Aid me in completing my expedition from NOR to IRE
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On the 15 of November I began my expedition of sailing an old traditional wooden boat (Colin Archer) From Tromoya Norway to Ireland.
Originally I had planned on returning home for Christmas but due toweather conditions I have fallen short of my original due date.
I have made quite a journey so far, sailing singlehandedly from Tromoya around the south coast of Norway and up to Hugueasund.
From here I went for a 3 day voyage to the Shetland Isles, everything was going according to plan apart from the fact I would not make it back for Christmas, but this was no worry and I carried on with great hope just to make it back safely.
I then sailed down to the Orkney Isles where I spent the Christmas cooking for a beautiful family in Stronsey. From Stonsey I ventured down to Kirkwall where I waited for weather so I could sail to Stromness; here I spent several days due to extreme weather conditions.Due to the prolonged bad weather and constant repairs, my funds were diminishing and still had repairs to make on board.
I thought luck was on my side and got a good days weather to sail across to Kinlochbervie; unfortunately I fell behind schedule and I missed my window and was hit by the flood tide at Cape Wrath.
I was carried by the current to Loch Eriboll, and at this stage my diesel was low and the wind was picking up with the incoming storm and ended up beaching the boat on the shore, and seeking shelter in a nearby property.
The boat took on quite a bit of damage in this storm overnight, and as well as the hull of the boat being damage and letting in water; there was significant flooding of the engine, pumps and diesel tanks. I have received some amazing help from local fisherman and members of the community but with the dwindling bank balance, I require further funds to make the necessary repairs to my boat to continue this amazing expedition.
When I am back on the water again, I will continue to document my journey and the people I meet by updating everyone on my social media pages.
I hope anyone reading this can spare a few extra pounds to help me complete this life changing and memorable expedition.
Originally I had planned on returning home for Christmas but due toweather conditions I have fallen short of my original due date.
I have made quite a journey so far, sailing singlehandedly from Tromoya around the south coast of Norway and up to Hugueasund.
From here I went for a 3 day voyage to the Shetland Isles, everything was going according to plan apart from the fact I would not make it back for Christmas, but this was no worry and I carried on with great hope just to make it back safely.
I then sailed down to the Orkney Isles where I spent the Christmas cooking for a beautiful family in Stronsey. From Stonsey I ventured down to Kirkwall where I waited for weather so I could sail to Stromness; here I spent several days due to extreme weather conditions.Due to the prolonged bad weather and constant repairs, my funds were diminishing and still had repairs to make on board.
I thought luck was on my side and got a good days weather to sail across to Kinlochbervie; unfortunately I fell behind schedule and I missed my window and was hit by the flood tide at Cape Wrath.
I was carried by the current to Loch Eriboll, and at this stage my diesel was low and the wind was picking up with the incoming storm and ended up beaching the boat on the shore, and seeking shelter in a nearby property.
The boat took on quite a bit of damage in this storm overnight, and as well as the hull of the boat being damage and letting in water; there was significant flooding of the engine, pumps and diesel tanks. I have received some amazing help from local fisherman and members of the community but with the dwindling bank balance, I require further funds to make the necessary repairs to my boat to continue this amazing expedition.
When I am back on the water again, I will continue to document my journey and the people I meet by updating everyone on my social media pages.
I hope anyone reading this can spare a few extra pounds to help me complete this life changing and memorable expedition.
Organizer
Darragh Carroll
Organizer
