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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.

No previous sailing experience required!

Participation in sail training opportunities can increase young people’s prospects of obtaining paid employment, improve their conditions of life and help to develop their physical and mental capacities so that they can grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society.

The vast majority of other sporting and outdoor activities available to young people in Shetland and elsewhere, such as football, hockey, netball, etc. all require a certain degree of physical ability and fitness. This is not the case with Sail Training and the opportunities offered by Sail Training Shetland are open to a much wider range of participants, including those with additional support needs.

To find out more about sail training please see the following websites:-

How much does it cost?

Sail Training Shetland aims to provide a number sponsored placements each year for young people to benefit from the sailing experience in the build up to The Tall Ships Races visiting Lerwick in 2011 and beyond.

There are some costs involved in participating in a sail training scheme and a personal contribution will be required. This contribution will become known to you at the time of application for a sail training placement.