Since 2012, the RCYC Sailing Trust has been providing opportunities for families and especially children to experience sailing in the waters around Falmouth with the aim of enhancing lives and opening up further avenues and skills.
Since we began, we've given several hundred such children from various local schools and organisations the opportunity to get out on the water on a variety of boats.
The majority of children supported by our Trust are from local charities and organisations who support under-resourced families and communities.
Sir Ben Ainslie is patron of the RCYC Sailing Trust, having started day-sailing himself in Restronguet Creek, Falmouth at the age of 8.
Sir Ben won medals at five consecutive Olympics from 1996 onwards, including gold at four consecutive Games from 2000 to 2012.
Currently, he holds the position of Team Principal and Skipper of the British America's Cup team, INEOS Britannia, Challenger of Record.
"For many of the young people these are life-enhancing experiences with many of them having never been on the water or around boats before." - Robin Taylor, co-founder of the RCYC Sailing Trust.
Kellie, 12
Robin Taylor, co-founder of the RCYC Sailing Trust
We are raising money to continue to give young people the opportunity to spend time on the water, in Cornwall
For more details and to make a donation, head to the link below.
Thank you for your support!
Our RCYC Sailing Trust "Get On Board" day 2023 featured by BBC Spotlight.
With all of us working together, we can accomplish great things. To volunteer or contribute to the RCYC Sailing Trust, send us a message. We will get back to you soon.
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