12,000 miles sailing race from Western Australia to China raising money for Rwanda Aid
12,000 miles, 4 months, 5 races (inc the Sydney <-> Hobart) on a stripped out, 70ft yacht. Racing 11 other boats participating in Robin Knox-Johnston’s “Clipper Round the World Race”.
Hot bunking, seatless loos, no showers, washing in seawater (occasionally!), damp sleeping bag (and knickers!), being soaked x times a day, no sleep, 40ft seas, 100mph winds, 10° to 40° temperatures, seasickness, no internet (!) – all in the name of FUN!
This is the 10th running of Robin Knox-Johnston’s “Clipper Round the World Yacht Race”! 12 identical stripped out racing yachts race 40,000 miles around the world taking some 11 months, including 8 legs and 14 races. Each boat has a professional skipper and a volunteer crew of up to 22 people. 40% have never sailed…
It is now 6 months since I returned from my adventure and I thought you might like one last update. I am very pleased to be able to tell you that I have beaten my fund raising target! With your help, some £2,400 is already helping the terribly underprivileged poor in Rwanda. I understand one…
Why am I putting myself through this? It’s quite simple really – so I can twist your arm to help me raise money for my chosen Charity – Rwanda Aid Simply Click on the button and help a Rwandan child have a decent life because today they most certainly do not. The charity is promoting the…
