A joint initiative between Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners and the Royal Solent Yacht Club, SAILING FOR HEROES is our tribute to Britain's serving armed forces. We're asking people to join us 2nd-4th July 2010 for a weekend of racing on the water, plus military themed activities and hospitality shoreside, and help us raise much needed funds for the services' charity, HELP FOR HEROES (H4H). See draft event poster, attached to this email. As mentioned, the RNSA (Royal Navy Sailing Association) are also helping with racing on the water.
H4H also supports the tri-service initiative TOE IN THE WATER (TITW), whichaims to inspire those who have sustained traumatic injuries, including the loss of limbs, to move beyond their disability and to become re-inspired by life. Competitive sailing is a physically and mentally challenging adventurous sport and provides a unique opportunity for injured men and women to sail and race on equal terms with their able-bodied contemporaries. TITW will also benefit from the funds we raise for H4H, through 'Sailing For Heroes'. (http://www.toeinthewater.org/)
SHORESIDE ACTIVITIES & HOSPITALITY
We have also teamed up with CHEFS FOR HEROES, which is the brainchild of Paul Gayler, Executive Chef at The Lanesborough Hotel, Hyde Park Corner. Paul's son, Lee, was shot in the leg on active duty in Afghanistan in 2007, and was repatriated for treatment at Headley Court. Paul and esteemed associates from the Masterchefs of Great Britain Association will be dishing up a veritable curry feast at Cyrus Todiwala's (www.cafespice.co.uk/docs/cyrus.htm) 'Spice Island' tent on 2nd July, as well as their collective VIP Gala Dinner on 3rd July.
Anyone who isn't a sailor, can still do their bit and help us raise funds shoreside! While racing is taking place on the water, we hope to have plenty of military themed things to see and do for all the family around Yarmouth and in the Harbour.
