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Target: £4,000.00
Raised so far: £4,488.85
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My story

 

A few years ago I developed throat cancer, but with the help of healthcare workers and scientists I have recovered. However, I feel indebted to those dedicated and hard working individuals and I would like, in a small way, to do something to prevent future generations suffering this dreadful affliction.

My aim, this Summer when the weather permits, is to sail my ten and a half foot Mirror dinghy from the Isles of Scilly to Marazion in west Cornwall, UK. I will be accompanied by my crew, 16 year old Beth White. I am now 82 and I believe that we will be the oldest and the youngest crew in the smallest sailing boat ever to attempt the 40 mile crossing.

Please help me to help Cancer Research UK.

LATEST NEWS:

25 June 2008 - Current plans are to set sail on Friday 25 July 2008 or as soon afterwards as weather and other safety considerations permit.

12 July 2008 - Today we carried out successful sea trials in Mount's Bay with the support team. We practised radio and other safety procedures, towing, capsizing, boat to boat transfers, etc.  All went very well.

21 July 2008 - Beth and I took the Mirror to St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, on the Scillionian III.  Many thanks to the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company for providing us with free passage.

23 July 2008 - This evening we had our final briefing and a discussion about the weather/visibility outlook. We agreed to go out to St. Mary's on the support RIB on Thursday 24 July in the afternoon and probably make the voyage back on Saturday 26 July, but we will keep the weather forecasts under constant review.

24 July 2008 - Leave Newlyn at 14:30hrs by RIB. Arrive St. Mary's 16:20hrs. At 22:30hrs take final decision to set off early on 25 July 2008.

25 July 2008 - Leave St. Mary's 7:10hrs. ARRIVE MARAZION 17:17 hrs. WE HAVE DONE IT.

Our voyage was a real challenge, which both Beth and I enjoyed immensely. Beth said afterwards "It was an incredible experience to be mid-ocean in a mirror dinghy with no land in sight in any direction". I could not have put it better myself.

We would like to thank:

  • all who donated generously to the appeal and for their good wishes
  • our wonderful support team, without whom we could not have succeeded
  • all those who donated services such as travel, accommodation, insurance, website, escort safety craft etc. ensuring that every penny given goes directly to Cancer Research UK, with no deduction for expenses

28 July 2008 - We have had such a good response to our sail we have upped our target to £3,000. Please help us to achieve it!

22 August 2008 - The response to our sail has astonished us with people still coming forward to donate, so we have upped our target again to £4,000. Please help us to achieve it!

14 September 2008 - We have now reached our revised target of £4,000. Thank you so much to everyone who has donated or helped in other ways. But please don't stop now; who knows what we might yet raise?

Best wishes
Tony Clee

A fantastic achievement, you're braver than I could ever imagine being. Well done. Donation by someone who 20/08/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Congratulations on a splendid achievement and for passing your target. Donation by John & Bridget Saunders 18/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Tony and Beth, what an achievement!!! Your voyage is truly inspiring - well done indeed!!! Donation by O, Fi, Angus and Isla 16/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done. Donation by Martin Scott 16/08/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

How emotional, what a massive achievement. Well done to both. Donation by Cuckoo, Helen, Jay, Charlie, Anna, Annie 15/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Fantastic, well done! A great cause which I am happy to support. Donation by Steve Jenkins 28/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

well done Donation by Richard 28/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

congratulations Donation by Pyes 27/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

well done for a great cause Donation by mo and bob 26/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Remember Jonah? Donation by John Beasley 25/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Steve Wilkinson 25/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

a great challenge for a great cause, good luck Donation by J Sykes 25/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck to you both - everything is crossed for the weather to hold. See you on Marazion beach soon! Love Clive Jane Eleanor & Isobel xxxx Donation by Goodhead Family 24/07/08  

£25.00

all the best and fingers crossed for a South Westerly ! Donation by Jon Christie 24/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Wishing you the best of luck. Hopes that Beth can do a better job with the spinikar than you did last time we sailed!! love Amy Donation by Bryan, Sarah Amy & Caitlin 23/07/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Wonderful all the best to you both Donation by Tim Clarke 23/07/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck, great cause! Donation by Marcus de Ferranti 23/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Wishing you success in your challenge Donation by Hilary,mark,rob,will,harriet,matt & ross 22/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best to you both for a successful sail. Bollés are in the post so fingers crossed for sun! Proud to have you as an uncle Tony. Love Dawne x Donation by Dawne Warren 22/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck. Hope I`m as fit at 82! Donation by Rick Clowes 22/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck to you both, we'll give you a wave if we get the chance to fly past to check on progress! Donation by A member of 771 Search and Rescue Squadron 22/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck ! I hope you enjoy every minute Donation by simon mummery 21/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the very best for a worthy cause. Donation by Bob Hylands 21/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luch and have FUN - sure you will :-) Donation by Simon MERIDEW 21/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, great cause. Donation by Ritchie Davies 21/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope I am as brave at 82! Donation by Loonywoman 21/07/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

We hope you have a good trip and the very best of luck. Donation by Simon & Tracey Dunkley 21/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Tony. Very courageous of you. Donation by daphne and graham 18/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Full of admiration, goodluck for good winds and a flat sea! Donation by Nick, Bev, John & Francis Harvey 15/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go for it Beth and have fun. Donation by Guy, Shelagh and Anna 11/07/08  

£20.00
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