Life changing adventures
"The experience was phenomenal and all participants had the time of their lives. Never in their wildest dreams could they have imagined living and working on a large sailing ship. The whole experience was wonderful". Yvonne from Doncaster |
Sail Training
LIfe changing adventures
Reach new heights Sail Training brings out the best in of all of us; facing challenges such as working aloft, knowing that somebody must do the job. Research from the University of Edinburgh in 2006 showed that Sail Training increased self confidence, and that this confidence was still evident long after the voyage had ended. UK Sail Training Youth Committee (STYC) STYC's committee comprises representatives aged 25 or under from Sail Training organisations in the UK to support ASTO's work by driving forward the promotion of UK Sail Training. STYC’s main aim is to ensure that as many young people as possible are aware of and are also able to experience Sail Training. Association of Sail Training Organisations ASTO exists to promote Sail Training and to support the provision of Sail Training opportunities in the United Kingdom. We believe that everybody, regardless of age, ability, background or status should be able to experience the challenge and adventure that Sail Training offers. One for all and...... The team work required to run a Sail Training vessel produces amazing results. With many vessels purpose-built for Sail Training you can easily find a vessel that will enable people of all abilities to take a full roll, including wheelchair access to the top of a square rigged ship's mast! Part of a larger International Family Each year 3 people who have sailed on UK Sail Training voyages are selected to take part in International Exchanges. The Australian Exchange gives the opportunity to sail onboard the brigantine 'Young Endeavour'. The Canadian Exchange provides the chance to sail on one of the excellent school ships popular in the USA and Canada. From the mouths of babes... Despite the complexity of many Sail Training vessels, no experience is required. The professional crew are trained to coach you, ensuring you take an active role. Most organisations take youth and school groups to sea, and realise that for many of the people onboard, it is their first time away from home. UK Sail Training Sail Training is fun, accessible, challenging, exciting and diverse. It uses the experience of being at sea as a means of helping people of all ages and abilities learn about themselves, discover hidden strengths and talents and understand the value of working together as a team, building character and an ability to confront life's challenges. Broaden your horizons Whether it is the remote Western Isles of Scotland or the sun drenched Islands of the Caribbean there will be a UK Sail Training vessel that sails in that area. But don't limit your horizons to geography. Many volunteers within Sail Training see a whole new side to life after sailing with crew mates from very different backgrounds to their own. |
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