Find the right voyage

Our member organisations provide adventurous voyages for young people from 12 to 25, and disabled people of any age.

ASTO Member Organisations

All of our member organisations are committed to operating to the latest safety guidelines, with staff who are appropriately qualified and trained to help young people get the most from their adventure.

Guide to Type of Trip:

Individuals
Groups
Duke of Edinburgh
Additional Needs
Tall Ships Races
Start Locations

Scotland

Maybe Sailing

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E England

Pioneer Sailing Trust

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E England

Excelsior Trust

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SW England
SE England

Sail Training Trust

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SW England

Island Trust

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SE England

Tall Ships Youth Trust

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SE England
Scotland

Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust

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Scotland

Swan Trust SCIO

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SE England

Rona Sailing Project

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Scotland

Ocean Youth Trust Scotland

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NE England

Ocean Youth Trust North

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SW England
SE England

Marine Society & Sea Cadets

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SW England

Morvargh Sailing Project

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SW England

Sailing Tectona

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SE England

Dauntsey’s School

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E England

Offshore

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SE England

Gwennili Trust

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SE England

Combined Cadet Force

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E England
SE England

Morning Star Trust

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E England

Sea-Change Sailing Trust

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Scotland

Sail Training Shetland

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SE England

Discovery Sailing Project

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Scotland

Gordonstoun School

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SE England

UKSA

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SE England

Boleh Trust

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SE England

Cirdan Sailing Trust

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NE England

CatZero

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SE England

Disabled Sailors Association

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E England

East Coast Sailing Trust

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SE England

Ocean Youth Trust South

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Accessibility

Sail training is accessible for almost everybody and many UK sail training organisations welcome disabled people onboard, including those with:

Physical impairments & wheelchair users
Learning disabilities & learning difficulties
Deaf people & people who are hard of hearing
Blind and visually impaired people

Please visit the individual profiles of Member Organisations shown as supporting Additional Needs, or contact us for more help.

Disabled Sailors Association

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about residential adventures at sea. If you still have any questions, feel free to get in touch.

Do participants need to be able to swim?

No. Sailing trips take place on large yachts. Participants will be provided with all the necessary safety equipment.

Is previous sailing experience required?

Absolutely not. Everyone is welcome and the professional crew will be on board all all times to explain what needs to be done. These are adventure sailing trips so participants are expected to get stuck in and help with the sailing, not just to be a passenger.

Is it safe?

Yes. All ASTO member organisations and their vessels operate under strict safety regulations. The staff are highly trained to ensure young people feel safe but still experience a genuinely challenging and fun adventure.

What equipment do participants need to take?

Before each trip, a detailed kit list will be provided. All specialist sailing equipment and safety items will be provided, participants will only need to take their own personal items.

Are dietary requirements or other special needs catered for?

Yes, trips cater for a range of requirements, but please ensure you discuss this with the organisation at the time of booking.