Bluetooth is happy to have supported the LXA Duchenne Quiz night in 2024 and 2025.
Donating a trip of skippered RIBs to the auction each year has helped raise thousands of pounds to support the LXA Duchenne Dash team as they fundraise for Duchenne UK.
To donate to Duchenne click here.
Read more about the Duchenne Dash and Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) below.
The Duchenne Dash
The Duchenne Dash is Duchenne UK’s annual signature cycling event. Over the past 13 years, the Dash has grown into their biggest and most challenging fundraising event of the year, raising more than £7.3 million for DMD research.
Cycle from London to Paris in just 24 hours whilst raising vital donations to help Duchenne UK find effective treatments for DMD.
Since Richard Parton became involved with the Dash in 2017, he has brought a team with him each year. Introducing over 65 people to the Dash who have cycled thousands of miles and raised thousands of pounds to help end Duchenne. Richard has also provided free support from LXA for the Dash.
To find out more about the Duchenne Dash and sign up to join in their next ride click here.
What is Duchenne?
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disease that causes muscle weakness and wasting. It is the most common and severe form of muscular dystrophy.
It is caused by a fault, known as a mutation, on the dystrophin gene. Dystrophin is a protein that protects muscles; without it, muscles are easily damaged, and their strength and function is weakened. It eventually affects all the muscles in the body, including the heart and lungs.
DMD almost always affects boys. It is typically diagnosed in childhood between the age of three and six.
Find out more about Duchenne here.
Who are Bluetooth RIB Charter?
Bluetooth RIB Charter is a family owned and operated RIB hire company from Hamble, Southampton.
Offering skippered and bareboat RIB charters to enjoy the Solent area.
Bluetooth offers –
- Bareboat/self-drive RIB charter.
- Skippered RIB charter.
- Assisted RIB charter.
- Multiple day charter.
- Commercial & Media RIB charter.
- Corporate RIB & Boat charter.
- Water taxi.
Fully coded, insured and members of both the British Marine and the Professional Charter Association we offer safe and comfortable hire for up to 8 passengers on each of our British-built Coastline RIBs “Bluetooth” and “Happy Days”. We also work with fellow trusted operators to accommodate larger parties.
Find out more about Bluetooth here.