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1st September 2014
Ocean Youth Trust Scotland is proud to announce that 2015 will see the return of its flagship vessel, Alba Venturer. A generous donation from patrons,
Ocean Youth Trust Scotland is proud to announce that 2015 will see the return of its flagship vessel, Alba Venturer. A generous donation from patrons,
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Scotland’s Minister for Children and Young People boarded OYT Scotland’s volunteer training boat, Alba Volunteer, and The Prince’s Trust’s schooner, Spirit, to find out how
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
On Saturday 31st May, 26 cyclists took part in the Five Ferries Challenge cycling 52 miles in one day to raise funds for OYT Scotland.
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Ocean Youth Trust Scotland is proud to announce that 2015 will see the return of its flagship vessel, Alba Venturer. A generous donation from patrons, Barbara and Curly Mills, has kick started our fundraising efforts to refit Alba Venturer and bring her back into service in 2015. Alba Venturer was launched in 1999 and has taken approximately 5,500 young people to sea. Due to the greater costs of providing her
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 at around 2pm for a much needed rest. We will be shortly posting photos of
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 offer. After a few hours ashore the crew decided it was time to depart and
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 dropped anchor about 7 am in Village Bay. The sun is shining this morning and
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 is to head off Wednesday lunch time but discussions were still being held as to
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, Colin, Emily and George), welcomed the 10 St. Kilda challenge participants onto Alba Endeavour yesterday
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 the People’s Postcode Lottery, one such funder is the People’s Postcode Trust. Over the last five
Scotland’s Minister for Children and Young People boarded OYT Scotland’s volunteer training boat, Alba Volunteer, and The Prince’s Trust’s schooner, Spirit, to find out how the two charities are using sail training to change young people’s lives. Aileen Campbell MSP joined young people who have completed voyages with OYT Scotland and The Prince’s Trust. Her visit came as Spirit and OYT Scotland’s vessels Alba Endeavour and Alba Explorer, embark on
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 home from Oban to Greenock and will round the famous Mull of Kintyre, as well
On Saturday 31st May, 26 cyclists took part in the Five Ferries Challenge cycling 52 miles in one day to raise funds for OYT Scotland. Starting in Ardrossan, the cyclists took on the first leg of the challenge in record time, but due to the traffic, missed the Lochranza ferry to Clonaig. Undeterred, they had an extra long lunch break, then arrived in Clonaig to make the 10 mile cycle
Ocean Youth Trust Scotland is proud to announce that 2015 will see the return of its flagship vessel, Alba Venturer. A generous donation from patrons, Barbara and Curly Mills, has kick started our fundraising efforts to refit Alba Venturer and bring her back into service in 2015. Alba Venturer was launched in 1999 and has taken approximately 5,500 young people to sea. Due to the greater costs of providing her
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 at around 2pm for a much needed rest. We will be shortly posting photos of
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 offer. After a few hours ashore the crew decided it was time to depart and
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 dropped anchor about 7 am in Village Bay. The sun is shining this morning and
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 is to head off Wednesday lunch time but discussions were still being held as to
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, Colin, Emily and George), welcomed the 10 St. Kilda challenge participants onto Alba Endeavour yesterday
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 the People’s Postcode Lottery, one such funder is the People’s Postcode Trust. Over the last five
Scotland’s Minister for Children and Young People boarded OYT Scotland’s volunteer training boat, Alba Volunteer, and The Prince’s Trust’s schooner, Spirit, to find out how the two charities are using sail training to change young people’s lives. Aileen Campbell MSP joined young people who have completed voyages with OYT Scotland and The Prince’s Trust. Her visit came as Spirit and OYT Scotland’s vessels Alba Endeavour and Alba Explorer, embark on
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 home from Oban to Greenock and will round the famous Mull of Kintyre, as well
On Saturday 31st May, 26 cyclists took part in the Five Ferries Challenge cycling 52 miles in one day to raise funds for OYT Scotland. Starting in Ardrossan, the cyclists took on the first leg of the challenge in record time, but due to the traffic, missed the Lochranza ferry to Clonaig. Undeterred, they had an extra long lunch break, then arrived in Clonaig to make the 10 mile cycle