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Mel and Nic cycle Coast to Coast fundraising for The Ellen MacArthur Trust

On the 6th May 2008, Mel and her husband Nic from Rhostrehwfa, Anglesey will be cycling 140 miles across Britain, fundraising for The Ellen MacArthur Trust. Read on for Mel’s explanation as to why they are putting themselves through this marathon journey, and to find out details of how to sponsor their ride. Read more...
30 April 2008

Race 9 Day 4; Santa Cruz to Panama

The Clipper Round the World Race fleet are well on their way to Panama, racing down the western coast of the States. They have been experiencing fast downwind conditions up until now and there has been the odd spinnakar wrap reported! – not aboard Nova Scotia we are glad to hear!

Conditions have slowed down over the last 24hrs and are set to continue to do so as the fleet moves further South. This will mean lots of sail changes, trimming and tactical decisions.

EMT ambassador Dan Monk is aboard Nova Scotia who made a cunning tactical decision in the last leg, which put them on the podium and we are waiting to see if they can pull the same off in this leg. They currently have just under 2500 knm to go so there is lots to play for.

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28 April 2008

EMT recruiting for Volunteers to help at the start of the Artemis Transat

The Ellen MacArthur Trust is recruiting for volunteers to help on our stand at the start of the Artemis Transat. We are requiring volunteers from the 03rd - 11th May, to help spread the word of the Trust and man the stand. We are unfortunately unable to help with accommodation anyone who would like to assist for a few days during the event please email Read more...
25 April 2008

Race 9 day 1; Santa Cruz to Panama

Dan Monk EMT Ambassador has remained onboard Nova Scotia so we will be following their progress with anticipation after their fantastic result into Santa Cruz.

The fleet of the Clipper round the world race started at 1300 local (2000 GMT) with the Californian sun shining and ten knots of breeze from the North West. There was lots of jostling on the line as the yachts fought for the best position at the start of the 3,116 Knm leg down to Panama.

Dan has sailed with the Trust since 2003, coming back year after year despite a relapse. Eventually qualifying as a Yachtmaster and working for the trust last year as a skipper. Funding for Dan to take part in this historic race has come in the form of Philip Green memorial trust and JP Morgan Asset Management. Dan is hoping to raise 25p for every mile sailed please click here to donate.

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25 April 2008

EMT now auctioning Sailing Clothing on Ebay

We are now selling new and used sailing clothing on e-bay – all proceeds go to the Ellen Macarthur Trust.

We are lucky enough to have a number of items donated to us from various different campaigns and syndicates, such as the Ellen Macarthur’s B&Q round the world record campaign, the Volvo Ocean Race and many of the open 60 campaigns.

Some of the items will be signed so could become collectors items in time to come. You will find the items listed in either the sailing clothing category or the sporting memorabilia category depending on what it is. So far we have had enquiries from as far a field as the Russian Federatoin and Austria!!

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17 April 2008

Nova Scotia take Second Position!!

Uniquely Singapore clinched victory over EMT ambassador Dan Monk and the Crew aboard Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia were still in first place with 15knm to go however the wind died and Uniquely Singapore were in a more favourable position which allowed them to sneak ahead.

Dan spoke to Frank yesterday afternoon and it seems spirits are high aboard Nova Scotia with everyone happy to be in Santa Cruz.

Skipper of Nova Scotia, Rob McInally said, “Absolutely fantastic, the team has been amazing, even when we were trying to keep first place and finished in second. It’s been a really good race, from being first across the start line in Hawaii to finishing in a podium position.”

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17 April 2008

Race 8 day 12; Still in the lead with 15knm to go!!

The last report at 0749 from the Clipper office puts EMT ambassador Dan Monk and the crew of Nova Scotia still in the lead with only 15knm to go to Santa Cruz. That should mean that they should be finishing in the next hour or so.

The latest report from the boat seems to indicate they are all very busy changing sails and keeping boat speed to a maximum to keep second placed yacht Uniquely Singapore at bay.

Please visit the Clipper round the world site for upto date positioning.

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16 April 2008

Harriet Completes the Flora London Marathon in support of EMT

We are delighted to announce that EMT supporter Harriet Moss completed the Flora London Marathon in a fantastic time of 5 hours and 17 minutes despite the blisters! She has told us that she is glad that it is over but doubts the smile will leave her face for many days.

Harriet has been training for the past six months and has raised enough money for the Trust to pay for three children to go sailing on our four day trips. To help her in her quest to raise enough funds for the fourth place please visit her just giving site click here

Everyone at The Ellen MacArthur Trust would like to take this opportunity to thank Harriet for her amazing support and dedication in completing the Marathon.

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15 April 2008

2008 News so Far!

•   Founding patron Dame Ellen MacArthur awarded Legion d'Honneur by French president Nicolas Sarkozy

•   The UK has 21 young person’s principal cancer treatment centres in the UK, in 2008 The Ellen MacArthur Trust will work with 16 of these centres

•   Trust aiming to double the number of young people it works with for the second year in a row with increased yacht trips and residential dinghy sailing weeks in 2008

•   The Trust chosen as the charity of the year for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

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15 April 2008

Race 8 day 11; Nova Scotia still in Pole Position!

We are all waiting with baited breath to see who wins this leg of the Clipper round the world race. We are all routing for current leaders; EMT ambassador Dan Monk and the rest of the crew aboard Nova Scotia, where it is reported that some of the crew members are having difficulty sleeping because of the adrenaline pumping through their veins!!!

Positioning themselves further North has put them in more favourable conditions as they approach Santa Cruz, better wind angle and faster speeds and only 275 knm to go! - fingers crossed.

Dan has sailed with the Trust since 2003, coming back year after year despite a relapse. Eventually qualifying as a Yachtmaster and working for the trust last year as a skipper. Funding for Dan to take part in this historic race has come in the form of Philip Green memorial trust and JP Morgan Asset Management. Dan is hoping to raise 25p for every mile sailed.

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15 April 2008

Race 8 day 10; Nova Scotia move into first place!!

We are delighted to announce that Nova Scotia are now leading the Clipper round the world fleet by 9 miles! EMT Ambassador Dan Monk joined Nova Scotia in Hawaii and we have heard from him on board;

‘ it has been a steady couple of days with boat speeds of around 10knots and sunshine I have been learning more on the weather and planning a route using onboard computers’

Well it looks like he has been taught well as over the weekend they decided to make a tactical move North and this has paid off massively, they are now in front with favourable conditions forecast to the finish – expected sometime on Thursday! For more information please visit www.clipperroundtheworld.com

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14 April 2008

Race 8 day 7

It seems the conditions have improved somewhat aboard the yachts in the Clipper Round the World Race and EMT Ambassador and the rest of the crew aboard Nova Scotia are enjoying speeds of 9-10 Knots towards Santa Cruz.

Skipper of Nova Scotia, Rob Mcinally says ' Atmosphere on board is good, speed is all that is discussed on deck, below deck there are constant plans for progress North then East and just how we should interact with the expected weather.

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11 April 2008

Race 8 day 6

Life is still at an angle in the Clipper race, the crews have been experiencing between 20 and 30 knots of headwinds since they departed Hawaii at the weekend. Although this can be exciting sailing it can be damp and makes life difficult to manoeuvre down below, we get the feeling that a return to sunny down wind sailing would be a welcome one!

It seems it is still a very close race out in the Pacific with EMT ambassador Dan Monk and the rest of the crew on Nova Scotia only 27 knm from the lead boat. Positions are changing all the time; the upwind conditions can mean that there are lots of tactical decisions to be made in order to come out in front.

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10 April 2008

Hawaii to Santa Cruz Day 5

The Clipper fleet are currently racing towards Santa Cruz on the western coast of the States. With only 50kn separating the fleet positions are changing daily and with over 1500knm to go it could be any-ones race!. EMT ambassador Dan Monk is aboard Nova Scotia who are currently 7th.

Dan has sailed with the Trust since 2003, coming back year after year despite a relapse. Eventually qualifying as a Yachtmaster and working for the trust last year as a skipper. Funding for Dan to take part in this historic race has come in the form of Philip Green memorial trust and JP Morgan Asset Management. Dan is hoping to raise 25p for every mile sailed.

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09 April 2008

Nova Scotia Moves up the Leader board

The Clipper fleet are approximately 1700 knm South West of Santa Cruz and are currently experiencing moderate headwinds. However forecasts predict what we are sure will be a welcome change, a more favourable wind direction which should see boat speeds increasing towards Santa Cruz.

It appears the whole fleet have been affected by seasickness but are now beginning to recover and settle back into life onboard.

Overnight saw Dan Monk and his crew aboard Nova Scotia climb the leader board to fourth position despite difficult conditions with shifting winds and squalls.

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08 April 2008

The Trust wishes Harriet Moss all the best in the Flora London Marathon

We are all wishing Harriet Moss the best of luck when she runs in the Flora London Marathon on Sunday 13th April. Harry, from Birmingham, will be fundraising for The Ellen MacArthur Trust and is already over half way towards her £2000 target. If you would like to help Harry reach her goal please visit her justgiving site.

Read on for Harry's story of why she has chosen to support The Ellen MacArthur Trust.

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07 April 2008

EMT Ambassador Dan Monk sets sail in Hawaii

EMT ambassador Dan Monk flew out to Hawaii last week to rejoin the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. He is now a crew member aboard Nova Scotia and we will be posting news on his progress daily.

Saturday saw the fleet start off the world famous Waikiki beach and we are delighted to see that Nova Scotia got off to a flying start as they were first of the eight yachts to cross the start line. The fleet raced along the shore before heading out to the Pacific to battle it out for 2,080 knm before finishing the race in Santa Cruz, California.

It is already proving to be a close race as there are only 21 knm between the first and last yacht, Nova Scotia are currently lying in 7^thposition.

Dan Monk arrives in Hawaii

We are delighted to announce our Ellen MacArthur Trust Ambassador, Dan Monk, has just arrived in Hawaii and is preparing to rejoin the Clipper Round the World Race for its last stages before returning back in the UK in July.

Dan has a justgiving site and is hoping to raise 25p for every mile he sails to give to The Ellen MacArthur Trust and The Phillip Green Memorial Trust. If you would like to support him please click here.

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03 April 2008