St Kilda Charity Challenge – Update 5

St Kilda Crew Arrive Safely in Oban We are pleased to report that the crew of Alba Endeavour arrived safely at Oban Marina yesterday lunchtime. Having spent a few hours at Village Bay ashore, they headed south on Friday evening about 12 pm, passing through the sound of Pabbay. They arrived in Tobermory on Saturday […]

St. Kilda Charity Challenge – Update 4

Well, they’ve made it!  Yesterday, after much deliberation due to the stormy weather, the crew of the May 2014 St. Kilda Challenge made it ashore to St. Kilda. After being transferred from Alba Endeavour, in very bumpy conditions, the crew were able to explore the island and see all the wildlife that it had to […]

St. Kilda Charity Challenge – Update 3

Alba Endeavour Arrives in Village Bay After yesterday’s discussion about whether to proceed on to St Kilda, Alba Endeavour headed south down the Minch in strong northerly winds. Turning north out to the Atlantic, they headed towards St Kilda overnight. “It was a very cold and long passage” said Tom Charnley, crew member, “but we […]

St. Kilda Charity Challenge – Update 2

Castlebay Ahoy! The St. Kilda Challenge crew arrived in Castlebay, on the island of Barra (in the Outer Hebrides) Tuesday evening about 8 pm. The voyage across the Minch went well, and one watch caught sight of a minke whale. All crew are in high spirits, feeling well and settling into boat life. The plan […]

St. Kilda Charity Challenge – Update 1

This week a group of budding challenge participants set sail for the world heritage site of St. Kilda in order to raise funds to enable more young people to experience an adventure under sail with Ocean Youth Trust Scotland. Skipper Pete and first mate Laura, along with the four other members of sea staff (Colin, […]

Spotlight on People’s Postcode Trust

Our boats have to be in first rate order at the start of each sailing season if we’re to deliver voyages for young people of the highest quality in well fitted boats that meet stringent safety standards. Our unforgettable, life-transforming adventure under sail is only possible with committed support from our funders. Thanks to players of […]

Transformational Teambuilding time with the Trust

We only have two, yes two, youth voyages left this year, and we’d like to make them special ones. Both of our around the world challenge yachts, Alba Explorer and Alba Endeavour, are avaialble to youth groups, schools, colleges and universities for the week of 25th-31st August 2014. The voyages will be bringing the boats […]

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