Great Sailing Day for MABS

A glorious day greeted members of the Sailing Association Mar Menor (SAMM) for the first annual SAMM Race for MABS. Competitors came from all around to take part in the dinghy and cruiser classes. A fair wind meant a good day's sailing and MABS volunteers turned out to support the event.

Ole receives his cup from Lyn

The Class 1 Race (Cruisers) was won by Norwegian Ole Jan Midttun, in his beautiful Benateau First 44.7 "Apex". In second place was Derek English in the Stryder Club catamaran "Hamoor". In third place was Ian Robinson in the Benateau Ocianis 36 "Lottie".

Lyn presents the Dinghie Cup

The Class 2 Race (Dinghies). The winner was Alan Hillman in a Laser Bahia. Second was Brian Murray sailing the Weta 14 Trimaran. In third place were Ingo Wilson and Vernon O’Byrne sailing the Laser 2000 “Shoestring Tres”.

MABS would like to thank everyone involved with the race from the helms and their crews, Bob Miles and the 2 safety boat crews, the committee boat, Moody 30 “Rosie” owned by Huw and Margaret Jones, and all the other people within SAMM who made the day such a success.

Crews were sponsored by friends and family, raising over 2500 Euros and exceeding their target in this inaugural race. "We're extremely grateful to all SAMM members who helped organise and take part in the race and raising such a magnificent sum." said MABS Director, Lyn Baines. "We've thoroughly enjoyed working alongside SAMM and look forward to next year's race."

Photographs: Mike Prentice

Ebony & Ivory

Diamantes Restaurant in El Mojón has a monthly Ladies Lunch called ‘Ebony & Ivory’, held on the third Tuesday of each month (the next one is on 20 September). It is an opportunity for ladies to dress up and have a relaxing few hours over a three course lunch with a glass of wine for just 10€ per head. The guests get to meet and make new friends as, after the main course, three people from each table move to another table. During the lunch a raffle is held in aid of MABS Cancer Support Group and, so far this year, the grand sum of 688€ has been raised. Terri, who owns Diamantes, has set a target to raise 1,000€ for MABS by the end of the year - so ladies: why not come and join ‘Ebony & Ivory’ to ensure that she makes it?

Janet Bell, MABS Fundraising Co-ordinator says “Terri really does us proud; there is a choice menu, a great atmosphere and some excellent raffle prizes too! Those of us who have been going since the beginning of the year have made new friends and it would be great to have some new faces on 20th September”.

If you would like to come along, please call Diamantes on 965 352 947 to book your table. Lunch is 1.30 pm for 2.00 pm and normally finishes around 4.00 pm.