As part of my RYA Trinity House scholarship, I went to Hamble school of yachting to complete my yacht master theory course. On day 1 I turned up at 9, ready to learn. I…

The Gentoo youth team have a WhatsApp, and an opportunity was shared to jump onboard an S&S 34 as a bowman for the lonely tower and great escape race. I dithered for a few…

The 12 and 13th of March, a weekend on the south coast. Meeting all the youth sailors, and coaches and a chance to sail on a Sunfast 3300. I was super nervous so reached…

Gentoo sailing team is a team focused on competing in the 2024 Vendee Globe with James Harayda skippering. As part of their goal, they are hoping to open the door for more young sailors…

The scholarship is an initiative for those working or aspiring to work in the small commercial vessel sector. By providing grants for training and exams they provide the opportunity to gain access to the…

When I was 15 in school we got a week of work experience. I arranged to work at PPSA (Pembrokeshire Performance sailing Academy) a sailing centre in Pembroke dock. It is roughly an hour…

Okay, so here is where I’m supposed to introduce myself, but who am I? It’s a tough question to answer, but this is what I know so far. I’m 19 I’m female and my…