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My story

 

My name is Jack Daly and I was born on the 27th September 1991.  In the summer of 2008 I plan to sail singlehanded around Britain to raise as much money as possible for charity.  I hope to sail for 7 – 8 hours a day and then stay in harbours and safe anchorages overnight.  At this time I see this challenge achievable and will be a great experience.


I have chosen to sail a Corribee, with their renowned sea keeping capabilities and traditional yacht characteristics it seemed an excellent choice.  The boat which I have purchased is a Mk II Newbridge Corribee called ‘Padiwak’.
I have different reasons for attempting the challenge, the experience, the challenge but the main one is to raise money for RYA Sailability.

 ~ Why Sailability? ~

I have chosen Sailability as the charity as I believe that everyone, if possible should be able to experience the sport of sailing. I have helped with Westbere Sailing Opportunities (WSO) and it has exposed me to the amazing organization of which Sailability is.  Last season (2007) WSO volunteers put in some 5,000 hours and ran 93 sessions for 1200 people. It is a voluntary run charity with centers all over the country, found at all centers is an enthusiastic and dedicated team of people who are always ready to help. Helping with WSO has touched me and I will always remember the smiles on people’s faces who have been able to experience sailing. When sailing you become free to go where you like and do what you want and this is the same for everybody and the more people we can help achieve this the better.


Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: RYA Sailability will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Many thanks for your support all donations are gratefully recieved and will be put to excellent use. If you have any questions about the trip please do not hesitate to contact me at jack@sail-the-dream.co.uk

Please keep looking at www.sail-the-dream.co.uk for up to date progress on the trip.

God luck Jack hope it goes well! see you when you get back at school! Donation by Eanna Flanagan 12/06/08  

£5.00

Good luck, sorry will be away when you leave but have a good send off! Will keep an eye on the tracker. Donation by Chris Hore 12/06/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Jack ,happy sailing from all at Red Watch Donation by Red Watch at E66 Kent Fire & Rescue service 09/06/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Safe sailing Jack and hope to meet along the passage. Donation by Ray (Christine Marie) 09/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope the wind is in your favour, and you go faster than the Gull !! Donation by Ann Gannon 06/06/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Jack Donation by Lee Gannon 06/06/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

We all wish you happy sailing, and every success. Donation by Hampton Pier Yacht Club 06/06/08  

£1,655.00

The very best of luck Jack. Donation by Richard & Theo Fellows 03/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best wishes and every success Donation by William McKeever 03/06/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck and what a wonderful way to spend the summer. (by the way I come via Steve Carter) Donation by Gipsy 03/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of Luck Jack, We will be cheering you on - all the way. Donation by Tracey & Paul 02/06/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Jack, I hope you get some good weather Donation by Kevin Castle 01/06/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Sorry can't give more but since we have owned a boat we have not had any money! Good luck -what a chance of some real adventure. Fair Winds. Donation by SHIFTER dave michelle and freya. 20/05/08  

£100.00

Good luck Donation by David & Susan Cunningham 17/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

very best of luck jack Donation by steve carter 16/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Jack - what an adventure! Donation by Sean Doogan 14/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Jack this is a fantastic challenge for a very worthy cause-good luck and best wishes for the wind to blow those sails. Donation by mike head 14/05/08  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

Fantastic challenge - hope all goes well Donation by Tony Wightman 14/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Den said sponsor you or I'm dead. Good luck anyway. You couldn't take her along as ballast could you? Donation by Smifffffy 14/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Very best of luck! Donation by James Prouten 13/05/08  

£20.00

You're not doing this just so you dont have to go out with Denise during the summer are you? Good luck Donation by Kay 02/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck, Happy Sailing... Donation by Liz Quinn (Dee's mate) 25/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck darling! Donation by Denise 25/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Denise Slater-Fearn asked me to sponsor you. All the best. Donation by Michael Turner 25/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by mudlark 16/04/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Sorry I missed your fundraising evening at Hampton School. I was on holiday. However, I hope that this helps! Wishing you fine weather and a fair wind Donation by David Sweeting 10/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Enjoy every minute of the trip, and keep raising for sailability. Donation by lynn 02/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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