Youth Development
The R.Tucker Thompson Sail Training Trust runs life changing adventures for young people aged between 13 and 18. They take place between April and November during Spring and Autumn. Designed to develop confidence and leadership, they can be life changing experiences. Not only that, they are a heap of fun! On one of the 7-day voyages, you'll be able to:
- Learn about sailing, general seamanship and safety at sea
- Learn about the environment and marine ecology and visit some amazing places
- Find out about navigation and how to read charts
- Learn how to fish, and if you are lucky catch your supper (don't worry, we have other food available if you're unlucky!)
- Take a turn at cooking in the galley
- Meet new people and make new friends
- Find out about Northland , New Zealand history and our culture
- And above all have fun while you get to sail an amazing tall ship!
You'll be given joining instructions a log book so you can keep a record of everything you've learned.
Read what other sail trainees said about their experience!
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Schedule for Autumn 2010
Start date |
Finish Date |
Depart Port |
Arrival port |
Fri Apr 9, 2010 |
Thu Apr 15, 2010 | Opua |
Opua |
| Mon Apr 26, 2010 | Sun May 2, 2010 | Opua |
Marsden Cove |
| Thu May 13, 2010 | Wed May 19, 2010 | Opua | |
Mon May 31, 2010 |
Sun Jun 6, 2010 |
Opua |
Marsden Cove |
| Tue Jun 8, 2010 | Mon Jun 14, 2010 | Marsden Cove |
Opua |
| Wed Jun 16, 2010 | Tue Jun 22, 2010 | Opua |
Opua |
Mon Jun 28, 2010 |
Sun Jul 4, 2010 |
Opua |
Marsden Cove |
| Mon Jul 5, 2010 | Sun Jul 11, 2010 | Marsden Cove |
Opua |
To register your interest please complete an Application form and a Medical & Consent form:
- Application form (PDF)
- Application form (MS Word to complete electronically)
Costs
Voyages are funded as follows:
- A minimum of $750 to be contributed by the applicant (if hardship exists, the Mates of the Tucker may be able to assist with a grant).
- $750 per personby the ship using profits from trading activities, grants, or the ship's own fund raising efforts.
Please note that subsidised trips are not provided for the following:
- Individuals not domicile in Northland, New Zealand;
- Individuals who are in employment and being sponsored by their company;
- Inviduals or groups from organisations already funded for such programmes.
Applicants may participate, however will be expected to pay a $1000 contribution.
Applicants from overseas may participate however they will be expected to pay the full $1500 voyage cost.
