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What is Sail Training?
UK Sail Training
Sail training is
exciting
accessible
inspiring
inclusive
Sail training teaches young and disabled people about their own strengths, talents, and the value of teamwork.
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What is Sail Training?
UK Sail Training
Sail Training is
exciting
accessible
inspiring
inclusive
Sail Training teaches young and disabled people about their own strengths, talents, and the value of teamwork.
FIND OUT MORE
MEMBERS AREA
UK Sail Training
Life
Changing
Adventures
Sail Training teaches young and disabled people about their own strengths, talents, and the value of teamwork.
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MEMBERS AREA
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Adventure
UK Sail Training member organisations take more than 10,000 young people on exciting, life-changing voyages each year
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Development
Sail training provides an intense, structured environment with defined boundaries, helping young people develop key skills
Safety
Vessels carry all the necessary safety equipment and all staff are vetted and experts at getting the best out of young people
Did you know?
Young people from all backgrounds can take part in a sail training voyage, and more importantly,
you don’t need any previous sailing experience
. The friendly staff on board will teach you everything you need to know. Soon you’ll be setting sail, planning the course, reefing and steering like a seasoned crew!
Together you will meet the challenge of the sea.
improved confidence and wellbeing
* Data collected in a recent UK Sail Training survey of over 50 Team Leaders.
Gemma, Essex
Teacher
"The trip was amazing. I loved it, and I really got to know the characters of people that I work with."
Elle, Dorset
Trainee
"It really was one of the most exhilarating, enjoyable and yet demanding experiences of my life."
Yvonne, Doncaster
Youth Worker
"The experience was phenomenal and all of the participants truly had the time of their lives."
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Adventure
The UK Sail Training fleet is made up of more than 50 vessels run by 30+ member organisations who are not-for-profit and specialise in personal development through Sail Training. UK Sail Training organisations can be found in all parts of the UK, click below to find your nearest.
The UK Sail Training fleet is made up of more than 50 vessels run by 30+ member organisations who are not-for-profit and specialise in personal development through Sail Training.
UK Sail Training organisations can be found in all parts of the UK, click below to find your nearest.
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We believe that outdoor education including Sail Training is a vital tool for young people to rediscover their confidence, social skills and sense of fun after the Covid-19 pandemic. Sailing on board a Sail Training vessel will help you regain skills like making new friends, trying something new and overcoming challenges. Sail Training can change lives for the better!
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Jobs
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Jobs
LATEST JOBS
Past jobs
Volunteer Skippers & Mates (The Boleh Trust)
20 March 2026
Engineer / Relief Engineer (Maybe Sailing)
30 January 2026
Bosun (Maybe Sailing)
30 January 2026
First Mate (Maybe Sailing)
30 January 2026
Freelance Rotation Skipper (Maybe Sailing)
30 January 2026
NEWS
Storm Amy forces cancellation of the annual ASTO Cowes Small Ships Race
3 October 2025
Association of Sail Training Organisations (ASTO) announces new President
21 July 2025
Association of Sail Training Organisations (ASTO) Chair of Trustees recognised in King’s Birthday Honours list
14 June 2025
Association of Sail Training Organisations (ASTO) announces new Vice President
3 June 2025