With 2 excellent results under their belts, Team BSS are quietly confident of a good showing in the upcoming, (28-29 July), Channel Race.

Pat McLoughlin (51) and Steve Burke (46), Directors of British Safety Services both have an enthusiasm which borders on an obsession – sailing. Pat and Steve will be entering the challenging 2007 Rolex Fastnet Race in August, this is a first for Steve but Pat was 30 years younger when last he entered.

The team (Team BSS) is comprised of six Health and Safety professionals with an average age of 52 years, a Director of Student Recruitment and Marketing at the University of Winchester and a PR Specialist, supported by two semi professional yachtsmen.

Each one relishes the chance of pitting their physical strength and sailing abilities against nature and 200 other boats in this bi-annual race and dispelling a myth