The day had finally arrived,fortunately the sun was shining, providing a beautiful day for Trevor's Boots to be carried on the final section.

Minders, Association Members and friends met at The Carats Café Bar. The Big Lemon coach arrived earlier than originally planned as subsidence close to the Palace Pier could have caused delays. However the traffic was light and everyone arrived with plenty of time.

Well before the start time the chauffer driven limousine arrived and The Mayor of Brighton Brian Fitch stepped out accompanied by the Lady Mayoress.

We were met at Carats Café Bar by Councilor Julie Searle deputy leader of Adur District Council who presented Margaret Antill with a commemorative plaque to mark the completion of Trevor’s Boot Relay.

Steve Vyse Chairman, Royal Escape Committee, kindly invited members of The Monarch’s Way Association, to the Skippers meeting the evening before the Great Escape Yacht race took place. It was a packed meeting, all the Skippers of the Yachts taking part in the race had to attend. Steve gave a very professional and detailed description of the rules of the race which had to be followed.