Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
Sceptre was invited to attend the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations on the Thames, and was chartered by Mr Dennis Mendoros, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire, for the event.  We were delighted to be able to take Sceptre to such a prestigious national celebration, and spent an exciting few days in St Katharine Docks, berthed alongside other famous British yachts such as Sir Robin Knox Johnston’s Suhaili, Jolie Brise (a pilot cutter, the winner of the inaugural Fastnet Race in 1925), Sir Francis Chichester’s round-the-world ketch Gypsy Moth IV, and many others.
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Sceptre in St Katharine Docks - click here for more photos
PictureSir Robin, ready to leave the berth
Round the Island Race, 2008
We thought Sir Robin Knox Johnston might like to sail Sceptre Round the Island, as a contrast to the Open 60 he had sailed round the world the previous year (and to celebrate Sceptre's 50th anniversary).  To our delight, he accepted, and, together with his brother, a couple of friends, and Sceptre's crew, enjoyed a thrilling race.  They passed some 990 of the 1557 boats which finished, and came second in class.  Sir Robin was a charming and generous guest, and seemed as delighted with his weekend as we were with ours!
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Sceptre's crew with RKJ after the Race
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RKJ in his yellow Sceptre shirt
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Sir Robin, with Caroline Aisher and friend
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Sir Robin Knox Johnston at the helm
PictureGift to Sceptre from BCYC
Sceptre's 50th Birthday, 2008
The British Classic Yacht Club kindly held a reception for Sceptre during their Regatta, on the occasion of her 50th birthday.  We were delighted to welcome a number of special guests who had been involved with Sceptre's America's Cup challenge in 1958.
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The new glasses are put to good use!
Tim Blackman, founder of the BCYC, wishes Sceptre many happy returns
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NSSA - National School Sailing Association
For a number of years the NSSA has arranged for a few days' sailing on Sceptre to be offered as their President's Prize.  This is presented to eight young people, put forward by their school sailing clubs, who are felt to have offered the most to their sailing community during the year.  They join Sceptre's crew to enjoy a different type of sailing, and invariably have a great time.  Read an account of one group's adventures, from 2007. 
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America's Cup Jubilee Regatta, 2001
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