<p><strong>What</strong><br>I've never sailed... but after 5 weeks of training, on Christmas Eve I join Leg 5 of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, sailing 7400miles from Australia to China - acting as a fully fledged crew member on the "Welcome to Yorkshire" yacht.<strong><br><br>Why</strong><br>I hate sinking! Openness about anxiety and depression helps sufferers keep afloat.<br><br>To help destigmatise mental health problems - it's time to change.<br><br>To raise awareness of Asperger Syndrome.<br><br>To scratch an itch, follow my dreams and live life to the fullest.<br><br>By supporting me on this epic challenge and donating to mental health charity, Mind, you will be demonstrating that you too believe that it is &ldquo;time to change&rdquo; &ndash; that you are prepared to play a part in helping end mental health discrimination and destigmatise mental illness.<br><br>Find out more about my challenge at:<br><a href="http://www.ihatesinking.com">www.ihatesinking.com </a></p>