Vortex Sailing · The Heart of Our Mission

RACING FOR KIDS

Our sponsors make the race happen — covering the boat, the crew, and everything it takes to compete offshore. But every dollar we raise along the way through events, donations, and fundraising? That goes entirely to children who need it most. That is why we sail.

Total Clarity

TWO FUNDS.
ONE MISSION.

Vortex Sailing keeps race funding and charitable fundraising completely separate. No mixing, no ambiguity — two distinct streams of money, both reported clearly and openly.

Stream 1: Sponsors
SPONSORS RUN THE RACE
100% of sponsor funding goes to the crew, boat maintenance, race entry fees, logistics, and everything it takes to compete internationally. Every sponsorship dollar directly helps Vortex Sailing sail and race.
Stream 2: Fundraising 👧
FUNDRAISING GOES TO KIDS
100% of all fundraising — events, donations, charity runs, community fundraising — goes directly to our children's charity partner. Every dollar raised goes exactly where it's meant to go: to the children.
The Race
Boat competes, builds global audience
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Fundraising
Events, donations, community drives
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100% to Kids
Every dollar raised for children goes to children
Why this works: The race gives us a global stage — media coverage, international audiences, and sponsor visibility across four continents. We use that stage to raise funds for children. The bigger and further we race, the more we can raise. When you sponsor Vortex Sailing, you're not just funding a sailing campaign — you're enabling a charitable mission that could not exist without the race.

THIS IS BIGGER
THAN A RACE.

"We are sailing 27,000 nautical miles around the world. Through storms, through the Southern Ocean, through sleepless nights and moments of pure joy.

From the very beginning, our team decided: the platform we build through this campaign should do something truly meaningful for children.

The sea teaches lessons that no classroom can. Courage. Resilience. The belief that you can get through anything if the right people are behind you.

Every child deserves to feel that. And every mile we sail is dedicated to making it happen."

— The Vortex Sailing Team · FRA 163
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The Race Is the Platform
A Class 40 circumnavigation generates media coverage, global audiences, and sponsor visibility. We use every bit of that platform to raise funds and awareness for children in need.
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Complete Transparency
Sponsors fund the race. Fundraising goes to kids. Two completely separate streams, both reported clearly and openly. No ambiguity, no fine print.
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Four Years of Impact
Our 2026–2029 campaign means four years of sustained fundraising — building momentum race by race, continent by continent, all the way around the world.
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Sailing as a Gift
Beyond fundraising, we use offshore racing to inspire young people — giving kids access to the sea, to ambition, and to the confidence that comes from pushing beyond your limits.
Our Commitment

A PROMISE TO
EVERY CHILD

"Every fundraising event we hold, every campaign we run, every donation made in the name of Vortex Sailing's charitable mission — goes directly to children and families who need support. Our sponsors make the race possible. The race makes the fundraising possible. And the fundraising changes lives. That is why we sail."
— Official Commitment · Vortex Sailing · FRA 163 · 2026
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100% Raised → Kids
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Full Reporting
Sponsors Run Race
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Global Reach
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Kids First
🌟 Charity Partner Announcement · Coming Before 2026
Our Charitable Partner

CHOOSING THE RIGHT
PARTNER FOR THE KIDS

We are taking the decision of choosing our charity partner seriously. The organisation we stand behind will represent the heart of everything we are doing. It has to be right.

Our charity partner will be announced before our 2026 season begins. Here is exactly what we are looking for.

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Children & Youth as the Primary Mission The charity must serve kids first — improving lives, opening doors, and building brighter futures for children who need support most.
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Global or Multi-National Reach We race across four continents. Our partner's impact should cross borders too — because children everywhere deserve a chance.
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Transparent & Accountable We will only partner with organisations that show exactly where money goes. Our donors and sponsors deserve that clarity.
Shared Values Courage, resilience, and the belief that every child deserves a fighting chance. These are our values on the water — they must match our partner on land.
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Know a Charity That Fits?
We welcome nominations from sponsors, supporters, and our community. If you know a children's charity that shares these values and has the transparency we require, we genuinely want to hear from you.
Suggestions open · Announcement before 2026 season Suggest a Charity 💙
The Scale of What We're Building

BIG NUMBERS.
BIGGER HEARTS.

Est.30K
Nautical Miles · Globe 40
4
Years of Racing & Fundraising
4
Continents Visited
100%
Fundraising Proceeds to Kids