Horizons Plymouth launches Youth Regatta as part of the Eddystone Pursuit

Horizons Hawk © Horizons Plymouth

Horizons Plymouth is proud to be taking part in the prestigious Eddystone Pursuit 2025, by launching an exciting new Youth Regatta, giving our young participants the opportunity to join one of the South West's most iconic sailing events.

For the very first time, young people from Horizons will take to the water in our fleet of Hawk 20 keelboats, sailing a specially designated course within Plymouth Sound.

This adapted inshore route ensures all participants remain within our safe operating area, while still setting sail alongside the many larger yachts that take part in the main pursuit. It will be a unique and inspiring experience, offering our young sailors the thrill of participation, teamwork, and the shared spirit of adventure that defines the Eddystone Pursuit.

Chief Instructor for Horizons Plymouth, Harvey Thompson shared his excitement for the event, "The Eddystone Pursuit is such an iconic race and we're really looking forward to having some of our keen young sailors take part, and experience what sail racing feels like."

At Horizons, we believe every child deserves the chance to experience the freedom, confidence and joy that sailing brings, regardless of background. Many of the children involved face disadvantage, disability, or barriers to participation, and events like this are instrumental in building their self-belief and social skills.

Equally, the Eddystone Pursuit plays a vital role in helping us raise essential funds to continue our work. Every Hawk boat taking part in the Youth Regatta will be fundraising as part of the wider challenge, supporting Horizons to provide free sailing experiences, mentoring, and positive development opportunities for young people across Plymouth and surrounding areas.

We are incredibly grateful to the Eddystone Pursuit organisers for their support and vision in helping us shape a youth-focused component of the event, and we hope this will be the start of a new annual tradition that celebrates community, raises vital funds, and champions young talent on the water.

You can donate towards Horizons Plymouth taking part in the Eddystone Pursuit here.