Price
£549
Nights
Four
Age range
12-15
Start port
Portsmouth
End port
Portsmouth
RYA
Start Yachting
Voyage code
CF661
Bursary
Available
Voyage highlights
Treat your youngster to a half-term adventure sailing onboard one of Tall Ships Youth Trust’s iconic 72ft Challenger yachts!
This four-night voyage is the perfect starter voyage to learn the basics of sailing achieve their RYA Start Yachting qualification.
This is a great experience for them to learn new skills, gain increased confidence and create lifelong memories.
You’ll sail through the Solent and then along the stunning south coast. Be sure to have your camera to hand, as you may spot dolphins, seals and fin whales. Likely stopovers include Cowes, Poole and Weymouth.
New skills. Increased confidence. New friendships. Memories.
You’ll learn:
- Sea terms and parts of a boat, rigging and sails
- Personal safety equipment
- Sail handling
- Ropework
- Man overboard procedures
- Emergency equipment
- Manners and customs
- Rules of the ‘road’ (sea)
We divide the crew into two teams (watches) – traditionally, known as Port and Starboard. In your watches, you’ll take it in turns to be involved in all aspects of sailing the Challenger from looking after her to cooking and cleaning.
Each crew member will receive a personal assessment covering their leadership, teamwork and communication skills— a great addition to your personal record of achievement.
You’ll hopefully get the chance to complete your RYA Start Yachting qualification while you’re onboard.
The cost of your RYA Start Yachting certificate is included in the price. RYA logbooks are available for purchase onboard at a cost of £6 (Skippers are only able to take cash for this).
The Skipper will determine the final route depending on weather and other variables.
There’s a possibility you could be recommended by the Skipper to come back and volunteer as a Watch Assistant or Watch Leader for future Tall Ships Youth Trust voyages.
Meals onboard are included.
If you or the person you’re booking for, is unable to take part in this voyage due to any of the following:
- The area you’re travelling from, or to, has issued a COVID travel ban
- You test positive for coronavirus (and can supply proof)
- You’re asked to self-isolate (and can supply proof)
We’ll offer you a credit that can be used as payment, or part payment, for a future reservation booked within six months from the date of cancellation. For more information, please contact: reservations@tallships.org
See our full conditions of booking for our T&Cs.
