Mat Hilton, SYC member and part owner of Curlew II (Shrimper no. 78)moored at SYC is currently building a 13ft wooden, gaff rigged dinghy in which he and his wife, Polly, intend to sail across the channel then row through the French canals to the Med to raise money for the Save The Children's Child Refugee Appeal. If any of you feel moved to donate the link is mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/uk2med