Price
£285
Nights
Three
Age range
18-65
Start port
Portsmouth
End port
Portsmouth
Voyage code
CF893
Bursary
Available
Voyage highlights
STEP INTO BIG-BOAT OCEAN RACING.
This Solent Racing Weekend is designed for adults aged 18-65 who want a credible, hands‑on introduction to big‑boat racing or a chance to sharpen existing racing skills.
Over an intensive weekend sailing from Portsmouth, you’ll train and race on a 72ft Challenger yacht, developing performance sailing skills, teamwork and confidence under pressure.
Adult participation directly supports Tall Ships Youth Trust’s youth development work.
You’ll learn and practise:
- Sail trimming for speed and efficiency
- Racing tacks and safe gybes
- Helming to wind angles, compass courses, and visual references
- Coordinating crew manoeuvres under pressure
- Communicating clearly and decisively as part of a race crew
Training is practical, progressive, and supported at all times by our professional skippers and crew.
Who this weekend is for:
This voyage suits:
- Sailors looking to develop or refresh racing skills
- People curious about offshore or big-boat racing
- Those preparing for longer races or mileage building
If you’re unsure whether this weekend is right for your experience, our team will be happy to advise.
Our experienced and professional crew will guide you through both the theory and practical elements, ensuring you build skills safely and progressively.
Friday: Arrival & Race Preparation
Meet the crew, complete safety briefings and begin training drills in the Solent.
Saturday: Race Day
Compete head‑to‑head against another Challenger crew in an adrenaline‑fuelled Solent race.
Sunday: Race Back and Debrief
Apply your learning on the sail back to Portsmouth before finishing with debrief and prize‑giving.
For many sailors, this weekend leads to longer races, offshore passages or continued involvement with TSYT.
It also stands alone as a challenging and rewarding experience.
By choosing to sail with Tall Ships Youth Trust, you are combining personal challenge with measurable social impact.
Income from adult racing voyages directly funds bursaries for young people facing barriers to participation, enabling them to access transformational experiences at sea.
We have bursaries available for this racing weekend to help support any young person (under 25) who might need a little extra financial support to join. If you need support, we encourage you to apply and see if you qualify.
If you need help with booking online or want to talk about payment plans, please reach out to reservations@tallships.org
This itinerary and the length/course of the race depend on weather conditions and may be subject to change. Alternative competitive activities may be included in the event of insufficient wind.
All meals are provided, and allergens/dietary requirements can be catered for.
