Giving young people a chance to grow through competitive sailing

Shadowfax Racing, established in 2014, is a new and unique sailing charity giving young people, who wouldn’t otherwise get the chance, the opportunity to become part of a competitive race team.  .
 
Sailing is a dynamic team sport, providing a challenging and exciting learning environment. Trainees will learn not only how to sail and race, but will also develop the social and communication skills needed to be part of a strong team.  It enables them to demonstrate that they have commitment, drive and resilience and gives them confidence to try new things, meet new people and hopefully learn a love of sailing. We aim for the sailing programme to be a catalyst for change in people’s lives and to be a stepping-stone towards a better future.   Read more in our About Us section. 

Pre-season Social Drinks - Friday 1st February 

Come and join your sailing pals for the fun, pre-season social drinks. You'll also hear a short (5-10 minute) update on the Shadowfax Racing news and plans for the 2019 sailing season and there'll be an opportunity for you to buy raffle tickets and win some sailing related prizes ...we look forward to seeing you there! 

Date:  Friday 1st February 
Time:  7pm to 11pm
Venue:  Ranelagh Sailing Club, The Embankment, Putney, SW15 1LB
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Spring/Summer Sailing Programme

The provisional dates for our Spring/Summer Sailing Programme are as follows - subject to school approvals. 

Saturday 6th April OR 27th April  - Day 1:  Taster Day
Sunday 12th May - Day 2
Saturday 18th May – Day 3
Saturday 25th May - Day 4
Saturday 8th June  -  Day 5
Saturday 22nd June – Race Day (Option 1)
Saturday 6th July – Race Day (Option 2)

​Can you help us teach/crew?  Take 2 minutes to complete this quick tick list survey to let us know which dates you can make. 

Trainees in action on race day!

On the final day of each Shadowfax Racing programme, the trainees enter into a public race against other boats of the same kind as well as smaller and larger yachts.  Watch the video and see the excitement of Race Day!  

Volunteer with us

Does Shadowfax Racing Charity inspire you?  Are you inspired to help?  Come and join our team of volunteers and share your passion for sailing with young people that wouldn't otherwise get the opportunity to sail and race. 

Learn to sail

If you would like to take part and experience the thrill of sailing and racing, ask your school or youth organisation to contact Shadowfax Racing.  We work with a growing number of partners from schools and academies, clubs and associations.   

​​What others say ...

“I would definitely recommend Shadowfax Racing to other schools and students...  I thought the project was fantastic for the students of our school and me personally.  I never realised how much fun sailing is!”  
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Read more from our trainees, parents and teachers:
Shadowfax Racing is a registered charity: 1160695
Address:  59 Chiswick Staithe, Hartington Road, London, W4 3TP