11:01 PM Tue 10 Aug 2010 GMT
Since the sea gives Chester its character, sailing naturally occupies a position of importance here. Yacht racing has been a major summer sport in Chester for well over 150 years. Its roots are firmly planted in the mid-19th century when the fishermen raced each other to markets in Halifax or New England. As sailors and fishermen have been wont to do since time immemorial, they loved to get together and talk shop. Sailing races for pleasure and bragging rights was inevitable. As the gatherings and races occurred more regularly, the Annual Fishermen's Regatta was born. The regatta was a show
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