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 and are a suitable activity for those who are undergoing the Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award. If you are over 18, please contact us about a placement on a specific voyage in a trainee crew capacity.
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.
Schedule for Autumn 2010
Start date |
Finish Date |
Depart Port |
Arrival port |
| Sat Sept 4 2010 | Fri Sept 10 2010 | Opua | Opua |
| Mon Sept 13 2010 | Sun Sept 19 2010 | Opua | Opua |
| Thu Sept 30 2010 | Wed, Oct 6, 2010 | Opua | Marsden Cove |
| Thu Oct 7, 2010 | Wed, Oct 13, 2010 | Marsden Cove | Opua |
| Thur Oct 21 2010 | Wed Oct 27 2010 | Opua | Opua |
| Fri Oct 29 2010 | Thur Nov 4 2010 | Opua | 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.
