This race around the Isle of Wight is for over 18s keen on doing some more serious racing. This was the first ever Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust return trip.
Be part of one of the world’s biggest sailing races.
Over 1,200 boats and 10,000 sailors take part in this one-day 60-mile race around the Isle of Wight every year, including some famous faces from the worlds of sailing, sport and entertainment.
It can be a long day, and is a serious race, which frequently throws up the full range of conditions and sailing challenges. Be prepared for everything!
But there’s a party atmosphere on and off the water with two Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust boats taking part in the 2026 race.
Over 18s
Thursday 9 July - Sunday 12 July (race day Saturday 11 July) (12 spaces)
"The new skills, seeing old friends and meeting new ones, taking part in the race, the staff, all these things will stay with me forever." - Bhavan
"The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust has given me the ability to reclaim my life and separate my cancer from who I am."
“Very lonely.” That’s how Loz described their experience with cancer. At first, they didn’t mind losing their hair from chemotherapy. It was as time went on they felt apart from others their age, having been put into bottom sets at school and missing classes due to hospital appointments.
Find out more about Loz's Story
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Are you interested in coming on this Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust trip? Or do you know someone who you think might benefit from joining us? Please fill in the contact form below, or call 01983 297750 to chat to one of our team.
Please note – eligibility information can be found on the trip page.
Do you know a young person aged 8-24 that could benefit from Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust support? Please fill in the contact form below, or call 01983 297750 to chat to one of our team.
Please note - treatment must be finished before a young person comes on a trip. But if you would like to find out more about what support is open to them after your treatment ends we would still like to hear from you.
The week has been the best! I never thought I would get the chance to do this. I’ve made loads of new friends, I’ll definitely stay in touch.
Danielle, 15