South Wight Area Youth Partnership (SWAY) is preparing to welcome back two of their supporters after their tremendous adventure sailing around Great Britain raising money for the charity.
As their 26ft Contessa, Seahorse, nears the finish in Cowes there are plans for a great welcome back celebration.
2,000 miles of sailing
Susannah Seely and Didi Nicholson both live in South Wight and set off from Yarmouth on 14th April on their anticipated three months sail of 2,000 miles and they look likely to get home well ahead of schedule.
Brighstone School are looking forward to welcoming back Billy, the school teddy, who also set sail and it is hoped some pupils may be there to escort him safely to land and back to school.
Over £5,000 already raised
The fundraising has gone so well with the total over £5,000 so far towards SWAY. The funds will enable SWAY to support young people and their families with a range of activities, community events, youth sessions and 1:1 provision.
Joanna Richards, Chair of SWAY said,
“We will be delighted to see them safely home and celebrate their great achievement. We are not quite sure of what time they will be arriving until nearer the day as they are at the mercy of the wind and tides.
“Our thanks go to them as they have done so much to support the work of SWAY.”
Show your support
Seahorse is anticipated to arrive back in Cowes on 21st June, but this will be confirmed nearer the time.
To make a donate visit the Just Giving Page.
For more information about the trip go to the Website and to learn more about the work of SWAY please visit our Website.
News shared by Joanna on behalf of South Wight Area Youth Partnership (SWAY). Ed
