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Published on Thursday, 06 August 2015 17:56
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ASTO, in partnership with Sail Training International, is delighted to announce the commissioning of a new piece of research into the effectiveness of Sail Training. Giving Evidence, in partnership with the EPPI centre at University College London, will deliver the project in several stages. The project outline was produced after consultation with ASTO members and will initially focus on evaluating existing research into outcomes.
ASTO and STI are very excited about the project. You can read more about it on this blog, written by Caroline Fiennes, a Director of Giving Evidence which encourages and enables charitable giving based on sound evidence.
Please contact ASTO or Giving Evidence if you know of existing research into Sail Training or would like to contribute to the project.
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Published on Wednesday, 05 August 2015 13:03
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Ocean Youth Trust South (www.oytsouth.org) is delighted to announce that the charity has just agreed the purchase of Prolific – a stunning vessel with real beauty and genuine character.
Prolific was built in 2005, as a tribute to the herring-fishing vessels in operation along the Norwegian coast during the 19th century. The ship is a hybrid of historic design and modern-day construction. Most recently she has been used for Sail Training with young people in Norway.
Richard Griffiths, Chairman of OYT South, says: “We are thrilled to be able to bring this unique boat to the UK, where she can play a major part for many years to come in helping young people to develop the skills to succeed in life.”
Mark Todd, OYT South’s Chief Executive, says: “The purchase of Prolific allows us to plan the charity’s future well beyond what would have been the life expectancy of our current vessel John Laing. It means we can move forward with all our attention focused on what really matters: running great voyages, attracting clients, continually improving how we work and what we offer, raising funds to allow more disadvantaged and vulnerable individuals to sail with us, and above all, making a real and lasting difference to young people. That’s why OYT South exists and Prolific will help us to do that for many years to come. Our immediate priorities now are a major appeal to raise funds for a refit and modifications to Prolific over the coming winter, and to make sure that as many young people as possible from a wide range of backgrounds have the chance to book a voyage for 2016.”
The charity would like to extend deepest gratitude to all the sponsors and donors who have made the purchase of Prolific possible.
Ocean Youth Trust South will be seeking a buyer for their current vessel, John Laing, after the 2015 sailing season ends in November.
Read more: Ocean Youth Trust South buys Sail Training vessel Prolific
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Published on Tuesday, 21 July 2015 12:14
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On Wednesday 15th July, ASTO held a reception at Trinity House for the Captain and Crew of the Australian Sail Training Ship Young Endeavour. Young Endeavour was a gift from the British people to Australia on their bicentenary in 1988 and was designed and built in the UK. Guests included the Captain and Crew, representatives from the Australian Navy who operate the vessel, the sponsors of the reception Global Services and supporters of Sail Training. The guest of honour was Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, who had named the ship on her launch in 1987.
The pictures show Her Royal Highness meeting some of the Australian youth crew, and Emma Harley, who has sailed on Young Endeavour as part of the ASTO International Exchange, speaking about her experience of Sail Training.
ASTO would like to thank Her Royal Highness, the Australian Navy, Trinity House, the sponsors Global Services Superyacht Supply, and the many supporters of Sail Training for a wonderful evening. More pictures can be found on www.facebook.com/uksailtraining
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Published on Monday, 20 July 2015 16:29
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Several UK Sail Training vessels have done well in the first leg of the Tall Ships Races 2015 from Belfast to Aalesund. Ocean Spirit of Moray won Line Honours (first across the finish line) with an exchange trainee from New Zealand on board, sponsored by the James Myatt Trust. Maybe and Jolie Brise have done well in Class B on corrected time - third and second place respectively. And it's not all about sailing: Leader won the award for best dressed crew in the crew parade through the streets of Alesund (see picture).
If you want to take part in the Tall Ships Race or experience Sail Training for yourself there are spaces available, take a look at the link to the right or go to the race organisers page www.sailonboard.com
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Published on Tuesday, 07 July 2015 14:50
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Congratulations to Amanda Butcher, ASTO Trustee on being given the honour of Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
Amanda Butcher is Director of RAF Cosford Airshow and Trustee/Director of the Association of Sail Training Organisations (ASTO). She is being recognisded for exceptional support to charities over the last 30 years.
