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Tall Ships Youth Trust – Sail to the Channel Islands – Portsmouth to the Channel Islands

A six-night sailing adventure for passionate sailors. You'll gain sea miles and achieve a RYA competent crew qualification. Complete the residential section of your Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.

Explore the enchanting landscapes of the French coast and the Channel Islands.

Voyaging from Portsmouth, your voyage may include stopovers along the South Coast such as Cowes, Yarmouth, Poole and Weymouth.

Before heading across the Channel to mainland Europe and the Channel Islands with potential visits to Alderney, Sark or Guernsey.

On this voyage, you can work towards your RYA Competent Crew qualification and there’s also the opportunity to complete the residential section of your Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.

Throughout the week, you’ll experience helm the yacht, night sailing, sail handling, ropework as well as learning how to keep safe onboard.

You’ll also experience plenty of offshore sailing away from land.

This voyage is a great opportunity to escape from it all, build your confidence and broaden your sailing experience.

Bursary funding available for young people who need financial support. Email [email protected]

Course date:
13-19th April 2026
Course location:
Portsmouth to the Channel Islands
Course fee:
£970
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