Hilary Lister: Sailing update
Update: 09/06/09
After a precautionary visit to the hospital, after some particularly nasty weather, Hilary has successfully made it to Fishguard in Wales.
For further information, check out Hilary's website: www.hilarylister.com
Watch our first interview with Hilary here
Update: 29/05/09
It's been eight days since quadreplegic sailor, Hilary Lister set off in her bid to become the first disabled woman to sail round the British Isles, solo.
Since we caught up with Hilary last week, One Show viewers, like blogger Miaoucat have been asking how Hilary is getting on.
Miaoucat asked:
"How far has Hilary Lister got in her circumnavigation of Britain? Christine promised to keep us up to date but I can't find any information. Anybody know?"
We can report that Hilary and team are currently in Padstow, Cornwall. She is planning to set sail at midnight on Sunday to catch the right tides to take her on a 12-hour trip around to Bude.
The entrance to Bude harbour is notoriously difficult technically and in recent days the waves in the area have been between 8-10 ft high. As a result Hilary and her team have been waiting in Padstow since last Monday for swells from the Atlantic to subside.
See the video of Hilary, filmed just before she set off on her incredible journey.
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We'll keep you posted with updates from Hilary, whenever we can.
For further information, check out Hilary's website: www.hilarylister.com
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Thanks for the update! Good luck Hilary!
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I have been feeling very sorry for myself. Business has been bad and motivation has been difficult to find (although our daughter is just about to deliver our first grandchild - a bright light in the tunnel?).
I retired from competitive sailing about 14 years ago after about 30 years of enjoyment, with some moderate successes.
I simply lost the enjoyment.
Then I saw your video. What a fantastic attitude! You revive my self-belief. You are a genuine inspiration. Good luck Hilary!
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