WaveMakers is essential to the future of British Sailing. It’s how we uncover talent who never knew sailing was for them and build a team that truly reflects the ambition, diversity, and potential of this country. If we want to lead the world, we have to change who starts the journey. That’s what this programme does.

They are having an absolutely amazing time in the sense, sailing was an alien thing for us as a Muslim community, women especially, because we cover, we used to think it was a barrier but it’s not a barrier. So they can wear what they want and be catering to all their needs and they’ve been sailing really well.

WaveMakers is more than a sailing programme – it’s a commitment to opportunity, representation, and long-term change. At the Andrew Simpson Foundation, we believe talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. This initiative is breaking down barriers and proving that when young people from all backgrounds are given the right support, they thrive. We’re proud to build on the success in Birmingham and bring that impact to London.”