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Funds still needed to realise dreams of young people - 19 July '05
Gipsy Moth IV is now afloat after nearly 40 years in dry-dock. New custodian, United Kingdom Sailing Academy (UKSA) has worked tirelessly to raise funds to save the sailing legend and, with the help of the Marine Industry and donations from the public, the yacht is ready for her ‘lap of honour’, a second global circumnavigation departing Plymouth on the 25th September 2005.
Phase two of the project is now in full swing. UKSA are desperately seeking donations to fund voyage places for over 80 deserving young people. UKSA has set a target of £400,000 to fund the voyage and secure the yacht’s future for years to come. The global voyage is divided into 28 legs, with three young people crewing on each leg. Places on the voyage are being allocated through specially selected schools and organisations, which include The Ellen MacArthur Trust, RYA Sailability, The Brightside Trust, Save the Children, Crime Concern and Columba 1400, as well as disadvantaged young people from schools in areas including Peckham, Plymouth, Scarborough, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.
It is expected that thousands of youngsters will follow Gipsy Moth IV’s voyage as the whole project will be viewable via the web on “Gipsy Moth TV” at www.gipsymoth.org, footage will include the young people’s trials and tribulations and their views on the environmental issues they encounter. The educational value of the voyage is boosted by teachers’ packs which are planned to go into every school in the UK.
In order to realise the dreams of these young people and enable them to benefit from the potentially life changing voyage, more project partners and private and charitable donations are required. There are many ways for companies and individuals to help fund this voyage of a lifetime. You can support a voyage place for £5,000 or an entire leg for £15,000. You can join the exclusive 1000 Club for a minimum of £1000 and receive a limited edition silk tie and invitations to key events or simply become a project supporter for as little as £10.
Donations can be made through our donations hotline 01983 203017, online at
www.gipsymoth.org or by sending a cheque payable to ‘Gipsy Moth IV’ to: The Gipsy Moth IV Project, c/o UK Sailing Academy, West Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7PQ.
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NOTE TO MEDIA
For further press information, please contact:
Anna Symcox
PR Manager & PA to the CEO
United Kingdom Sailing Academy
Tel: +44 (0) 1983 203016
Fax: +44 (0) 1983 295938
Mob: +44 (0) 7709 485674
Email: anna.symcox@uksa.org
Web: www.uksa.org |
Susan Preston Davis
Global Media Co-ordinator
Tel: +44 (0) 1489 789111
Mobile: + 44(0) 7771 732007
Email: susan@mpr.eclipse.co.uk |
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United Kingdom Sailing Academy
UKSA is recognised as the world's leading Sailing Academy. It is a registered charity and non - profit making organisation supported by the Lister Trust. Based in West Cowes on the Isle of Wight it has superb, modern facilities with residential accommodation and operates a fleet of over 300 craft. UKSA provide a wide range of courses aimed at adults, young people and the disabled. Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal is Patron to the Academy and Ellen MacArthur is their Ambassador.
Yachting Monthly
Gipsy Moth IV's second world voyage celebrates the 100th birthday of leading marine publication Yachting Monthly magazine and the 40th anniversary of Sir Francis' celebrated single-handed voyage.
Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight Economic Partnership is the economic development agency for the Isle of Wight. Their unique position allows them to bridge the gap between the public and private sectors and ensure a coordinated approach in improving the Island's economy.
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