In 2012 a three man team (Iain Picot, Zoltan Zsilinszky and myself) completed what was believed to be the first ever circumnavigation of Jersey using Coasteering techniques. That journey took 29 hours over a two day period. The miles covered was in excess of the accepted chart distance of 43 miles for the Jersey coastline, due to the method of travel not being a direct route.

Nine years on from that challenge I've decided to try again but this time I'll be going solo. Accepting I'm not as young and fit as I was  means I'll spread the challenge over 5 to 6 days, completing approximately 6 hours each day.

Coasteering (otherwise known as Coastal Traversing) involves taking a journey  through coastal areas using rock scrambling/climbing, swimming and walking as a method of travel. I'll be searching for the safest, easiest and quickest route, staying as close to sea level as possible. For me this is not about finding high cliff jumps or searching for an adrenaline rush, but more about personal endurance, enjoying and respecting the natural environment, while hopefully raising money for a worthwhile cause.

I started planning and training in March and intended to 'go'  in June. However, after consultation with Cris Sellares of the National Trust and Birds on the Edge project, it was clear that travel through the Seabird Protection Zone (SPZ - Plemont to Greve de Lecq, in operation from March to the end of July) could not be completed without disruption to nesting Puffins. I have delayed my start date to 31st July and will be  travelling through the SPZ on 3rd August which is outside it's operational period.

Safety and Support will be provided by Tony Coles, Sammy Cornic and Graeme Fitchett who will take turns Kayaking alongside. Without them this challenge could not proceed.

The issue of mental health has been brought into the spotlight as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic. Mind Jersey will need to continue it's fantastic work in helping our community deal with all the issues surrounding mental health both in the present and in the future. Please be as generous as you can for this worthwhile charity.

By doing this challenge I also want to promote my belief in the benifits of exercise and getting outside in the natural environment, and how this can dramatically improve our mental health.

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