Availability for Individuals and Special Offers
In response to the latest advice from the Government on social distancing to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Trustees of The Island Trust have extended the suspension of all sailing operations until the end of July. We will be contacting those with bookings during this period, and will continue to keep the situation under regular review.
Updated 5 June 2020
To support our charitable work we run RYA Sail Training voyages for individuals aged 13 to 19 years during the school holidays, a number of RYA Competent Crew, Day Skipper Practical, and Yachtmaster Preparation and Exam courses for adults throughout the sailing season, and occasional sailing expeditions specifically for adults.
We are a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Approved Activity Provider and run open DofE Expedition voyages and DofE Gold Residentials during the school holidays.
We also run several voyages exclusively for home educated students, which follow the same itinerary as our teenage weeks. Contact us for more information.
To book, contact us on 01752 823007, email info@theislandtrust.org.uk, or use the enquiry form at the bottom of this page.
All voyages start and finish in Plymouth, unless stated otherwise, and follow the RYA Cruising syllabus. Prices include accommodation, use of waterproofs, safety equipment and all meals on board.
Sail Training voyages for individuals aged 13 to 19 | DofE Gold Residentials
| Voyage dates | Price | Itinerary* | Vessel and Course** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 5 – 10 April 2020 CANCELLED | £550 per person | 6 days West Country/ Isles of Scilly/ Channel Islands | Moosk DofE Gold Residential and/or RYA Start Yachting/ RYA Competent Crew |
| Spring May Half Term 24 – 29 May 2020 CANCELLED | £595 per person | 6 days West Country/ Isles of Scilly/ Channel Islands | Moosk DofE Gold Residential and/or RYA Start Yachting/ RYA Competent Crew |
| Summer 19 - 24 July 2020 CANCELLED | £595 per person | 6 days West Country/ Isles of Scilly/ Channel Islands | Moosk DofE Gold Residential and/or RYA Start Yachting/ RYA Competent Crew |
| Summer 26 - 31 July 2020 CANCELLED | £595 per person | 6 days West Country/ Isles of Scilly/ Channel Islands | Johanna Lucretia DofE Gold Residential and/or RYA Start Yachting/ RYA Competent Crew |
| Summer 2 - 7 August 2020 3 places left | £595 per person | 6 days West Country/ Isles of Scilly/ Channel Islands | Johanna Lucretia DofE Gold Residential and/or RYA Start Yachting/ RYA Competent Crew |
| Summer 23- 28 August 2020 Availability | £595 per person | 6 days West Country/ Isles of Scilly/ Channel Islands | Moosk DofE Gold Residential and/or RYA Start Yachting/ RYA Competent Crew |
| Summer 30 August - 4 September 2020 Availability | £595 per person | 6 days West Country/ Isles of Scilly/ Channel Islands | Moosk DofE Gold Residential and/or RYA Start Yachting/ RYA Competent Crew |
| Voyage dates | Price | Itinerary* | Vessel and Course** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 4 – 9 April 2021 Availability | £550 per person | 6 days West Country/ Isles of Scilly/ Channel Islands | Moosk DofE Gold Residential and/or RYA Start Yachting/ RYA Competent Crew |
| Spring May Half Term 30 May - 4 June 2021 Availability | £595 per person | 6 days West Country/ Isles of Scilly/ Channel Islands | Moosk DofE Gold Residential and/or RYA Start Yachting/ RYA Competent Crew |
| Summer 25 - 30 July 2021 Availability | £595 per person | 6 days West Country/ Isles of Scilly/ Channel Islands | Johanna Lucretia DofE Gold Residential and/or RYA Start Yachting/ RYA Competent Crew |
| Summer 1 - 6 August 2021 Availability | £595 per person | 6 days West Country/ Isles of Scilly/ Channel Islands | Johanna Lucretia DofE Gold Residential and/or RYA Start Yachting/ RYA Competent Crew |
| Summer 22- 27 August 2021 Availability | £595 per person | 6 days West Country/ Isles of Scilly/ Channel Islands | Moosk DofE Gold Residential and/or RYA Start Yachting/ RYA Competent Crew |
| Summer 29 August - 3 September 2021 Availability | £595 per person | 6 days West Country/ Isles of Scilly/ Channel Islands | Moosk DofE Gold Residential and/or RYA Start Yachting/ RYA Competent Crew |
DofE Expeditions
| Voyage dates | Price | Itinerary* | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer GOLD 26 July - 5 August 2020 CANCELLED | £995 per person | DofE Award open GOLD Expedition 10 nights West Country | Moosk |
| Summer SILVER 9 - 19 August 2020 CANCELLED | £995 per person | DofE Award open SILVER Expedition 10 nights West Country | Moosk |
For full details visit our DofE Expedition page.
| Voyage dates | Price | Itinerary* | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer GOLD 25 July - 4 August 2021 Availability | £995 per person | DofE Award open GOLD Expedition 10 nights West Country | Moosk |
| Summer SILVER 8 - 18 August 2021 Availability | £995 per person | DofE Award open SILVER Expedition 10 nights West Country | Moosk |
For full details visit our DofE Expedition page.
Adult RYA Courses – Competent Crew | Day Skipper Practical | Yachtmaster Preparation Course & Exam
| Voyage dates | Price | Itinerary | Vessel and Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 April – 1 May 2020 Age 18 and over CANCELLED | £750 per person | 6 nights Embark 4pm Plymouth Disembark 12noon Plymouth | Moosk RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper Practical |
| 17 – 23 May 2020 Age 18 and over CANCELLED | £750 per person | 6 nights Embark 4pm Plymouth Disembark 12noon Plymouth | Moosk RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper Practical |
| 21 – 27 June 2020 Age 18 and over CANCELLED | £750 per person | 6 nights Embark 4pm Plymouth Disembark 12noon Plymouth | Moosk RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper Practical |
| 12 – 17 July 2020 Age 18 and over CANCELLED | £600 per person | 5 nights Embark 4pm Plymouth Disembark 12noon Plymouth | Moosk RYA Competent Crew |
| 6 – 12 September 2020 Age 18 and over Availability - 4 places | £750 per person | 6 nights Embark 4pm Plymouth Disembark 12noon Plymouth | Moosk RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper Practical |
| 13 – 19 September 2020 Age 18 and over Availability - 5 places | £750 per person | 6 nights Embark 4pm Plymouth Disembark 12noon Plymouth | Moosk RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper Practical |
Visit our RYA page for course overview.
| Voyage dates | Price | Itinerary | Vessel and Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 - 30 April 2021 Age 18 and over Availability - 5 places | £750 per person | 6 nights Embark 4pm Plymouth Disembark 12noon Plymouth | Moosk RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper Practical |
| 16 – 22 May 2021 Age 18 and over Availability - 5 places | £750 per person | 6 nights Embark 4pm Plymouth Disembark 12noon Plymouth | Moosk RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper Practical |
| 20 – 26 June 2021 Age 18 and over Availability - 5 places | £750 per person | 6 nights Embark 4pm Plymouth Disembark 12noon Plymouth | Moosk RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper Practical |
| 11 – 16 July 2021 Age 18 and over Availability - 5 places | £600 per person | 5 nights Embark 4pm Plymouth Disembark 12noon Plymouth | Moosk RYA Competent Crew |
| 5 – 11 September 2021 Age 18 and over Availability - 5 places | £750 per person | 6 nights Embark 4pm Plymouth Disembark 12noon Plymouth | Moosk RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper Practical |
| 12 – 18 September 2021 Age 18 and over Availability - 5 places | £750 per person | 6 nights Embark 4pm Plymouth Disembark 12noon Plymouth | Moosk RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper Practical |
Visit our RYA page for course overview.
| Voyage dates | Price | Itinerary | Vessel and Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 – 25 April 2020 Age 18 and over CANCELLED | £795 per person Price does not include Exam fee* | 7 nights Embark 4pm Plymouth Disembark 12noon Plymouth | Moosk RYA Yachtmaster Preparation Course and Exam |
| 20 – 27 September 2020 Age 18 and over Availability - 3 places | £795 per person Price does not include Exam fee* | 7 nights Embark 4pm Plymouth Disembark 12noon Plymouth | Moosk RYA Yachtmaster Preparation Course and Exam |
*There is no need to pay the exam fee until the end of the preparation course, and only if you feel that you are ready to be examined by an external examiner. Exam fees are payable to the examiner when he/she arrives (currently £193 for Yachtmaster Coastal and £224 for Yachtmaster Offshore). The fee goes direct to the RYA with your exam application, so you will need to bring your cheque book or credit card.
Visit our RYA page for course overview.
| Voyage dates | Price | Itinerary | Vessel and Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 – 26 September 2021 Age 18 and over Availability - 4 places | £795 per person Price does not include Exam fee* | 7 nights Embark 4pm Plymouth Disembark 12noon Plymouth | Moosk RYA Yachtmaster Preparation Course and Exam |
*There is no need to pay the exam fee until the end of the preparation course, and only if you feel that you are ready to be examined by an external examiner. Exam fees are payable to the examiner when he/she arrives (currently £193 for Yachtmaster Coastal and £224 for Yachtmaster Offshore). The fee goes direct to the RYA with your exam application, so you will need to bring your cheque book or credit card.
Visit our RYA page for course overview.
Adult Coastal Cruises | Sailing Expeditions | Passage voyages
| Voyage dates | Price | Itinerary | Vessel and Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May - 22 May 2020 Age 18 and over CANCELLED | £780 per person | 6 nights Isles of Scilly Embark 4pm Plymouth Disembark 10am Falmouth | Johanna Lucretia |
| 23 May - 29 May 2020 Age 18 and over CANCELLED | £820 per person | 6 nights Isles of Scilly Embark 4pm Falmouth Disembark 10am Falmouth | Johanna Lucretia |
| 13 - 18 September 2020 Age 18 and over Availability - 6 places | £690 per person | 5 nights Westcountry Embark 2pm Plymouth Disembark 10am Plymouth | Johanna Lucretia |
We strongly advise that you take out suitable travel insurance as soon as you book your holiday, that provides cover in the event of cancellation, loss or damage to baggage, additional medical or transport costs.
Photographic ID is required when visiting the Channel Islands. We will inform you beforehand if ID or a Passport is needed for your voyage.
All the above voyages are suitable for mile building.
No previous sailing experience is necessary, our professional sailing staff will coach you every step of the way.
| Voyage dates | Price | Itinerary | Vessel and Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May - 28 May 2021 Age 18 and over Availability - 10 places | £780 per person | 6 nights Isles of Scilly Embark 4pm Plymouth Disembark 10am Falmouth | Johanna Lucretia |
| 29 May - 4 June 2021 Age 18 and over Availability - 10 places | £820 per person | 6 nights Isles of Scilly Embark 4pm Falmouth Disembark 10am Falmouth | Johanna Lucretia |
| 10 - 20 August 2021 Age 18 and over Availability - 7 places | £1,600 per person | 10 nights Paimpol Festival du Chant de Marin Embark 6pm Plymouth Disembark 10am Plymouth | Pegasus |
We strongly advise that you take out suitable travel insurance as soon as you book your holiday, that provides cover in the event of cancellation, loss or damage to baggage, additional medical or transport costs.
Photographic ID is required when visiting the Channel Islands. We will inform you beforehand if ID or a Passport is needed for your voyage.
All the above voyages are suitable for mile building.
No previous sailing experience is necessary, our professional sailing staff will coach you every step of the way.
Prices include accommodation, use of waterproofs, safety equipment and all meals on board.
All voyages and courses are operated by The Island Trust’s trading subsidiary Island (Cutter) Ltd.
RYA Recognised Training Centre
Crewed by professional sailing staff, qualified at the highest level, all of our vessels have been coded by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and inspected for seaworthiness and safety.
The Island Trust and its operating company, Island (Cutter) Ltd, have robust policies and procedures in place to guarantee your safety onboard including:
- Health and Safety Policies
- Child Protection Policies
- Annual DBS Disclosure for all staff and volunteers
We are members of the Association of Sail Training Organisations (ASTO).
Full time and relief skippers are RYA Yachtmasters and Cruising Instructors or higher, and mates and volunteers are qualified to levels appropriate to the responsibilities they carry in accordance with statutory MCA and RYA regulations and guidelines.
For more information about RYA training »
Get in touch
Please phone us on 01752 823007 or use the enquiry form below: