Wanted for Charity Circumnavigation

[Phil Sutton]

Use of up to 10 metre diesel Rib required for 48 leg Fire Service charity circumnavigation of whole of UK in aid of the Fire Service Benevolent fund. Complete fuel package from Gulf UK and other sponsers already confirmed. Event to take approx one month comencing April / May 2003. Please see website
www.uk-challenge.co.uk for details.
NB, all users will be full RYA advanced instructors or under thier direct supervision.
Many thanks

[gavin]

Phil sounds amazing however 10m ribs are not so plentiful, why dont you approach the RNLI headquarters in Poole Dorset they have many boats in the Reserve Fleet which are not on station anymore, I am sure from time to time the two services have worked together, this I suppose could be a starting point and see if they can provide an old Atlantic 21 with twin motors, this would certainly be big enough for a circumnavigation bearing in mind it has been done in 4m ribs already,the biggest problem here is that the Atlantics run petrol motors a pair of them often these ribs come up for sale quite reasonably too, I know its not diesel and the fuel bill would go up, however a 10m rib would have to have a pretty big engine in her anyway.Its just an idea as I know they have a lot of boats in the reserve fleet whatever happens I wish you the best of luck gavin

[Phil Sutton]

Thanks for idea. Have now tried RNLI but they are regretably unable to assist.
Cheers Phil

[Manos]

I have looked @ your therad a few weeks ago and have send (to day) an email to my SAfrican mates in Falcon to see if they can assit you.
Hope they do come up with a favorable reply.

Cheers
Manos

[Phil Sutton]

Hi Manos, Thanks for your contact and possible offer . Have just sent you an e mail.
Look forward to hearing from you , regards, Phil.