Price
£670
Nights
Four
Age range
12-15
Start port
Portsmouth
End port
Portsmouth
RYA
Start Yachting
Voyage code
CF887
Bursary
Available
Voyage highlights
Have a fun-filled festive season sailing along the south coast on this five-day Exploration voyage. This voyage offers young people the chance to step outside their comfort zone in a supportive, structured, and fun environment.
Sailing from the vibrant waterfront city of Portsmouth, young people will live and sail onboard our iconic 72ft Challenger yacht, while learning about the ocean, teamwork, and themselves.
They will meet new friends, take part in hands-on sailing activities, and develop essential life skills such as problem-solving, communication, and social skills, all while having fun at sea.
Young people with no sailing experience are welcomed on this Voyage of Exploration. It’s the first stage of our exciting three-voyage journey of Exploration, Empowerment, and Leadership.
Our trained crew and mentors ensure young people feel safe, supported, and encouraged throughout the voyage.
The voyage also provides the opportunity to achieve the RYA Start Yachting certificate, the first step in their sailing qualifications journey.
You’ll sail through the Solent and then along the stunning south coast.
Stopovers likely include Cowes, Poole, and Weymouth, with plenty of time to explore ashore.
Be sure to have your camera to hand, as you may spot dolphins, seals and fin whales along the way.
New skills. Increased confidence and self-esteem. New friendships.
Throughout the week, they’ll experience helming a yacht, sail handling, ropework and knot tying, as well as learning how to keep safe onboard.
We divide the crew into two teams (watches) – traditionally, known as Port and Starboard.
In their watches, young people will take 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 teamwork and communication skills.
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. Winter sailing can be amazing, but it will be chilly, so bring plenty of warm layers and wellies/waterproof boots.
Your Skipper can also recommend that you return for another voyage and continue your personal growth journey through our three-voyage programme. If this is something you are interested in, you can speak to your TSYT crew to find out more.
All meals on board are included
