CatZero is proud to be a residential Approved Activity Provider supporting The Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award. Our multi day sailing experiences give young people the opportunity to complete their Gold residential while taking part in a real offshore adventure. During the residential, participants become part of the crew. Living on board our 72-foot Challenge yacht, they work together to…
At CatZero we believe that life begins at the point where comfort ends. Our 2026 sailing programme captures that spirit with an invitation to everyone to join us on the water whether you have sailed before or never set foot on a boat. Our approach is simple engaging and deeply human. We know that the…
Reflections from the Helm of CatZero 2025 has been one of our busiest and most exhilarating sailing seasons to date. It has been a year defined by challenge, determination and achievement, with every voyage showing what people can do when they step outside their comfort zone. A Challenging Start The season began with unexpected difficulty….
We are delighted to share that CatZero has been named Charity of the Year at the Hull and East Yorkshire Business Awards. It is an honour that means a great deal to all of us. Awards like this do not simply appear. We are proud to be recognised for the things that define CatZero: strong…
When 21-year-old Milly first heard about CatZero through the Job Centre back in 2014, she was at one of the lowest points in her life. A single parent recovering from domestic abuse and long-term mental health challenges, she felt isolated and uncertain about the future. “I had been through some very dark times,” Milly recalls….
CatZero is setting out on its most ambitious adventure yet and you could be on board. Our Spring Sailing 2026 programme will take participants on four extraordinary voyages, each lasting nine days. Together, these four legs promise challenge, discovery, and the unforgettable thrill of landfall after days at sea. Leg One – Humber to the…
At CatZero, we’ve always believed in the power of partnerships, because meaningful change doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when businesses, funders, and communities work together to create real opportunities. We’re proud to launch a new way to be part of our mission: our three-tiered partnership structure designed to reflect the scale of commitment and…
Two young people from the Humber region have experienced the adventure of a lifetime thanks to the Thomas Boyd Sailing Bursary, provided by The Fishmongers’ Company, which funded their places on a transformative voyage from Norway to Hull in May 2025. Eli, 26, and Lili, 19, both from Grimsby, were nominated by the CatZero…
In July 2025, CatZero proudly took part in the Rolex Fastnet Race, one of the world’s most challenging offshore events. It was the 100th anniversary edition of this legendary race, with a 695-mile course from Cowes to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. What follows is a first-hand account from our Director of Sailing and Skipper, Danny Watson, who led…
After our first public AGM, I want to thank those that joined us on the day for making it such a success. And I want to give a special thank you to long term supporters Arco, for allowing us to use their board room and terrace for the event. Hosting our AGM in this way…
