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Isle of Wight Sports Foundation

The Wight Aid Foundation WightAID supports charitable projects on the Isle of Wight. Any project that benefits island people or the places we cherish is welcome to apply for one of our grants. They have supported our recovery net developments.

Wight Aid

The Wight Aid Foundation WightAID supports charitable projects on the Isle of Wight. Any project that benefits island people or the places we cherish is welcome to apply for one of our grants. They have supported our recovery net developments.

KMO

SeaSafe Systems have come onboard to support, teaming up with ACF to develop recovery nets and training to help educate keelboat sailors about man overboard recovery. We are grateful for process support from John Barnes a professional sea safety systems expert. 

Indigo Marine

Indigo Marine kindly supports the Andrew Cassell Foundation with all our branding needs including applying our graphics to our boats.

SeaSafe Systems

SeaSafe Systems have come onboard to support, teaming up with ACF to develop recovery nets and training to help educate keelboat sailors about man overboard recovery. We are grateful for process support from John Barnes a professional sea safety systems expert. 

Dettaglio Finishing

Primarily focused on painting and finishing boats to high standard from just the spray gun, bringing the incredibly good finish that can be achieved on cars with polishing and ceramic coating, to the marine industry.

MM Sail Solutions

Mark Matthews of MM Sail Solutions is a Volunteer Supporter/Sailor for ACF. Alongside this support, Mark has previously worked with Paralympic Sailors developing their knowledge in Sail care, design and repair. With this Mark is volunteering his time alongside working with Ratsey and Lapthorn Sailmakers in Cowes to improve the sail set up of ACF … Read more

Paul Wyeth, photographer, supports ACF

Paul Wyeth Marine Photography

Paul Wyeth Marine Photography – Great yachting photography for magazines, sailors and enthusiasts! Paul has been a large part of the Foundation’s rebirth through looking out for us on the water and allowing us use of his photography. This has been a huge help showing our activity and growth in what we do.

Joliffes Chandlery, support ACF

Jolliffes Chandlery

Jolliffes Chandlery is one of the largest independent chandleries in the UK. Boasting 4000 sq ft of shop floor and a 150ft high street frontage in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Andrew Millband was a previous participant of the foundations support and also previous trustee. Supports ACF with our safety equipment, and disabled sailors … Read more

Logo of Spinlock

Spinlock

Spinlock is an independent and innovative company, widely acknowledged as the world expert in ropeholding. Spinlock has over thirty years experience of designing and manufacturing rope holding equipment for sailing boats, from dinghies up to the largest super-yachts. Spinlock as both a local company and next door neighbours to our base have come onboard to … Read more

Andrew Cassell Foundation (Racing for the Disabled) is a Charity in England and Wales: 1057742

Supports people with disabilities (mainly physical & sensory) to take part in yacht racing and cruising and to encourage the integration of sailors with disabilities with able bodied sailors