Update:

Well as you may have heard we are home, safe and dry. Unfortunately we didn’t make it all the way round . Due to bad weather, delays on the and an engine failure in , we only managed to make it to . So with 1000 of the 1700 miles covered we are not quitting, just postponing the finish! We both have to be back at work now, but whenever we have a suitable weather window, and our rosters match, Ash and I will be back out to finish it off.

Please visit www.roundbritainboatchallenge.com to see our pictures and diary so far.

Regards

Craig & Ash

Hi, thanks for visiting our fundraising page.

On the 18th August 2008 as a crew of only two, we will be departing Conwy, North Wales in an attempt to circumnavigate Great Britain in just 8 days!  This will be a gruelling physical and mental challenge as we navigate our way through 1700 miles of pounding waves in a boat only 4.8m (16ft) long!

Ash and I will be funding all the costs of this challenge (including fuel!), therefore every penny you give will be going directly to cancer research, so please give generously!

The Route:

Day 1: Conwy - Port Ellen

Day 2: Port Ellen - Lochinver

Day 3: Lochinver - Petershead

Day 4: Petershead - Hartlepool

Day 5: Hartlepool - Lowestoft

Day 6: Lowestoft - Brighton

Day 7: Brighton - Plymouth

Day 8: Plymouth-Conwy

The Boat:

Ribcraft 4.8m Rigid Inflatable. LOA:4.8m BOA 2.1m

Engine: Mercury 60HP EFI

Performance: Max speed 36kts, Cruising speed 18-28kts, range 200nm

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Cancer Research UK gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Our warmest appreciation,

Craig Hemshall and Ashley Harper-Little