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Enterprise Association Sail 4 Cancer

Enterprise Association Sail 4 Cancer

14 July 2016

As part of its 60th anniversary activities, the Enterprise Association has chosen Sail 4 Cancer as its official charity partner. This is the first time that the class has adopted…... Read More

Round The Island Race For Chris Byne

Round The Island Race For Chris Byne

27 May 2016

On Saturday 2nd July Chris Byne is challenging himself to take part in this iconic race - sailing’s answer to the London Marathon, as 1600 boats, crewed by some of…... Read More

BOOT vs BOAT

BOOT vs BOAT

11 May 2016

BOOT vs BOAT - Who will win? Leaving Tower Bridge at 10.30am on Saturday the 31st of August, two teams will race from London to Brighton to raise funds for…... Read More

In Memory Of Dave Meredith

In Memory Of Dave Meredith

10 May 2016

Dave and his family went sailing with Sail 4 Cancer back in 2014 when he was in remission after his initial cancer treatment and diagnosis. Dave said of their trip:…... Read More

Claude’s Jester Challenge To The Azores

Claude’s Jester Challenge To The Azores

10 May 2016

The Jester Challenges are definitely not for the faint hearted, not least as they are only for sailing vessels between 20 and 30 feet, which are to be sailed single…... Read More

Partnership With Fred Olsen Cruises Grows

Partnership With Fred Olsen Cruises Grows

17 March 2016

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is proud to be supporting the work of cancer charity Sail 4 Cancer, which provides much-needed respite holidays for cancer sufferers, their families and carers, with…... Read More

Sail 4 Cancer’s Three Peaks Yacht Race

Sail 4 Cancer’s Three Peaks Yacht Race

26 January 2016

The 3 Peaks Yacht Race is one of the oldest and most remarkable multi-sport endurance races in the world.  It is a unique event combining sailing, running and cycling; with…... Read More

2015 Annual Review

2015 Annual Review

18 December 2015

In 2015, the 4 Cancer Group offered respite to 539 people living with cancer for a total of 2,286 "respite days" - days when these families and individuals could forget…... Read More

In Memory Of Tim Couldrick

In Memory Of Tim Couldrick

15 November 2015

We are very sorry to announce the death of Tim Couldrick; one of the charity's founders. Tim died on the 28th of October 2015 aged 51. His funeral will take…... Read More

Swim 4 Cancer With Neilson

Swim 4 Cancer With Neilson

05 November 2015

The wonderful team at the Neilson Retreat Beachclub in Sivota, Greece took on a exciting new challenge with SwimTrek who recently ran their Adventure Swimming Holidays at the Sivota Bay…... Read More

New Partnership With Nisos Yacht Charters

New Partnership With Nisos Yacht Charters

07 October 2015

Sail 4 Cancer is proud to announce a new partnership with Nisos Yacht Charters in Greece.  The British family owned and run operator specialises in bareboat yacht charter, skippered charter…... Read More

Superyacht Halo Bike Vs Boat Challenge

Superyacht Halo Bike Vs Boat Challenge

22 September 2015

Brand new 57 meter superyacht Halo will start her maiden voyage from Gibraltar to Miami in November. The crew will take on an epic Trans-Atlantic Challenge by racing on a…... Read More

Lewmar Cycles To The Sea

Lewmar Cycles To The Sea

06 August 2015

On Sunday 8 September, a team of sailors from will cycle from London to Brighton in support of Sail 4 Cancer. The team of nine all work for the marine…... Read More

Bill and Batfish V take on the Fastnet

Bill and Batfish V take on the Fastnet

23 July 2015

Bill Blain and the Batfish V crew are taking on this iconic race once again!  They will also be raising funds for Sail 4 Cancer at the same time, helping…... Read More

Does Respite Really Matter?

Does Respite Really Matter?

13 July 2015

Does Respite really matter? This is what the scientists say... Common sense says that getting away from it has a positive effect upon people's wellbeing and ability to cope with…... Read More

Jade takes on the Fastnet!

Jade takes on the Fastnet!

19 May 2015

Jade (Chin) Tokarczyk is one of those challenging herself to take part in this iconic race and she will also be raising funds for Sail 4 Cancer at the same…... Read More

Three Peaks Yacht Race

Three Peaks Yacht Race

08 April 2015

The Three Peaks Yacht Race is one of the oldest and most extreme multi-sport endurance races in the world, combining sailing, running and cycling. Teams of four or five per…... Read More

Claude’s Jester Baltimore Challenge

Claude’s Jester Baltimore Challenge

18 March 2015

Claude Van Martyn is to participate in the Jester Baltimore Challenge 2015 - definitely NOT a challenge for the faint hearted. Sailing from Plymouth (UK) to Baltimore (the south west…... Read More

Team Sunsail Run The Southampton Half Marathon

Team Sunsail Run The Southampton Half Marathon

27 February 2015

Team Sunsail are challenging themselves to take on the Southampton Half Marathon. Sunday 26th April will see the group swapping deck shoes for runners, to participate in this hugely popular…... Read More

Mel Sails Around The World!

Mel Sails Around The World!

23 January 2015

Mel Thompson came on the Sail 4 Cancer Family Fun Sailing Day during 2012 with her teenage son - keen to show him that they could still enjoy time together…... Read More

Waves 4 Hope Project Launched

Waves 4 Hope Project Launched

15 December 2014

In June 2015, a seven man crew with zero rowing experience will set sail in a Cornish Gig boat and row 50 miles non-stop for 12 hours across the English…... Read More

2014 Annual Review

2014 Annual Review

09 December 2014

4 Cancer Group offered respite to RECORD NUMBER of people in 2014 In 2014, 4 Cancer Group offered respite to 468 people living with cancer for a total of 2078…... Read More

Book Your Cruise And Support Sail 4 Cancer

Book Your Cruise And Support Sail 4 Cancer

18 October 2014

Long time Sail 4 Cancer supporter James Cole and his business World Travel Holdings UK (WTH) has announced a fundraising initiative in support of Sail 4 Cancer. WTH UK will…... Read More

Partnership With Ocean Elements Continues

Partnership With Ocean Elements Continues

22 September 2014

Sail 4 Cancer's long standing partnership with Ocean Elements continues in Greece this summer! Tash Henderson, Administrator at Ocean Elements' Nidri resort, tells all about their latest - and highly…... Read More

BlueBox Sailing Partnership Announced

BlueBox Sailing Partnership Announced

26 June 2014

Sail 4 Cancer is pleased to announce a far reaching respite programme in partnership with BlueBox Sailing. In addition to providing sailing experience days for Sail 4 Cancer beneficiaries, BlueBox…... Read More

Mini Transat Yacht For Sale In Aid Of Sail 4 Cancer

Mini Transat Yacht For Sale In Aid Of Sail 4 Cancer

20 June 2014

In an act of immense generosity, the owner of a newly built Dudley Dix Mini is selling his boat to raise much needed funds for Sail 4 Cancer. The boat,…... Read More

J80 Class Association Support Sail 4 Cancer

J80 Class Association Support Sail 4 Cancer

11 June 2014

On the 21st of June 2014, Team Rock & Roll along with the entire J80 class will Sail 4 Cancer in this year's Round the Island Race! Team Rock &…... Read More

Sail 4 Cancer Wins Haven Academy Award

Sail 4 Cancer Wins Haven Academy Award

11 April 2014

The 2014 Haven Academy Awards vote has now officially closed. Sail 4 Cancer was one of three boating projects on the shortlist to win - the winner being selected by…... Read More

The Poker Playing Sea Dogs

The Poker Playing Sea Dogs

04 April 2014

On 10 May, six intrepid card players are going to commence probably the soggiest game of poker ever played, as they are cast adrift in a liferaft for 24 hours.…... Read More

Newbury Estate Agents Support Local Families

Newbury Estate Agents Support Local Families

11 February 2014

When Newbury Estate Agent 'Jones Robinson' hosted a summer ball last August they also raised funds for Sail 4 Cancer totalling an amazing £3,192.  These funds will be used to…... Read More

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