The STA operates two new sister ships and offers adventure sailing for young people, of either sex, from the age of 16 – 24 years of age, although the upper age limit for some voyages is 69. The Newport District is represented on the Gwent committee of the STA by Mac Pearce who is a member of the Newport District Scout Fellowship and also the chairman of the 29th Sea Scouts executive committee, his task is to liaise between the STA and the Newport Scouts.

For the Sailing programme see the web site Tall Ships Youth Trust

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Anyone interested in a voyage should contact:
  Mac in the first instance, e-mail macpearce@tiscali.co.uk

About the ships

      • The STA’s 2 new vessels are truly magnificent Tall Ships – Sister ships Stavros S Niarchos
        and the Prince William are 60 metre (200 ft) square-rigged brigs.
      • They are the largest brigs built in Britain for over a century.
      • The rigging comprises of nearly 9 miles of wire and rope.
      • They carry 1,162 square meters of sail.
      • They have 50 times more computer power than an Apollo 10 spacecraft.

      An STA Tall Ships Adventure is the excitement of being part of a
              crew, sailing and working a majestic 60 metre Tall Ship.

     An STA Tall Ships Adventure is about discovering new places and
                  sharing that discovery with like-minded people.

     An STA Tall Ships Adventure is a voyage of self-discovery.

With an STA Tall Ships Adventure, there is something for everyone, from the short taster voyage of a Day Sail to the exotic voyages in the Caribbean. The aim is to give the opportunity to experience the wonders of sailing a Tall Ship. This is a glorious opportunity for anyone who has longed for a totally absorbing holiday – a total break from routine.

The experience lends a new dimension to “getting away from it all”. Signing on as a crew member and sailing these magnificent ships under the watchful eye of the professional permanent and volunteer requires no previous sailing experience.

Going aloft is a really exciting experience and one never to be forgotten. Safety harnesses are worn at all times when on watch and although no one is forced to go aloft, most people do. When aloft the crew will be setting (letting loose) or handling (folding away) the square sails when aloft that make the ships so easy to recognise.

For the Sailing programme see the web site Tall Ships Youth Trust

How can the fees be raised?

The task of finding sponsorship to help towards your voyage fee can be good fun as well as quite a challenge.

       • Get in touch (via Mac) with your local STA Volunteer Support Group. They know your
         area and may have some useful suggestions to make. It is possible they will be able to
         give you a cash grant.
       • If you are at school – speak to a teacher or speak to your local Education Authority.
       • If you are at university – contact the Students Union.
       • As a member of the Scouts – your leader may be able to help.
       • Contact the local branch of the Princes Trust, Lions Club, Rotary, Round Table and
         other similar organisations.
       • Write to companies in your area, sending them a brochure (we can supply you with
         one describing the work of the charity) remember it is better to write to 20 companies
         asking for a £20 sponsorship rather than five companies asking for the whole lot!
       • Contact your local paper – offer them an “exclusive” interview in exchange for
         publicity and/or better still sponsorship.
       • Ring the reservations department at Head Office in Portsmouth (023 9283 2055).
         If you are having problems,  they may be able to help or be aware of 0ther sources.

Remember – the first three letters of fundraising are FUN
and although it’s not always easy, it will be really worth it
in the end. You have been offered an opportunity,
which many potential sponsors will be envious of.
If they have any questions that you can’t answer –
refer them to us.

 

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