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Mike
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Post by Mike »

Hi,

This is from the NKF site, I have contacted him as I work for a ferry company on the western channel (mentioning no names) to see if I can get them to sponsor and I am considering joining the crew if I am well enough.

mike
From NKF site wrote: Hi,
My name is Ross I am a P.D. patient of some 4yrs,
I am in the initial planning stage of an idea to sail around Britian, I have a yacht in mind a route in mind, I have also initiated applications for sponsorship.

The mini adventure has two strategies,
1. To draw attention to our plight Through T>V
and Media coverage,also sign up more names to
the national donor register in ports of call
2. To create a chance for patients to experience
such an adventure under experienced
supervision both Medical and Nautical.
As yet it is at early planning stage, however it is invisaged that the expedition will be in a vesel of 70ft +, starting and finishing at Portsmouth. Calling at ports on the east coast, transiting the Caladonian canal, then calling at ports on the west coast rounding the lizard then
on along the south coast returning to Portsmouth.,

I need to know if there is anyone out there interested?
I am a Yachtmaster with some 36 yrs experience of trans Ocean sailing also dinghy sailing. I am an experienced RYA Instructor.I intend to Skipper the trip, but require a second Skipper
who is Transplanted. on top of this I invisage 12 crew of various experience including first timers, interchangeing at pre agreed ports
Anyone interested e mail me: [email protected]
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Post by JMan »

Might be interested if I am well enough:)

Been on a sailboat once in my life:D LOVED it:D

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