Price
£450
Nights
Three
Age range
14-25
Start port
Portsmouth
End port
Portsmouth
Voyage code
CF840
Bursary
Available
Voyage highlights
Step into the world of competitive sailing aboard one of our iconic 72ft Challenger yachts. This three-night racing adventure is designed to elevate your competitive sailing abilities. You will immerse yourself in the fast-paced world of ocean racing.
Under the expert guidance of our skilled Skipper and crew, you’ll learn advanced sail handling techniques including trimming, tactical positioning, and high-pressure gybing. Gain in-depth coaching on racing rules, strategy, and racecourse management to sharpen your tactical edge.
Throughout the weekend, you’ll develop key mental strategies to maintain focus, manage stress, and read changing conditions effectively. Working alongside a diverse crew aged 14 to 25, you’ll share responsibilities and build strong teamwork skills, forging lasting friendships through this exciting challenge.
Our Challengers are 72ft ocean-going steel yachts, constructed to withstand the Southern Ocean. Launched in 2000, they raced round the world in two editions of the BT Global Challenge, the route taking them against prevailing winds and currents; this means that our Challengers are the perfect vessel for this type of voyage and will make it an exhilarating and memorable experience.
This course is especially valuable for anyone considering offshore racing events like the RORC Fastnet Race or the ARC. It’s an ideal opportunity to build confidence, resilience, and advanced sailing skills out on the water.
- Use of Tell-tales: Read airflow across sails to trim with precision
- Positioning Genoa Cars: Adjust for optimum headsail shape and speed
- Understanding Weather Helm: Recognise causes and balance your rig
- Use of the Traveller: Fine-tune mainsail trim for different wind angles
- Spinnaker Handling: From hoist to drop, with focus on control and safety
- Sail Trim Under Pressure: Learn how to squeeze every knot out of your sails
- Tacking & Gybing in Race Conditions: React fast, communicate clearly
- Racing Team Dynamics: Develop leadership, timing, and trust as a crew
We have bursary available to help make this opportunity accessible. Please apply to see if you qualify.
The Skipper will determine the final route depending on weather and other variables.
If you share our values and are keen to do more, you may be able to support our vital work further by joining the TSYT Volunteer Crew.
Your Skipper can recommend you for our Watch Leader training programme if they feel you have the skills and attributes that we’re looking for.
All meals on board are included.
