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Latest news - after what must of been a frustrating 4th place into Rio the team have just started on their way to Cape Town and tackling the mountainous South Atlantic rollers. With a few new crew but a race hardened core crew this race is going to be a fast one. The race tracker is live and can be accessed at www.clipperroundtheworld.com and then simply click on the tracker on the front page.

I am taking part in half of the Round The World Race with Clipper Ventures, joining the race in February 2010 in Qingdao, China and then racing back to the UK via California, Panama, the Caribbean, New York and Ireland ending up back in Hull during July 2010. About 400 people will take part in the race, which starts on September 13th in Hull on 10 identical 68' racing yachts and finishes 35,000 miles later back in Hull.

Sailing has always been a great way of developing team work and developing personally; facing and overcoming challenges. I have been particularly interested in how sailing has been used to help young people to learn skills.

I have been supporting Centrepoint for some time now but I wanted to use my participation in the race to race more money for a great charity. Just to give you some idea of what your donation can buy


£15 will buy a Fresh Start Pack - Contains a wash kit, towels and toiletries

£28 will help secure warm meals for a homeless young person for 4 days

£205 will help secure specialist support providing education, employment and health advice for 1 month

Whatever you can give will make a huge difference to the young people who pass through the care of Centrepoint


Si, Not long now! Keep up the training and stay off that motor bike!! We better drink plenty before you go!! Love, Rick and Kay Donation by Rick Durrant 27/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I hope it goes well Simon. With best wishes, Andrew Donation by Andrew Kearns 21/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Heave ho and a bottle of rum - I'll take the rum! Donation by Alan Marsden 21/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Enjoy! Donation by David Murray 16/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Could shave off the beard to go faster ! Donation by Steve Croxall 16/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Klaus reinhardt 15/09/09  

£75.00

I think Phil Harnett introduced us so he has a lot to answer for. I wish you well and I admire your chosen charity so I hope you reach your goal. Donation by Madeleine Sturrock 14/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Simon Donation by Paul Sennett 14/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Simon, Once again you prove the old adage about mad dogs and Englishmen. Have a safe and wonderful journey. Best of luck, Dave Barrie Donation by David Barrie 14/09/09  

£20.00

Well done and Good luck, take care of yourself. Donation by Elizabeth Harris 14/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done, Simon - I wish you a safe but exciting voyage. Donation by Joy Roscoe 01/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Simon. Enjoy the race and take care! Donation by Mark Jeynes 30/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Wish you every success; Don't suppose sailing off Harwich with you will be quite the same !! Donation by Steve Williams 26/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck rather you than me! Donation by Jill Harris 18/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Safe journey. Top Tips: Sleep on your back Always put the lid down Do not shoot any large white birds Donation by Dave & Lesley Johnson 11/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

We still think you're nuts and are sticking to gentler waters ourselves. Enjoy!! Donation by nik and sheila millard 30/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Simon! Just be glad you got all that intensive practice on the Nile to keep you going through the toughest parts! All the best... Donation by Phil & Louise 28/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

long time no speak- watch out for the waves! Donation by Keith Bissett 18/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy the experience Donation by Sue and Geoff 10/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Happy cruising ! Donation by Ian the postman 09/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best Simon, yer salty sea dog Donation by Caddens 06/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I will wave you off in Qingdao ! Maybe come over a few days early for a beer and a quick trip around the sites with me and Michelle. Good Luck ! Donation by Phil Harnett 03/06/09  

£200.00

Don't believe all you hear about pirates, it's the frogmen you've got to watch out for ;-] Good luck fella and take care of yourself! Donation by A Pirate 02/06/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Don't belive the sailors tail about a golden rivet! All the best! Donation by John Brooks 01/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

wear a hat ! Donation by michael schurch 01/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Great cause, exciting way to contribute - China, California, Panama, Caribbean, New York, Ireland and then HULL! The ultimate sacrifice? Take care. Donation by Mel Mula 01/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I am simply jealous.....have a wonderful journey. Donation by Basil Towers 01/06/09  

£100.00

Excellent! May you have a fabulous journey with free winds! Donation by Judith Tan 01/06/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

5 months, 2 T-shirts, 1 pr of socks. Bliss! Donation by Chris Procter 01/06/09  

£20.00

Go Dad!! See you in New York for some crazy partying!! Be safe and watch out for those pirates! xxx Donation by Hannah 01/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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