Can you support BHYC Member Arthur Farley
Published 16:55 on 13 Dec 2023
My name is Arthur Farley, I am a 19 year old athlete living with cancer aspiring to return back to the sport of sailing.
As some of you may know I became European Champion in 2022 and became a member of the British Sailing Squad earlier this year just before my cancer diagnosis.
My cancer is a chronic one meaning it will be life long and will need treatments along the way. However, I am determined to make sure that it doesn't choose my path in my sport and that I am able to achieve success at the highest level.
Although I receive some funding from the British Sailing Team I am searching for some additional sponsorship and financial help to help me back into the sport after such a long time away from it. (8 months) for instance the Classic Boat Museum in Cowes has allowed me to use their dinghy simulator, to train and rebuild my strength. I have also been back on the water training at BHYC. I'm currently in my training camp in Portugal preparing for my first big event of 2024.
The first target, all being well, is in February/March 2024 and will be either the Senior Europeans in Greece or the Under 21 Europeans in Mallorca.
Campaigning an ILCA7 doesn't have a fixed budget as there are so many events but for a very long time now I had to selectively miss events and do the key events as an absolute minimum as I couldn't afford the fees for the year of around £25,000. I am really hoping that through this fundraiser campaign to avoid this situation as not only is it stressful which can affect my performance but limits the events I can compete at.
Many athletes spend much more than this, but I found it better suited to try to raise the minimum I need to complete the whole year's events and live within my self imposed budgets.
Any money raised will only be going to fund my campaign as I cannot support it in any other way, it covers;
Air fares & travel,Training camps,Entry fees,Equipment, clothes,Boat & parts,Supplements and nutrition ,Coaching,Boat transport,Accommodation at events ,Training expenses
My plan for next year is as follows: Senior Europeans, Greece, Under 21 Europeans, Mallorca,Princess Sofia Olympic week, Mallorca,French Olympic week, Hyéres,Kiel Olympic week, Germany,Under 21 world championships, Portugal.
Training camps between the above events and at various venues and pre camps. I am flying the flag for both BHYC and the Island. So any support would be gratefully received Just Giving
Last updated 21:34 on 1 February 2024
