Home of the tall ship Morning Star of Revelation and the training yacht Dayspring
On board you will be under the expert guidance of one or more of our qualified and experienced leadership team:
When you arrive on board, you will be allocated your own bunk and locker space. By its very nature, life on board a yacht is communal and on occasions, depending on the gender mix of the crew, it may be necessary for some groups on either boat to share the open plan accommodation areas with members of the opposite sex. Wherever possible we try to avoid this.
Once everyone is aboard the skipper will allocate your waterproof clothing and life jacket and gather you all together for a safety briefing before you all get involved in setting sail.
Sailing is a physical activity and requires the crew to work as a team By the end of your trip you will have assisted with trimming and changing the sails, steering at the helm, mooring and anchoring. No previous sailing experience is required as our leadership team will be there to guide you every step of the way. Depending on the length of your voyage and destination you will sometimes have to continue sailing throughout the night. This can be a fantastic experience under the stars or by the light of the moon and really adds to the sense of adventure. This shared experience means you'll really get to know the others on your watch.
As part of the crew, you will be involved in every aspect of your trip. This will involve work on deck as well as domestic tasks below. You will at some point be involved in cooking meals and cleaning, often when on the move - it's all part of the challenge! In order to coordinate this, the crew will be divided up into small teams called 'Watches.'
The galley (kitchen) is compact but large enough to allow an array of tasty meals to be conjured up. We have even developed a special cook book that will take you step-by-step through each recipe and are able to cater for most dietary requirements. The saloon in each yacht has a large table, big enough to accommodate the entire crew for meals, and is the best place to catch up on the events of the day.
Depending on the nature of your voyage there may be opportunities when you are not at sea to explore the ports and coastline, perhaps by launching the ship's boat.
