The 1851 Trust, the official charity of Land Rover BAR and the Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Portsmouth, in partnership with the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation, will be providing inspiring free sailing taster sessions for the second year running to young people in Portsmouth and the surrounding areas throughout the summer holidays.
The Portsmouth Sailing Project will once again be hosted from Portsmouth Sailing Club from Monday 25th July – Friday 26th August 2016 and thanks to a funding collaboration between Travis Perkins plc, The Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation and the 1851 Trust, this activity will be free of charge for all the young people involved.
Speaking on behalf of the 1851 Trust, CEO Jo Stocks said; "This is a great opportunity for more young people from Portsmouth and the surrounding areas to get out on the water, learn about sailing and most importantly have fun in a safe and friendly environment. One of the 1851 Trust's key aims is to use the inspiration of our Patron, Sir Ben Ainslie and the team to inspire and motivate a new generation into sailing by breaking down barriers to participation. The Portsmouth Sailing Project is the prefect platform for us to engage with young people who might not have ever considered getting into sailing, or had the opportunity to do so.
Stocks added "Learning from 2015 we are really pleased to be able to offer an extended programme for around 50 children that want to continue sailing but aren't in a position to fund themselves. This is absolutely what the 1851 Trust and the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation are about."
To register your group or school's interest in the taster sessions email info@portsmouthsailingproject.org or to find out more please visit www.portsmouthsailingproject.org
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