These residential voyages are also open to any individuals aged 16 – 25 years old

Join our classic Edwardian yacht Duet for an adventurous 6-day Sailing Voyage along the British coastline during school holidays.

This off-shore sailing experience onboard Duet, our 109-year-old gaff-rigged yawl with a colourful history, will see all aboard become a member of the crew for the week and actively participate in all aspects of life onboard. 

Become part of the crew!

With a small group of up to 7 trainees plus 2 professional crew, all living and working in the confines of a sailing vessel, friendships are formed, teamwork develops, skills are learned and lots of fun is had. 

Spaces are limited so book your place now!

The dates we are currently offering in 2021 are all operating from the South Coast/Poole Quay area but we may be able to offer voyages from the Ipswich area, or other dates if there is enough interest.

Currently available are:

DofE 1: Saturday 24^th – Thursday 29^th July 2021

DofE 2: Saturday 31^st July – Thursday 5^th August 2021

DofE 2: Saturday 31^st July – Thursday 5^th August 2021

DofE 4: Monday 16^th – Saturday 21^st August 2021

The cost is £548 per person for the 6-day voyage and this includes all food onboard, use of waterproofs, safety equipment and everything you will need for life aboard.

This price is all-inclusive and extra funding may be available for anyone experiencing particular financial hardship.

Experience required: None – participants will have varying degrees of experience varying from nothing at all to keen sailors. Regardless, you will learn the ropes and be a hands-on member of the crew.

Equipment required: Sleeping bag/pillow, warm clothes and stout non-slip waterproof shoes/boots.

Equipment supplied: Use of wet weather gear/full waterproofs, safety equipment and everything necessary for a residential afloat.

Additional Accreditation Available: Royal Yachting Association, Competent Crew Certificate is awarded to those who earn it’s merit, at an additional cost of £8 per person (£16 if an RYA logbook is required to document your sea miles for future use ).

Whilst these voyages are aimed at DofE students, they are open to any like-minded young person aged 16 to 25 who are looking for fun, challenge and adventure.

DofE Information Sheet 2020

The Cirdan Sailing Trust is a DofE Approved Activity Provider.

For further details contact us on 01621 776684 or email info@cirdantrust.org