The beginning of June saw the start of the glorious weather and over 100 representatives from the insurance industry converge on over a dozen yachts to mark the Lloyd's Yacht Club's seventh annual  Lutine Lineslip Regatta.

 With near-perfect conditions, the two-day event included representatives from Novae Group, Hiscox, Ace Europe, Sirius, Allied World Assurance Company along with a team from Post Magazine itself.

 The first day saw sunshine and steady breezes combine for excellent sailing conditions. HSBC Insurance Brokers dominated the Open Division on Blue Bat. However, the Beneteau 40.7 division ended the day with Ince & Co and the defending champions, Novae, neck and neck. The day one races were followed by drinks on the Club's yacht 'Lutine' and then a spectacular dinner at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes.

After the regatta dinner at the Squadron, teams awoke on the morning of the second day to find plenty of sun and breeze, which led to a second day of enjoyable and competitive sailing. Ince & Co performed well together as a team throughout the day, recording victories in all of the day's races. Allied World Assurance improved on an indifferent first day to take the Moreton Vase, the Open Division title for yachts with an IRC of 1.0 or greater, with Xchanging on Xcellence taking second place. HSBC Insurance Brokers (Blue Bat) were pushed hard all day by Ace European but ended the day as strong winners of the Open Division for yachts with IRC <1.0 and the Open Division as a whole.

As the dominant performers across all divisions, Ince & Co also took the overall Silver Galleon trophy.

Alex Macinnes, crew member and Ince organiser, commented that he was "delighted that Ince & Co were able to take part in the premier insurance industry sailing event, and even more delighted that Ince & Co came away as overall winners".

Fundraising activities, including an auction, raised in excess of £4,000 for the Lutine Lineslip Regatta's official charity the Jubilee Sailing Trust.

 Prizes will be re-presented at the Lloyds Yacht Club annual dinner on 2^nd November at the Honourable Artillery Company to reserve tickets call Liz Lotz on 07798 744 012 or visit www.lloydsyachtclub.com.

 The next Lutine Lineslip Regatta will be held on 6-7 June 2007. For information on competing in next year's event, contact Simon Boulding, Britannia Corporate Events on 02380 458 900 or simon@britanniaevents.co.uk

 SUMMARY OF ALL TROPHY WINNERS

Lloyds Silver Galleon - Regatta Champions - Ince & Co

Division One (Beneteau 40.7s)

Winner - Ince & Co.
Runner-Up - Novae Group

Open Division With IRC 1.000 or Greater

Winner - Allied World Assurance Company
Runner-Up - Xchanging Claims Services

Open Division With IRC <1.000 

Winner - HSBC Insurance Brokers
Runner-Up - Ace European Group

Simon Boulding -  Britannia Events                       29 June 2006