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Latest news - as we stand today the Big Blue Canoe (as it was christened by a tribal elder from Nova Scotia) is at the head of the pack sailing between Java and Sumatra on the race up to Singapore. From there they will then face down a very tough leg up to Qingdao (this leg defeated a number of the recent Volvo ocean racing boats) progressively moving from hot and humid conditions to weather similar to that we have been experiencing here recently. As you can imagine i have been focusing on thermal gear for when I join the boat!! My participation in the race starts on the 2nd March as the fleet races from Qingdao to San Francisco across the largest ocean in the world.
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
Raised:
64%
Raised so far: £3,223.00
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Well done and Good luck, take care of yourself. Donation by Elizabeth Harris on 14/09/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Well done, Simon - I wish you a safe but exciting voyage. Donation by Joy Roscoe on 01/09/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Simon. Enjoy the race and take care! Donation by Mark Jeynes on 30/08/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Wish you every success; Don't suppose sailing off Harwich with you will be quite the same !! Donation by Steve Williams on 26/08/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good luck rather you than me! Donation by Jill Harris on 18/08/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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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 on 11/07/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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We still think you're nuts and are sticking to gentler waters ourselves. Enjoy!! Donation by nik and sheila millard on 30/06/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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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 on 28/06/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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long time no speak- watch out for the waves! Donation by Keith Bissett on 18/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Enjoy the experience Donation by Sue and Geoff on 10/06/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Happy cruising ! Donation by Ian the postman on 09/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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All the best Simon, yer salty sea dog Donation by Caddens on 06/06/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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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 on 03/06/09 |
£200.00 |
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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 on 02/06/09 |
£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid |
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Don't belive the sailors tail about a golden rivet! All the best! Donation by John Brooks on 01/06/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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wear a hat ! Donation by michael schurch on 01/06/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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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 on 01/06/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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I am simply jealous.....have a wonderful journey. Donation by Basil Towers on 01/06/09 |
£100.00 |
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Excellent! May you have a fabulous journey with free winds! Donation by Judith Tan on 01/06/09 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid |
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5 months, 2 T-shirts, 1 pr of socks. Bliss! Donation by Chris Procter on 01/06/09 |
£20.00 |
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Go Dad!! See you in New York for some crazy partying!! Be safe and watch out for those pirates! xxx Donation by Hannah on 01/06/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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This should cover 1 of each 'package'. Enjoy the experience Buddy. As your biz partner I share Su's sentiment below, but definitely no 'x' at the end! Donation by Ian Hackett on 07/05/09 |
£248.00 + £69.95 Gift Aid |
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Have a great time dude - let the beard grow and come back a salty dog! Donation by John Amatt on 07/05/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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I'll miss you. Come back safe. x Donation by Su Jones on 05/05/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Dear Simon, May your winds blow free and your pasages always clear. Donation by Nick & Ruth on 04/05/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £2,703.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £520.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £3,223.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £605.85 |
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