Hear from those who’ve sailed with us: 

Testimonials

Sir Peter Blake

2001

I wish you the very best for what you are achieving, and I am fully behind your aims.

David Cox

Christchurch City Councillor

CanSail Charitable Trust is a brilliant concept that brings joy to many.

Makayla

Dorie School

I got to steer Fox II! I loved yelling out orders like ‘Ready to gybe and ‘Ready to tack’.

Najah

Riccarton Primary School

It was my first time sailing and I really enjoyed it. I even want to do it again sometime soon. I thought the crew was great!

Solomon John

Deputy Principal, Halswell Residential College

Although our students have special needs, the crew was very skilled in delivering instructions and in encouraging them to participate. It was an experience of a lifetime.

David Carter

MP 2007

The Trust has inspired young New Zealanders ... Many young people miss the opportunities to push the horizons of their own personal development. This project aims to address this.

Penny Tattershaw

Y8 Teacher and CanSail Youth Worker

What a great opportunity: to see frowns change to smiles, personal confidence transform quayside concern and hear ‘I’m scared’ replaced with ‘that was fantastic’. CanSail offers an invaluable experience!