Sailing 2,500 Miles
in aid of
Maggie’s Cancer Charity
Hi, I’m Christian—a 46-year-old dad of two, a passionate but novice sailor, and a cancer patient. A few years ago, I stumbled upon some incredible sailing documentaries on YouTube—Chasing Bubbles, The Sailing Brothers, and the adventures of Eric Aanderaa. Their stories of resilience, freedom, and adventure sparked something in me, and I knew I had to get out on the water myself.
I threw myself into learning everything I could, earning my Competent Crew and Day Skipper certifications, and I was well on my way to taking my Coastal Skipper exam. My dream was clear—to one day buy my ideal boat and sail around the world.
But life had other plans.
In January 2024, I was diagnosed with head and neck cancer, which had already spread to my lymph nodes. Suddenly, everything stopped. I underwent surgery, followed by six weeks of daily radiotherapy and three rounds of chemotherapy. It was the toughest fight of my life. But through it all, I held onto one thought: I will sail again.
And now, I’m doing just that.
Christian and Maggie's Journey
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Donate to Maggie’s – Every penny counts. I’ve set up a direct donation link so you can contribute to this incredible cause.
This journey isn’t just about sailing—it’s about proving to myself, and to others, that even in the face of life’s biggest storms, we can keep moving forward. It’s about resilience, hope, and giving back.
Thanks to our supporters who helped make this happen!
THE CHALLENGE
Who am I?
Why am I doing this?
This May, I’ll be setting sail on a 2,500-mile solo journey around the UK coast to raise funds and awareness for Maggie’s Cancer Charity—an organization that has been a lifeline for me and so many others facing cancer.
It won’t be easy. My body is still recovering, and I may need to stop for medical appointments along the way. But that’s part of the challenge—I’ll navigate this journey just like I’ve navigated my illness, adjusting as needed but never giving up. If I need treatment, I’ll dock in a marina, take a train back to Manchester for appointments, and then return to continue my voyage.
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Help me, help Maggie's, help others.
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Maggie’s is a charity that provides free expert care and support in centres across the UK and online. Our cancer support specialists, psychologists and benefits advisors are to support people dealing with cancer you and their loved ones.
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This journey isn’t just about sailing—it’s about proving to myself, and to others, that even in the face of life’s biggest storms, we can keep moving forward. It’s about resilience, hope, and giving back.
I may not be sailing the perfect boat, but she’s perfect for this challenge. And with your support, we can make a real difference for people facing cancer.
I know I can do this.
Will you be part of the journey?
cjbatt38@gmail.com
I have intermittent access to email but I will respond to all emails once I have data!
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+447498513730
Best way to contact me quickly! I also have WhatsApp but if you wish to message.
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