Discovery Sailing Project

19/05/2026

⛵🌊 At DSP, we LOVE giving young people the chance to experience the magic of sailing! 🌟

Have you been out on the water with us recently? We'd love to see your adventures! 📸🎥💙

Why not drop us a message with your pictures, videos, and stories from your trips? Your experiences could inspire the next group of young people to give sailing a go and discover a whole new world of confidence, teamwork, and fun! 🙌⛵

Get in touch via Facebook, through our website dsp.uk.com, or email us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) 📩

The Discovery Sailing Project delivers offshore sailing experiences for Scouts, Guides and young people. We run sail training trips in the Solent

11/05/2026

For anyone who missed it, David Wallder and Liz Fricker have officially conquered a jaw-dropping 100m abseil down the Spinnaker Tower! And here’s the best part—they both have a fear of heights… yet still stepped up, leaned over the edge, and did it anyway. That’s real courage.

Their motivation? A shared passion for the Discovery Sailing Project, giving young people through Sailing. Through their volunteering, they see first-hand the confidence, joy, friendships, and unforgettable memories that sailing with the Discovery Sailing Project creates - and that impact on young lives it is truly priceless.

If you haven’t had a chance to donate yet, there’s still plenty of time to get involved. Every contribution helps make future voyages possible and keeps these life-changing experiences going strong.

A huge thank you to everyone who has already supported—you’re making a real difference.

If you’d like to cheer their efforts and help push them closer to their fundraising goal, you can donate here:

For Liz:
https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/fundraising/liz-spinnaker-tower-abseil

For David
https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/fundraising/david-spinnaker-tower-abseil

Let’s help them finish what they started - strong, fearless, and fully supported ! ! !

25/04/2026

Never a quiet moment in my life! This week's challenge is the TCS London Marathon My Way tomorrow.

So if you've not already sponsored me for my abseil, the link is still open and any extra support you can give towards this fantastic project, I'd be extremely grateful.

Help me reach my target, to help give more young people the amazing opportunities to learn to sail!

https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/fundraising/liz-spinnaker-tower-abseil

22/04/2026

We came.
We saw.
We absolutely smashed it! 💥

David Wallder (aka Action Man) and Liz Fricker (aka Dainty Toes) have officially conquered a jaw-dropping 100m abseil down the Spinnaker Tower!

And here’s the best part—they both have a fear of heights… yet still stepped up, leaned over the edge, and did it anyway. That’s real courage. 🙌

Their motivation? A shared passion for giving young people . Through their volunteering, they see first-hand the confidence, joy, friendships, and unforgettable memories that sailing with DSP creates—and that impact is truly priceless.

If you haven’t had a chance to donate yet, there’s still plenty of time to get involved. Every contribution helps make future voyages possible and keeps these life-changing experiences going strong.

A huge thank you to everyone who has already supported—you’re making a real difference. 💙

And Liz isn’t stopping there…
This weekend she’s taking on another incredible challenge: the London Marathon Your Way—a full 26.2 miles! 🏃‍♀️

If you’d like to cheer her on and help push them closer to their fundraising goal, you can donate here:

https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/fundraising/liz-spinnaker-tower-abseil

https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/fundraising/david-spinnaker-tower-abseil

Let’s help them finish what they started—strong, fearless, and fully supported! 💪

17/04/2026

Liz Fricker & David Wallder, are less than 48hrs from abseiling from the top of the Spinnaker Tower on Sunday morning.

They are doing this to raise vital funds for Discovery Sailing Project. DSP is an amazing project thats gives young people the opportunity to learn to sail, work as a team and make epic memories!

👉 Support *Liz*: www.peoplesfundraising.com/lizs_abseil
ASTO

09/02/2026

⛵️✨ Gypsy Girl is up for grabs! ✨⛵️
Meet Gypsy Girl, a beautifully kept 1991 Norfolk Gypsy with classic red sails, gorgeous traditional styling, and a whole lot of charm. She’s been lovingly maintained and is ready for her next adventure! 😍
But here’s the bit that makes our hearts melt…
💙 Proceeds from the sale go directly to the Discovery Sailing Project, helping young people learn, grow, and get out on the water. 💙
If you’ve dreamt of owning a stunning, head‑turning trailer‑sailer — this is your moment.
🔗 More info & photos:
https://www.aspireboatsales.com/68/698/norfolk-gypsy/2967382
⛵️✨ Let’s find Gypsy Girl her next skipper — and support a brilliant cause at the same time.

27/01/2026

🎉 **Big Hearts. Big Heights. Big Splash for Discovery Sailing Project!** 🌊🧗‍♀️

Two fearless members of our **DSP dream team** - David Wallder and Liz Fricker — are taking fundraising to new heights… literally!

They’re gearing up to abseil down the iconic Spinnaker, on 19th April 2026; swapping solid ground for sheer adrenaline, all in support of the Discovery Sailing Project.

This isn’t just a leap of bravery — it’s a powerful show of commitment to giving more people the chance to experience the freedom, confidence, and joy that sailing brings.

From harnesses and helmets to nerves of steel, David and Liz are stepping right out of their comfort zones so DSP can keep changing lives on the water.

Every metre they descend represents opportunity, adventure, and inclusion — and every donation helps keep those sails flying. 💙⛵

So cheer them on, share the love, and if you can, support their epic descent for an incredible cause.

👉 Support **David**: www.peoplesfundraising.com/davids_abseil

👉 Support **Liz**: www.peoplesfundraising.com/lizs_abseil

Let’s turn this dizzying drop into something truly uplifting!

14/01/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉 Manuela Horwood, Martin Beckwith, Steve Rawlinson

08/01/2026

🚤 Norfolk Gypsy Sailing Boat for Sale – Proceeds to Discovery Sailing Project!
A stunning Norfolk Gypsy is up for sale, and thanks to the generosity of a former member, proceeds will go directly to support the Discovery Sailing Project.
Check out the details here: https://www.aspireboatsales.com/68/698/norfolk-gypsy/2967382
Please share this post and help us spread the word!

07/01/2026

This weekend saw the Projects annual AGM and Reunuon.

33 members from Discovery plus 6 from the Docklands Project joined with 22 Watch Leaders to embark on courses, making new friendships and memories.

Lots of Long service awards, which included one for Mike Hudson getting his 60 yr award.

There were two Outstanding Service awards. Firstly Nick Nell, who has been a trustee, initially as the Project Chair, more recently as Treasurer and has been key to keeping the Project finances on track. Next, Ian Rowlands for running the major refit on Thermopylae last year more or less single handedly.

The weekend also saw several courses run.

2x RYA First Aid Course. 17 people completed

1x RYA Diesel Engine course. 13 people completed

1x RYA SRC (VHF) Course .8 people completed

1x RYA Power Boat L2. 5 people completed

Massive thanks to Docklands Sailing Project for hosting. Fiona for the fabulous food - it was outstanding. And all the other volunteers who helped make this an amazing weekend!

Things are looking extremely positive for the year ahead. If you've not booked on for sailing with us, we would suggest being as quick as possible; as weekends and week long sails are booking up fast.

Keep watching for more updates.