We’re delighted to share that ISWAN is Marathon for Mental Health’s charity for 2026.
Marathon for Mental Health (M4) was founded by former yacht chef Mel White, and it’s built for people whose schedules don’t fit a normal race calendar. Participants run, walk or hike 26.2 miles across October, in whatever way fits around 14+ hour working days, 7 days a week. A lap of the marina, a walk after service, a hike on a day off: it all counts.
Sign-ups close on Thursday 1 October. Entry is £10 (Eco Entry) or £30 (Standard Entry, which includes a feel good cap and medal pin).
Last year M4 raised £16,700 for ISWAN, and we’d love to beat it. If you can, please sign up yourself, encourage your crew or team to take part, or forward this email to anyone who might like to join.
Can’t take part? You can sponsor the crew who are: Sponsor the crew
And a reminder that YachtCrewHelp, ISWAN’s helpline for yacht crew, is free, confidential and available 24/7 by phone, WhatsApp, live chat or email: YachtCrewHelp
