Local sailor, David Cadman, is celebrating his 70th birthday in style as he organises a 70 mile triathlon on and around Rutland Water to support local sailing charity Rutland Sailability, the Air Ambulance, and the RNLI.

After an energetic 50 years in the Plant and Access hire industry, David is planning to celebrate his 70th birthday which is on the 28th of June, by embarking on a charity event with a difference.

Starting on Thursday the 16th of June 2022 and concluding on Sunday the 19th of June, the triathlon will kick-off with a 20-mile designated walk around the Water, which can be split over 2 days, followed by a 26-mile cycle around the lake including the peninsular island. The even will be rounded off with an adventurous 24-mile night sail on a lake course.

David and the team will begin proceedings with a barbecue meal on the Friday night where he will formally hand over the donations to representatives of the three carefully chosen charities.

These charities are:

Sailability – a Rutland Sailing Club charity that provides sailing facilities for the disabled

The RNLI – a national lifeboat charity

The Air Ambulance – a volunteer and community led emergence care provider covering 3850 square miles, including Rutland.

David explained: "I've always sponsored the Air Ambulance having watched first-hand what incredible work they do, it's fantastic. Being a sailor the RNLI has always stood out to me to be a charity that relies on donations to do a brilliant, brave job in all weathers & again has over the years have saved many lives. In Sailability, we have a fantastic local charity that simply brings sailing to disabled people. What a great local project that deserves our support."

For those who cannot attend the event, you can donate to the event via the gofundme link. The proceeds will then be split between the three groups.

Donations will be accepted until the 15th of June 2022.

The total raised so far is £3000, but these charities require an awful lot of resources to keep going, so the more money raised the better for these local causes.

David extends his thanks to all who have been involved so far, and can't wait for the main event to begin on the 16th of June!

Find out more here.

The details of the triathlon, which commences on the 16th of June 2022