We are proud to announce a partnership with Morvargh Sailing Project's ASPIRE260 programme, providing one fully-funded place for a young person to join their Round Britain Adventure in 2027.
In spring 2027, Morvargh Sailing Project will depart Fowey onboard tall ship Helen Mary R for an extraordinary circumnavigation of Britain.
ASPIRE360 is the only UK Sail Training expedition where the same young crew undertakes the entire circumnavigation together. One boat, ten young people and more than five weeks sailing all the way around Britain and home again.
There are no passengers. They'll become the crew: steering, helping navigate, handling sails, standing watches day and night, cooking and sharing responsibility for life aboard.
About this trip - ASPIRE360
- 28 days
- 2,000miles
- 10 young people
- 1 Crew
Departing from Fowey on 28th March 2027, Helen Mary R will sail clockwise, stopping off at Neyland, Dublin, Isle of Man, Belfast, Campbeltown, Gigha, Oban, Tobermory, through the Calendonian Canal, Aberdee, Edinbrugh, Newcastle, under Tower Bridge into central London, Cowes and back to Fowey on 5th May.
A full-funded place, supported by Yacht Havens
Cost should never be a reason a young person misses out on an opportunitiy like ASPIRE360.
Delivering an expedition of this scale will cost a little over £32,000 with each family normally asked to contribute £800 each.
As part of our partnership with Morvargh Sailing Project, we are proud to have fully-funded a place for one young person to join their adventure of a lifetime.
A little more about Morvargh Sailing Project
Founded by Matt & Vicky Barraud, Morvargh Sailing Project use sail training to unlock confidence, resilience and self-belief in young people. By giving meaningful responsibility, real challenges, and the support to overcome this, Morvargh Sailing Project help inspire and change lives of young people, as well as breaking barriers to allow entry into sailing.
Helen Mary R is the Project's vessel; a Bowman 57 cutter-rigged ketch. Strong, capable, coded to MCA standards, and worthy of carrying young people safely offshore on meaningful voyages.
Criteria, FAQS and how to sign up
Here's some of the fundamental criteria to understand before beginning your application.
Criteria
- Applicants must be aged 14 to 18 (on the date of depature)
- No previous sailing experience is needed. You'll learn as you go and take on greater responsibility throughout the trip.
This trip includes:
- All meals while onboard
- Tea, coffee, cordial and snacks
- Safety equipment
- Waterproofs
- Some museum visits and activities
FAQs
- What about school?
- You need to have permission from your school to take part in this voyage. The Morvargh team are experienced educators so happy to meet you and the school to help facilitate this.
- How much does it cost?
- Thanks to Yacht Havens, this place is fully-funded. Places are available directly through Morvargh Sailing Project, with £800 covering the full family contribution for one young person, and £4,000 covering the full cost for one young person.
- What about training and getting prepared?
- Morvargh Sailing Project is an RYA training centre so all participants will work towards RYA qualifications including Start Yachting, Competent Crew and Watch Leader.
- Full training will be provided over the winter before departure, but you don't need any sailing experience to join this adventure.
- Who is skippering?
- The voyage is led by Matt & Vicky Barraud who run this non-profit sail training orvanisation in Fowey. They are joined by 2 additional skippers for this adventure.
- Can I speak to Matt & Vicky?
- Absolutely! They are 2 of the nicest people you're likely to meet and only to happen to answer any questions and put your mind at ease. Email hello@sailadventure.co.uk or call 07481 546577.
- Can we stay in touch throughout the trip?
- Of course! We'll be keeping up with blogs, you can track the boat online so you know where we are, plus you can stay in touch with your loved one as much as you (or they) wish!
- We will have a full, detailled itinerary too (subject to weather) so you're welcome to stop off at ports/harbours to see us.
How to apply
To apply for this fully-funded place onboard Helen Mary R for spring 2027, complete the form below. Together with Matt & Vicky, we will speak with applicants and select the young person who we believe will gain the most from this unique adventure and embrace all that the experience has to offer.
What happens next?
- Your application will be sent to the Yacht Havens team and to Matt & Vicky to review.
- In due course, we will invite applicants for a Teams/Zoom call so we can get to know you a little more to help in the selection process.
- Many voyages are oversubscribed, so we may have to select the participants based on those we feel will benefit most from the experience.
- You will also be required to complete a Passenger Declaration form. This just provides Morvargh Sailing Project with important information about you such as your ID, Date of birth, emergency contact information, health information and more. A completed passenger declaration is a legal requirement to keep everyone safe aboard. Please ensure that all medical issues, whether minor or undiagnosed, are declared on the passenger declaration. If we anticipate your voyage to be oversubscribed, there will be additional shortlisting questions on the passenger declaration.
- Once selection is made, Morvargh Sailing Project will provide all the information as we head towards departure in March 2027.
In the meantime, if you have any questions about the trip or would like some more information, contact Matt & Vicky at Morvargh Sailing Project on hello@sailadventure.co.uk or call 07481 546577