Canoeing from Leeds to Liverpool for the dswestpennine Charity on the 1/9/2012

Following the recent Olympic torch event at The Trafford Centre, I came across a fantastic charity based in Manchester, in need of monies and profile raising. This charity is dswestpennine charity.
So, I planned to do this challenge a few years ago but with one thing and another it didn't happen and as I would really like to conquer this challenge, it's game on !!
I have nearly secured a canoe today from Liverpool Canoe Club and am now looking for possible sponsors
The canal is 127miles long with 91 locks.. The canoe will have to be lifted out at each lock and sleeping will be in the nearest field or in the canoe ;)
I am looking for ways of raising monies as the charity doesn't use Just Giving, please contact me if you have any ideas, as £500 would be great to raise for this charity...

New Challenge

Unfortunately the rowing challenge has been cancelled as the other person pulling out and the sale of Zuma fell through, however, a new challenge has appeared, Single handed across the Atlantic,, I feel this can happen as Im constantly thinking about it and early stages of planning is going very well.

I've always looked at this and admired the people who do it, never ever would I of thought I'd be contemplating this, never mind planning it.

Olympic torch

A massive thank you to all who nominated me to carry the torch and have supported and followed the challenge, it was an amazing experience and your kind words will never be forgotten,, see you at the party tonight if you're going !! Thank you

Saturday 17th March

Finally next challenge in the planning.

Rowing around Great Britain, May 2013. Training starts May 2012.

Watch this space, updates to follow ..... weh hey :)))

Miss these chaps.... single handed nutters !!!

Phil (cowmans dream)
Tom Webb (Tomwebbsailing.co.uk)

Advice

I have noticed that the hits to the the blog have shot up, if anyone is taking on this task in 2012, please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of any help in any way. Good luck, you will love every minute of it, I miss the trip so much, I now fancy going around clockwise, mmmmmmmmm

Liverpool /Tranmere sailing club, awards evening 2011

Achievement of the year :)