ocean youth trust north
North Shields
Ocean Youth Trust North is a charity specialising in the personal development of
young people and adults through the unique medium of ocean sailing. We offer a
safe but exhilarating residential experience that changes lives and inspires
futures. Through sailing we help young people and adults, irrespective of their
background, escape the difficulties that they face at home. They acquire a range
of life skills learnt while working as a team and rising to the challenge of the
sea. We have sailed with a huge range of organisations, including schools, youth
groups, local authority programmes and disability organisations. Participants in
our programme learn to overcome personal fears and obstacles and go on to shape
a brighter future for themselves and their community. “Sail training requires
participants to confront many demanding challenges, both physical and emotional.
It is an activity that inspires self-confidence and the acceptance of personal
responsibility, promotes an acceptance of others whatever their social or
cultural backgrounds, and develops a willingness to take controlled risks. For
most who undertake sail training on Tall Ships it is a positive life-changing
experience.” Sail Training International
