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Articles from August 2007

Ellen MacArthur Trust Ambassador Daniel Monk will Join Clipper Round The World Race 2007/8

The Ellen MacArthur Trust, in conjunction with Clipper Ventures, The Phillip Green Memorial Trust and JPMorgan Asset Management are pleased to announce that Daniel Monk will be able to fulfil his dream to sail around the world. This coming September 16, the 21-year-old will untie the lines as part of the crew of Liverpool 08 for the Clipper 07-08 Round the World Yacht Race.

The Trust is also pleased to announce that Daniel Monk will become the first Ellen MacArthur Trust ambassador as he takes on this epic challenge.

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28 August 2007

The Final Day : Ellen MacArthur Trust Residential Dinghy Week

It was very windy, it was very wet, it was very, very wicked! The EMT’s first ever residential dinghy week was given a massive thumbs up as the 28 children who had descended on Bradwell Outdoor Centre last Sunday left Essex tired, damp but very smiley today having enjoyed their last morning charging around the estuary in Picos and Dart 16 dinghies. Read more...
24 August 2007

Day Four : Ellen MacArthur Trust Residential Dinghy Week

After two days of howling wind it was back on the water for the EMT Bradwell crew. But for several of the kids there was double cause for celebration as they trumped their GCSEs. Gemma tells her all about her memorable day. Read more...
23 August 2007

Day Three : Ellen MacArthur Trust Residential Dinghy Week

The weather may have put paid to sailing for the past two days but that hasn’t stopped the 28 kids taking part in the first ever EMT residential dinghy week at Bradwell Outdoor Centre in Essex having the time of their lives. Jess and Matthew give their midweek reports. By the way Matt’s mum you may want to look away now………! Read more...
23 August 2007

Day Two : Ellen MacArthur Trust Residential Dinghy Week

All the best laid plans…….
But as always with everything EMT, often the most fun comes when things don’t quite go as arranged.
And as Force 7 winds scupperred day two’s dinghy sailing the three groups were treated to Bradwell’s Plan B and what a Plan B it was! Canoeing, crabbing and bike rides were the orders of the day for the 28 kids taking part in the first ever EMT residential dinghy week in Essex.

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21 August 2007

Day One : Ellen MacArthur Trust Residential Dinghy Week

“ARE we gonna fall in the water?” “Guaranteed!!” The Ellen MacArthur Trust is sailing into uncharted waters this week as 28 children from all over England and Northern Ireland are taking part in the first ever EMT residential dinghy week at Bradwell Outdoor Education Centre in Essex. Read more...
20 August 2007

Slade bets Crichton on Rolex Fastnet all in aid of The Ellen MacArthur Trust

To spice things up in this year's Rolex Fastnet Race, Mike Slade, owner of ICAP Leopard, and his Kiwi adversary Neville Crichton, owner of Alfa Romeo, have placed a wager based on which of the two yachts will be the first to cross the finish line in Plymouth. The two owners have agreed that the losing boat will donate £5,000 to the Ellen MacArthur Trust. (Image right courtesy to our good friends at onedition)

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11 August 2007

One amazing week draws to a close...

Another amazing year as the official charity for Skandia Cowes Week draws to a close today, as The Ellen MacArthur Trust celebrate a fantastic week both on and off the water... Read more...
10 August 2007

Day Six : Water bomb campaign waged on The Solent!

Due to the lack of wind today, and the delay to the racing schedule, The Ellen MacArthur Trust crew on board Scarlet Oyster took advantage of the time of their hands and soon gained a reputation as the "naughtiest" boat in the fleet! Read more...
09 August 2007

Ellen MacArthur Trust breaks £100,000 mark at Skandia Cowes 2007

After an amazing week of fundraising activities at Skandia Cowes Week 2007 The Ellen MacArthur Trust (official charity of the event) are delighted to announce a staggering £107, 695 has been raised. These funds will go towards The Trusts work helping young people on their way to recovery from cancer and leukaemia. Read more...
09 August 2007

Day Five : Crew change onboard Scarlet Oyster for day five of racing

The crew onboard Scarlet Oyster changed today as five new young people joined The Ellen MacArthur Trust racing in Class 5 IRC for Skandia Cowes Week 2007... Read more...
08 August 2007

Fundraising the name of the game at The Ellen MacArthur Trust Ball

The Ellen MacArthur Trust Ball took over proceedings at Skandia Cowes Week last night with an evening of high emotion, dancing and exceptional fundraising at Cowes Yacht Haven events centre. Thanks to the amazing support received last night The Ellen MacArthur Trust are pleased to announce that the fundraising total stands at an amazing £78, 328, over £26,000 more than the ball raised last year

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07 August 2007

Ellen MacArthur Trust launches charity share giving scheme

The Ellen MacArthur Trust kicked off the official charirty day by announcing the launch of a new share giving scheme... Read more...
06 August 2007

Day Two: Skandia Cowes Week 2007

Day two of Skandia Cowes Week saw another great day both on and off the water, as the crew onboard Scarlet Oyster made progress in their class and found their form during today's racing... Read more...
05 August 2007

Day One: Skandia Cowes Week 2007

The summer has returned to Cowes on the Isle of Wight as perfect sailing conditions were found on the water. With temperatures hitting the high 20’s and The Ellen MacArthur Trust kicked off their first day out on the water with four children racing onboard the 48-foot monohull Scarlet Oyster in IRC Class 5 Read more...
04 August 2007

Star in a reasonably priced dinghy!

Trust patron Ellen set the first time as part of the "Star in a resonably priced dinghy" competition at The Ellen MacArthur Trust stand... Read more...
04 August 2007

Scarlet Oyster Crew arrive and undertake practice sail

The first four young people to crew onboard Scarlet Oyster during Skandia Cowes Week arrived this afternoon. Rachel, Emma, Luke and Beneidict have all sailed previously with the trust. The crew undertook a practice sail this afternoon. On their return Skipper Andy Dare commented on how much the crew had remembered from the last time they had sailed, check back tomorrow for reports on the first day of racing

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03 August 2007

Ellen MacArthur Trust enters second year as official charity for Skandia Cowes Week 2007

The Ellen MacArthur Trust starts the second year as the official charity for Skandia Cowes Week today (Friday 3rd August). After a phenomenal fundraising effort last year, The Trust has been able to expand their sailing programme substantially. Read more...
03 August 2007

The summer yacht trips come to an end - Skandia Cowes Week and a EMT dinghy sailing week to go

It has been a fantastic summer for the Ellen MacArthur Trust, over the last four weeks children from all over the UK, including Northern Ireland, Nottingham, Bristol, Wales, Scotland and London have taken charge of various boats in and around The Solent waters. Read more...
02 August 2007

Win a Corum Swiss Timepiece worth £3,695 and help raise funds for The Ellen MacArthur Trust

To celebrate our second year as official charity of Skandia Cowes week we have teamed up with Corum Swiss Timepieces - just answer the question below and you could be the lucky winner of a Admiral's Cup Challenge 44 Corum Swiss Timepiece worth £3,695

Question: Where does Skandia Cowes Week take place?

1. London 2. Cowes 3. New York

Text the word EMT followed by a space and the number 1, 2, or 3 and send to 80806. (E.g. EMT 1 or EMT 2 or EMT 3 to 80806)

Entry costs £3 (2 x £1.50 texts) plus your usual network charges. If you are under 16 please ask the bill payer’s permission to enter. You may enter as many times as you wish during the promotion period.The Ellen MacArthur Trust receives £1.28p from each entry. For full terms and conditions click on read more.

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01 August 2007

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