This week Bolton SC took delivery of a set of GP 14 sails adorned with Jeans for Genes graphics.
The sails, donated by Speed Sails, will be used for the Southport 24 hour race this weekend.
This event will start at noon on Saturday when more than 70 boats will compete in the Southport marine lake to achieve the fastest average lap speed. The Bolton club will take two boats and a team of 30 to crew and support them.
Bolton SC is hoping for a good result. "If there was a prize for visual impact we would already be in first place! All we have to do now is make the same impact in the water," said Commodore Andrew Craig.
Jeans for Genes is a national charity which funds research into the causes and treatments of genetic disorders in children and is best known for its annual Jeans for Genes Day when millions of people ditch the usual dress code and wear jeans to work in exchange for a small donation. This year Jeans for Genes Day is on Friday October 5th.
Bolton SC, with over 400 members, has been based at Belmont reservoir, between Bolton and Chorley for 50 years. It has a flourishing junior section and a commitment to family sailing.
Local Jeans for Genes organiser, Geoff Creamer, who has two sons affected by a genetic disorder, said: "Bolton SC and Speed Sails have really got behind this charity. We are all looking forward to a great event and hopefully a good result.
"We need to raise the profile of Jeans for Genes both in the sailing community and in the North West. This is a high profile local event in the sailing calendar that will attract thousands of visitors so please come along and give your support.
"Alternatively, if you want to get involved on Jeans for Genes day, October 5th, register for an information pack at www.jeansforgenes.com."
