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The Sail Training Shetland Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday 31 October 2011 at Harbour House, Lerwick starting at 5.30pm.

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Johanna Goodlad is sailing onboard Eendracht in Race Three of The Tall Ships Races 2011 between Stavanger and Halmstad.

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The Tall Ships Races 2011 experience may have ended for most Shetlanders when the fleet departed last Monday during a magnificent Parade of Sail, but for some young islanders the experience is about to take on a new direction.

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Sail Training is available to young people aged 15-25

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Our main objective is to further the development and education of young people between the ages of 15 and 25 years by providing opportunities to participate in the adventure, challenge and experience of Sail Training onboard vessels such as tall ships, small traditional ships and modern racing yachts.

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What is Sail Training?

Sail training is an experience that requires participants to confront many demanding challenges, both physical and emotional. It is an activity that inspires self-confidence and the acceptance of personal responsibility, promotes an acceptance of others whatever their social or cultural backgrounds, and develops a willingness to take controlled risks. For most who undertake sail training on Tall Ships it is a positive life-changing experience.

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