Barclays’ employees from Jersey will be accompanying disabled islanders as they sail from Bristol to Jersey and then on to Poole with the Jubilee Sailing Trust.
By integrating both disabled and able-bodied men and women, the trips promote equality and celebrate individual differences by encouraging teamwork. The voyages help to change lives by improving self-esteem, building confidence, and providing leadership and life skills.
Ten participants from Jersey charities Headway, Barnardo’s, Stroke Association Jersey, Driving for the Disabled, Jersey Cheshire Home and SCOPE Jersey will also be taking part in the voyage.
The Jubilee Sailing Trust has been providing life-changing adventures to people of all ages, backgrounds and levels of physical ability since 1978.
The Jubilee Sailing Trust’s ships, Lord Nelson and Tenacious, are the only two tall ships in the world that have been purpose built to enable people of all physical and sensory abilities to take an active role in sailing.
Managing director of Barclays in the Channel Islands, Paul Savery, said: “Barclays is pleased to be able to provide funding for islanders to take part in this life-changing challenge. Barclays is committed to helping people of all ages and abilities reach their goals and fulfil their potential, and this adventure will provide participants with vital life skills which they can use in their everyday lives.
One islander who will be taking part in the voyage is David Harburn nominated by the charity, SCOPE Jersey. He said: “I love being on the water and frequently use the Wetwheels Jersey adapted powerboat. I enjoy the feeling of freedom that it gives me to be on a boat with others and I’m very excited to be given the opportunity to take part in this voyage with the Jubilee Sailing Trust.”