Hilary Lister’s solo ’round Uk Isles’ attempt

On June 03, 2008

“Hilary Lister, 1st female quadriplegic to sail solo about the Island of Wight”      
Hilary Lister, quadriplegic seaman, is now in her final two weeks’ of preparation for her courageous attempt to sail solo round the Uk Isles. she will set sail from Dover at 06.30hrs on Tuesday, nine May ‘08 & journey clockwise about the shore.

Capable only to move her head, eyes & mouth, Hilary sails using sip & puff device which allows her to control the sails & tiller with just her breath. she will sail in her state of the art boat, the Artemis 20 - 20 foot (6m) yacht - in series of day sails. she will be accompanied on the water by support RIB at all times, & engine entourage of two motorhomes & Land Rover (with winch & hoist) will supply land support. Her crew
will comprise four ‘wet crew’ Ied by Project Administrator, Van April & three ‘beach’ crew. Project Chairman, Luis Leppard will carry on to supply ‘remote’ assistance & support for the project.

Each day the crew will record Hilary’s finishing latitude & longitude from her GPS, so they can tow Hilary back to accurately the identical point the next boating day. Hilary is anticipating the sail will take three to four months. it will involve venturing both into the Irish Sea & the North Sea, as well as the English Canal. Hilary’s route will take her through the Caledonian Channel.

Hilary’s progress perhaps tracked from her website & updates on her route & itinerary will be posted on regular basis.

Having famously entered the record books in July ‘05, when she became the 1st at all quadriplegic to sail solo across the English Canal, Hilary in the beginning planned to take on the round United Kingdom challenge in ‘07, but combination of technical & other issues prevented her from doing so. Undeterred, she undertook another record-breaking challenge when, on 24 June ‘07, she well solo circumnavigated the Island of Wight thus enhancing the 1st female quadriplegic to do so.

As well as marking an unbelievable individual achievement, by attractive on the round Britain challenge

Hilary aims to:
?? Raise awareness for disabled boating
?? Show that disabled people can live interesting & challenging lives
?? Challenge people to rethink their views on disability
?? Encourage everybody to live their dreams
?? Raise money for ‘Hilary’s Dream Trust’

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Lions Clubs of Uk Isles & Ireland are providing support to Hilary’s project by way of organising local facilities on the route & Hilary is very thankful for all their assistance & the donations of funds which have been made by the various Clubs. Terrance County Council Sports Developing Unit has besides provided much help & assistance to the project & is organising start event on the morning of nine May.

Chosen press & media representatives, sponsors, & other guests will board the ‘Southerly Queen’ at Berth 75 of Dover Dock (boarding time 06.00hrs) & will accompany Hilary as she commences her journey.
by Hilarylister.com media