Alba Explorer is back in the water
After spending four months on the hard, Alba Explorer is back where she belongs! This weekend, our 2019 Young Leaders will put the final touches to the boat before she heads out for this season’s adventures. A huge thank you and well done to the staff and volunteers who have worked hard through the winter.
Alba Explorer Refit Update
Braving the wind, snow and sleet at the weekend, the team at Fairlie have successfully put the mast back in Alba Explorer and she is ready to take to the water for the 2019 season. Thanks to 3b Crane Hire and Fairlie Quay for their help.
Disadvantaged young people supported thanks to Scottish Children’s Lottery
Greenock youth work charity, Ocean Youth Trust Scotland, has been awarded a £19,000 grant from the Scottish Children’s Lottery. Ocean Youth Trust Scotland supports young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by providing exciting, inspiring and challenging sailing voyages to boost confidence, nurture life and social skills and encourage teamwork. Supporting more than 700 young people each […]
Shaun says happy birthday to OYT Scotland
Fourteen year old Shaun attributes his confidence to the experiences he had sailing with OYT Scotland. To give something back on our 20th anniversary year, Shaun has taken on the challenge to complete 20 gruelling races – whether it be running, cycling, swimming, or all three, all to raise money for the Trust. His effort […]
A visit to Alba Explorer
Our Patrons Curly and Barbara popped down to Fairlie for a visit last week and met the team at Alba Explorer – and they agreed that she is looking absolutely fantastic! We can’t wait to welcome our first young people on board in just a few short weeks.