Challenge : The Inspiring Story of Multiple Challenge : A Round-Britain Sailing Relay

by Tony Holkham

This is another of Tony Holkham's many books available (sometimes FREE) from Amazon/Kindle - to see them all, click on the author's name below the title. Tony's books range from business writing and private writing tuition to consumer advice; from the countryside to spring-cleaning; from World War 1 to fiction, verse and real-life drama. "Challenge" is a real-life prepare to be inspired.As if suffering from multiple sclerosis was not enough, dozens of people with this debilitating disease took part in an exciting round-Britain sailing relay in a 37-foot catamaran. The to raise money for research into MS and support for its sufferers, and also to show, not what people with a disability CAN’T do, but what they CAN do. The event was a tremendous success, raising many thousands of pounds and attracting nationwide media attention. This book has three purposes – [1] To celebrate a courageous and inspiring adventure by 16 crews made up largely of sufferers of MS. [2] To inspire and encourage all sufferers that, despite their disabilities, it is still possible to take an active part in adventurous pursuits such as sailing. [3] To tell you why a sailing cruise is a wonderful experience for sailors and non-sailors alike - as exciting and stimulating a holiday on your own doorstep as you are likely to find anywhere in the world. ‘Challenge’ is about how, if you really want to, you can. As internationally-renowned sailor Tracy Edwards MBE says in the “Tony has managed to tell a great story…”Profits from this e-book will be split equally between the MS Society and the RNLI.Please If you don’t have an e-reader you can download a free Kindle reading app from Amazon to a PC, Mac, pod, pad, tablet or smartphone.

156 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 15, 2012