Challenge Cup to be held at Emsworth harbour to honour cancer surviving sailor
![To be awarded annually, Chaloner’s Challenge Cup is a new initiative to recognise users of Chichester Harbour who have overcome personal challenges to be afloat.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjY1YzViNmFhLWM5ZTgtNGZhZC1iMWMxLTgzYWY1MWEwN2FhZjo0NTZhNzEzMi1lNTI2LTQzNzAtYWU1Ni02OTU0Njg0YWE4ZWE=.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65&enable=upscale)
![To be awarded annually, Chaloner’s Challenge Cup is a new initiative to recognise users of Chichester Harbour who have overcome personal challenges to be afloat.](/img/placeholder.png)
Submissions can be made by anyone, on behalf of anyone and all personal challenges will be considered.
This could be a local sailor living with a disability or a paddleboarder who has overcome personal adversity.
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The Challenge Cup is name in honour of Chaloner Chute who survived cancer and then got hit by a car while out on his bike a year ago.
Mr Chute said: “A year ago, I was involved in a collision with a car while out on my bike. I suffered serious traumatic injuries and I am now recovering well. As it happened the driver of the car was a nurse and she was blinded by the Autumn sun. She didn’t see me. I ended up in the A&E at her Hospital, St Richard’s.
“Following wonderful care and treatment I am making a steady recovery.
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Hide Ad“Boating in the harbour has been mandatory therapy and learning to walk again has been a challenge.
“I know that there have been lots of similar injuries and health issues, and so I wish to shine a light on all those who have been going through a tough time.
The Challenge Cup is being hosted by the Yacht Harbour and will be presented at their Laying-up supper on November 5.
The winner will be presented with the cup and also receive two free tickets to the supper, to be held at The Deck restaurant.