We are sorry to report the passing of Bob Fisher, one of the founding trustees of the Sir Thomas Lipton Foundation. Bob was one of the very first people to recognise the value of combining the thrill of learning to sail with wider discoveries about the maritime world, for young people most in need of confidence, inspiration and motivation ahead of teenage years. In fact, without Bob's commitment, passion and generosity, our Buoyed Up programme would not exist. We could not have been more fortunate in starting the Foundation in 2010 to have the full support and dedication of one of the world's finest sailing journalists and America's Cup historians. Bob will be greatly missed by all of our friends in the UK and around the world. Once the coronavirus pandemic has passed, we will ensure that Buoyed Up returns, benefitting as many more young people as we possibly can, most of whom will be making a connection with sailing and the sea for the first time. It's what Bob would have wished and it's the best tribute we can pay to him. Testimonials
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I have been so much better at not giving up and having a go.
Abi
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It was one of the best experiences of my life and I would love to go again. The staff are kind and explain everything clearly.
Aleesha
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A new skill I have developed is tying knots and not giving up.
Carla
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I learned how to sail. It was scary at first but fun after. I am so proud that I capsized. It was really fun and we got to swim. I want to go back.
Chiara
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The best thing I thought was the simulator because it felt like you’re on an actual boat
Dino
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I achieved how to steer. And I couldn’t capsize because when I capsized I was panicking but the next day I capsized, I wasn’t panicking, I was okay.
Hayden
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