WELCOME

We help the whole 'family unit' manage the impact of a cancer diagnosis...

WATER BASED RESPITE

Days out and short breaks in the UK and Europe...

CREATING MEMORIES

We help families create amazing memories which last a lifetime...

Days out and short breaks for families affected by cancer

Welcome to the Sail 4 Cancer website. Sail 4 Cancer is a UK charity that raises funds to provide days out and short breaks for families affected by cancer. This is what we call “respite”.

Many of our respite trips and short breaks are water based. From family sailing days across the UK to longer holidays such as cruises, we give families something to look forward to during the most difficult of times.

Spending time on the water has many health benefits and is proven to lower stress levels, a major factor in both cancer prevention and recovery.  We passionately believe in the therapeutic powers of the marine environment.

Creating memories for families living with cancer since 2001

22

Years Operating

7,015

People Helped

33,164

Respite Days

Latest News

Swift 18 Trailer Sailer For Sale

Swift 18 Trailer Sailer For Sale

Sail 4 Cancer has owned 'Little Rascal', a Swift 18 trailer sailer for about a year. She was donated to the charity by an incredibly kind and generous man called…...

Freedom 25 Yacht For Sale

Freedom 25 Yacht For Sale

Sail 4 Cancer has owned 'Dash' since 2015 after she was donated to the charity by an incredibly kind and generous man called David. For over five years Dash took…...

Support The Wightlink Beach Clean

Support The Wightlink Beach Clean

Wightlink, one of Sail 4 Cancer's longest standing supporters, is organising a Beach Clean in Ryde on Isle of Wight. The event is taking place on Saturday 14 May as…...

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What We Do

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Family Stories

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