IBD Patient Survey Results

Notes about this survey:

This is not a scientific study. The questions are qualitative not quantitive–each respondent may have a different perception of the world.
There is no control over who has completed the survey or any unique identifiers linked to the responses. Although it is unlikely someone has completed it more than once or ‘just for fun’.
Number of responses to date: 9
The data was compiled into the following charts on the 9th August, 2025. They will be updated as and if more responses come in.

Turning the Tide: Rock Bottom to Sailing in Hope

For as long as I can remember, I have had a strong connection with water—the ocean, lakes, and rivers. On holiday in the South of France as a kid, I once spent an entire day in the sea. Hours later, I emerged as a prune-like testament to my obsession. I can’t fully explain this connection, but I know it’s there.

Facing Fear, Isolation, and Exhaustion: The Battle of Solo Sailing and Chronic Illness

I’m not a solo sailor... yet. But from what lies ahead, the three big challenges of a solo non-stop circumnavigation already feel eerily familiar: fear, isolation, exhaustion.

IBD Patient Survey

This survey is being conducted out of interest for the IBD community to better understand the experiences of those living with the condition

Sea Mammal Sail Scale

The Sea-Mammal Sail Scale is a simple, intuitive way to understand different types of sailing yachts by comparing them to familiar ocean animals.

Turning the Tide

At the age of 15, I made a decision: ignore it, and it might go away. It didn’t. It still hasn’t. But neither have I.

My Secret is Out

It started when I was just 15. It was the kind of thing you want to pretend wasn’t happening. I thought if I ignored it-it would go away. But it didn’t.

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