Charity Sail 2011

During the summer of 2011, I will be sailing round Ireland with a friend, D'Arcy Myers, to raise money for Wessex Heartbeat, a charity helping those affected by heart conditions which supports the Wessex Cardiac Centre.

We shall be publicising our venture at the Southampton Boat Show 10-19 September 2010

Charity Sail 2007

Read the article from the West Sussex Gazette 12 Sept 07

Read the article from the West Sussex Observer 27 Sept 07

Malcolm Palmer sailed round the UK in summer 2007 for charity

Charity Sail - During the summer of 2007 I sailed around the UK to raise money for three worthy charities; RNLI, Outward Bound and William's Fund, a children's cancer research project.

I started from Chichester in West Sussex in June 2007 and travelled clockwise, taking approximately 3 months to complete.

My boat was a Legend 356, called Pernera Princess. She coul accommodate 7 adults but my plan wasto sail alone for many legs but individuals to join me on others.

Why do this? Well, apart from raising money for charities, I had always wanted to take some time out for a longer sea trip and the UK from sea has a certain fascination. My only reservation was leaving my young family who are used to me being at home most days. So I took a few days out over the 3 months to meet up with them.

Read my blog

"Fund Raise Update.........As 2007 comes to an end the total raised for charity stands at a magnificant £2,239.05! This includes tax bonuses. The Charitysail Justgiving pages have now closed to new donations, so all that is left is to say a very BIG THANK YOU to everyone who supported and gave generously."