In its 20th year, the UK's most prestigious classic yacht regatta, British Classic Week, is raising funds for the UK’s oldest and largest sail training charity, Tall Ships Youth Trust.

The charity enables young people to fulfil their life potential through adventures at sea.  By bringing together crews of different social backgrounds and taking them on residential sailing voyages, Tall Ships Youth Trust supports young people aged 12-25 from across the UK.

Founded in 1956, the Tall Ships Youth Trust has supported over 120,000 young people, the majority of whom are disadvantaged or disabled.  Currently operating with four Challenger yachts and a 55ft ketch, the charity is fundraising to purchase more seagoing capacity. 

The coronavirus pandemic has hit disadvantaged young people harder than most, so tragically the demand for the charity’s work has dramatically increased, and it needs a bigger vessel, or vessels, to deliver its mission.  Help us to help them reach their target!

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