Life changing adventures

"I went home with some great memories. I loved the starry nights out on the sea and having hot chocolate while playing cards on deck. I can now watch Pirates of the Caribbean and brag to my friends that I went on a beautiful old boat".   Molly from Rutland

Sail Training

LIfe-changing adventures

 
2012 London to Portland Small Ships Race

John Tweed, Chief Executive at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, commented, "This is a first class opportunity to link young people from Dorset with London in such a positive youth adventure. The sailing will be just a small part of the overall experience; the young people involved will also gain valuable life-skills to benefit them for a long time afterwards. It's a very exciting project and one we're very pleased to be on board with.

The event has been strongly supported not only by the Sailing Academy working closely with ASTO; we have also received enormous help from Portland Marina and Portland Harbour Authority.

The spectacle provided by these remarkable vessels will be a great opportunity for people in Weymouth and Portland to come and enjoy – and start to build excitement for the very special sailing events taking place a few weeks later."

Places are available for young people to take part in this Adventure. Contact ASTO on 02392 503 222 for more information. Regular updates will be available on this website under 'Events' .