In August 2006 I sailed in a non-stop, 1,789 mile sailing race, to raise funds for a crucial research project to discover the genetic causes of Ulcerative Colitis. This debilitating disease is currently incurable, with 12,000 new cases each year and 25% of sufferers ending up in surgery like me. After an emergency operation to remove my colon, I had to adjust to life with an ileostomy bag on my abdomen. The research will cost £132,000 for the first year and £52,000 in year two, and is the biggest project of its kind ever conducted.

Round Britain & Ireland is a physically and mentally demanding race, with no rest for two weeks. It is considered a serious challenge for even the fittest sailors. Please take a moment to read about my experience and why I feel I should take on this challenge, and then check the donations page to show your support.
Contact me: sailingfornacc@yahoo.co.uk