NEWS	27th Jun 2011

a good turn of speed - just before the disaster

As the Fastnet draws ever closer, we have an update on Draig O'r Mor and her crew. The fundraising has been going very well, with support from many different people; Kay says she is "really overwhelmed" by the support they are receiving. A sponsored slim 4 cancer at Kay's work, a Tea by the Sea at Weymouth Sailing Club, and a very kind youngster who has donated all her birthday presents! Dean & Reddyhof Portland Marina have agreed to donate the proceeds from their annual berth holders party to the cause as well. Kay is very keen to stress that - despite the news below - "All money donated goes straight to Sail 4 Cancer - none is used to finance our campaign."

The sailing was also going really well, with Draig and her crew learning valuable lessons, working out tactics and generally having an exhilarating time racing. In the Rorc De Guingand Bowl they finished 6th out of 24 beating all the other British boats. Then in the Myth of Malham Race at the end of May, the unthinkable happened. Kay explains: "There was a combination of a hasty gybe, a large wave and a big gust. Nick and I were below. We heard a big bang and a bucket of spanners being emptied??? Shooting out on deck to look for damage all appeared well but the boom was rather high. Back down below I was horrified to see a crease in the mast from side to side around the front where the coach roof anchoring points are. We span Draigy round and simultaneously put back stay on to support the rig. The crease opened up as the mast righted and I shouted to Nick to keep well away in case it broke off. With sails down we admitted defeat and motored."

This was not the end of the adventure though as they were worried that they had insufficient fuel to motor back to Weymouth Harbour, but the tides were against them harbouring anywhere closer. The Coastguard was alerted but Draig was not the only vessel in trouble that day... You can read all the detail here:

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Total raised so far

Donors & messages of support

£150 + £37.50 Gift Aid	no message From Anon
£170 + £47.60 Gift Aid	no message From Mr M Carter
£25	no message From R I Turner
private	Donation of payment to Michael Angus Amateur Photographer From mrs k mead
private	Proceeds of talk by Kathy Claydon & Kay Stibbs on the Fastnet Race at Weymouth Sailing Club with money donated via a raffle and bar yacht racing - thankyou From Mrs K Mead
private	Donation from Diana Gill many thanks From mrs k mead
private	Donations collected in tins from customers at Dean& Reddyhof marina and bussells chandlery From mrs k mead
private	Donation in memory of Edith Malloy a dear friend From Mr Brian COLQUITT
private	no message From Ernest A Rowe
private	Donations from Castle Cove Sailing Club Members after the last Wednesday evening race of the season -thankyou From Mrs K Mead

private	Well done to all on Draig from Mum (Yeoell) From N J YEOELL
private	Nigel, Chas, Debbie and Sue of The White Horse, Alton - thank you. From N J YEOELL
private	We watched you race out through Hurst, it looked great! Followed you round the race track too, well done! Love Mike and Trace From Miss T Penna
private	no message From M.J.M. Steenkamp
private	Well done everybody. A great effort and a remarkable campaign. From RP HOPFORD
private	proceeds from the raffle at the last supper including some original burgee displays From Mrs K Mead
private	Proceeds from the Last Supper Raffle at Weymouth Sailing Club From Mr Brian COLQUITT
private	A donation from Albert De Heer's dad From Mrs K Mead
private	thanks to Jill Harrison From Mrs H Middleton-Stewart
£48 + £12.00 Gift Aid	Thanks to everyone at Dorset County Council for their contributions. From Anon

private	Well done! and a great cause. Rob From Mr Robert G Dorey
£5	no message From Anon
private	no message From Andrew Young
private	Hi Kevin, Kay and crew. Good luck and stay safe. Love from your Dad, Anne, Justin, and Elliott. From E D MEAGER
£422	no message From Anon
private	no message From R R S Barbier-Emery
private	Stay warm and safe! Donating from across the seas in NZ :-) From Debra Sisson
private	You're all doing a sterling job - keep up the good work. Nicxx From Miss N L Dean
private	Good luck with the race! From Mrs H M Middleton-Stewart
private	no message From M Humphrey

private	A massive thankyou to Dean & Reddyhoff Marinas for donating the proceeds of their berth holders party - a good time had by all From Mrs K Mead
private	Good luck Kay, Kevin and Crew - look forward to hearing all about it xxx From Mrs Janice T Raymont
private	Good Luck to you all. May the winds be with you. Debs Roberts & Family From MRS DJ ROBERTS
private	Best wishes and keep going, with or without a mast Peter Jackson and Mary From Mr P Jackson
private	A donation from Fast Eddie - licensed to thrill From Mrs K Mead
£20	Good luck and great cause. From Anon
private	Cassie Aston donated all the present money from her 3.5 year birthday party - thankyou Cassie From S K Mead
private	donation from Auntie Peggy & Uncle John in Weymouth on holiday in their caravan From Mrs K Mead
private	A donation from the guests at the Dean & Reddyhof Portland Marina Berth Holders Party From Mrs K Mead
£25 + £6.25 Gift Aid	"For those in peril ...". God speed and all the very best of luck to ALL participants in the 2011 Fastnet Race. The Marlow Bottom Sofa Sloths From Mr T.P. KEMP

private	Good Luck - Enjoy Alex & Pauline Clare From Mrs Pauline Clare
private	Give it your big Jib. Cheers From Avalon From MR BRIAN WILKINS
private	Great that you are now battling the big seas rather than the big C. You are an inspiration to us all. Maths team at Budmouth xxx From Mrs Amy Hadgett
private	all the best for the race, we will be tracking your every mile! good luck x From mrs s g pank
private	no message From Mr S S Barnes
private	Donation from Andy Cowley thankyou From mrs k mead
£40 + £10.00 Gift Aid	Be fast, safe and sound. Good luck. From Anon
private	Good luck to all From Geoff Webber
private	A donation from 'Tea by the Sea' at Weymouth Sailing Club. Thanks to everyone who helped and Clipper Teas for providing the tea and coffee and raffle prizes From Mrs Sheila Taylor
£20 + £5.00 Gift Aid	no message From Anon

£20 + £5.00 Gift Aid	Fair winds and a safe return. From Mr Michael Venning
private	donation from Tony & Diane Cheney From mrs k mead
private	Good luck with both campaigns fundraising and Fastnet - I think we know which one will be the hardest. Roy & Jacqui Griffiths From R S Griffiths
private	donations from Beaulieu Boat Jumble Stall From Mrs K Mead
private	donation from Darren & Kerry Aston. Congratulations on the birth of Lily Grace From Mrs K Mead
private	Donation from Phil & Daphne Samways From mrs k mead
private	You're an inspiration as John is battling leukaemia at the moment. Well done and good luck. Lesley Elliott WSC member From Mrs Lesley D Elliott
private	Good luck Kay and Kevin From ROBERT S HAWES
private	Mike Conroy donated a spinnaker which we sold at Beaulieu Boat Jumble - many thanks From mrs k mead
private	Best wishes from the North east of England to Kay, Kevin and crew may the winds and currents be in your favour From IAN RAE

private	Donation made on behalf of and in celebration of Pauline and Melvyn Storey's Golden Wedding Good Luck Draig - may the winds be favourable!! From Mr Brian Colquitt
private	Come on the K's From mr b w colquitt
private	All the very best Kay, Kevin and crew. Go get them, and dont give em any water. Andrea x From Mrs A Hawkins

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