Game On!

Last week we tried out a possible crewmember to join Excalibur. Jo Frith was diagnosed with MS in 1992 and was advised to start swimming as a part of her physiotherapy program. She quickly discovered that she enjoyed being in the pool and joined a disabled swimming club. Having the bug for competing she continued to up until 2009 attending the World Masters Games and winning gold medals in 50m, 200m, 400m, 800m freestyle, together with a silver in the 100m.

Jo has now retired from swimming and she was looking for a new sport to sink her teeth into. Today she has been classified and is now a full-time member of our team!

We can now progress with our bid for 2012 and 2016!

Keith and Jo in Weymouth

Endorsed By

Ellen MacArthur says:

"Sailing is an incredible sport for any sailor, but for Keith I believe it brings an even greater sense of freedom. But freedom was not enough for Keith - he began racing, and his passion for that has lead him into an extraordinary journey. Keith is aiming for the top, and what I respect about him is that despite his personal challenges, his focus sits entirely on the 'ability' in disability...

Keith, it was fantastic to meet you.

You're an inspiration to us all - sailors and non-sailors alike!"

To find out more about Ellen and her inspirational charity work please go to:: www.ellenmacarthur.com

Geoff Holt says:

“Despite Keith’s obvious challenges in life, he’s one of the most driven people I know – I like that – it kind of reminds me of myself. He has an obvious talent for sailing and a particular aptitude for racing. And with the right boat and the right technology to overcome his physical limitations, he will prove that he has the determination and skill to earn the right to compete with the best”.

Please go to www.geoffholt.com to read more about Geoff.

Excalibur Sailing Team

Game On!