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24 July 2017
In an act of immense generosity, the owner of a round-the-world cruising yacht is selling his yacht to raise funds for Sail 4 Cancer under the charity's 'Yacht Donation' programme.…... Read More
15 June 2017
Over many years, Liverpudlian Tom McNally attempted to set the world record for crossing the Atlantic Ocean in a small boat. Tom finally achieved this in 1993 when he sailed…... Read More
13 February 2017
Long-time Sail 4 Cancer partner Sunsail has become the official sailing partner of the ABP Southampton Half Marathon and will be entering a team of intrepid runners, AKA The ‘A…... Read More
01 February 2017
Sail 4 Cancer is asking crews taking on the Fastnet this year to use their participation in the challenge to support families affected by cancer. By raising funds for the…... Read More
27 January 2017
Twenty four students from the Warsash Maritime Academy and Southampton Solent University, are preparing to brave the elements and experience what every seafarer hopes they never have to do for…... Read More
21 December 2016
In 2016, thanks to our amazing supporters, over 480 people living with cancer enjoyed a respite opportunity with a total of almost 2,800 respite days - our biggest number of…... Read More
12 October 2016
After working for the holiday company TUI for the last six years, Dr Biljana Milojkovic will be leaving at the end of November 2016 to start work on some new…... Read More
08 August 2016
Specialist cruise travel agent Cruise 118 (Part of World Travel Holdings - WTH) is entering a team into the Rivington Challenge in support of Sail 4 Cancer. On Sunday 25…... Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
