Lion Hilary's solo trip around the British Isles and Ireland

During the “Round Britain Dream” Hilary also aims to become the first disabled sailor to make a solo crossing of the Irish Sea. Hilary first came to prominence when, in 2005, she became the first disabled sailor to cross the English Channel, single-handed. In 2007 she became the first disabled woman to sail solo around the Isle of Wight.

Hilary’s Boat “Me Too” was launched in Dover on the 22^nd April, the Safety Boat and Land Support crew are all in place and training began in Dover on May 1^st. Hilary said about her “Round Britain Dream”: “I’m incredibly privileged to get a second chance to fulfil my dream. We have a fantastic team and I can’t wait to get started. We will be raising money and awareness of disabled sailing right around the UK”.

Lions Clubs along the first phase of Hilary’s Passage from Falmouth to Fishguard, have all offered their assistance, together with Harbourmasters, Yacht Clubs, the RNLI and Coastguard, and arrangements are firmly in place for her arrival together with the RIB Escort boat and the Land Team. Arrangements are also well advanced with Lions Clubs and local organisations along Phase Two of her Passage along the east coast of Ireland

Hilary's "Round Britain Dream" is still looking to attract sponsors for the completion of this record breaking attempt. In addition to becoming part of a truly inspirational project, sponsors will achieve sustained international, national and regional media coverage during and after the sail. In 2008 the "Round Britain Dream" generated publicity and continues to do so to this day. from across the world. Hilary will again be supported by the many Lions Clubs at each of her stopover ports around the coasts of the British Isles and Ireland by arranging facilities for mooring, accommodation, provisions and public relations.

Donations to "Hilary's Dream Trust" should be sent to "The Willows, Dawes Road, Dunkirk, Kent ME13 9TP" - cheques payable to "Hilary's Dream Trust".