Falanda Sailing

 I set off, this June, following my dream of singlehandedly sailing around Britain, not expecting anything to come of it. I had an amazing, but challenging time, and returned back to Topsham as the youngest person to do so. To be nominated for two YJA awards before even returning back to school, was a massive surprise, and I was honestly taken aback. On Friday, I attended the awards ceremony at the Grand Cafe, in Southampton, and was completely honoured just to be there, amongst some of the most successful sailors on the planet. I'm not sure you can imagine my amazement when I was announced winner of both the YJA Stoneways Marine Young Jounalist of the year, and YJA Stoneways Marine Young Sailor of the Year awards.  Being presented with the awards was amazing, (although slightly embarassing, as I hadn't a clue what to say, and the incredible gold medalist, Shirley Robertson soon announced that I found interviews boring!!). As well as being shocked that I had actually won them,