Tim & Eddie's 60 mile Channel crossing, Alderney to Weymouth.
Tim Ellis is raising money for Weldmar Hospicecare
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Raising Funds for Weldmar Hospice
Eddie & I have enjoyed a lifetime of sport & good health and are happy to raise money for those less able. Like most people we have both been close to loved ones and friends that have suffered terminal illnesses. Weldmar Hospice has given quality Care, Comfort and Dignity to many in that sad situation. So for maybe one more time in our 65th year we will take pleasure in raising funds for Weldmar by doing something that has never been done before.
Kayaking from Alderney, Channel Islands to Weymouth
Mid May 2021
On the best day weather-wise we can find in mid May we will set off in our 2 single sea kayaks from Alderney and paddle across the English Channel to Weymouth Harbour. The route is 55 miles in a straight line but paddling through 3 changes of tide we will be zig-zagged about 65 to 70 miles during our crossing. We aim to complete the crossing in approximately 18 hrs and will have to paddle in some hours of darkness. We are very grateful to be piloted by Nick Wedgwood in his 57' ketch Willowtarn, escorting us safely across.
We will set a target of raising £2000 for Weldmar but will hopefully smash that with your help.
SOME PREVIOUS CHALLENGES
In 2001 Eddie completed the first ever Enduroman London to Paris Triathlon (on his own) by running From Marble Arch the 87 miles to Dover, Swimming the 21 mile English Cannel and Cycling the 180 miles to Arc de Triomphe Paris.In 2006 we ran the two way Chesil Beach 35mile run on the pebbles in 11 hours.
In 2007 we kayaked 60miles from Portland to Cherbourg in 18 hours.
In 2012 we kayaked 100miles around the island of Lanzarote setting a record of 3 days 2hrs.
In 2012 I completed the Enduroman "Arch to Arc" London to Paris challenge:- running Marble Arch to Dover, kayaking the Channel and Cycling Calais to Paris in 56 hrs (Arch to Arc).
In 2014 I completed my first full Ironman distance triathlon, The Weymouth Challenge, with Eddie's help to improve my swimming
So please support us now in raising vital funds for Weldmar in these difficult times. Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to Weldmar. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.