What are we doing?

Two teams, one boat, one car, are challenging each other to see who can arrive at the Cornish town of looe first.

Its happening on the 10th May 2008 starting at Lymington Harbour. Its about 170 miles and will take 5-6hours depending upon external factors - traffic, wind, tide, average speeds etc.

At this stage it isn't possible to assume either team has an advantage but would encourage you to donate some cash to show your support for the team you think will reach Looe first!! Every donation counts.....every penny is appreciated as is the support you will be expressing to the the team you donate to!

Who For?

ALL monies raised will be going directly to the National Star College, Cheltenham, to go towards the vital re-development of the campus that supports the developing lives of 160 young disabled adults.  Please visit the college website www.natstar.ac.uk for more information regarding their outstanding work. 

All costs of the event are being covered separately to the donations made to either of the teams.

About The Event -

It will be a Le Mons style start where both car team and boat team will start at the same point and run/walk to their mode of transport, marking the start of the race.  The boat team will be travelling in a 10m RIB, with and experienced and professional skipper with a crew of between 6 -8 people.  Maps, planning and details of the team and boat can all be found on the Race to Looe website www.racetolooe.co.uk

It'll be a rough ride for those travelling in the boat, although a more direct and straight forward route it will be an arduous journey prevailing wind, spray, waves and tide.  It sounds easy.......the crew will most certainly know/feel that they have been in a bouncing boat long after they reach Looe.

Visit the website to find out more about the race, maps, team members and more details of the race challenge. 

Please note - Not only do we want to get to Looe first, but we want to raise more money than the Car team......PLEASE DONATE!!!

P.S. Don't tell the Car team, but the BOAT team is going to win :o)

Please note that although the event is a *race* no laws of land or sea will be broken, nor will risks be taken that put any of the participants in any danger.

Thank you kindly for your support - VOTE BOAT

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Many thanks for your support.