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 If you've experienced the thrill and adventure of Sail Training in the UK and would like the opportunity to explore Sail Training in other continents, then you'll be very interested in learning more about the International exchanges that take place each year between Sail Training organisations in the UK, Canada and Australia
The exchanges are organised by ASTO, the UK Sail Training national body. who invite people aged between 18 and 25 to apply to participate in the scheme and sail on the far side of the world!
 The Australian scheme is funded by ASTO and provides an annual scholarship to a British person who has sailed on a UK Sail Training vessel.The scholarship funds the successful trainee to travel to (and from!) Australia and complete two consecutive 10 day voyages on the 44 metre Australian brigantine Young Endeavour.An Australian trainee, funded by the Australia-Britain Society (New South Wales), travels to the UK and sails on board an ASTO member's square-rigger. The return ticket for the UK to Australia Exchange is open, giving the opportunity for extended travel, either prior to, or on completion of your voyage All travel and subsistence before or after your exchange will be at your own expense.
The Canadian scheme is funded by the James Myatt Trust and is similar to the Australian scheme although the travel is organised for the purpose of the exchange only. This scheme usually funds two young people from the UK.
The voyages normally take place during the summer, dependent on school, university or work commitments.
ASTO provides funding for a return air ticket and insurance and visas (if required).
So, what do you have to do to be eligible for this fantastic opportunity?
Criteria for Participation
To be eligible to participate, all applicants:
- Must have participated in a voyage on a UK Sail Training vessel within two years prior to your application.
- Must be a British citizen.
- Must be aged between 18 and 25 years (at the date of voyage).
- Your application must be supported by an ASTO member organisation (see list of UK Operators for details).
- Must produce an illustrated report of about 400 words, of your exchange experience, suitable for publication by ASTO.
- Must be prepared to speak about your experience at an ASTO or ASTO-member function.
If you think you'd like to apply but would like more information - take a look at the illustrated reports from previous exchanges that can be downloaded from the menu on the left.
OK, you meet the criteria - so here's how you apply
In a letter to ASTO, explain why you feel you would be the best person to represent UK Sail Training overseas and why you should be selected for the Exchange. Include information about your Sail Training experience and contact details, for a reference, of the organisation who's vessel/s you have sailed on. Don't forget to include your e-mail address and mobile phone number.
Send your applications to ASTO, marking the envelope 'International Exchange'.
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