Laser around the UK

   Is anybody else following the travels of Neil Peters, AKA "Stick Daring," a sailor from Eastbourne who is half way through an epic trip in his old leaky "beach" Laser around the UK to raise money for prostate cancer?  He is going anti-clockwise and has almost made it to Cape Wrath. 

His has been posting regularly on his "Stick Daring" Facebook page with some excellent footage from out at sea describing the last or the next challenge.  The rip tides around Duncansby Head sounded terrifying.  Patching up the holes in his boat under a tarpaulin on a cold and wet empty north Scottish beach makes you realise how tough this trip is. I am full of admiration for what he has achieved so far and it would be nice to see more followers on his Facebook page.  

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NickM99 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 26 Apr 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 145	Post Options Post Reply Quote NickM99 Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Laser around the UK Posted: 24 Aug 19 at 6:37am
	Is anybody else following the travels of Neil Peters, AKA "Stick Daring," a sailor from Eastbourne who is half way through an epic trip in his old leaky "beach" Laser around the UK to raise money for prostate cancer? He is going anti-clockwise and has almost made it to Cape Wrath. His has been posting regularly on his "Stick Daring" Facebook page with some excellent footage from out at sea describing the last or the next challenge. The rip tides around Duncansby Head sounded terrifying. Patching up the holes in his boat under a tarpaulin on a cold and wet empty north Scottish beach makes you realise how tough this trip is. I am full of admiration for what he has achieved so far and it would be nice to see more followers on his Facebook page.

Jumps Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 27 Jun 19 Location: Yorkshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jumps Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Aug 19 at 8:49pm
	Thanks for sharing - Brave man - wishing him a safe trip

NickM99 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 26 Apr 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 145	Post Options Post Reply Quote NickM99 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 Sep 19 at 5:53pm
	For anyone not following on Facebook, Stick is sailing 60 miles across the Irish sea today (unsupported) from the Isle of Man to Holyhead. Last reported 6 miles off Anglesea. He left Port Patrick (near Stranraer) only on Monday! Amazing. If you feel like supporting him here is a link to his Just Giving page.https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/stickdaringrounduk Edited by NickM99 - 11 Sep 19 at 6:50pm

ian.r.mcdonald Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 24 Feb 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 440	Post Options Post Reply Quote ian.r.mcdonald Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Sep 19 at 6:15pm
	It's easy to follow the "dangerous", " could tie up the Rnli" etc route, but reading his posts I cant. Someone just getting on and " doing it " in this sanitised, risk adverse world. Bravo!

NickM99 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 26 Apr 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 145	Post Options Post Reply Quote NickM99 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Sep 19 at 12:44pm
	Stick is aiming to round Land's End today. He's shot down the west coast and made it from near Tenby to St. Ives via Crackington Haven (near Bude) in two days, albeit with a following wind. He is going to have a pretty windy last few days sailing back to Eastbourne.

H2 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 26 Jul 17 Online Status: Offline Posts: 749	Post Options Post Reply Quote H2 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Sep 19 at 12:51pm
	Really enjoyed following his progress!
	H2 #115 (sold) H2 145 OK 2082

jeffers Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 29 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3048	Post Options Post Reply Quote jeffers Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 Sep 19 at 7:05am
	Reminds me I need to check in and see if he made it around the Lizard yesterday.
	Paul ---------------------- D-Zero GBR 74

PeterG Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 12 Jan 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 818	Post Options Post Reply Quote PeterG Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 Sep 19 at 9:30am
	Landed in Mousehole yesterday
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PeterG Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 12 Jan 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 818	Post Options Post Reply Quote PeterG Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 Sep 19 at 9:32am
	Ignore that - I read it as Lands End Not currently moving today, 40mph winds
	Peter Ex Cont 707 Ex Laser 189635 DY 59

NickM99 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 26 Apr 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 145	Post Options Post Reply Quote NickM99 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Sep 19 at 6:56pm
	For those without Facebook, Stick sailed from Salcombe to Weymouth today. 112 kms. Wind gusting to 30+kts as he rounded Portland Bill in the overfalls. He reports it was a bit hairy....