My story

Well, I did it!

For those that are not aware I have now successfully completed my challenge. I recently took part in the first 3 legs of the Clipper 2005/6 Round the World Yacht Race which took me from the UK to Australia. The race started in Liverpool in September 2005 went via Brazil and South Africa, arriving in Fremantle Australia on December the 16th 2005.

We had a great experience and the race was most definately the challenge and experience of a lifetime. It certainly lived up to all my expectations and more and we experienced our fair share of challenges and disasters along the way. We also crossed some pretty wild oceans and had some tough sailing conditions that pushed both me and our boat to the limit. If you want to know more about how we got on email me and i will send you my e postcards recording the events.

Home for the 3 months was aboard a 68ft purpose built racing yacht with between 17 and 12 other people. We started with 17 and finished with 12 (due to various reasons people retiring along the way). Untill the race training I had never done anything like this before (not even stepped aboard a sailing yacht).  I was undertaking the race for charity, RNLI and Cancer Research UK. To date i have raised in excess of £8,000 which will be split between both charities. I am in the process of collecting monies pledged off line and will update the totals once i have a clearer picture. However it is a fantastic result and I thank everyone who has been so generous as to donate. If you have not yet and would like to, I am leaving the sites open for a few more months so please feel free to give on line. 

Cancer Research UK - Everyone who is reading this site will have family or friends that have in some way been affected by cancer. Indeed members of my own family have suffered and for this reason I also want to support the Cancer Research UK in their work to find new and more effective treatments for cancer. If you wish to sponsor this charity please visit my other site at www.Justgiving.com/andybutler-cancer.


RNLI - For the last 2 years I have been a volunteer crew member on the lifeboats on the Thames. This has given me an insight into the amazing work this charity does to help preserve life and provide the UK with a first class rescue service.  Donating through these sites is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Cancer Research UK will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

If for any reason you did not receive the e postcards and would like to see them then please email me your details at andy-butler@beeb.net and i will forward these to you.

Thanks for your kind support with this venture which was the experience of a lifetime. And no I will not be doing it again!!

Andy B

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RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution

RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution

Charity Registration No. 209603

The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Its volunteer lifeboat crews rescue an average of 22 people every day and RNLI lifeguards provide a seasonal lifeguard service on selected beaches. The RNLI is independent from Government and relies on donations from people like you.

Donations 35

Well done, been following your progress from my desk at Atkins, hope you've got your land legs back

Donation by Rosemary Gardner on 09/01/06

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Splendid stuff! Well done.....

Donation by Chris Dacey on 05/01/06

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Crazy but what an adventure

Donation by Dick Daniell on 09/12/05

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Anthony on 03/12/05

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

In memory of Stan Brehaut

Donation by John Allen on 03/12/05

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Fantastic mission - Go Victoria !!

Donation by Linda Bayfield on 22/10/05

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy Brazil. See you in Oz

Donation by Colin R on 20/10/05

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Ron Terry on 30/09/05

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Mike Stevenson on 28/09/05

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

I've only sailed the Crouch and the Solent so I admire your courage in tackling the round the world

Donation by Colin Burrough on 20/09/05

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Dive kit is awaiting you in NZ!

Donation by Lammimans on 17/09/05

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 14/09/05

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Louise Peckham on 13/09/05

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Fair winds and a safe return.

Donation by Anon on 07/09/05

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck. You are a braver man than I am!

Donation by Charles Partridge on 02/09/05

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

an amazing thing to do.

Donation by maya, from matt l.r's team! on 29/08/05

£2.50

+ £0.71 Gift Aid

ENJOY THIS ADVENTURE

Donation by Gery on 26/08/05

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

the very best of luck with this big challenge

Donation by Anonymous on 26/08/05

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Andy - from the gang in the North

Donation by Matthew Lambon Ralph on 26/08/05

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Goodluck, looks a big challenge to me!

Donation by Christopher Reeve LSH Reading on 26/08/05

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Iain Feasey on 26/08/05

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good work big fella!

Donation by Steve Banks on 24/08/05

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

May you and the other sailors have a safe race

Donation by RH Benwell & Associates - Asbestos Inspe on 24/08/05

£25.00

what a fantastic challenge - good luck !

Donation by Martin Herbert - LSH leicester on 24/08/05

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck and enjoy!

Donation by Anonymous on 24/08/05

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$1,711.04
  • Offline donations$1,647.30
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$3,358.34
  • Gift Aid$450.49

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