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Phil Sharp’s Transatlantic Challenge

Phil Sharp’s Transatlantic Challenge

15 April 2008

Sail 4 Cancer Ambassador Phil Sharp is on the final countdown to his next big venture - the Figaro Transat AG2R. Although this is one of the world's most competitive…... Read More

Andy’s Rolex Middle Sea Race

Andy’s Rolex Middle Sea Race

12 November 2007

Having spent the last few months raising an incredible amount of money for the charity, Andy Bates has now completed the final part of his challenge - sailing in the…... Read More

Alex’s Rolex Sydney To Hobart Race

Alex’s Rolex Sydney To Hobart Race

30 October 2007

Some people might think a leisurely weekend trip sailing from Dover to Calais on a P&O ferry should be enough for an exciting day out.  Some people however have different…... Read More

Legal & General Staff Sail 4 Cancer

Legal & General Staff Sail 4 Cancer

11 October 2007

Twenty five Legal & General staff members and their families supported Sail 4 Cancer at Brighton Marina on Sunday 7 October raising £840 for the charity. The weather was superb…... Read More

Sail 4 Cancer Teams Up With SLAM

Sail 4 Cancer Teams Up With SLAM

03 October 2007

Sail 4 Cancer is teaming up with SLAM clothing, Italy's leading company in high-tech garments designed specifically for sailing. Well established within the sportswear sector, SLAM clothing is stylish and…... Read More

Boats And Outboards Raise £7,000 For Sail 4 Cancer

Boats And Outboards Raise £7,000 For Sail 4 Cancer

19 September 2007

Long time partner of Sail 4 Cancer, Boats and Outboards held a party last week at the Southampton Boat Show to raise funds for Sail 4 Cancer. Boats and Outboards…... Read More

Inspirational Feedback From Fiona

Inspirational Feedback From Fiona

05 September 2007

The respite trips offered by Sail 4 Cancer can have an immediate and positive affect on people who are living with cancer.  Cancer doesn't just affect the person with the…... Read More

Andy Sponges Off His Mates!

Andy Sponges Off His Mates!

02 September 2007

Andy Bates had already planned to spend August Bank Holiday Monday raising funds for Sail 4 Cancer, but when work colleagues heard about his plans they persuaded him to have…... Read More

Sail 4 Cancer Calendar By Kos!

Sail 4 Cancer Calendar By Kos!

31 August 2007

In partnership with Kos Pictures, Sail 4 Cancer are launching a new vibrant 2008 sailing calendar to raise substantial funds for the charity! Sail 4 Cancer has teamed up with…... Read More

Partnership With Your Cancer Trust

Partnership With Your Cancer Trust

30 August 2007

Sail 4 Cancer and The Youth Cancer Trust (YCT) are working together to help young people enjoy the thrills of sailing. Both charities provide days out and holidays for people…... Read More

Team Sail 4 Cancer At The Match Racing Worlds

Team Sail 4 Cancer At The Match Racing Worlds

21 August 2007

The ISAF Women's Match Racing World Championships took place in St. Quay, France from 6-11 August 2007, with teams qualifying to compete by being in the top 10 of the…... Read More

Harken’s 40th Birthday Party Raises £600!

Harken’s 40th Birthday Party Raises £600!

21 August 2007

Harken UK supported Sail 4 Cancer at their 40th Birthday Party last week by organising a massive party at their offices in Lymington.  The Friday night shindig saw Harken staff,…... Read More

Sail Aid 2007

Sail Aid 2007

15 August 2007

Sail Aid is happening again this year in aid of Sail 4 Cancer.  The event will take place on Saturday 1 September 2007 from 15:00 until late!   Everybody is…... Read More

Round Britain And Ireland Challenge

Round Britain And Ireland Challenge

18 July 2007

[gallery size="medium" ids="5088,5089,5090"] Harry Edwards (17), Jack Haigh (17) and Archie Ward (16) have set a new World Record by becoming the youngest people to drive a RIB (Rigid Inflatable…... Read More

The Bugle’s Gutter Boat Regatta!

The Bugle’s Gutter Boat Regatta!

16 July 2007

The first Gutter Boat Regatta is to be held in The Bugle pub in Hamble.  Although this mighty regatta is only in its first year of running, it is set…... Read More

Celebrities Sail 4 Cancer

Celebrities Sail 4 Cancer

10 July 2007

Top British comedian Griff Rhys Jones and esteemed comedy actor Geoffrey Hughes took on sailing celebrities Laura Baldwin and Phil Sharp last week in a pro-celebrity sailing race as part…... Read More

RS Sailing Continues Its Support

RS Sailing Continues Its Support

03 July 2007

Following the success of the raffle held at the 2006 Nationals in Eastbourne, the RS700 Class Association will once again be holding a raffle in aid of Sail 4 Cancer…... Read More

An MBE For Dee Caffari!

An MBE For Dee Caffari!

18 June 2007

There was great excitement among the Sail 4 Cancer team over the weekend when one of the charity's patrons, Dee Caffari, was named in the Queen's Birthday Honours List. Chair…... Read More

OK Dinghy Class Pledges Its Support

OK Dinghy Class Pledges Its Support

03 June 2007

The OK Dinghy Class Association are supporting Sail 4 Cancer through the summer while they celebrate their 50th Anniversary. The class is international and has fleets from the UK to…... Read More

Mermaids Sail 4 Cancer

Mermaids Sail 4 Cancer

30 May 2007

This year is the Centenary of the Seaview Mermaid class and to celebrate, the Sea View Yacht Club are holding several events.  One of these will be a BBQ during…... Read More

Pennine Sailing Club Put The Kettle On!

Pennine Sailing Club Put The Kettle On!

03 May 2007

Pennine Sailing Club is holding another "Tea By The Sea" event on Saturday 5 May in aid of Sail 4 Cancer! They are opening the doors to the public and…... Read More

The Royal Naval Sailing Association Is Supporting Sail 4 Cancer

The Royal Naval Sailing Association Is Supporting Sail 4 Cancer

25 April 2007

The Royal Naval Sailing Association is supporting Sail 4 Cancer by holding a sponsored nautical orienteering event around the buoys of the Solent.  Dubbed the 'Big Buoys Challenge', the event…... Read More

Dee Plans For Another World Record Attempt

Dee Plans For Another World Record Attempt

15 January 2007

It is only seven months since she sailed into the record books, but not one to rest on her laurels, Dee Caffari is now focusing on her next challenge, namely…... Read More

Charity Pursuit Race Raises £3,000!

Charity Pursuit Race Raises £3,000!

19 December 2006

The Hamble River Sailing Club has continued its support for Sail 4 Cancer by making it one of the official charities for its annual Charity Pursuit Race.  The other two…... Read More

Sail 4 Cancer Celebrates 5th Birthday

Sail 4 Cancer Celebrates 5th Birthday

13 December 2006

The Bugle Pub in the Hamble very generously helped Sail 4 Cancer to mark its 5th Birthday this autumn, by offering a room and a delicious two course buffet dinner.…... Read More

Torpoint Mosquito Sailing Club Have Fun Fundraising!

Torpoint Mosquito Sailing Club Have Fun Fundraising!

23 November 2006

Sail 4 Cancer is delighted to receive funds of over £760 raised by Torpoint Mosquito Sailing Club. The club, located at Torpoint near Plymouth, raised the money in memory of…... Read More

Ross Hobson’s Route du Rhum

Ross Hobson’s Route du Rhum

17 October 2006

Ross Hobson is the 'Indiana Jones' of the sailing world. A highly respected Orthodontic Consultant and a Senior Lecturer at the Newcastle University School of Dental Sciences, he also specialises…... Read More

Squib Nationals Support Sail 4 Cancer

Squib Nationals Support Sail 4 Cancer

17 August 2006

Back in July, what can only be called an armada of 89 Squibs took part in the annual Squib National Championships hosted by the Royal Victoria Yacht Club on the…... Read More

Forty Families Go Sailing On The Isle Of Wight

Forty Families Go Sailing On The Isle Of Wight

17 August 2006

Sail 4 Cancer offered 100 people living with cancer to try sailing this month.   The trips took place during Cowes Week, one of the largest mass participation sporting events…... Read More

Sail 4 Cancer At The RS800 Nationals

Sail 4 Cancer At The RS800 Nationals

17 August 2006

The RS 800 Nationals are to start on the 26th August.  Over 50 boats are expected to enter for the six days of racing so the competition promises to be…... Read More

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