Yesterday I arrived back to a balmy UK - well at least thats what I think weather wise!
I am about to make the final blog entry for the North West Passage, but before doing so wanted to acknowledge you, who were very important, though you may not know it, in me actually completing the trip - believe me, a number of times I thought about leaving "Dodo's Delight" and returning via the closest airport!
There were always two parts to the adventure; the personal one that I have thought and aspired to achieving for many years, and the fact that I - or rather, WE, could use it to benefit others. To that end, I'd like to make this a heart felt "thank you" in supporting the 'Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust".
I always approached this adventure with the attitude of a Corinthian sailor. Therefore I self funded my flights, the boat contributions, food and fuel and so on. The other crew did the same. I also provided much (if you see my recent testimonial the skipper would say 'MOST") of the technical input to the boat - fitting new equipment and so forth. HOWEVER, I was very kindly supported by three very special companies - not for any commercial gain - but because they:
A/. Had faith in me.
B/. Provided top class service and equipment.
These three companies have had very little publicity or exposure from the expedition, and please forgive me for this blatant exposure, but because of this, the fact their kit is the best and their simple reasoning they deserve a mention here:
https://slamuk.com/ SLAM are to me the new 'Rolls Royce' of sailing kit in quality and functionality. Yes their yachting clothing is that good - there are other well known UK brands but I have used their kit before I approached them for support - so I already knew their gear was at the standard I expect.
http://www.datasharp-ic.co.uk/ The team at Datasharp IC provided my satellite phone and associated techno garble… without them; blogging, communications and the like would have been impossible. However in my view their response was of more importance, they provided me with 24/7 technology support when needed. Great Servicer and exemplary support. Thanks guys - calling my daughter on her birthday was a special time for me, which I couldn't have achieved with out you and your equipment.
http://www.tepartnership.co.uk/content.asp?Page=546&Menu=520 Tim Esson and his team are the Scottish / N England Dubarry suppliers (amongst other high quality products) of my Crosshaven Sea boots http://uk-shop.dubarryboots.com/collections/men/footwear/sailing-boots/crosshaven-sailing-boot these are the top sea boots for offshore sailing available today.
We have achieved a great result. The total raised (note: one sponsor sent £100 directly to the trust) is: £2466.00 - but with gift aid this equates to £2952.50
I am now going to embark on sorting out my photos and making some sense to my journal of the passage so that we can put it into printed words and pictures.
Thank you again,
Richard x
I am about to make the final blog entry for the North West Passage, but before doing so wanted to acknowledge you, who were very important, though you may not know it, in me actually completing the trip - believe me, a number of times I thought about leaving "Dodo's Delight" and returning via the closest airport!
There were always two parts to the adventure; the personal one that I have thought and aspired to achieving for many years, and the fact that I - or rather, WE, could use it to benefit others. To that end, I'd like to make this a heart felt "thank you" in supporting the 'Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust".
I always approached this adventure with the attitude of a Corinthian sailor. Therefore I self funded my flights, the boat contributions, food and fuel and so on. The other crew did the same. I also provided much (if you see my recent testimonial the skipper would say 'MOST") of the technical input to the boat - fitting new equipment and so forth. HOWEVER, I was very kindly supported by three very special companies - not for any commercial gain - but because they:
A/. Had faith in me.
B/. Provided top class service and equipment.
These three companies have had very little publicity or exposure from the expedition, and please forgive me for this blatant exposure, but because of this, the fact their kit is the best and their simple reasoning they deserve a mention here:
https://slamuk.com/ SLAM are to me the new 'Rolls Royce' of sailing kit in quality and functionality. Yes their yachting clothing is that good - there are other well known UK brands but I have used their kit before I approached them for support - so I already knew their gear was at the standard I expect.
http://www.datasharp-ic.co.uk/ The team at Datasharp IC provided my satellite phone and associated techno garble… without them; blogging, communications and the like would have been impossible. However in my view their response was of more importance, they provided me with 24/7 technology support when needed. Great Servicer and exemplary support. Thanks guys - calling my daughter on her birthday was a special time for me, which I couldn't have achieved with out you and your equipment.
http://www.tepartnership.co.uk/content.asp?Page=546&Menu=520 Tim Esson and his team are the Scottish / N England Dubarry suppliers (amongst other high quality products) of my Crosshaven Sea boots http://uk-shop.dubarryboots.com/collections/men/footwear/sailing-boots/crosshaven-sailing-boot these are the top sea boots for offshore sailing available today.
We have achieved a great result. The total raised (note: one sponsor sent £100 directly to the trust) is: £2466.00 - but with gift aid this equates to £2952.50
I am now going to embark on sorting out my photos and making some sense to my journal of the passage so that we can put it into printed words and pictures.
Thank you again,
Richard x
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