Banks Kelly competed in the annual Manches Cup Sailing Regatta and came away victorious.
The Manches Cup is the leading sailing and social event for the legal sector attracting over 350 solicitors and barristers each year for 2 days of competitive racing in the Solent.
The Manches Cup 2012 was the 22nd staging of the regatta.
This year’s divisional winners were Banks Kelly, Allen & Overy and Ince & Co with the overall championship winners being Banks Kelly Solicitors.
Louis Manches presents the trophy to Niall Kelly and skipper Adrian Parker
Simon Boulding of regatta organizers Britannia Corporate Events commented:
"The 2012 regatta was hotly contested and it was fantastic to see success for both regulars such as Allen & Overy and Ince & Co, along with debutants Banks Kelly who sailed fantastically and claimed the Manches Cup Championship trophy on their first time of asking.”
Niall Kelly, MD at Banks Kelly commented:
“We have a fantastic team spirit here at Banks Kelly, and we were delighted to win the Manches cup. The event raised over £5,000 for the charity, Sailing 4 Cancer.”
Banks Kelly Sailors celebrate at the "Going for Gold" charity dinner
From left to right: Gareth Britten, Dean Carroll, Michael Parker, Michael de la Fuente, Tom Weeks, Paul Scott, Niall Kelly and skipper Adrian Parker