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Polly's Fund was set up to offer a special opportunity to Isle of Wight children to apply for a five-day sailing or watersports course during their summer holidays, for just £20, enabling them to have fun, be adventurous and learn new skills through participation in outdoor activities.     

Polly was a much loved vet, sailor, mum, wife, sister, daughter and friend. Above all Polly loved adventure and wanted to encourage other people to go out and experience the world. This fund has been set up in her memory.     

Up to 36 children aged 10-11 can join each summer for a five-day course. Participants will be able to choose from a multi-activity week including sailing, kayaking and paddle-boarding, or work to achieve their RYA Stage 1 & 2 Dinghy Start Course.  

To take part, each child will be asked to raise just £20 towards the course costs – showing their commitment and giving them a sense of having earned the opportunity.

“Respect the world and look after the bees.  Appreciate the people around you, adventure with them, buy less stuff and go out to experience the world.  Laugh, dance and have fun.”  

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