5 days, 5 hours and 45 seconds from the starting cannon at Royal Yacht Squadron in , we crossed the finishing line 605 miles later in , coming 51 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
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