Essex Boatyards are offering two places to sail on board Volvo Extreme 40s for an RNLI charity auction.

During the Volvo Ocean Race stopover at Portsmouth’s Gunwharf Quays the Volvo Extreme 40 Grand Prix Series will take place. This is a series of 40ft high-speed sailing catamaran races helmed by some of the top helmsmen in the world, including Olympic medallists and World Champions.

For your chance to take part, bid online at www.essexboatyards.com/auctiontickets