I plan in the summer of 2008 to sail singlehanded around the UK. I hope
to sail for 7-8 hours a day and then stay in harbours and safe
anchorages overnight. At this time I see this challenge achievable and
will be a great experience.I am in Yr 11 so I do not have any working binds or other commitments which may restrict me completing the challenge later in life. My main reason for the trip is to raise money for Sailability which I think is a great cause to help less able people to experience the joys of sailing.
I have chosen to sail a Corribee, with their renowned sea keeping capabilities and classic small yacht characteristics it seemed an excellent choice. The boat which I have purchased is a Mk II Newbridge Corribee called ‘Padiwak'.
I will be setting off as soon as I have finished my GCSEs next year and I will then have 10 weeks to complete the challenge. This is just a small overview of my plans please read on for more details on specific areas.