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Not surprisingly for a maritime nation, the idea of using the maritime way of life to introduce adventure and challenge into the lives of young people, is not a new one. As far back as the 1850's, institutions such as the Navy Lads' Brigade were taking young boys to sea for a taste of adventure.
Times change, and Sail Training as we know it today can be seen emerging during the late 1950s and early 1960s when organisations such as the Sail Training Association, London Sailing Project and the Ocean Youth Club were formed.
Today's fleet would amaze the Navy Lads' Brigade of the 1850s who would find it almost impossible to imagine purpose-built vessels of all shapes and sizes, operated purely to provide the benefits of Sail Training to everyone that steps aboard.
Having no prior experience or being in a wheelchair will not exclude you from taking an active part on a Sail Training voyage, and with over fifty vessels to choose from, you are bound to find one that fits the bill.
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