Portsmouth host special Christmas race today !!

Portsmouth Sailing Club are holding a one-of-its-kind event as they host a boat race on Christmas Day in aid of the RNLI. Today, the sailing club have been granted special permission to race from the entrance of the harbour as Christmas Day is the only day when the Royal Navy do not use this entrance nor is it used for commercial shipping. One of the boats involved in the Christmas Credit: Portsmouth Sailing Club The event has previously attracted high profile participants such as Sir Robin Knox-Johnston among other willing competitors. The event is open to all types of boats there is expected to be lots of fancy dress.