Making a donation

We are a non-profit organisation, and rely on donations to pay the costs that maintaining a dinghy incurs. All the people involved in the project are voluntary and do not get paid.

Is there a charge to go sailing?

If we take you out sailing, we would like you to contribute to Swallow's upkeep. We do not stipulate an exact amount for these donations. Some people are struggling with money a lot these days, whereas others are able to be more generous without any trouble. 

It is best to have your sailing experience first, and then you can make the donation afterwards. You may have sat for 30 minutes in the pouring rain, maybe there was too much wind, or not enough, or maybe you may have spent 5 glorious hours in the sunshine, landing on an island etc. So it all depends what you feel able to donate and whether the skipper was able to offer a long sail or a short one.

Why donate?

With your help Swallow will stay alive, on the water...bringing the magic of sailing to as many people as possible. Money sent now will help pay for planned maintenance over the winter/spring. It doesn't sound very exciting, but we need to keep Swallow in good condition to be safe, and preserve her for the future. Insurance costs are another struggle for us.