Cure Parkinson's Trust http://www.sailing4acure.org.uk60<![CDATA[ Final blog ]]>

We finished ….. last Friday ….. on programme ….. in fact, ten minutes early ….. in the rain!

Yes, after a twelve-day delay at the start, the worst summer since records began (over 100 years ago), and so much rain that even one of the inshore waters forecasts mentioned the risk of flooding (think about it), we came alongside on E64 in Haslar  - Sentosa’s home berth  - at 1150 on Friday, to be greeted by ….. no one!   To be fair, Councillor Diane Searle, representing the Mayor, had braved wind and rain to come to greet us but the Marina office had telephoned us to say she had arrived and I had suggested she stay in the dry until we were tied up.   Tom and Lyndsey were also on their way down from London to greet us but had got stuck on the M27 and, a few minutes later, Jilly arrived with a very wet-looking Digby (our Irish Terrier).   We all retired hastily to the shelter of the Lightsh... ]]>Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:09:40 GMT<![CDATA[ The final port ]]>
]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:57:34 GMT<![CDATA[ Sailability's visit to Sentosa ]]>
https://picasaweb.google.com/relllim/SailabilityVisitSentosa?authkey=Gv1sRgCPzHhNKhwK3erAE ]]>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 03:43:58 GMT<![CDATA[ More wind and rain! ]]>
Grahame, 4th July 2012 ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:28:54 GMT<![CDATA[ Mussels of Dartmouth ]]>
PS Apolgies to anyone who has emailed me and not had a reply - I have not had wifi for some time and for some reason my phone seems to have stopped receiving emails since the 19th June!

Grahame, 3rd July 2012 ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:55:54 GMT<![CDATA[ Padstow and Land's End ]]>
Our passage around Land's End was very uncomfortable as there was a huge swell rolling in from the Atlantic, left over from the gales of the previous two days, and the boat rolled viciously for almost the whole 13 hours, reducing the contents of the cupboards to chaos and leaving us exha... ]]>Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:11:01 GMT<![CDATA[ Back in England! ]]>
Wales was quite an experience, thanks to the organisational powers of the incomparable Blod. We were feted in all three ports of call, and would like to thank the Mayors of Holyhead and Milford Haven, the Deputy Mayor of Aberystwyth, the Chairman and leader of Ceredigion Council and all the very generous people of Aberystwyth - our collecting boxes are bulging! Also many thanks  to Hefin Jones, Chair, Aberystwyth Branch, Parkinson’s and its members who hosted a wonderful  reception in the Aberystwyth Boat Club on our arrival on Sunday 17th June and provided an excellent buffet for everyone. We were overwhelmed by the welcome we received a... ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:43:49 GMT<![CDATA[ The wonders of Ireland and Wales ]]>
Ardglass is a tiny marina, terrifyingly surrounded by rocks on all sides, but very pretty. The first evening we walked TWO MILES to a restaurant which advertised itself very promisingly in the marina as having won the award for best bistro-pub in Ireland - hmm! The next night we found a good restaurant called ALDO'S ten minutes walk from the boat with a beautiful outlook across Ardglass' pretty links golf course to the sea.

The passage to Holyhead consisted of a straight, calm, gentle uneventful 'motor-sail' the only excitement being when an air - sea rescue helicopter 'buzzed us' - Prince William?? I thought of pushing GF overboard to test the theory, but decided against that on balance!

Here the incomparable Blod, whom I have ... ]]>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 01:11:46 GMT<![CDATA[ The Perfect Storm - Campbeltown to Bangor ]]>We were very glad to get in, however, as the shipping forecasts were starting to threaten 'severe gale, force 9' (yes, NINE!) and very rough seas (have you seen 'The Perfect Storm'?!)
We are now safely, if somewhat wetly, alongside in Bangor Marina and shall await a forecast for tomorrow before deciding whether we can safely move on as intended - the forecast for today has just included gusts of 50mph (storm force TEN!), so it seems likely that we may stay longer than intended!
Watch this space (and the forecast!) ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:27:20 GMT<![CDATA[ Wick to Lochinver – Tom’s Blog ]]>Friday 25th May

We arrived shattered in Wick after our 16 hour journey from London on an inappropriately named “sleeper” train to Inverness and a further slow train to Wick. We were met at the station by Iain and Bunty Gunn, the closest thing in Caithness as to royalty, and as their guests, we too were given the red carpet treatment and were soon on board the recently renovated 1800s ex-fishing boat, “The Isabella”, out of Wick harbour to meet the incoming Grahames who had left Peterhead that morning.

We had a full crew accompanying us. There was Malcolm, the Harbour-Master who doubles as the Danish Vice Consulate; various local dignitaries and others whose only job seemed to be to prevent me from falling in. The Sentosa looked sleek and magnificent under a piercing blue sky and the softening yellowing image of the evening sun as she cruised effortlessly into Wick Harbour.

Saturday 26th Ma... ]]>Sun, 23 Sep 2012 22:38:41 GMT<![CDATA[ The highlights of Wick ]]>
We reached Wick at 5pm and were then asked to go around in circles for half an hour to await the welcoming party!
Sure enough, out came the historic Isabella Fortuna with Tom (co founder of The Cure Parkinson's Trust), Lyndsey (Tom's wife) and Bunty (a local Cure Parkinson's supporter) onboard and helmed by harbour master Malcolm Bremner.

Tom and Lyndesy spent the night at the Gunns (kindly giving me one more night in m... ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 18:02:56 GMT<![CDATA[ At last we have sunshine! ]]>
Grahame, 22nd May 2012 ]]>Thu, 27 Sep 2012 07:07:44 GMT<![CDATA[ It's raining again! ]]>
Thursday's 'leg' to Whitby produced, until the end absolutely no wind, but an impressively starry (and therefore cold!) night followed, disappointing, by a very cloudy and grey day, ending with fine, driving very cold rain brought in on a rising north-easterly wind and therefore in our faces - oh joy!

The good news was that the engine, which had been such a cause for concern before we left, performed at a constant 2300 revs for 20 hours, producing the 'hull speed' of 7.5 knots through the water and getting us here, to Whitby more quickly than we had dared to hope and .... w... ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:46:03 GMT<![CDATA[ The delights of Ramsgate ]]>
We are due to leave for Lowestoft at 3am tomorrow, but the forecast is for f.5-7 from the north west, so it's probable that we'll delay a day and savour the delights of Ramsgate for a little longer. (Will it never be spring?-with apologies to Chekhov).

I've thought a lot about dear Andrew with whom I did this trip before and whose carefully marked up charts are proving so useful again - he's very ill and I do wish him the very best.

More tomorrow!
Grahame

NB - AN UPDATE!  Grahame left Ramsgate port early this morning and is on course for Lowestoft.....

]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:58:06 GMT<![CDATA[ Day one! ]]>
The sun is shining and the depression (psychological and meteorological) which set in over the last few grey days is gone as we start to make real progress.

Thanks to everyone who has contributed to the total raised to date, which I understand is now over £9,000 - please keep it up! I think now is the time to change the target to £20k!!

We're 'running before the wind' with a 'following sea' which often towers up ominously behind us, but it's great sailing and just what I needed after the last few days stuck in Haslar in the rain! We should reach Eastbourne c. 1600 hrs.

More anon ...

Grahame ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 22:47:59 GMT<![CDATA[ New amended route ]]>Due to poor weather conditions, Grahame has delayed his departure until the 11th May and has adjusted the itinerary accordingly......

PROPOSED ITINERARY – REVISED 

May 11th                           Eastbourne
May 12th, 13th                 Ramsgate
May 14,15th                     Lowestoft
May 16th,17th       &nbs... ]]>Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:11:19 GMT<![CDATA[ Easterly winds still causing delays ]]>Well, we’re still here and still waiting.   This seemingly unending spell of easterly, or north easterly, winds with persistent rain, is almost unprecedented and we’re assuming it must change soon.    We’re thinking in terms of establishing ourselves on the boat next Monday or Tuesday and sailing some time between Wednesday 9th and Saturday 12th.   The Windfinder forecasts only extend for seven days, but there is just the suggestion on Tuesday morning that the wind may finally be backing round to the west.

Meanwhile, the ‘farewell’ dinner on Saturday was, I believe, a great success.   Everybody seemed to enjoy themselves, Tom Isaacs spoke movingly about the impact of Parkinson’s on one’s life (producing a spectacular wave of donations from the guests) and Brian Thompson spoke quietly and calmly about some of the most spectacular multi-hull sailing there has ever been,... ]]>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:35:10 GMT<![CDATA[ STOP PRESS DELAYED DEPARTURE ]]>STOP PRESS!

The last few days have been psychologically quite testing: following the problem with smoke from the engine at Easter, and the disappointment that neither the service nor the injector change solved the problem, the experts started to scratch their heads and talk about failed piston rings and the engine having to come out of the boat to be stripped down and re-built; by yesterday evening, therefore, I was convinced that we were looking at a fortnight’s delay at least.  

Then, this morning, a very experienced marine engineer took another look, examined various aspects of the engine, and decided it is just old and worn (I know the feeling) but should happily see us round Britain, so I went through another 180˚ rethink.   

Now, however, we appear to be facing a week of easterly winds and rain, ie  the wind is coming from where we wish to go, so, yet again, we have decided to delay our start and wait for... ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:58:21 GMT<![CDATA[ Blue smoke and last minute stress! ]]>We’re almost there!

Inevitably, it seems, in the strange disorganised, old fashioned, world of shipwrights and marine engineers, the works which I had ordered to be finished before Easter are only now, hopefully, drawing to a close  - and only then after a few choice (and, I hope, uncharacteristic) words from me.   Unfortunately, there is one lingering question mark over why the engine has suddenly started to produce blue smoke, particularly on starting.   We first noticed this at Easter; I reported it to the service engineers this week and they arranged for the injectors to be changed (more expense!)  - but to no avail.   They are now investigating further and I await a phonecall  - unwelcome pressure at this stage!

On other fronts, things have progressed well.   I managed, between showers, to finish re-staining the teak decks, although I was rained off one day when the end was tantalisingly in sight, and ... ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:39:28 GMT<![CDATA[ Lift out and Cutlass bearing! ]]>Well, the lift-out has come and gone without too many nasty shocks.   Unfortunately, the ‘cutlass bearing’ (a bearing supporting the propeller shaft beneath the boat) needed replacing after only eighteen months, but there were a number of factors which affected this and we have tried to correct these where possible.   We (‘the other Graham’ and I) serviced the sixteen sea cocks, checked the steering gear and cleaned the ‘top sides’ (the hull between the water line and the deck).

I arranged for a rigger to inspect the mast and rigging and he gave them ‘a clean bill of health’.   We have installed a smart new ‘dan buoy’ (floating marker for a man overboard) and ‘named’ the new life buoy (to aid identification in the event of a sea search!).

Brian Dunton has been tracking us on the AIS as we move about the Solent.  Over Easter, we cruised to Poole, and on to the ne... ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:25:57 GMT<![CDATA[ South Downs Challenge ]]>Mon, 14 May 2012 14:27:52 GMT<![CDATA[ The preparations are becoming more urgent with just 6 weeks to go! ]]>With just over six weeks to go, there is now a note of urgency to our preparations.   Graham (‘the other Graham’) and I went out for a ‘shake-down’ cruise (well, actually, motored) to Cowes last weekend to join a rally of the Haslar Yacht Club, of which I am now Commodore (a rather grand title meaning a sort of ‘figurehead’  - my sailing dictionary defines a figurehead as ‘a decorative dummy often found on sailboats’  - hmm, not sure about the ‘decorative’).   We had a very good time and then motored back through thick fog, so reminding ourselves how to operate the radar.

Back in harbour, we tested the anchor windlass (after spending half an hour finding the trip switch!) and wrote a list of jobs to be completed when Sentosa is lifted out for a week, next Friday.   Quite apart from all the routine maintenance  - scrub, antifoul, renew the anodes, grease the sea-cocks and ... ]]>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:13:06 GMT<![CDATA[ Reminiscing about the last time I sailed around Britain ]]>
I am looking forward to seeing these places again very soon ....



Howth



The magnificent Cape Wrath



Scrabster



Eyemouth

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 11:57:48 GMT<![CDATA[ Final Port of Call ]]>Sun, 23 Sep 2012 09:22:47 GMT<![CDATA[ Time and tide wait for no man ]]>
When you drive along a road, you can (generally) expect the road to stay where it is so, if you drive at 30mph, then you will cover 30 miles in one hour.   When you sail, however, the water over which you move is, itself, moving.   A sailing boat may travel, typically, at about six knots (think 6mph).   If the tide is moving in the same direction at, say, two knots, you will cover eight (6 + 2) miles in an hour.   If, on the other hand, the tide... ]]>Sat, 22 Sep 2012 15:34:30 GMT<![CDATA[ Jurassic Coast ]]>
Our trek starts at Durlston Head, just outside Swanage in Dorset and we trek a total of 23 miles (36km) over two days along on the South West Coastal Path in an east to west direction. The diversity of the area is outstanding and the rugged coastline with serious climbs and decents will provide many a breathtaking view.
 
Day 1: Meet at the campsite early evening for dinner and briefing.

Day 2: Transfer to Durlston Country Park Visitor Centre for the start of the trek. Highlights include Dancing Ledge, Seacombe Cliffs and Windspit Quarry (disused). Around Alban’s Head pass Kimmeridge Ledges towards our final destination down on the shores of Kimmeridge Bay. Short hop to camp.

Day 3: Trekking across the Lulworth Ranges, past Worbarrow Bay, Mupe Bay, visiting the deserted village of Tyneham, towards Lulworth Cove and our finish at Durdle DoorClick here for furthe... ]]>Sat, 22 Sep 2012 14:07:49 GMT<![CDATA[ Great South Run ]]>theresa@cureparkinsons.org.uk

The Great South Run is Europe’s most popular 10 mile race and started life in Southampton back in 1990 before moving just a few miles along the M27 motorway to the neighbouring city of Portsmouth 12 months later.

Timetable

07:30 Car Parking on the Common, Information desk, toilets and baggage drop all open

09:15 Assembly areas open at the start

10:40 Start of Bupa Great South Run Elite Female Race Mass Warm-up

10:54 Start of Bupa Great South Run Elite Male Race, Fast Paced Runners wave and Orange Wave

11:03 White Wave

11:12 Green Wave

12:00 Medal Presentations to elite male and female... ]]>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 03:43:06 GMT<![CDATA[ South Downs Walk ]]>
This charity walk offers enthusiastic walkers the chance to experience a breathtaking charity walk over the picturesque South Downs in West Sussex and generate funds for The Cure Parkinson's Trust.

This is a fully supported event. Please click here for further details. ]]>Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:50:48 GMT<![CDATA[ South Downs Trekathon ]]>
This is a tough event over rolling downs and cliffs; at 26 miles, it forms an enormous challenge for walkers. There will be full support throughout the challenge with marshals and water stops along the route.

Click here for further details.

South Dow... ]]>Sat, 22 Sep 2012 23:51:01 GMT<![CDATA[ Submarine Museum Dinner ]]>Click here to find out more or pay for your tickets online.

Join The Cure Parkinson's Trust and round Britain yachtsman Grahame Solway at this fundraising dinner in the superb setting of the Royal Navy Submarine museum in Gosport. Museum exhibits are available to view and tours of HMS Alliance may be available if the renovations are suitably advanced. Special guest speakers include Brian Thompson, world record breaking sailor and Tom Isaacs Co founder of The Cure Parkinson's Trust.


The following day Grahame Solway, is setting off on a fund raising, round-Britain, trip and members of his yacht club and anyone else who wants to join will be escorting him from Portsmouth Harbour as he starts his anti-clockwise passage around our coastline.

Dress code is "Yacht Club Smart" - jackets and ties for g... ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:45:05 GMT<![CDATA[ James Hateley tackles John O' Groats to Lands End on a bike ]]>Accompanied by three others, I am planning to cycle the staggering 874 miles from Land's End to John O' Groats. The ride which we are scheduled to complete in July will take approximately two weeks. All 3 of us are riding in support of different charities; I am riding for The Cure Parkinsons Trust which are holding numerous coastal challenges this year to raise money. Any bit of contribution will be greatly appreciated. We are hoping to raise in total for our 4 charities £20,000. This total will beat the £10,000 that we raised a few years ago when we completed the Coast to Coast walk.

Click here to visit my JustGiving page should you wish to sponsor me and support the work of The Cure Parkinson's Trust. 

James Hateley

]]>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:04:26 GMT<![CDATA[ Quiz night ]]>Theresa to find out more or book your place.

Come and join us for another one of our hugely enjoyable quiz nights. It will be hosted at the Battle of Britain Club in Middlesex again and will involve a sailing/coastal question round! Tickets are just £10 including food, or £5 for entry to the quiz only. Teams of 4 - 8 are ideal but if you want to come along as a smaller number we can connect you with other supporters to make up a team.
]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:55:01 GMT<![CDATA[ The challenge ]]>33 Ports, 1 Ocean, 3 Seas and a Channel

Grahame Solway is planning to sail around the coastline of Britain travelling East from Gosport between May and July 2012 raising funds for The Cure Parkinson’s Trust and taking in the stunning British Coastline.

Inspired by Tom Isaacs, a Parkinson’s sufferer and Co-founder of The Cure Parkinson’s Trust, who walked around the coastline of Great Britain in 2002 – 2003 and raised £350,000 for Parkinson’s research, Grahame is making this sea voyage in aid of The Cure Parkinson’s Trust.


Tom and Lyndsey

Click here for more details and photos... ]]>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:51:37 GMT<![CDATA[ Getting ship shape ]]>Graham and I got together at the end of November and have arranged to have the boat lifted out and to do the antifouling and other annual out-of-the-water maintenance in late March.  Meanwhile, I shall be getting the engine serviced and the life raft and life jackets checked over and checking all sorts of routine but important items like spare batteries, etc.

In the coming months, I shall be trying to get TV and press coverage and starting to target sponsors.

]]>Sat, 22 Sep 2012 21:58:19 GMT<![CDATA[ Sailing for a cure ]]>Sat, 29 Sep 2012 05:23:41 GMT<![CDATA[ Rowing the Channel begins ]]>Simon Laverick, from Darlington, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's in June last year has organised an epic rowing challenge across the English Channel to raise money for medical research. He will be accompanied by up to 16 of his colleagues from the Cummins engine making plant, in Darlington. So many of his workmates wanted to join in that there are two rowing boats due to make the crossing on June 23. The Cummins rowers plan to cross the Channel in the same specially-designed boats used by comedian John Bishop for his recent crossing in aid of Sport Relief.

Read his story here

Please contact theresa@cureparkinsons.org.uk if you would like to join the CPT cheering squad in Dover on the 23rd June.

]]>Sat, 22 Sep 2012 22:52:29 GMT<![CDATA[ Shake Jogle & Roll begin their run ]]>

Shake Jogle & Roll commence their epic run south. You can check out their story here where you will find more information on their challenge.

You can also download the route here - perhaps they will be passing through your town?

Follow their route as they run - 

 Www.trackingforcharity.co.uk

]]>Sat, 22 Sep 2012 16:09:21 GMT<![CDATA[ Walking the Cornish Coast begins ]]>Sun, 23 Sep 2012 04:16:20 GMT<![CDATA[ International Congress of Parkinson's disease and Movement Disorder Society ]]>here for further information on the event. Grahame and his crew will be sailing in to Dublin during this time as well and we hope to organise a fundraising event in Dublin to coincide with Grahame's arrival. ]]>Sun, 23 Sep 2012 00:29:42 GMT<![CDATA[ Newcastle patient meeting ]]>Helen for further information about this event. ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 18:00:25 GMT<![CDATA[ James Hateley and friends begin their cycle ]]>here. ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:41:12 GMT<![CDATA[ Race for a Cure begins ]]>here.  ]]>Sun, 23 Sep 2012 01:59:45 GMT<![CDATA[ The cause ]]>

The Cure Parkinson's Trust has one bold aim - to cure Parkinson's. We fund innovative projects and inspirational scientists. Our research profile is dynamic and we have become known for our trailblazing approach which has uncovered new targets in the treatment of Parkinson’s. In addition, we bring scientists together to improve communication and collaboration. Founded by patients, and driven by our patient supporters who are demanding new treatments, we are passionate about finding a cure and making an impact on the lives of those living with Parkinson’s. 



Inspired to get Involved?
Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:16:38 GMT<![CDATA[ Race for a Cure ]]>
Race for a Cure is a non-stop relay of 900 miles from John O' Groats to Lands End, 'End to End' to end Parkinson's.
Race for a Cure is a journey of hope. It will be staged by Pedal for Parkinson's in 2012. "Hope of a cure is the driving force which makes me motivated and makes me strong", says founder of the group, David Greaves. "Hope is the starting point, hope creates the vision of the journey towards the end - A cure for Parkinson's". 

Race for a Cure will take place in early August 2012, the year of the London Olympics. The riders are being supported for the event by a famous Athlete and Olympian (details to be announced) who like the rest of the Pedal for Parkinson Team, has Parkinson's. They are going to show the ass... ]]>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:07:19 GMT<![CDATA[ Introduction ]]>Ten years ago, Tom Isaacs walked the coastline of Britain. Tom has Parkinson's. Determined to beat the disease, Tom raised £350,000 for Parkinson's research and he subsequently co-founded The Cure Parkinson's Trust. This year, Grahame Solway is sailing around Britain's coastline, inspired by Tom's epic voyage. Funds raised will go to support The Cure Parkinson's Trust's innovative research programme. Help us to find a cure by donating here.

Click here to read the Skipper's blog

]]>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:49:33 GMT<![CDATA[ Weymouth ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:27:40 GMT<![CDATA[ Eyemouth ]]>Sun, 23 Sep 2012 22:02:24 GMT<![CDATA[ Peterhead ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 18:02:39 GMT<![CDATA[ Scrabster ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:47:21 GMT<![CDATA[ Wick ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:58:54 GMT<![CDATA[ Aberdeen ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:56:12 GMT<![CDATA[ Kyle of Lochalsh ]]>Thu, 10 May 2012 07:24:44 GMT<![CDATA[ Oban ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:31:11 GMT<![CDATA[ Crinan ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:31:45 GMT<![CDATA[ Lochgilphead ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 18:04:08 GMT<![CDATA[ Aberystwyth ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 18:03:33 GMT<![CDATA[ Milford Haven ]]>Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:56:36 GMT<![CDATA[ Falmouth ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:34:09 GMT<![CDATA[ Dartmouth ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:41:29 GMT<![CDATA[ Poole ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:36:32 GMT<![CDATA[ Yarmouth ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:42:04 GMT<![CDATA[ Campbeltown ]]>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:13:20 GMT<![CDATA[ Ardglass ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:47:57 GMT<![CDATA[ Whitby ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:46:42 GMT<![CDATA[ Amble ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:24:15 GMT<![CDATA[ Howth ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:43:31 GMT<![CDATA[ Loch Inver ]]>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 07:06:10 GMT<![CDATA[ Padstow ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:43:11 GMT<![CDATA[ Plymouth ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:50:15 GMT<![CDATA[ Ayr ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:32:55 GMT<![CDATA[ Tobermory ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:40:51 GMT<![CDATA[ Lowestoft ]]> ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:51:30 GMT<![CDATA[ Bangor ]]>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:37:42 GMT<![CDATA[ Kinlochbervie ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:56:45 GMT<![CDATA[ If I set myself up as a champion where will my money go? ]]>Wed, 15 Aug 2012 07:23:52 GMT<![CDATA[ How do I get involved? ]]>here. If you would like to get your sailing club involved in some way, contact Theresa to find out more. ]]>Sun, 09 Sep 2012 08:40:26 GMT<![CDATA[ How do I edit my champion page? ]]>Sun, 09 Sep 2012 08:43:05 GMT<![CDATA[ What happens when there is no wind ]]>Sun, 09 Sep 2012 08:42:44 GMT<![CDATA[ The boat ]]>

Facts about The Sentosa

  • She is a fourty nine foot yacht CT 49, built in Taiwan in 1983 by the Ta Chiao shipyard, for an American couple living in Hong Kong.
  • She was bought from them by an English flight engineer working for Cathay Pacific and, eventually, shipped back to this country.   Sentosa is the veteran of two South China Seas Races and two Fastnets.   
  • She is built in fibreglass with an encapsulated lead keel and generous overhangs at the bow and stern.   
  • She has a teak deck and is cutter-rigged, with furler reefing to the headsail, a hanked-on staysail and a slab-reefed main.   
  • She has an 80 horse power 4-cylinder Ford Lehmann diesel engine with a shaft drive to a three-b... ]]>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:22:40 GMT<![CDATA[ Fundraising toolkit ]]>
    1. Coastal theme sponsorship form
    2. Coastal event posters for you to tailor for your own event
    3. Coastal theme invitations 
    We can also provide you with various paraphernalia to help you theme your event and help you make it as colourful as possible. We have in our supplies: The Cure Parkinson's Trust balloons, wristbands, collecting tins and T-shirts.

    Please contact Theresa Samworth here to r... ]]>    Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:15:46 GMT    <![CDATA[ Events/What's on ]]>

    Lots going on in 2012

]]>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:39:39 GMT<![CDATA[ Estimated average speed ]]>Sun, 09 Sep 2012 08:41:42 GMT<![CDATA[ The most remote harbour ]]>Sun, 09 Sep 2012 07:04:51 GMT<![CDATA[ The longest ‘leg’ ]]>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:09:10 GMT<![CDATA[ Length of coastline ]]>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:27:02 GMT<![CDATA[ Eastbourne ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:50:55 GMT<![CDATA[ Gosport ]]>Setting sail from Gosport. Proposed return date will be the 6th July ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:25:38 GMT<![CDATA[ Ramsgate ]]>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:40:02 GMT<![CDATA[ Shake Jogle & Roll ]]>Peter Rogers and John Turner run from John O’Groats to Land’s End - On route to a Cure for Parkinson’s

Sorry to disappoint but this is definitely not a race - but it is a serious challenge - and our progress will be well worth following. Starting on St George’s Day (April 23rd) we plan to run 30 miles a day to cover the distance in 29 days, crossing the finish line, at Land’s End, on 21st May. 

John and I have run hundreds of miles together over the years and we are really looking forward to our most challenging adventure yet. I think this is probably the ultimate way for us to raise money and publicity for a charity that, for personal reasons, is very dear to my heart.

To help us we have imported (at no cost to you the sponsors) all the way from Tasma... ]]>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:50:11 GMT<![CDATA[ Raise funds ]]>You can make a real difference to our coastal fundraising initiative by organising your own event or supporting one of our existing events. You can use our Champions page to set up your own online fundraising target and this provides a secure and easy way for your family and friends to sponsor you. In edition you will find lots of useful information and support materials in our fundraising toolkit. Please do get in touch if you have any queries here.

Our Champions

Fundraising toolkit

]]>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:54:28 GMT<![CDATA[ The route ]]>


The scheduled route may be subject to change in case of poor weather conditions

GRAHAME'S ROUTE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE DELAYED DEPARTURE.

Estimated dates of arrival into Port

April May June July
29th - Eastbourne    1st - Ramsgate 2nd - Crinan 1st - Weymouth   
  2nd - Lowestoft 4th  - Lochgilphead 3rd - Poo... ]]>Thu, 03 May 2012 15:27:08 GMT<![CDATA[ The challenge intro ]]>Ten years ago, Tom Isaacs walked the coastline of Britain. Tom has Parkinson's. Determined to beat the disease, Tom raised £350,000 for Parkinson's research and he subsequently co-founded The Cure Parkinson's Trust. This year, Grahame Solway is sailing around Britain's coastline, inspired by Tom's epic voyage. Funds raised will go to support The Cure Parkinson's Trust's innovative research programme. Help us to find a cure by donating here.

Click here to read the Skipper's blog

]]>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:26:07 GMT<![CDATA[ The crew ]]>

Grahame Solway - skipper (pictured above)

Born in Nottingham in 1947 (about as far from the sea as you can get in this country), Grahame attended West Bridgford Grammar School and then read Architecture at Cambridge.  He joined his present practice in 1977 and retired as Senior Partner in September 2011.  

He was first introduced to sailing aged 29 and 'didn’t know what he was doing, but was totally hooked'.  Now, over 30 years later, he says he, ’still doesn’t know what he’s doing, but is still totally hooked’.  Early sailing around the Solent soon led to ... ]]>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:36:34 GMT<![CDATA[ Video of Tom and Grahame ]]>Tom and Grahame at Haslar Marina discuss the forthcoming trip and the inspiration behind the challenge

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]]>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:58:22 GMT<![CDATA[ Press ]]>helen@cureparkinsons.org.uk



]]>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:36:08 GMT<![CDATA[ Get on board ]]>There are many ways to get involved without having to sail all the way around the coast! You can support Grahame's endeavour by making a donation however large or small. You can also support him and the work of The Cure Parkinson's Trust by creating your own coastal fundraising activity and we are there to assist you in creating a fantastic event. Please explore this section for more information or use our Contact us page to get in touch.

Donate - We welcome any donations, however small. Thank you.

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