Classic regatta support for youth charity
British Classic Week has announced the launch of a fundraising campaign for its charity partner Tall Ships Youth Trust.
The UK’s oldest and largest sail training charity, Tall Ships Youth Trust brings together crews aged 12-25, of dierent social backgrounds, for residential sailing voyages which often transform their lives.
Organised by the British Classic Yacht Club, the 20th edition of British Classic Week will take place in Cowes from 16-23 July 2022. Club commodore Jonathan Dyke said: “Whether it’s due to circumstance, an accident, or mental health, Tall Ships Youth Trust instigates a step change for young people when they are most in need. We are calling on British Classic Week attendees and classic yacht enthusiasts to donate to this invaluable charity and help support their life-changing sailing voyages.”
People can donate via justgiving.com/ fundraising/britishclassicweek2022
Donations can also be made throughout the regatta week using the charity’s contactless payment machines and by taking part in the prize-giving dinner fundraising activities. britishclassicweek.co.uk