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Published on Monday, 24 February 2014 11:19
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ASTO, OYT Scotland and RYA Scotland are working together to organise the Commonwealth Small Ships Race in the Clyde in July. The event is part of a number of feeder events culminating in the Commonwealth Flotilla which aims to be the largest assembly of boats the Clyde has ever seen.
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The Commonwealth Small Ships Race is open to Sail Training vessels under 24 metres and other sailing vessels provided half of the crew are under 25. Entry closes on 1st April 2014 and entry forms are available here. Details of the following Commonwealth Flotilla organised by RYA Scotland and entry forms available here.
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Published on Wednesday, 29 January 2014 16:44
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STS Lord Nelson was awarded the coveted MCA/ASTO award for Sail Training Vessel of the Year at the UK Sail Training conference. The award recognises an operator for fulfilling both the Sail Training aspirations of ASTO and the seamanship and safety requirements of the MCA.
The award was presented by Sir Alan Massey, CEO of the MCA to shorebased and seagoing staff of the Jubilee Sailing Trust. It comes as the Lord Nelson herself is approximately 1000 miles from the nearest land, on her way towards Cape Horn on her 2 year circumnavigation.
The MCA/ASTO award for Best Potential Sail Training Skipper went to Kieran Burleigh, trainee Mate on board Spirit of Fairbridge operated by the Prince's Trust.
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Published on Wednesday, 29 January 2014 16:05
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January 24th saw Sail Training operators, staff and volunteers gather in Southampton for the 5th UK Sail Training Conference. The conference is becoming more popular each year and included high level representatives from the MCA, the RYA and Sail Training International.
The organisers aim to present a mix of interesting topics, including regulation, ideas for on board programmes, measuring impact and vessel operation. The full programme and summaries of the sessions are available here.
The day began with the presentation of MCA/ASTO awards, and ended with a buffett sponsored by Topsail Insurance.
The next UK Sail Training conference will be in January 2015.
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Published on Monday, 20 January 2014 12:37
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It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death last weekend of Chris Courtauld, one of the two founders of the Ocean Youth Club.
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 and now, with the death of Chris Courtauld on January 11th 2014, OYT has lost the last of its "Founding Fathers". Chris remained a Trustee of OYT from its foundation in 1960 until 2000 when the new regional charities were established. He was passionate about the value of Sail Training and took a deep and continuing interest in everything that the OYT was doing.
Read more: Christopher Courtauld, co-founder of the Ocean Youth Club, dies at 79
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Published on Thursday, 19 December 2013 13:19
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ASTO is delighted to announce the 5th annual UK Sail Training conference, in association with Southampton Solent University and sponsored by Topsail Insurance.
The conference is held in January each year and aims to bring together sea staff, office staff, trustees and volunteers of the UK's more than 30 Sail Training charities. The day is a rare opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss good practice and meet old friends, and is a welcome addition to the busy winter refit season. The event is made possible through generous support of Southampton Solent University.
Topsail Insurance have sponsored the conference since 2012. Their Managing Director Robert Stevens says: 'We are once again very pleased to be supporting the ASTO Conference and will be in attendance to discuss any insurance requirements members may have. We would also like to invite ASTO members to join us after the event for a finger buffet at the Frog and Parrott opposite the conference centre.'
Conference topics will include regulation, new ideas of promoting Sail Training, and sharing good practice.
Conference booking is now open. For more details go to 'Events – Sail Training Conferences' on the UK Sail Training website.