RMA-The Royal Marines Charity continue to work very closely with the Naval Children’s Charity who has announced that they will once again be offering Naval children the opportunity to sail the UK coast, in partnership with the Tall Ships Youth Trust (TSYT).
Four voyages are available for Naval children. For those aged 12-15 there will be three trips, with another expedition planned for children aged 16-25.
Setting sail from, or ending up in, either Portsmouth or Plymouth, the expedition lasts five days before making port.
Aboard one of TSYT’s iconic 72ft Challenger Yachts, the explorers of tomorrow will be involved in all aspects of sailing from ropework and sail handling to helming.
This opportunity is open to all children aged between 12 and 25 with a veteran or serving Naval parent. For more details, please fill out this form, or get in touch via email.
The crew will also learn valuable transferable skills. Working as a team, developing their communication and leadership skills, these young people will come away with the capability to overcome barriers, and excel in their transition to adulthood.
We are delighted to be able to offer more of these voyages to our children and young people again this year. Those that went on the voyages last year had the most amazing time, forging friendships and bonding with their shared backgrounds from Naval families. “
Naval Children’s Charity CEO, Clare Scherer
The voyages will be completely subsidised by the NCC. For families that need extra support, grants are available for travel and kit (means tested) – with financial support from The Gosling Foundation, and The Morduant Foundation.
There are ten positions available on each expedition. To apply, parents will need to fill out an application form; each child will also be required to supply a short statement on why they would like to take part. Places will be allocated based on the information provided on the expression on interest form, taking into account family circumstances, with a particular focus on the young person’s reasons for applying.
This opportunity is open to the child of any parent or guardian who is serving or is a veteran of the Royal Navy, including Royal Marines, WRNS, QARNNS, Reserves and Royal Fleet Auxiliary. Please provide the service details of the parent or guardian when you enquire.
This opportunity is open to all children aged between 12 and 25 with a veteran or serving Naval parent. For more details, please fill out this form, or get in touch via email.