Price
£645
Nights
Four
Age range
16-25
Start port
Portsmouth
End port
Portsmouth
DofE
Yes
RYA
Start Yachting
Voyage code
CF803
Bursary
Available
Voyage highlights
Join our exciting five-day Exploration Voyage along the stunning south coast aboard our 72ft Challenger yacht our iconic 72ft Challenger yacht.
A voyage of Exploration is starting phase of our innovative three-voyage journey, and it is designed for young adventurers eager to dive into sailing, whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience!
On this voyage, you get to explore the ocean, make new friends, and boost your confidence and self-esteem as you sail with a crew of enthusiastic young people aged 16 -25. You’ll learn new skills, sharpen your teamwork, improve your communication skills and create memories that last a lifetime.
Plus, on this voyage, you can complete the DofE Gold residential and earn your RYA Start Yachting certificate— the first step on your sailing qualifications journey!
You’ll sail into the Solent and then along the south coast of England. Be sure to have your camera to hand, as you may spot dolphins and seals along the way.
Potential port visits along the way, may include Cowes on the Isle of Wight, Poole and Weymouth, with plenty of time to explore ashore.
New friendships. New skills. Increased confidence and self-esteem.
Throughout the week, you’ll experience helming a yacht, sail handling, ropework and knot tying, as well as learning how to keep safe onboard. If conditions permit, you’ll also get to do some night sailing too.
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 deck duties and maintenance to cooking and cleaning.
Each crew member will receive a personal assessment covering their leadership, teamwork and communication skills— a great addition to your CV.
You’ll hopefully get the chance to complete the RYA Start Yachting course while you’re on board.
The RYA Start Yachting syllabus includes:
- Sea terms and parts of a boat, rigging and sails
- Sail handling
- Ropework
- Personal safety equipment
- Man overboard recovery
- Clothing and emergency equipment
- ‘Rules of the road’ (at sea)
The cost of your RYA Start Yachting certificate is included in the price.
RYA logbooks are available for purchase on board 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.
Your Skipper can also recommend you for our volunteer crew training programme, if they feel you have the skills and attributes that we’re looking for. You can speak to your TSYT crew if this is something you’d be interested in and you’d like to find out more.
All meals on board are included.