The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week raises awareness of loneliness and the effect it can have on people’s mental health. According to the Mental Health Foundation, one in four adults feel lonely some or all of the time and research shows that the longer people feel lonely, the more they are…
This week (May 9-15th) is national Mental Health Awareness Week, and ASTO (Association of Sail Training Organisations) is highlighting how UK Sail Training operators are helping to support communities recover mentally in the wake of the pandemic. The theme of this year’s initiative led by the Mental Health Foundation focuses on the impact of…
‘Seas Your Future are thrilled to announce that they have acquired a second tall ship, the Fridtjof Nansen, to satisfy the increase in demand over recent times. This is a huge and very historic step for the charity, more than doubling the capacity for taking young people on youth development sail training, maritime careers and…
Show your support for UK Sail Trainers by wearing your UK Sail Trainers! ASTO (Association of Sail Training Organisations) are delighted to announce the launch of the brand new UK Sail Trainers. The footwear range marks the first time that the Gosport-based charity has released its’ own line of merchandise to promote Sail Training in the…
The Swan Trust is to offer a ladies only trip later in the year, with an all-female crew. The weekend trip will take place in September, exploring the east side of Shetland, and will be the first time the Swan has been crewed exclusively by women. “Shetland has a wealth of competent women sailors,…
More than 100 people attended this year’s UK Sail Training Conference which took place yesterday in Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard. The event was organised by ASTO (Association of Sail Training Organisations), which is a Gosport-based charity promoting Sail Training in the UK. The attendees at this year’s conference were comprised of shore-based staff, sea-staff,…