26th June 09
Round the Island Wrap Up
Moonspray crossed the finish line at 20.39 shortly followed at 20.52 by The Challenge Ellen MacArthur Trust Yacht . Both Crews had a great day on the water the conditions had been changeable all day very light at the start gusty around St Catherine’s Point before turning through 180 degrees and disappearing completely for some time as both yacht parked up at Bembridge. Comedian/writer Dave Spikey was a guest crew for Prostate UK and remarked on his way round: “I thought the Ellen MacArthur Trust people would be copying their patron by sailing single-handed. I distinctly saw them all using two!”
The trust was also represented on the water by our Founding Patron onboard the BT Open 60, Trust Ambassador Dan Monk on Liara, Kirsten Percival and Family onboard their Beaneteau 21.7, Simon Townsend our Voyage Co-ordinator sailing with JP Morgan Asset Management and our intrepid cyclists from JP Morgan Bournemouth office and joined by Round Britain Skipper Cath Vise and Talks Co-ordinator Joey Bootle
TESTIMONIALS
“The week has been the best! I never I thought I would get the chance to do this, and I am glad my nurse told me about the trip. The best bit is being on the boat and just sailing around and even getting to steer! I’ve made loads of new friends, I’ll definitely stay in touch.”
- Danielle, 15
TESTIMONIALS
“Dan returned very happy, positive, enthusiastic, talks about sailing all the time. Daniel is now keep to continue and improve his sailing skills. You are all doing a wonderful job and are giving back joy, confidence and happiness to children who have been through a very touch time. Daniel has expressed he would like to be a spokesperson for the Trust, maybe speaking to children in hospital about his experiences with the Trust, showing them that something good can come from the awful illness they have had, that what they have been through can make them a stronger person.” Mother of Dan, 16
- Mother of Dan, 16
