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Plain Sailing For Posturite In The Solent

A six-strong crew from Posturite UK Ltd won this year's EMC Sailing Challenge in The Solent.

The Berwick-based company, Britain's leading provider of ergonomic solutions for the workplace, crossed the line ahead of Sevenoaks housebuilders Constant Green.

Ten identical boats took part in the race. In addition to Posturite and Constant Green, companies represented were Indigo Design & Build, Carpenter Box, RDF, MGM Developers, Eastbourne Car Auctions, Denaploy, Healys Solicitors, Expand Recruitment and Leapfrogg.

The winning crew from Posturite UK Ltd

The Flintstones won the fancy dress prize. Left to right: Vicky Regan (Healys Solicitors); Michael Pay (EMC); Sam Maxwell Reed (Expand Recruitment); Rosie Freshwater (Leapfrogg); Ben Potter (Leapfrogg); Peter Maddalena (Expand Recruitment).

The Denaploy crew prepare for the day's racing.

Sailing close to the wind ... several of the crews jostle for position.

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Who completely misfired at the corporate clay pigeon shoot? And what treat did we serve up for youngsters at Brighton's Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital?

You can find the answers to both questions, and a whole lot more besides, in the summer edition of EMC Business Focus which is now available for viewing online. Simply click on the front cover above to access the digital version of the newsletter.

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