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Q&A with the MPI Sponsored Olympian Charlie Guest. We talked about all things Olympics and what the future holds for Charlie.

With 149 young sailors in more than 100 boats across eight fleets, this year's Bosham Junior Week got off to a great start in near-perfect weather conditions.

Top British skier and Olympic hopeful Charlie Guest has signed an initial two-year sponsorship agreement with MPI Brokers.

Team Thompson, the MPI-sponsored foursome of Surrey sailing brothers, is making significant ripples at national and international events.

The sponsorship is part of MPI's commitment to support junior sailors and reflects growing demand for sailing insurance.

This summer, MPI also sponsored Schools Week at Itchenor Sailing Club and Junior Week at Bosham SC. MPI rounds off its 2016 sailing focus this month at the Southampton Boat Show.

Thompson brothers Ross (16) and Johnny (14), from Frensham Pond SC, sailed together as helm and crew in the RYA youth team at the 420 World Championships in San Remo, to become the first GBR boat home in the Under 17 category.

They also took part in the 420 European Champion-ships on Lake Balaton, Hungary, where they were second GBR Under 17 boat home.

Ross later crewed for Alex Smallwood (Datchet Water) in the 420 Nationals at Plas Heli, to take second place. In the same event, Johnny crewed for WIll McMahon (South Cerney), to come 12th.

Third brother, Jake (11), competed internationally in the RS Tera World Championships at Santona, Spain, where he took eighth place in the Sport Fleet. He subsequently took part in the RS Tera Nationals at Pwllheli, where he came sixth in a field of 64.

MPI Managing Director Michael Pettifer says: "The brothers have done well this season and we look forward to even better results next year.

"MPI is very proud to be associated with a team showing so much potential."

PICTURE: With the Union Flag and MPI logos prominent, Team Thompson's Ross and Johnny race to top GBR honours at San Remo.

Friday, 1 July 2016 - Schools Sailing Week at Itchenor - at the end of some great racing - its now time for the prizes!!

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Thursday, 30 June 2016 - Schools Sailing Week at Itchenor continue on the waters of Chichester Harbour... Today its the Fireflies and the 420s!

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Tuesday, 28 June 2016 - Schools Sailing Week at Itchenor and on the waters of Chichester Harbour... Michael Pettifer joined in on a great day's sailing!

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MPI brokers is to co-sponsor the Amateur Inter-Club Championships (AICC) alongside Highland Spring.