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Haven Knox Johnston RS Aero Raffle for the Andrew Simpson Foundation

by Mark Jardine 24 Feb 2025 12:00 GMT
Haven Knox Johnston RS Aero Raffle for the Andrew Simpson Foundation © Mark Jardine / IMCA UK

Mark Jardine spoke with Haven Knox-Johnston's Paul Knox-Johnston and the Andrew Simpson Foundation's Sally Turner about the brand-new RS Aero 6 dinghy that is being raffled to raise funds for the charity which gives people the change to get out on the water.

Scan the QR code in the video to enter or click qr1.be/FO72

Raffle tickets went on sale Friday 14th February 2025 and close on Friday 14th March.

Tickets are £10 each, and you must be over 18 to buy a ticket.

The Prizes

1st prize worth nearly £10,000 is a brand new RS Aero 6 with one year of free Haven Knox-Johnston dinghy insurance cover (T&Cs apply) and half a day of on water sail training at an Andrew Simpson Sailing Centre.

2nd prize worth £1000 is a full Rooster sailing gear bundle, including a Diamond Overhead BA, Thermaflex Long John and Top, Hot Top and Hot legs thermal base layer, Pro Aquafleece Spray Top, Pro Aquafleece Rigging Coat, Dura Pro 2 Gloves, Supertherm Wetsuit Socks, All Purpose Boots, Pro Aquafleece Beanie and a 60l Carry All kit bag.

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