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
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
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
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…...
Our Background
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What We Do
From days out to holidays and research…
Our Objectives
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Respite Partners
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