New support for Scaramouche
Henri-Lloyd has become an official partner of the Scaramouche Sailing Trust, the charity linked with Greig City Academy in London. The partnership will provide young sailors with technical clothing for training and racing.
The first delivery includes 30 pieces of kit, with further support expected through donated inventory. Clothing will span technical sailing layers as well as base, mid and lifestyle garments suited to different conditions.
A programme with growing reach
The Scaramouche programme has involved more than 400 students and recorded around 2,500 sailing days in the last year. Its aim is to use sailing as a route into confidence, teamwork and maritime opportunity for young people who might otherwise have limited access.
The team entered three boats at Cowes Week 2026 and continues to expand its sailing activity. Four former students have already moved into full-time maritime careers, linking participation directly with employment pathways.
Equipment can remove a barrier
Appropriate clothing is a practical issue for youth sailing programmes because poor weather can quickly make an otherwise positive day uncomfortable. Good kit also reduces the cost burden on families and schools when participants are new to the sport.
Henri-Lloyd's support therefore addresses a basic participation barrier rather than simply adding branding to a racing team. Keeping young sailors warm and dry makes it easier for them to spend more time learning on the water.
Industry backing for access
The partnership is another example of a marine business supporting grassroots participation through products it already understands. That can be more useful than a generic sponsorship payment when a programme has specific equipment needs.
For the wider boating community, Scaramouche remains a visible example of how sailing can reach beyond traditional recruitment routes. Continued industry support can help the trust turn first experiences on the water into sustained participation and careers.