Young crew member raises money for OYT Scotland!
After sailing with us on an individual’s voyage this summer, one young crew member was so inspired by her time on board that she set herself a challenge to fundraise for Ocean Youth Trust Scotland and help other young people enjoy their own adventure under sail. Using her creative talents, Gracie (age 14) set up […]
Ocean Youth Trust Scotland’s Cumbrae Caper Challenge: Clydesdale Bank and KPMG
Teams from Clydesdale Bank and KPMG took part in a weekend challenge to raise funds for Ocean Youth Trust Scotland (OYT Scotland), raising over £12,000. The Cumbrae Caper Challenge took place on board the Trust’s two sailing boats, Alba Venturer and Alba Explorer, and consisted of a sailing race, quiz and dingy race. The teams […]
Arran Sportive Success!
Last week, Arran played host to its first ever Sportive, organised by and in aid of Ocean Youth Trust Scotland. Over 200 cyclists took part, most following a route right around the island on the coast road, with the shorter route circling just the northern half. The fastest cyclist, John Hung, completed the full island circuit […]
Kidnapped Adventure Complete!
We have an update on our intrepid adventurers, Alan and Willie! After setting off on the from South Queensferry on Friday 20th May, the pair completed their “kidnapped” journey on Saturday the 13th of August, after a gruelling 800 miles of sailing around and trekking across Scotland to relive Robert Louis Stevenson’s adventure novel Kidnapped. Getting […]
