About
The Charlie Barr Foundation is dedicated to nurturing the dreams of aspiring young sailors and promoting the legacy of legendary sailor Charlie Barr. The foundation aims to empower youth and instill a passion for the sea through educational initiatives and sailing programs.
Let your dreams
set sail!
In our endeavours to preserve the legacy of Charlie Barr we will deliver a series of projects.
These include:
- A Youth Sailing Scholarship Program.
- Live events during the 2024 America’s Cup season in Barcelona.
- The creation of a Monument in his hometown in Scotland.
- A film that brings his compelling story to life.
Charlie Barr’s History
Born in Scotland in 1864 he emigrated to the United States where he achieved fame as a skipper in the America’s Cup and died in Southhampton, England, whilst captain of the schooner Westward. He was just 46 years old, at the height of his racing career, when he had a fatal heart attack and fell into his wife’s arms. He is buried in Southampton Old Cemetery.
Throughout his career, Charlie Barr won many high-profile yacht races and achieved legendary status, yet today he remains an unsung hero of ours.
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