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
25
Years Operating
7,627
People Helped
37,048
Respite Days
Latest News
“Tea on The Quay” Returns At Emsworth Slipper Sailing Club
Long-time Sail 4 Cancer supporters at the fabulous Emsworth Slipper Sailing Club (also known as the ESSC) will be holding a fundraising event on the 24 May 2026 to raise…...
One Hundred Years Of Respite From Cancer
In early 2002, Sail 4 Cancer chartered a tall ship and challenged 50 people to climb the ship’s two 150 foot (45m) masts. Aside from raising a large sum of…...
Join Our Team!
We are looking to grow our team once again! We have some voluntary and part-time roles currently available in both fundraising and respite reservations (we provide days out and respite…...
Our Background
Our background and focus areas…
What We Do
From days out to holidays and research…
Our Objectives
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Respite Partners
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