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POSSUNT QUIA POSSE VIDENTUR
(They can because they think they can)
(They can because they think they can)
Since joining Swarkestone Sailability club in June 2008. I found that I really enjoy the competitive side of sailing. With Mark as crew, in 2008 we won the club's Access 303 trophy. In 2009, we won the 303 National Championship. We came 4th in this year’s world championships in June 2010 and we are 3rd in the Touring Trophy, which we did not attend as many meets as we would had liked to have.
Being able to sail against other disabled sailors and non-disabled sailors gives me the freedom while I am on the water and allows me to forget my disabilities while competing on equal terms. My ambition for 2011 was to have my own sailing boat, which I can sail totally independently and travel the country; taking part in the access Class Touring Trophy which runs from April until late September, travelling around Britain to a number of different venues. Unfortunately due to technical problems with my controls in the boat, frustratingly, this didn't go as planned, I had hoped to enter the World Access Championships which was held in April 2012, in Australia, but I was unable to enter this in my single-handed Access Liberty boat. Dreamcatcher but due to lack of sponsorship. Sailing has set new goals for me and given me enthusiasm for the sport. I did fulfil one of my ambition of sailing solo the World Championships in 2016 but you missed the chance of your logo on the boat or trailer or both. During this current 2018 seasons, I am concentrating sailing at Swarkestone SC with the coaching from Terry and others, testing and further development to my adaptions which Dan and myself have been building over the past 3 years but other sailors don't agree with the minority designing their own controls. So far since June 2018, my controls have worked. If the "off the shelf" systems weren't so expensive and unreliable, people on tight budgets wouldn't need to build their own. But then again, isn't it better to move forward and get more of the severely disabled people sailing independently and be a part of the sport? Unfortunately, this all when wrong in the middle of the sea in Holland, just as I got to the finish of race 6 out of 10, and burnt the main sheet motor out and stripped both sheets, therefore ending my competition. Holland 2016 My late wife, who past away in June 2009, left me £6,590.00 which I have put towards purchasing the Liberty. A few months prior to this, she actually said, “You’ll buy your own boat one day.” and I just laughed and replied, “Where will I find £9.500+ from.” Kat supported me in everything that I did and was proud in all my achievements, and I will continue with my goals in the spirit that she would expect from me.
In order to achieve these ambitions, I am trying to raise sponsorship to be able to attend and participate in the TTs. and get to future World Championships, and European competitions. |
There are 10 “Touring Trophy” meetings each year, the annual UK National Championships, bi-annual European Championships and of course the bi-annual World Championships.
Your company name and logo transfers can occupy both sides of the sails. You also have the option to sponsor the boat’s cover and the trailer which will be used to transport the boat around the U.K. to all sailing events and hopefully Europe. There will also be coverage in the national boating and sailing press and special interest publications, links from this site. There is also the opportunity of having promotional photographs taken of the boat and sails. I aim to do as many Championships in 2016, in training for the Access World Championships in 2016, which I am registered to partake in during June. The BoatThe Liberty is a totally accessible performance craft which anyone can sail, regardless of ability. Servo Assist controls are used to allow people with mobility problems to enjoy the freedom and independence of sailing by themselves, sailing solo. Sailing is one activity where the use of powered equipment serves only to level the field and not give the sailor an advantage. Its use therefore encourages integration and allows previously disadvantaged people to participate, to compete, and to win against others more physically able.
Length 3.60 m Beam 1.35 m Draft 1.00 m Weight 163 kg Sail Plan Mainsail & free standing, self tacking Jib Sail Area Main 5.60sq m (Reefable to 0.5sq m ) Jib 1.75sq m (full roller reefing) Total Sail Area 7.35sq m Small sponsors are welcome as well as large sponsors. ie. Transfers on the boat, sails, boat cover, trailer, optional van and wheelchair, both van and wheelchair are used daily. Sponsorship will be carried for 2 years with option to extend. Shore crew could wear your T-shirts, jackets and/or caps. This depends on sponsors and how generous they are willing to be. All this would be covered by £2,000 Any small one-off donation will be gratefully received. |
Background
Chris Molesworth, born July 1965, diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, has very limited control of his hands, cannot walk or stand unaided and has difficulty with speech. Despite the considerable physical limitations he faces, Chris enjoys a full and active life.
As a child he starred in a 1974 BBC Horizon film called Joey, playing the lead character as a young boy. In 1976 Chris’s mother passed away but his father continued to support and encourage him in facing challenges head-on.
After school and college Chris had a full-time job as a computer programmer for 22 years before having to retire because of back pain.
He has lived on his own since the age of 22 with support from family and local authorities. Soon after moving into his own flat, Chris pushed himself backwards in his wheelchair twice around Donington Race circuit to raise money for disabled accommodation provision in Derby.
In 1997, Chris went on an activity holiday sailing the tall ship ‘Lord Nelson’ for a week around the Canary Isles.
As true merit to Chris’s determination to live an independent life, he passed his driving test June 1997, after a long battle with DVLA, during which time they turned him down 3 times. With the help of KC Mobility, BSM and his Dad, Chris is now driving a foot-controlled fully adapted Mercedes-Benz van.
Mark Alton (P.A.)
Chris Molesworth, born July 1965, diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, has very limited control of his hands, cannot walk or stand unaided and has difficulty with speech. Despite the considerable physical limitations he faces, Chris enjoys a full and active life.
As a child he starred in a 1974 BBC Horizon film called Joey, playing the lead character as a young boy. In 1976 Chris’s mother passed away but his father continued to support and encourage him in facing challenges head-on.
After school and college Chris had a full-time job as a computer programmer for 22 years before having to retire because of back pain.
He has lived on his own since the age of 22 with support from family and local authorities. Soon after moving into his own flat, Chris pushed himself backwards in his wheelchair twice around Donington Race circuit to raise money for disabled accommodation provision in Derby.
In 1997, Chris went on an activity holiday sailing the tall ship ‘Lord Nelson’ for a week around the Canary Isles.
As true merit to Chris’s determination to live an independent life, he passed his driving test June 1997, after a long battle with DVLA, during which time they turned him down 3 times. With the help of KC Mobility, BSM and his Dad, Chris is now driving a foot-controlled fully adapted Mercedes-Benz van.
Mark Alton (P.A.)
Positive Future Ahead.
In March 2016, very unexpectedly I met a lovely lady who has changed my life for the better.
We both had a lot in common and we moved in together later the same year in Tutbury. I introduced her to sailing and she took to it like a duck to water.
When we go sailing, she always makes sure I'm on he water and set-up with everything before getting in the club Liberty for a sail.
Angie has made my life complete again and given me my drive back for the sport that I can do independently for pleasure and my competitiveness has returned.
Later this year (2019) we will be married. And we will be sailing together and I will be competing again at a local level and national level, in the aim on doing some international competitions again in the following year.s
We both had a lot in common and we moved in together later the same year in Tutbury. I introduced her to sailing and she took to it like a duck to water.
When we go sailing, she always makes sure I'm on he water and set-up with everything before getting in the club Liberty for a sail.
Angie has made my life complete again and given me my drive back for the sport that I can do independently for pleasure and my competitiveness has returned.
Later this year (2019) we will be married. And we will be sailing together and I will be competing again at a local level and national level, in the aim on doing some international competitions again in the following year.s
For more details Contact
Chris
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First Solo Sail
Promotion video 2014
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Email : [email protected] or find me on Facebook <<< Here >>>
Video's on flickr
First Solo Sail
Promotion video 2014
or visit my facebook page
Hopefully more to follow :)
More photo's on
www.flickr.com/photos/39882186@N06/albums (Updated 3rd July 2019)