Ambassador Helena Lucas MBE

Paralympic Gold Medallist Helena Lucas MBE

We’re proud to have such a talented and accomplished team of ambassadors representing UKSA. Helena Lucas MBE is Britain’s most successful ever Paralympic sailor – a true inspiration for our students!

Ambassador Helena Lucas holding Union Jack flag

A truly inspiring role model

Ambassador Helena Lucas wiping down side of boat

Helena’s story

At the London Paralympics in 2012, Helena made history. Claiming 2.4mR Paralympic Gold she became the first ever female winner of the male-dominated Paralympic class, and Britain’s first ever Paralympic sailing Gold medallist.

She then went on to win Bronze at the Rio Paralympics in 2016, making her Britain’s most successful Paralympic sailor.

Helena is now focusing on motivating and inspiring others through coaching, motivational speaking and team building.

UKSA Ambassador Helena Lucas working with school children

A proud ambassador for UKSA

“I’m proud and excited to be an ambassador for the wonderful youth charity, UKSA. UKSA uses sailing and watersports as a catalyst to help young people. They know that being out at sea, facing a challenge and working both individually and as a team can make you a more positive, more able person.

“It gives you confidence, it raises your self-esteem. This is something I strongly believe in and I am very happy to be lending my support to such a fantastic charity.”