Help 15 year old Blake Woodfield represent NZ at the Youth Laser Sailing World Championships

Hello my name is Blake Woodfield, I am a 15 year old sailor from Taupo, New Zealand. I have being sailing since the age of 9 and racing nationally since I was 10. My career highlights include being selected for the New Zealand development clinic in Noumea and representing NZ at the Asian Champs in Sri Lanka as a member of the NZ Optimist team. I am in year 11 at Tauhara College and currently race in the Laser Radial which is the Olympic women and youth mens' class.

I have recently gained selection to race for NZ in the World Youth Laser Championships in Kingston, Canada.

To fund-raise for my trip I am attempting a solo crossing of Lake Taupo, from the southern most point, Tokaanu, to the northern most point, Taupo. I believe I will be first person to attempt this in a 'centreboard dinghy' and also the youngest to cross solo.

Please follow my journey at: blakewoodfieldsailing.sitey.me

Fund-raising will go towards my flights, entry fee, boat charter and accommodation.

Donations can be made to using the 'donate now' button below, (no eft-pos).

Any donations or support will be greatly appreciated.