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Round the Island Race 2010

Topping and Heathers Round the Island Challenge for Gracie May



It's one of the biggest challenges so far...two totally novice sailors, one instructor - and one of the biggest races in the world - Topping and McCallum do round the Island....hopefully!

UPDATE: Unfortunately, following some hard sailing round the back of the Island, the rudder on their boat broke! Whilst they made it another 20 miles, by the time they had rounded Bembridge Ledge, it was deemed too unsafe to continue - so, just 4 miles from the finish line, they were towed back to Cowes...

A devasted Paul, Heather, Phil and Carol made it back to Cowes, where they continued fund rasing - and vowed to complete the challenge!

And now, all four will be setting off back around the Island - thank you for everything you have given so far - and please don't stop donating to fund - you can do so below!

We need your help to raise as much as we can for little Gracie May - please click DONATE , all money* donated will go to this great cause!

 

*excluding PayPal charges

Click here to see the pictures from the racing!

Isle of Wight Radio would like to thank Pelican Racing and Into the Blue for helping us to make this fundraising challenge possible.

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  1. Good luck what a great way of fundraisng for such a good cause , have sent my donation .Will go down to compton to watch you come round .Well done Sue x
    Report this comment Posted by Sue, Brighstone on Jun 18th 2010 5:09PM
  2. Good luck to both of you, I don't think you'll need it. I think the whole of the Island should be proud of you both for doing this, as it's no small thing (unlike your boat!). I just hope that you're getting the support you deserve. Well done. Donna
    Report this comment Posted by Donna, Sandown on Jun 17th 2010 8:25PM
  3. Brill job you two just getting to the start line. Looking forward to hearing how you get on and we'll post some news during the day on the official website at http://www.roundtheisland.org.uk All the best. Peta xx
    Report this comment Posted by PRPETA, Lymington on Jun 14th 2010 11:01AM
  4. I think you guys are amazing, thankyou so much for your help.....:0)
    Report this comment Posted by Mandy Fuller, shanklin on May 7th 2010 11:10PM
  5. Very brave couple, great idea, good luck to you both, I hope you do well both in the race and in your fundraising. I'm looking forward to watching your progress on line. (PS Stay on/with the boat - no swimming!) Peter
    Report this comment Posted by Peter, Cowes on May 1st 2010 11:10PM

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