In celebration of its 40th anniversary, MDL Marinas will be hosting a series of fundraising events for Ocean Youth Trust South throughout 2013. As well as this, nominations are once again open for MDL’s Sail Training Awards, providing deserving youngsters with the possibility to experience a week aboard a sailing yacht operated by Ocean Youth Trust South.
72ft sailing yacht John Laing operated by OYT South
MDL Marinas is pleased to announce that it has selected Ocean Youth Trust South as its chosen charity for its 40th anniversary year, with a series of charitable events including raffles and prize auctions. MDL Marinas is also encouraging marina tenants and businesses run by berth holders to get involved and choose Ocean Youth Trust South as their nominated charity for 2013.
In addition, MDL Marinas is also seeking nominations for its Sail Training Awards. The annual awards are designed to recognise, reward and challenge youngsters who have shown exceptional accomplishments and qualities that have inspired or supported others. Since launching over twenty years ago, the awards have rewarded more than 130 young people, aged between 12 and 18.
This year’s six award winners will experience an unforgettable sailing experience on a journey from Ipswich to Southampton at the end of August.
MDL’s Managing Director, Eamonn Feeney commented: “We’re proud of our continued commitment to Ocean Youth Trust South, and are delighted to be providing the charity with even greater support this year through our 40th anniversary events. The Sail Training Awards are a very important initiative for us and we have so far helped well over a hundred youngsters to experience something truly exceptional.
“We would encourage people to think about nominating deserving young people they know, who would really benefit from an experience like this, as well as inviting other businesses to get involved with this very worthy charity. For many of our award winners, it’s the first chance they have had to get out on the water, and the sense of achievement for everyone involved is tremendous.”
Mark Todd, Chief Executive from Ocean Youth Trust South, added: “MDL’s support has been absolutely critical to us for many years. The staff in MDL marinas do a great job and go out of their way to be helpful and welcoming to vessels including our own John Laing. And the young people who come to us through MDL’s sponsorship are always exceptionally deserving – and some are truly inspirational. Ocean Youth Trust South is very proud to be working with MDL and honoured to be the chosen charity for their 40th year: with their generous support and that of their berth holders and marina tenants, we can go on to provide adventure under sail to many more young people from the widest possible range of backgrounds. We wish MDL a happy birthday and many successful years to come!”
The deadline for nominations is 26th April 2013.
