Raised: 134%
Target: £15,000.00
Raised so far: £20,066.00
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My story

 
Wow! We finished!

5 days, 5 hours and 45 seconds from the starting cannon at Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes, we crossed the finishing line 605 miles later in Plymouth, coming 51st from a fleet of 80 in IRC2.

10 months’ training and preparation: Competent Crew; Day Skipper Theory; Day Skipper Practical; Race-training weekend; 2-day ISAF sea-survival course; 3 Qualifying Races – The Myth of Malham; Cowes-Dinard-St Malo and The RORC Channel Race. Finally, the Rolex Fastnet Race. And over 2000 miles logged!

Was the hard work worth it?

Absolutely it was worth it! Look at how much, with your generosity, I've been able to raise! My sincere thanks go to everyone who has been so generous in sponsorship and kind wishes: It has been an experience I’ll never forget!

Did I enjoy it?

Yes: Learning new skills; Teamwork; Making new friends; Sense of achievement – both personally and fund raising for the CTRT.

No: Some of the longer passages are just boring; My personal lack of sailing experience; Stinking like a tramp!

Would I do it again? Possibly

I don’t want to waste the skills I’ve acquired over the past year, so I’ve contacted Flyingfish to find out what’s next!

To find out more about other fund-raising events Giffen Group has organised, please visit www.giffengroup.co.uk 

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: CTRT Appeal gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Congratulations to Joe and Roger the cabin boy! Donation by Maxton Pitcher 07/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Jackie Banfield 18/10/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

20 grand - fantastic achievement Donation by anonymous 13/10/09  

£2.60 + £0.73 Gift Aid

Well done from everyone at Rullion Alltrades Donation by Costas Pieri 09/10/09  

£100.00

Congratulations, Jonathan. So pleased you survived! Donation by HIlly and David 09/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Congratulations on a fantastic achievement. Donation by Pauline Robertson 03/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done in the Fastnet! Thanks for sending the info. See you on the 11th. Mike and Robina Donation by Michael Baron 29/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

We are very proud of your achievement Donation by G&P 29/09/09  

£1,250.00 + £352.56 Gift Aid

Well Done Jo!! from Graham and family Donation by Graham Howlett 17/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Adrienne Howlett 17/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Great achievment for a great cause Donation by Nick Spelman 17/09/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Did you use the bucket!! Donation by Party Boy 14/09/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Congratulations Jo! Love Katie & Jon Wardle Donation by Katie Wardle 09/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Jo, a fantastic achievment!! Donation by Simon Randall 07/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Congratualtions on your achievement Jo from Katie Donation by Katie Sugg 06/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations Jo! Donation by Peter Addington 03/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Jo Donation by Spencer Ardouin 02/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations Jo....got there in the end!! Donation by Carwyn Lewis 27/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Jo, although we can't imagine that it was quite as exciting as triv night! Donation by Clare and Mike Wilson 27/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done Joe! Top man! On behalf of GTM electrical ltd. Donation by greg magee 26/08/09  

£300.00

Donation by Roger Lewin 26/08/09  

£50.00

Well done Jo! Donation by John Williams 25/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Another skill 'mastered' Donation by Derek Pepper 24/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Michael Smith 24/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by AMTECH Group 21/08/09  

£300.00

Well done. Glad you are back safely Donation by Alison & David Pangbourne 19/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done! Good work, on and off the boat! Donation by Jag & Jyoti, CBA Capital Partners 19/08/09  

£500.00

All the very best of luck Jo. Donation by Adey Carman 17/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Jo Great cause, best wishes Bex Engineering Ltd Donation by Michelle King 17/08/09  

£100.00

Hi Jo Pleasure to meet you in Cowes week in Shepards. Well done for completing the fastnet. Youve inspred me to do the same. Regards Raffles Donation by Raffles Henderson 16/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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