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Island Aeroventuring with Yodare the RS Aero
Practical Boat Owner have run an wonderful summary feature on Ken Fowlers epic RS Aero islands circumnavigation which is now online.
Check it out here;
https://www.pbo.co.uk/cruising/ken-fowler-circumnavigating-every-island-in-england-and-wales-in-a-4m-dinghy-81620
Practical Boat Owner have run an wonderful summary feature on Ken Fowlers epic RS Aero islands circumnavigation which is now online.
Check it out here;
https://www.pbo.co.uk/cruising/ken-fowler-circumnavigating-every-island-in-england-and-wales-in-a-4m-dinghy-81620
Donate to Ken's cancer charities here; https://yodare.co.uk
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28/11/2023 13:20:00
Peter Barton
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Yodare Challenge!
He made it!
131km (80miles) and nearly 14 hours in an RS Aero around the Isle of Wight from Mudeford, his final and 262nd island!
One inspirational sailor and the fight against cancer - Congratulations Ken Fowler!
You can find out more and donate at www.yodare.co.uk to Cancer Research UK and Oakhaven Hospice
Follow this link for the BBC News story; https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-65841450
He made it!
131km (80miles) and nearly 14 hours in an RS Aero around the Isle of Wight from Mudeford, his final and 262nd island!
One inspirational sailor and the fight against cancer - Congratulations Ken Fowler!
You can find out more and donate at www.yodare.co.uk to Cancer Research UK and Oakhaven Hospice
Follow this link for the BBC News story; https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-65841450
Photos from Snap Photgraphy
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13/06/2023 23:49:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 4676
RS Aero - Isle of Wight! 
It is a green light for Ken's Yodare RS Aero circumnavigation of the IOW tomorrow (Wed).
The tides and wind looking good for the final circumnavigation of Yodare’s 262 island, 4 year odyssey, as they take on the 100km sail around the Isle of Wight - all in one go!
If local RS Aero fleets fancy sailing out to give him a wave he should pass Lymington after 07:00, Gurnard after 08:00 and Bembridge after about 11:00ish.
Apparently it is light at 05:15. Who knew?!?!
The tides and wind looking good for the final circumnavigation of Yodare’s 262 island, 4 year odyssey, as they take on the 100km sail around the Isle of Wight - all in one go!
If local RS Aero fleets fancy sailing out to give him a wave he should pass Lymington after 07:00, Gurnard after 08:00 and Bembridge after about 11:00ish.
Apparently it is light at 05:15. Who knew?!?!
Where’s Ken?
Follow their progress live. Track him and Donate at; www.yodare.co.uk
Follow their progress live. Track him and Donate at; www.yodare.co.uk
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06/06/2023 17:40:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 4676
RS AERO-VENTURES on main BBC NEWS (UK)
Refreshing to have such a happy news story on mainstream news!
For anyone who missed Ken Fowler and his RS Aero's moment of fame on the BBC news last night here it is...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=419uej9lu6E
Where’s Ken? Track him and Donate at www.yodare.co.uk
For anyone who missed Ken Fowler and his RS Aero's moment of fame on the BBC news last night here it is...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=419uej9lu6E
Where’s Ken? Track him and Donate at www.yodare.co.uk
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06/06/2023 17:28:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 4676
RS Aero - Isle of Wight
Ken and his Yodare island challenge have left the toughest day to last as he ramps up for the big one.
A 14 hour blast around the Isle of Wight covering well over 100km will complete his quest to round every island of England and Wales.
Ken was on the MAIN BBC NEWS in the UK tonight! If you missed it you can find it on iplayer, just search 'BBC News at Six' on 05/06/2023 and scroll to 26mins and 15 seconds or click https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001mp5q/bbc-news-at-six-05062023
Ken’s endeavour is in remembrance of relatives and in aid of Cancer charities Cancer Research UK and Oakhaven Hospice to assist others. To donate visit www.yodare.co.uk.
A 14 hour blast around the Isle of Wight covering well over 100km will complete his quest to round every island of England and Wales.
Ken was on the MAIN BBC NEWS in the UK tonight! If you missed it you can find it on iplayer, just search 'BBC News at Six' on 05/06/2023 and scroll to 26mins and 15 seconds or click https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001mp5q/bbc-news-at-six-05062023
Ken’s endeavour is in remembrance of relatives and in aid of Cancer charities Cancer Research UK and Oakhaven Hospice to assist others. To donate visit www.yodare.co.uk.
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05/06/2023 23:39:00
Peter Barton
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Island Aeroventuring with Yodare the RS Aero
Ken Fowler gave a splendid talk on the Main Stage at the RYA Dinghy and Watersports show both days with his incredible images and videos that he collected along the way!
Beautiful islands, incredible beaches and wonderful seaside villages.
Wildlife shots included dolphins, seals, huge flat fish, mermaids and the monster Scilly Isles walrus!
Breaking seas, treacherous sand bars, rocky reefs, kelp forests, tidal rapids, under bridges, over roads and assisting rescues!
It was a captivating 45 minutes of Aeroventure!
If you would like to donate to Ken's charities please follow either of these links:
Ken Fowler gave a splendid talk on the Main Stage at the RYA Dinghy and Watersports show both days with his incredible images and videos that he collected along the way!
Beautiful islands, incredible beaches and wonderful seaside villages.
Wildlife shots included dolphins, seals, huge flat fish, mermaids and the monster Scilly Isles walrus!
Breaking seas, treacherous sand bars, rocky reefs, kelp forests, tidal rapids, under bridges, over roads and assisting rescues!
It was a captivating 45 minutes of Aeroventure!
If you would like to donate to Ken's charities please follow either of these links:
CANCER RESEARCH:
OAKHAVEN HOSPICE:
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02/03/2023 17:53:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 4676
Yodare Aeroventure Sailing story at the RYA Dinghy Show in February
Exciting news, Ken Fowler has been invited to share the Yodare story with the audience at the RYA Dinghy Show in the UK this February. So why not come along and find out all about Aeroventure sailing and how he has been using the RS Aero to raise funds for Cancer Research UK and Oakhaven Hospice.
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Exciting news, Ken Fowler has been invited to share the Yodare story with the audience at the RYA Dinghy Show in the UK this February. So why not come along and find out all about Aeroventure sailing and how he has been using the RS Aero to raise funds for Cancer Research UK and Oakhaven Hospice.
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04/12/2022 15:49:00
Peter Barton
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ISLAND CHALLENGE - 2022 Update! 
Well done Ken and Yodare! After a big effort this year in the quest to circumnavigate every island in England and Wales in an RS Aero, the end is almost in sight...but with some big challenges still to look forward to!
Achievement: B+
Got a few of the more challenging islands done, especially the furthest off shore - Lundy. Passing the 1,000 miles sailed was a massive landmark.
Got a few of the more challenging islands done, especially the furthest off shore - Lundy. Passing the 1,000 miles sailed was a massive landmark.
Effort: A-
Been a tough year with lots of weather frustration and campervan breakdowns, but we've stuck at it, no matter how hard a single island can be. I think the 11 hour rounding of Scolt Head Island really sums up all the challenges this adventure brings and how difficult it can be.
Been a tough year with lots of weather frustration and campervan breakdowns, but we've stuck at it, no matter how hard a single island can be. I think the 11 hour rounding of Scolt Head Island really sums up all the challenges this adventure brings and how difficult it can be.
RNLI "Brownie Points": A
Rescuing 3 people from Scolt Head Island probably helped reduce my RNLI deficit!
Rescuing 3 people from Scolt Head Island probably helped reduce my RNLI deficit!
Support team: A+
As ever completely blown away by the great people that have helped me this year. From my direct support team of Earl, Karl and Paul to all the great clubs and sailors that have given their time and knowledge to help make these island roundings happen. THANK YOU everyone of you.
As ever completely blown away by the great people that have helped me this year. From my direct support team of Earl, Karl and Paul to all the great clubs and sailors that have given their time and knowledge to help make these island roundings happen. THANK YOU everyone of you.
Fundraising: A++
Just humbled by all the kind donations that you have all contributed to this epic challenge. We passed a staggering £58,000 raised recently and that's the whole reason behind this venture, to make a difference to people's lives.
Just humbled by all the kind donations that you have all contributed to this epic challenge. We passed a staggering £58,000 raised recently and that's the whole reason behind this venture, to make a difference to people's lives.
THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!
You can find out more, follow the adventure and support the causes at https://yodare.co.uk/
You can find out more, follow the adventure and support the causes at https://yodare.co.uk/
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30/09/2022 14:49:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 4676
YODARE in the ISLES of SCILLY
Ken is smashing out incredible progress in the Isles of Scilly having rounded a total of 35 more islands in over two long days!
Check out his progress, stories, photos, video and send a donation for his cancer charities via his Yodare fb page and https://yodare.co.uk/
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14/07/2021 23:45:00
Peter Barton
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Yodare Island Challenge
Ken Fowler has been making excellent progress lassooing over 30 more islands already on this outing to North Wales and the far North East. In his quest to round every island in and off England and Wales in his RS Aero he is now back at Anglesey again to tackle his unfinished business around the rugged north shore and the scary Skerries.
Check out his incredible photos and videos showing off our amazing coastline on his facebook page;
https://www.facebook.com/goyodare
and you can follow his Tracker and Donate via the website;
https://yodare.co.uk/
Landing blog - Massive overalls, unsailable islands and the epic Skerries;
https://fb.watch/57M_DAPJS1/
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Ken Fowler has been making excellent progress lassooing over 30 more islands already on this outing to North Wales and the far North East. In his quest to round every island in and off England and Wales in his RS Aero he is now back at Anglesey again to tackle his unfinished business around the rugged north shore and the scary Skerries.
Check out his incredible photos and videos showing off our amazing coastline on his facebook page;
https://www.facebook.com/goyodare
and you can follow his Tracker and Donate via the website;
https://yodare.co.uk/
Landing blog - Massive overalls, unsailable islands and the epic Skerries;
https://fb.watch/57M_DAPJS1/
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27/04/2021 14:23:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 4676
Yodare Island Challenge
Ken Fowler is preparing to set off again on his fundraising adventures in his quest to round every island in and off England and Wales in his RS Aero.
He is ready to take on the big one - the island of Anglesey. There is no 'tame side' as the infamous Swellie narrows have tidal rapids and whirlpools! Offshore are the Skerries Islands with their tremendous overfalls as the Irish Sea compresses into a caldron. Over two weeks he well attempt to bag no less than 55 islands off some of the country's harshest coast.
Please support Ken in any way you can via his site https://yodare.co.uk/ as he strives to exceed his target of £50,000 for his cancer charities.
PRESS RELEASE
Ken Fowler is preparing to set off again on his fundraising adventures in his quest to round every island in and off England and Wales in his RS Aero.
He is ready to take on the big one - the island of Anglesey. There is no 'tame side' as the infamous Swellie narrows have tidal rapids and whirlpools! Offshore are the Skerries Islands with their tremendous overfalls as the Irish Sea compresses into a caldron. Over two weeks he well attempt to bag no less than 55 islands off some of the country's harshest coast.
Please support Ken in any way you can via his site https://yodare.co.uk/ as he strives to exceed his target of £50,000 for his cancer charities.
PRESS RELEASE
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09/04/2021 20:05:00
Peter Barton
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This is a hugely worthwhile cause and, when you look at what's actually involved in planning and sailing these routes, it's a huge undertaking.
Have a look at the Yodare site and consider showing your support!
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26/02/2021 13:42:00
Hairsy
Posts: 44
Island Adventuring with Yodare the RS Aero
Video montage of a few of the "adventures" that Ken Fowler and his RS Aero Yoda have got into while attempting to become the first dinghy to sail around all the islands in England and Wales for charity.
With much more optimism in spring 2021 than we had this time last year Ken looks forward to the prospect of bagging a whole load more Islands this summer.
You can find out more, follow the adventure and support the causes at https://yodare.co.uk/ and on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter by searching @goyodare .
https://youtu.be/JrE7kBZg7wU
Raising money for Cancer Research and the Oakhaven Hospice.
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Video montage of a few of the "adventures" that Ken Fowler and his RS Aero Yoda have got into while attempting to become the first dinghy to sail around all the islands in England and Wales for charity.
With much more optimism in spring 2021 than we had this time last year Ken looks forward to the prospect of bagging a whole load more Islands this summer.
You can find out more, follow the adventure and support the causes at https://yodare.co.uk/ and on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter by searching @goyodare .
https://youtu.be/JrE7kBZg7wU
Raising money for Cancer Research and the Oakhaven Hospice.
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26/02/2021 13:00:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 4676
