– The charity is a RYA Training Centre, RYA Sailability Foundation Centre, Member of the Association of Sail Training Organisations and a Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards Approved Activity Provider
– The charity is about to start building the first new steel Thames sailing barge since 1930
– The barge will have no engine and so will entrench real sailing skills. We are already awarded a carbon reduction certificate annually for our work under sail
– The objective is to train those not in employment, education or training (NEETS) about commercial trading between the east coast and London
-The experience will be different from conventional sail training because of the commercial imperative of trading real cargo
– Outcomes will include learning new skills and a maritime career opportunity
