Zoë d'Ornano

Fastnet 2023

Fundraising for Tall Ships Youth Trust
£10,655
raised of £10,000 target
Fastnet 2023, 14 February 2023
Tall Ships Youth Trust

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We help young people to 'sea beyond their horizon'.

Story

Hi,


Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

In 2021, I sailed the iconic Rolex Fastnet Race with Tall Ships Youth Trust (TSYT) and became the youngest ever competitor in the race’s history, at age 12. It was a great experience; and very exciting to helm our 16-strong crew across the line in Cherbourg, the first time the Fastnet has finished there. As a dual French/British national, and as the first time we’d travelled since the Covid lockdowns, it was pretty momentous! I raised £11,000 which funded a life-changing voyage for 12 disadvantaged young people with TSYT.

The picture above was taken when we had docked in Cherbourg, and I had had my first shower in 6 days...

This summer, I'm doing the same again! What’s really exciting is that we’ll be racing against 2 other TYST Challengers this time, including a youth boat that I am still to young to join :( so I’ll be reunited with several of the 2021 crew, including my parents.

Please help me help more young people who have a tough time in life.

Thank you very much for your support.  Love, Zoë

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About the charity

Tall Ships Youth Trust

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Tall Ships Youth Trust is the UK’s oldest and largest youth development sail training charity. With a focus on helping young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, our mission is to enable them to fulfil their life potential through experiences at sea and by breaking down the barriers they face.

Donation summary

Total raised
£10,654.30
+ £1,065.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£10,229.30
Offline donations
£425.00

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