WORLD CHAMPION SOL SEEKS GB TEAM BEACH SPRINTS SPONSORSHIP

My name is Sol. I am 18 years old from Milford on Sea on the UK's South Coast. I am currently the Junior Mixed Double Sculls World Champion with my rowing partner Leah Saunders and I am hoping to be selected once again by British Rowing to proudly represent Great Britain on the international Beach Sprints stage.

Last year I was the youngest member of the British Rowing GB team and alongside Leah successfully placed fourth in the European Championships in Poland, medalled silver in the prestigious Coupe de la Jeunesse in Spain and won gold at the World Championships in Italy. This year already I have won the English U19 Beach Sprints Championships.

Once 'A' Level exams have finished, I have a full summer of training ahead of me and with Leah now moved on to senior level, I hope to be selected for Team GB in a single scull. I have the awesome opportunity to potentially be British Rowing's first U19 double world champion and I am determined to give it everything I have got!

An exciting new format of rowing and one which is being introduced in the LA Olympics in 2028, Beach Sprints involves running to the boat, navigating a coastal slalom rowing course and sprinting from the boat to the finishing flag on the beach. Skilful sculling, power, navigation, quick-thinking and nimble running are all part of the successful speedy package.

In order to facilitate my beach sprints journey however, I am looking for sponsorship, as whilst British Rowing support me entirely with coaching, I supply my own blades and have to pay fully for my international trips in order to race and proudly represent Great Britain.

I am working for Solent Rib Charters and Lymington Sea Water Baths as much as I can, but on top of training six days a week I am struggling to secure the time and the funding for my next stage of racing. Please do help if you are able - every donation is very much appreciated and helps enormously to secure my Team GB journey.

Thank you so much! xx