Introduction.

Adventurous Sail Training expeditions can range in scope from a weekend's sailing in the Solent area, through week long channel cruises with calls at UK and foreign ports, to major expeditions Worldwide, including crew changes overseas and ocean passages.

Long distance exercises are undertaken mainly in the large Challenge 67 and Nicholson 55 STVs with berths for 14 and 12 respectively. These vessels are fully equipped for ocean sailing. The Victoria 34 STVs with berths for seven, are ideal for local expeditions, particularly on the South Coast of England and North Coast of France, but with crew changes, can go as far as GIBRALTAR and NORWAY.

To enhance flexibility, JSASTC STV can be detached to forward operate for short periods of time under the auspices of Commands or individual Units in UK, abroad, or, for example, to fit in with RN Groups or individual ship deployments.

Planning an expedition.

To plan an expedition contact JSASTC well in advance of the date - 2 years is not too early for a major expedition.  Then apply for the allocation of an Sail Training Vessel by completing and returning the STV application form.  Check that you and your crew(s) have the appropriate qualifications. Project Officers must send JSASTC a completed copy of a JSATF for all expeds.

Click here for yacht application form.