The UK's largest charity and IT sailing event, the Russell-Cooke Silicon Cup Regatta, raised £50,000 in its 25th anniversary edition this autumn.
Shaun Frohlich, chair of the Russell-Cooke Silicon Cup Regatta, said: "Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the event was a proud moment and made all the more special by learning we had raised a recent record for our four fabulous charities.
"As we head into our next quarter century, we look forward to welcoming even more colleagues from the industry to one of the world's most iconic sailing grounds for an event that combines yacht racing with networking and fundraising for causes that truly matter."
The Silicon Cup Regatta takes place each September in The Solent, the strip of water between the south of England and the Isle of Wight. For the past three years, the event has been sponsored by Russell-Cooke, a law firm that advises a mix of commercial, regulatory, not-for-profit and private clients across a broad range of practice areas.
Participants come from across the IT industry and compete on matched yachts equipped with professional crews and all the gear required. This year's the event saw over 60 people completely new to sailing taking part. Strong winds and clear skies led to an exciting day of close racing and an event that will last long in the memory of all who took part.
The regatta has now set a long-term target to raise more than £1.5 million for good causes. Teams looking to get involved in next year's event can find out more about its history, logistics, and charitable work at :- thesiliconcup.com
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