Christopher IsonHRH The Princess Royal pictured unveiling a plaque during her visit to Emsworth Sailing Club today. The visit was arranged to help the club celebrate its centenary. Photograph by Christopher Ison
HRH The Princess Royal pictured unveiling a plaque during her visit to Emsworth Sailing Club today. The visit was arranged to help the club celebrate its centenary. Photograph by Christopher Ison

The club received the royal seal of approval on Thursday with the Princess commending them on having ‘so many accomplished sailors’. She took to the water to observe the Bath Road club’s local youngsters showcasing their repertoire of sailing skills. The club was established by Viscount Bury and Major Whitaker, on June 19, 1919. The visit of Princess Anne is just one of a number of events taking place to celebrate the 100th birthday of the club.

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