Yacht Racing...
Funding required: £47,500
We need to raise £47,500 in 2008 to provide training, food and accommodation for 45 young people for one season’s racing.
We need to raise £47,500 in 2008 to provide training, food and accommodation for 45 young people for one season’s racing.
The GBR Yacht Racing Academy operates two Farr 52 yachts which are used to support and encourage young people to develop key skills that will assist them throughout life.
Each year 45 deserving young people are selected from diverse backgrounds, on a basis of attitude and focus, to take part in a comprehensive programme. The squad receives one-to-one mentoring, on-water coaching, fitness, leadership and teamwork development while competing on a national and international race circuit.
Each year 45 deserving young people are selected from diverse backgrounds, on a basis of attitude and focus, to take part in a comprehensive programme. The squad receives one-to-one mentoring, on-water coaching, fitness, leadership and teamwork development while competing on a national and international race circuit.
GBR Yacht Racing Academy making a difference to people’s lives...
"I came to the Academy with very little sailing experience. The mentoring and training programme enabled me to take on the responsibility of running an important part of the Farr 52 and managing the crew."
Gareth Fowler (Gaz), aged 20
"The support and training these young people receive is giving them every opportunity to be successful in whatever they choose to do."
Peter Harrison, President of the GBR Yacht Racing Academy
"The scheme gives young people from all backgrounds, a unique opportunity to learn and develop their racing and general sailing skills from the very best people."
Shirley Robertson OBE, UKSA Ambassador
Did you know?
- £1055 funds a young person through 60 days of race training, less than £18 per day