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.
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.
Read the February 2019 newsletter
The February 2019 Newsletter is now available to read and includes stories on:
1. London Social Drinks - You helped us raise £200
2. Winter Works Day - Saturday 16th March 2019
3. 2019 Spring/Summer Programme - Provisional dates
4. New Academies 'on board
1. London Social Drinks - You helped us raise £200
2. Winter Works Day - Saturday 16th March 2019
3. 2019 Spring/Summer Programme - Provisional dates
4. New Academies 'on board
Spring/Summer Sailing ProgrammeThe 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. |
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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 usDoes 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.
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Learn to sailIf 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.
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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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Shadowfax Racing is a registered charity: 1160695
Address: 59 Chiswick Staithe, Hartington Road, London, W4 3TP
Address: 59 Chiswick Staithe, Hartington Road, London, W4 3TP
