SAILING NEWS
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Introducing...
THINK of that great feeling you get after a
really good day out on the water, cobwebs
and cares have been blown away, whatever
the weather you’re aglow from all that
fresh air and you’re buzzing from the feel-
ing of having conquered wind and waves.
Now imagine how unbelievable it feels if
it was your first time out there. And if you
never thought you would be able to do
anything like this.
UK based charity, Sail 4 Cancer, take can-
cer patients, plus their families and friends,
out on the water to experience this exhila-
ration, this sense of freedom. A sailing
day can have an enormous impact on
someone living with cancer: “Sailing is an
amazing experience. It relaxed me and
made me more positive about life. Doing
something new makes a huge difference to
anyone affected by cancer and the implica-
tions that has on their life.” explains Fiona
who has now sailed twice with Sail 4
Cancer.
Time for family and friends
When an individual is diagnosed with can-
cer, their whole family is affected. The
impact physically, emotionally and finan-
cially can be utterly draining. Everyone’s
lives revolve around hospital visits and
treatment; one or both partners may have
to take a cut in salary (or give up work
entirely) and everyone has to shoulder
extra responsibilities. It is for this reason
that Sail 4 Cancer encourage people to
bring along friends and family to accompa-
ny them, giving everyone a respite, a day
of quality time spent together laughing and
learning. “It’s thanks to Sail 4 Cancer and
the wonderful work they do that families
such as mine are able to take a step back
and remind themselves how wonderful life
can be despite all the adversity,” confirms
Eileen.
A huge confidence boost
Throughout the summer, Sail 4 Cancer run
sailing days, using sailing providers who
will inspire their amateur crew with the
confidence to “have a go” at helming, sail
trimming and navigating. For someone
who feels that they have lost control over
their own life through illness, the exhilara-
tion of feeling they are in control of a large
yacht, taming the elements, is an amazing
confidence boost. “We could have a go at
most things on the yacht; I had a lovely
time, always laughing because our crew
made it so much fun,” relates Sandie, who
went out on the water for the first time last
summer.
Sailing can also be an ideal sport for those
whom illness has left physically impaired
or suffering from movement restrictions.
Those who believed that their sporting
days were cruelly over find a whole new
exciting world. One delighted dad, Martin,
recalls, “Luke could not stop going how
much fun and enjoyment he had. Sailing is
one hobby / interest he feels on equal
terms with others.”
From gentle day sails to more adventurous
experiences, sailing weekends and longer
trips, there’s a wide range of different sail-
ing opportunities to choose from. If you
know of anyone you think might benefit
“Sailing is an amazing experience. Doing something new makes a huge
from a Sail 4 Cancer sailing experience, or
if you would like to support the work they
do, please take a look at their website
difference to anyone affected by cancer and the implications that has on their life”
www.sail4cancer.org
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