St. Kilda Charity Challenge – Update 3
21st August 2014
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
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.
The members of Ocean Youth Trust Scotland are advised that the Trust’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday 26th April 2014 at 1130am
Recentlty OYT Scotland has had Christine Chesterman, the Canadian youth representitive on the Sail Training InternationalYouth Council and first mate on board the Toronto Brigantine vessels, helping
It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of one of the two founders of the Ocean Youth Club, Rev. Chris
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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
The members of Ocean Youth Trust Scotland are advised that the Trust’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday 26th April 2014 at 1130am in the Davies and Ireland Suite of Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh (EH12 5PJ). The signed accounts that will be presented to the membership at the meeting can be found by clicking the link below. All fully-paid members are entitled to attend and vote at the
Recentlty OYT Scotland has had Christine Chesterman, the Canadian youth representitive on the Sail Training InternationalYouth Council and first mate on board the Toronto Brigantine vessels, helping out at our refits. Christine has come all the way from Canada to help out, and we’d like to say thank you to her. Christine says: “I had a great time volunteering with the refit at OYT, everyone was really welcoming and fun to work with. I
It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of one of the two founders of the Ocean Youth Club, Rev. Chris Courtauld, on 11th January 2014 aged 79. Kit Power writes: “The Ocean Youth Trust was founded (as Ocean Youth Club) in 1960 by Chris Ellis and Chris Courtauld who both loaned their boats, Theodora and Duet, to the new charity. Chris Ellis died in 1997
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
The members of Ocean Youth Trust Scotland are advised that the Trust’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday 26th April 2014 at 1130am in the Davies and Ireland Suite of Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh (EH12 5PJ). The signed accounts that will be presented to the membership at the meeting can be found by clicking the link below. All fully-paid members are entitled to attend and vote at the
Recentlty OYT Scotland has had Christine Chesterman, the Canadian youth representitive on the Sail Training InternationalYouth Council and first mate on board the Toronto Brigantine vessels, helping out at our refits. Christine has come all the way from Canada to help out, and we’d like to say thank you to her. Christine says: “I had a great time volunteering with the refit at OYT, everyone was really welcoming and fun to work with. I
It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of one of the two founders of the Ocean Youth Club, Rev. Chris Courtauld, on 11th January 2014 aged 79. Kit Power writes: “The Ocean Youth Trust was founded (as Ocean Youth Club) in 1960 by Chris Ellis and Chris Courtauld who both loaned their boats, Theodora and Duet, to the new charity. Chris Ellis died in 1997