The Rebels Sailing Programme

A national sailing initiative for school pupils around the UK, inspired by the “Formula 1 of sailing”, the British America’s Cup challenger, INEOS TEAM UK, led by Sir Ben Ainslie, the most successful Olympic sailor of all time.

How to get involved

Schools
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Sailing centres
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What is REBELS Crew?

Rebels Crew is a national sailing initiative for school pupils around the UK specifically from disadvantaged backgrounds. The initiative is created by the 1851 Trust and supported by INEOS.

FUNDED Sailing sessions available at:

20 Sailing Centres
throughout the UK in 2020

SCHOOL STEM VISITS

STEM Crew HQ is located at INEOS TEAM UK’s ‘state-of-the-art’ base in Portsmouth. This educational resource centre for students and teachers helps support and promote STEM learning in schools. We offer a range of free workshops aimed at supporting the KS2-4 curriculum.

SCHOOL STEM RESOURCES

Students can learn about the practical applications of all the STEM subjects, through fun and engaging resources which bring the extraordinary innovation and attention to detail of INEOS TEAM UK’s challenge for America’s Cup to life.

Your feedback

  • “I’ve been learning to sail for one year, usually here at West Reservoir [London], but sometimes I go to Portsmouth, Cowes and Southampton” “On a boat you wouldn’t normally see an Asian girl with a headscarf, but it’s nice having people look at you and see that a Muslim person is taking part.”

    Rickma, 17

  • “[In sailing] There are so many different people from different walks of life. It has been great to work alongside them. My parents love the fact that I have a new hobby that takes me to lots of different places”

    Gavin, 16

  • “My teacher told us about sailing in an assembly and it showed me all the opportunities I could have. Since that day it really inspired me and made me want to do sailing” “I have been sailing for about 6 months and I showed my parents my RYA certificates and they were super proud.”

    Victor, 16

  • “I find sailing very interesting because at times it can be really exciting, and sometimes quiet because there isn’t any wind. When it is gusty it is really fun!”

    David, 13

  • “I didn’t really know much about sailing before I came to this, because where I am from you usually take part in football and basketball. But I love it, it is probably the best experience I’ve ever had. I played football for many years, but sailing is by the far the best sport” “When I am doing nothing at the weekend, I can come here and sail. I would recommend sailing to everyone, it is one of the most underrated sports I’ve ever taken part in.” “Sailing has taught me teamwork and communication, a lot of things I wouldn’t have been able to learn in the classroom”

    Azart, 17