My name is Henry Bomby, I’m 18 years old, and in 2010 I will be embarking on a life changing journey, sailing single handed around the British Isles.
Recently I have managed to secure founding sponsorship for the challenge of £7000, from Baltic Wharf boat yard in Totnes, which along with £2000 of my own life savings has enabled me to buy ‘Gerunuk’ (Jerry-nuk) a beautiful and well maintained Contessa 26.
My journey will start and finish in my home port of Dartmouth, and should take around 80 days. Along the way I will be participating in a number of other challenges. As I sail along the south coast of England I will be participating in the round the island race on Gerunuk, as well as helming ‘Team Baltic’ in the J80 World Championships. As I sail down the west coast of Britain I will also be climbing the threepeaks (Ben Nevis from Fort William, Scafell Pike from Whitehaven and Snowdon from Caernarfon) just to add an extra sense of adventure to my challenge.
Thank you for visiting my website - be sure to check back soon to catch up with my latest progress as the project develops
Events 2009:
Launch - 18th June
C.R.A.B - 4th - 11th July
Cowes Week - 1st - 8th August
J Cup - 20th - 22nd August
Dartmouth Week- 23rd- 30th August
Latest News
18/06/09 - Launch Day
Today 'Gerunuk' was put in the water, watched by friends and family, sponsors, and everyone who has helped to get the project this far. It was a long day, with lots of press things to do as well, but she floats which is the main thing and is now nessled down on her mooring on the river, thank you the Royal Dart Yacht Club. There are numerous photos of the day on the flickr account and also a video link attached here of the Spotlight interview.
16/06/09 - Preparing for launch!
Today was a great day, the day after my last exam and a day spent down on Gerunuk getting her ready for launching on Thursday. When I arrived the mast had already been put up by the guys from at Baltic, and she had already started to come to life. After a winter's worth of dust was hovered away her character shone through and the jobs could commence.
Dad ran around doing his 'Dad hand' jobs and Mum cracked on with some impressive cleaning work. A big thank you to Ryan for coming down and helping to, doing a great job on the prop! See photos for proof, a fine feat I am sure you will agree removing 4 seasons of antifoul! For pictures of the days events click here!
12/06/09 - Supporter of Toe in the Water
'We would be honoured to have you carrying some branding for 'Toe in the Water' highlighting that you are raising awareness (and hopefully funds!)'
Tanya Brookfield, Director TITW
'Toe in the Water' are a tri-service charity aimed at re-inspiring injured servicemen. With my Dad having been in the Navy, with numerous family friends still in the armed forces, and with my brother wishing to join the Royal Marines as an officer as well as my love for competitive sailing, I felt compelled to do all I can for this fantastic charity. Having raced against them in the J80's at the Plymouth Autumn series last year, I got to see the incredible work that they do first hand. This summer I will be raising awareness by flying their 'flag' with a view to raise money through my additional challenges, (the RIOW race and the Three Peaks) hopefully getting some of the guys onboard to compete and climb with me. More info to follow, however to donate now please follow the link.
