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“He was elated when he came back but even now we see little positive differences in his day to day attitude." - Dan's (aged 16) Mum
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Articles from
November 2007
Ellen MacArthur Trust Ambassador Dan Monk has made the difficult decision to return to Durban two days into Leg 3 of the Clipper 07-08 Round the World Yacht Race. Dan, who is currently in remission from leukaemia, (he was first diagnosed in 2001 and re-lapsed in 2005), has chosen to leave the boat at this time after feeling increasingly physically fatigued.
One of Dan's fellow crew members onboard New York (Tony Peters, a
paramedic from Hanworth, Berkshire), has sustained a head injury and is
preparing to be evacuated by the South African Navy. Dan has taken the
opportunity to leave with his injured crew member and return to Durban.
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|  | | 27 November 2007 |
The Skipper and Crew of New York which includes EMT Ambassador Dan Monk is preparing to carry out a medical evacuation of a 46-year-old crew member off the coast of South Africa.
New York Skipper Duggie Gillespie reported the incident to
Falmouth Coastguard, who advised him that due to the nature of the
injury the crew member should be transferred to shore to receive
medical attention.
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|  | | 26 November 2007 |
EMT Ambassador Dan Monk has joined New York for Leg 3 of the Clipper 07/08 Round the World Race, which started today in Durban. The fleet are expected to arrive in Freemantle on December 16th
Dan has sailed with the trust since 2003, coming back year after year despite a relapse eventually qualifying as a Yachtmaster and working for the trust last year as a skipper. Funding for Dan to take part in this historic race has come in the form of the Philip Green Memorial and JP Morgan Asset Management. Dan is hoping to raise 25p for every mile sailed - if you would like to sponsor him follow this link
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|  | | 25 November 2007 |
EMT Ambassador Dan Monk and Jamaica finished race 3 of The Clipper Round the World race just after 4am local (2am GMT) this morning (Saturday) in 9th place. Check back later for a full report and photo's of the arrival (rumored to include Dan dancing with Zulu warriors!)
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|  | | 17 November 2007 |
The Ellen MacArthur Trust takes young people recovering from Cancer and Leukaemia sailing to help rebuild their confidence following treatment. In the last twelve months we have doubled the number of young people we work with, and have exciting plans for new projects and further growth in the future.
We are looking for an Operations Manager to play a key role in our continued expansion and become part of the Trust team as we move forward.
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|  | | 16 November 2007 |
The 06.00 position report this morning (Friday) show Jamaica has 116 miles to go and presently sitting in 9th. Meanwhile Just one minute and 17 seconds separated Liverpool 08 and Glasgow: Scotland with style Clipper as they crossed the finishing line at the end of Race 3 from Salvador, Brazil, to Durban, South Africa. Liverpool 08 narrowly pipped their Scottish rivals to third place, bringing to an end a thrilling battle between the two boats that has been playing out for the last three days.
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|  | | 16 November 2007 |
Position report at 06.00 this morning (Thursday) show EMT Ambassador Dan Monk and Jamaica in 9th, overnight they have made gains on the fleet in front of them. The question is can they catch one or to of the yachts in front of them with only 200 miles to go.
Regular updates here and at the Clipper site
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| | | 14 November 2007 |
As the fleet bunches up with only a few hundred miles to go -Dan sums up his feelings on rounding Cape of Good Hope in a email sent from onboard Jamaica
"In my steps of sailing ambitions like passing my Yachtmasters, crossing the Atlantic, crossing the equator, the next one i can add to my list is rounding The Cape of Good Hope!.
The Cape of Good Hope is also known as The Cape of Storms, where as charted on the charts it states Abnormal Waves, Big waves and storm weather. I was to excited to be experiencing these conditions and loved every minute of surfing down these waves at 20knts. I've also had the pleasure of sea-lions, a fantastic site to see them jump the waves. Land AHOY!!! i can now see South Africa, not long now till Durban, not long for a Shower! lol."
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|  | | 13 November 2007 |
Clipper Jamaica with EMT Ambassador Dan Monk onboard has had a great 24 hour run, however they are still sitting in 9th and the question is with only 600 miles to go is it too little too late? As they close in on Durban regular updates here and on the clipper site
Dan has sailed with the trust since 2003, coming back year after year despite a relapse eventually qualifying as a Yachtmaster and working for the trust last year as a skipper. Funding for Dan to take part in this historic race has come in the form of the Philip Green Memorial and JP Morgan Asset Management. Dan is hoping to raise 25p for every mile sailed - if you would like to sponsor him follow this link
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| | | 13 November 2007 |
With less than 1000 miles to go EMT Ambassador Dan Monk reflects on learning about meteorology
"I'm 37degrees south and its so cold here, the sun is up and i'm wearing a musto 3 layer system to keep warm!. I've been learning different ways and reasons for taking different routes across the Ocean, also about the different types of weather information we get on board. I really enjoy the meteorology side of sailing,"it kind of helps in this sport" lol and the more i learn the better. we still have 5m waves minimum and surfing down these waves is so much fun,getting at least 14-18knts a time,it's awesome!
Dan has sailed with the trust since 2003, coming back year after year despite a relapse eventually qualifying as a Yachtmaster and working for the trust last year as a skipper. Funding for Dan to take part in this historic race has come in the form of the Philip Green Memorial and JP Morgan Asset Management. Dan is hoping to raise 25p for every mile sailed - if you would like to sponsor him follow this link
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| | | 12 November 2007 |
With the fleet fast approaching the South African coast the skippers
and navigators will be considering how they will handle the infamous
Agulhas Current. As Sir Robin has mentioned in his blog (posted on the
Clipper Race website http://www.clipperroundtheworld.com)
this is a north to south flowing current between 50 and 100 nautical
miles wide that rushes down the east coast of South Africa at speeds up
to 5 knots and is now the main obstacle between the fleet and the
finish line in Durban.
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| | | 09 November 2007 |
EMT Ambassador Dan Monk sent back his latest reflections from onboard Jamaica
"We started out with light winds with light weight sails and a couple of times the wind just died,i could not believe the Southern Ocean could be so calm and was thinking the trip to Durban was going to be longer than expected.I was soon proven wrong, the wind picked up and the sail changes started,Yankee1,then2,then3,then the storm jib and 3reefs in the main as the winds got stronger. Big waves and strong winds, great sailing an so much fun, YES! this is why i wanted to sail the Southern Ocean. Also i've seen snakes,whales,dolphins,turtles and to top it off,the big birds of the ocean-the Albatross! amazing birds,they just seem to glide for ever and they have been following the boat for days now and its been great to have them around, they are so BIG!.
I've learnt a lot from the Southern Ocean 1,is to respect her 2,is to never under estimate her 3,is to enjoy your surroundings,its a great place to experience!."
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|  | | 07 November 2007 |
Apologies to our regular visitors we have been offline for two days due to server problems.
EMT Ambassador Dan Monk onboard Jamaica is currently sitting in 9th. Nova Scotia and Jamaica are still hopeful that their ‘go south early’ tactics will pay off, but time has just about run out and the frustration in the skippers comment this morning was evident as Rob McInally skipper of Nova Scotia stated: “continuity and consistency is what we have been looking for - surely now we are far enough South to have consistent pressure to take us to the Cape.”
Regular updates here and on the Clipper site
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| | | 07 November 2007 |
The 06.00 position reports this morning (Friday) show that Jamaica and EMT Ambassador Dan Monk have made small gains on the Leaders overnight - but is it enough to justify the decision to go South? The next few days will tell.
Regular updates here and on the Clipper site
Dan is hoping to raise 25p for every mile sailed - if you would like to sponsor him follow this link
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|  | | 02 November 2007 |
EMT Ambassador and Jamaica are enjoying 30 knots of breeze
Race Director Joff Bailey sums up the situation, “Both Nova Scotia and Jamaica,
have a lot of miles to make up over the next few days as their speeds
start to increase. The wind strength will keep building during today
and will peak at between 40 and 45 knots and the current northerly
direction will slowly back to the north northwest, giving these boats a
better sailing angle. Those boats that have gone
south early have to make up the difference in the next few days or the
tactic will not pay off.” At 18.00 this evening (Thursday) Jamaica was 438 miles behind the leader Qingdao.
Regular updates here and on the Clipper site
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| | | 01 November 2007 |
It is not very clear but Jamaica, with EMT Ambassador Dan Monk onboard, appear to be on a more easterly track from this morning (Thursday) 06.00 position report. The question is has the tactic of heading South paid off? The next three days will tell. Regular updates here and on the Clipper site
Dan has sailed with the trust since 2003, coming back year after year despite a relapse eventually qualifying as a Yachtmaster and working for the trust last year as a skipper. Funding for Dan to take part in this historic race has come in the form of the Philip Green Memorial and JP Morgan Asset Management. Dan is hoping to raise 25p for every mile sailed - if you would like to sponsor him follow this link
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| | | 01 November 2007 |
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