The Yachts of Seabourn has announced that Twiggy will be the Godmother of its newest yacht, Seabourn Sojourn. Its naming ceremony is slated to take place onboard Sojourn on the River Thames Friday, June 4th, 2010. On Saturday, June 5th, The Yachts of Seabourn has donated Seabourn Sojourn to the non-profit Breast Cancer Haven as the venue for an exclusive fundraising gala event to celebrate the charity's 10th anniversary.
Twiggy arrived on the international modelling scene as a London teenager in 1966. She went on to define the term 'supermodel' and to become the icon of 1960s style worldwide. In the early 1970s she became an actress and singer, winning two Golden Globe's for her first film "The Boyfriend'. In the 1980s she took Broadway by storm in the Tony Award-winning Gershwin musical 'My One & Only." More recently, she has been a judge on America's Next Top Model. She is also an ardent campaigner for animal welfare and breast cancer support.
"I am incredibly excited that Seabourn has asked me to be Godmother to Seabourn Sojourn." said Twiggy. "Her stylish interiors and sleek silhouette make her one of the most elegant yachts at sea. I am thrilled that Seabourn is combining their inaugural celebrations with Breast Cancer Haven's 10 year anniversary - it really is a wonderful organization.''
Pamela Conover, President and CEO of The Yachts of Seabourn commented, "Seabourn enjoys a truly international clientele and welcomes a significant number of new and repeat British guests on nearly every sailing. As such, it is entirely appropriate that we should choose London to introduce our beautiful new vessel to the world. We are all very much looking forward to welcoming Twiggy on board Seabourn Sojourn on June 4th. She is the perfect choice to name our beautiful new yacht in London. ''
