SAILOR Daniel Henderson has set a course for the 2012 Olympics but is looking for a bit of help getting there.
The promising Benfleet yachtmen has caught the eye of Royal Yachting Association team selectors and is currently in the national squad for the 29er class.
The 15-year-old was named Castle Point's Sports Council's junior personality of the year for 2005 and is looking forward to a successful summer campaign.
But the cost of training and competing is mounting up for Daniel's parents Ann and Chris, who is a sail-maker.
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