19/06/2009

Andrew Simpson had to fly home early from Kiel week on the eve of the medal race to receive his MBE. Andrew commented .....

"I felt truly honoured to receive the MBE from Princess Anne whom is the Patron of the RYA. It would have been great to meet the queen but Princess Ann told me the Queen  had the flu and apologised that she had to present the award instead. It was a great day for my parents , My Fiancé Leah and I.

I had to miss the last day of racing at Kiel week, a world cup event we were leading to receive the MBE. Luckily, our coach, Nick Harrison sailed the race and they managed to win the Bronze medal."