Richard Blowman was pulled from the water after his dinghy got into difficulty in the Solent.
Richard Blowman did a lot of charity work for the Steve Prescott Foundation, said his family
A "keen sailor" has died after his boat got into difficulty during a yacht race off the south coast of England. Richard Blowman, 45 and from Hull, was competing in the BFA Finn Masters Race at Keyhaven Yacht Club in Milford on Sea, Hampshire, on Saturday. Crews from two rescue boats pulled him from the water after his single handed dingy got into trouble, said police.Mr Blowman was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later."He did a lot of charity work for the Steve Prescott Foundation [which raises funds for Rugby League Benevolent Fund and Christies Hospital in Manchester], and he was a keen sailor.
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