British Windsurfer Successfully Crosses English Channel in Dangerous Storm Conditions

Added: (Tue Oct 21 2008)

Pressbox (Press Release) - Press Release - British Windsurfer Successfully Crosses English Channel in Dangerous Storm Conditions







On Monday the 20th October, Guy Cribb, Animal pro rider and 13 X British Windsurfing Champion successfully crossed the English Channel in under 6 hours in stormy seas and raging winds.



Guy Cribb along with French windsurfer Antoine Albeau windsurfed over 70 nautical miles (more than 130 kms) from Cherbourg to Poole, Dorset. The windsurfers tackled 5m waves, giant tankers and narrowly avoided 10 metre planks of wood that were floating in the channel. They sailed up to speeds of 30 knots and fought exhaustion and excruciating cramp to raise money for the Ellen MacArthur Trust and their French counterpart A Chacun Son Cap.



An extremely exhausted Guy said:



"That was the longest blast ever; it was so tough with no land in sight for so long. It was hard to gauge how well we were doing or where we were because the waves were mast high. The sea was incredibly rough, consistently rough throughout the entire journey which meant we couldn’t sail too fast because the conditions were so dangerous. The best moment was seeing England about an hour to the end. In seriousness I didn’t think I was going to make it but seeing land gave me a sudden burst of energy.



Doing it for a children's charity, especially a charity that gives people confidence through sailing kept me going. I'm shattered, my hands and feet are bleeding, but we've done it. I'd like everyone who has not donated anything yet to donate some now at justgiving.com/windsurf as we've busted ourselves to complete this mission! Thanks!"





The brave duo were cheered by a big crowd on Sandbanks beach as they finished their epic journey on Monday afternoon. So far, Guy and Antoine have already raised a fantastic £7000 for the Ellen MacArthur Trust.





E.N.D.S



For pro rider interviews, photography enquiries and further information on all things Animal please contact Jo Gregory: Tel – 01202 441174 or Jo.Gregory@animal.co.uk



Note to Editors:

The Ellen MacArthur Trust aims to support, empower and enliven children suffering from cancer, leukaemia or other serious illnesses by introducing them to the joys of sailing. For more information or to make a donation, go to www.justgiving.com/windsurf



For more information on Guy Cribb, go to www.guycribb.com



Animal

Established in 1987 in Poole, Dorset, Animal is one of the UK’s leading freesport brands specializing in the design, marketing and retailing of freesports influenced clothing, technical clothing, footwear, luggage, eyewear, accessories and watches.



Actively involved within the freesports of surfing, snowboarding, windsurfing, kitesurfing and mountain biking, Animal sponsor high profile riders, events and operate a number of sports academies and camps giving newcomers and experienced riders the opportunity to pursue their chosen sports further. For more details, got to www.animal.co.uk