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The Return of Worthing Crocman to The International Worthing Birdman Competition

The Worthing Birdman competiton returns this year on the 22nd/23rd August to Worthing Pier.

Last year the weather, unfortunately,  took hold of the event, with gale force winds and very high seas. It meant that after all my plans and fundraising, all we could manage was to 'go for a dip'  - see in the photos left, of me 'fighting' the Hulk in some very rough breakers on the beach (the press thought that would be amusing!!) 

But have no fear - Worthing Crocman is back!!! I will again be trying to prove to you all, that crocs can actually indeed fly!  And now you can follow Worthing Crocman on Twitter as he builds up to his flying jump later this year.

Why not become a fan of Worthing Crocman on Facebook - yes, he has his very own page  - become his friend on Facebook today!

After last years weather problems, I am even more determined to tell everyone about  Worthing Crocman, because the reason I am doing the Birdman, is in honour of my brother David, who died from leukaemia 18 months ago.
David was diagnosed with a rare form of leukaemia soon after his 40th birthday, in April 2007, and sadly died just before Christmas the same year, having only spent just 4 months with his newly born son Dara.

Ultimately, there was nothing that current medical knowledge could have done to save my brother. So I want to raise as much money as I can for Leukaemia Research, so they can hope fully save the lives of other unfortunate cancer sufferers in the future.

Why Crocman - a giant crocodile?

I have been asked by many people why a giant crocodile? The picture left below, will help to answer that question.
On Christmas 2005 David and Marlynne (his wife to be) were exploring Australia. We sent them out a Christmas package to open on the beach on Christmas Day, which apart from an array of crackers, silly hats etc included an inflatable 6ft crocodile (shown in the photo on the left  with David).
With my brothers sense of humour, he readily  adopted 'Snappy' as their 'guest' for the day, and proceeded to have some fun. They even sat him down for their christmas day meal - for some reason he didn't eat much though!!
It obviously created lots of strange looks and much fun for the day for David and Marlynne, and it has become a part of our family's 'folklore'.

So you see my choice of a crocodile was an easy decision really, and now you know why it means so much to me and my family!

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Crocman Andy

Well done mate, even if the landing was marginally teeth first. I hope that the soreness goes quickly. Donation by Trevor Hill 24/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Andy. From Marlynne, Dara, Bosco and Richard Donation by Marlynne Headworth 24/08/09  

Well Done Andy! You're not just an old croc! Donation by Peter Bennett 24/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done on a very entertaining performance. Keep up the good work !! Donation by Suzanne at Inter-vention UK Ltd 24/08/09  

£30.00

Good luck, hope the weather is kinder to you this year Donation by Mark, Debbie, Zoe & Adam 22/08/09  

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Seems a great shame to get that gorgeous green suit wet.... Good luck - hope the weather is nice to you this year!! Donation by Jackie & Pete 21/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Crocs away! Donation by Hannah 20/08/09  

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Donation by Paul Roper 20/08/09  

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The People's Republic of Worthing Telegraph is behind you :-) Hope the weather is fine! Donation by David Rosam 20/08/09  

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no flimsy excuses this time...wind blowing the wrong way..tides gone out...just jump man! Donation by MARK DIGNAN 19/08/09  

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Flap like mad, Andy!! Donation by Tracey Morley (TheUnraveller) 18/08/09  

£10.00

Good luck to you! Donation by Cath 18/08/09  

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Good luck Andy! Donation by Matt Alder 17/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck - may the Crocman fly far !!!! xxxxx Donation by Sara Headworth 16/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good Luck Andy Donation by Gary Franklin 16/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Andy! Donation by Clare Whitmell 15/08/09  

£10.00

Good luck Andy - hope the weather is better than last year !! Donation by Fiona Cottle 14/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck Andy. Hope the sun shines and makes you sparkle !! Donation by Susan Warburton 12/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Andy. I won't be around for your flight so hope all goes well and you achieve you target. Donation by Graham Vaughan 12/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope all goes well and that you reach your target. A very worthy cause. best of luck. Donation by Mark Kieve 11/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

May the croc be with you! Donation by Graziella Swan 10/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Andy for a great cause. I look forward to seeing the pictures! Donation by Clare Smith 10/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope the weather is kind this year Donation by Mark Matthews 07/08/09  

£20.00

Andy - Just wear a little green abd and all will go well!! Best of luck - Anita Donation by Anita O'Toole 06/08/09  

£40.00

Good Luck Andy, Fly as far and high as you can. Donation by Alan Whitford 03/08/09  

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Donation by Anonymous 11/07/09  

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Donation by Anonymous 10/07/09  

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Good Luck mate - I shall be there with my cam corder...laughing hysterically x Donation by kay phillips 10/07/09  

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Good luck. We will be thinking of you while we are also in the air! Donation by Richard. Deb and Heather Ridley 01/07/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

looking forward to seeing you beat last year's number Donation by Alex Strang 12/06/09  

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