Updated Sailing Schedule, Lundy Island, Young People's Trips and more...

First A Thank You!

Thanks goes to our volunteer Sion Davis who ran the London Marathon last month. Sion is still raising funds and you can still donate. Thanks also goes to the 20 volunteers who put in just under 200 hours of work by helping in the Challenge Wales office and on the boat over the Easter Weekend! Plus a thank you to YOU for continuing to support us and passing the message on about what we do.

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Challenge Wales is an unusual, exciting and fantastic opportunity for those aged 12 - 75 to experience. While the charity helps young people develop social and personal skills through sail training activity, adults (individuals and groups) also have the opportunity to experience big boat sailing and learn new skills.

	Volunteering If you are interested in volunteering as a crew member, youth mentor, co-ordinating a fundraising event or helping in our temporary office in Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, please complete a volunteer form and get in touch. Remember, volunteer crew need to have sailed with us at least once on one of the trips in the sailing schedule to enable your skills to be assessed.
	Updated Sailing SChedule The website has now been updated with more sailing opportunities. This includes evening sailing, weekend sailing and longer trips in the summer. Summer evenings are perfect for families, colleagues and friends to relax onboard. Remember, no sailing experience necessary! The summer months are also great for groups and corporate activity.
	Young People's Activity Update News has spread fast that we are an Approved Activity Provider for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Gold Residential section with enquiries coming from all over the UK. Challenge Wales can also help with Physical, Volunteering and Skill sections too! If you are involved with a young person's group check out our educational brochure.
	Round The Island Race, Cowes Fancy sailing in one of the most famous races in the world? Challenge Wales is taking part in Round the Island Race, Cowes, next month (23rd - 25th June with the race on the 24th). Delivery trips to and from the Solent are available for those looking to build up their miles and there is limited space for the race itself. Check the schedule for dates and book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
	Sailing HIghlights & Availability There are still a few berths left for this weekend's Lundy Island trip (21-22 May) at only £195 per person, book now for our first 2011 Sail & Curry trip (Thurs 26 May) at £65 per person, don't forget our Challenge Experience Days (£95) on various weekends and if there is date you don't see and you have friends or colleagues interested in an evening sail or team development trip, then give us a call . Check out the schedule today. Why not buy a Challenge Wales Gift Voucher which can be used against any of our trips
	RYA COurses The Challenge Wales RYA Training Centre offers a variety of shore based and sailing courses for all levels. Remember, if aged under 26 you may be eligible for a bursary to reduce the cost. Last month we ran Start Yachting, Competent Crew, Coastal Skipper Theory and VHF courses. We are also planning to run an RYA Survival Course, if interested please email us. Courses require minimum numbers to run.
	Fundraising news Got a place in the Cardiff Half Marathon, doing a sponsored abseil or trekking across China? Then why not get sponsored and raise funds for Challenge Wales through Virgin Money Giving.
	Lets Talk You can keep in touch with us, and tell your friends about us, by joining our Facebook community, talking to us via twitter and following our blog.
	Membership scheme launched Challenge Wales has just launched a membership scheme giving you an opportunity to support the charity in a small way. Details will be appearing on the website soon. In the meantime, if you want a membership pack sent to you please email us your details.