Opening Times

April to October

What makes this a great venue for School group Fun or Educational Visits?

We offer the chance to sail on a tradional sailing ship, based in the South West we sail in Devon, Dorset, Cornwall, Channel Islands, France and Scotland for the Tall Shuips Race

What are the Curriculum Topics or Benefit to the students from a visit?

Students will learn to work as a team, pushing boundaries, enjoying life at sea, chance to visit lots of new places.

What are the activities?

Sailing - learning to be part of the crew, helping with cooking, All aspects of ailing the ship including pulling on ropes, navigation, taking the helm etc.

What is the age range of the activities?

11 upwards

Sample programme of the activities:

6 nights on board one of our 3 traditional Sailin Boats, Leader butilt in 1892, Provident built in 1924 and Golden Vanity built in 1908. Sailing wherever the best weather is, maybe devon, Dorset, Cornwall, Channel Islands, Isles of Scillies or France. Calling in to lots of ports on the way

What materials to you provide or suggest groups bring to support the visit?

Groups should all bring suitable clothes and shoes ie trainers - we can supply oilskins and wellies. We also supply lifejackets, bedding and all meals.

What are the minimum and maximum group sizes and the free Teacher Ratio?

Golden Vanity can take up to 7
Provident up to 12
Leader upt to 14
This should include 1 or leaders if from a youth group

Do you have or how do you arrange risk assessment?

We have a risk assesment policy

Do you offer Teacher familiarisation days?

We can arrange Teacher familiarisation days

What facilities are there for school groups for food and drink, shop etc?

We supply all meals, soft drinks, fruit and snacks but we will visit ports to get the opportu8nity to purchase anything else.

Is specific clothing required?

Yes as mentioned, warm clothing, hats, traners etc - we can supply oilskins and wellies if needed.

Do you have first aid on site?

Yes we do - and our crew are first aid trained.

Are there any restrictions on photos, copyright etc?

No