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Barclays’ employees from Guernsey 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.
Seven participants chosen by the Guernsey Marlins Swimming Club, the Guernsey Blind Association, Guernsey Sports Association for the Disabled and Action for Children are to take part in the challenge from Guernsey.
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 Matthew Hale from the Guernsey Sports Association for the Disabled. He said: “I am a keen sailor and frequently use the Guernsey Sailing Trust’s sailability boat, Invictus. I have always loved being out on the water. It gives me freedom and I am grateful for the opportunity to take part in this voyage with the Jubilee Sailing Trust.
“I’m also thankful to Barclays for supporting me with a sport that I love which allows me to get back out on the water again.”
