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Meet the Andrew Simpson Foundation's newest #boatgen ambassadors

by Sarah Heron 15 Mar 2022 09:00 GMT
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boatgen was created by the Andrew Simpson Foundation and boatfolk. It's all about encouraging young people to experience the benefits of sailing and being out on the water. Their fast growing team of ambassadors help engage and inspire young people all over the UK.

Mark Jardine caught up with two of their latest ambassadors at the recent RYA Dinghy Show and found out more about what inspires them to get out on the water.

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