Clanmil is offering the chance of a lifetime! We have teamed up with The Tall Ships Youth Trust where two lucky 12-15 year olds will be chosen to join an exciting three-day round-trip voyage from Belfast from 3rd - 5th July 2025.

It is the perfect chance to dip your toes into the world of sailing with little to no prior experience required.

Voyage highlights

• A short, beginner-friendly taster voyage
• Learn new skills on a bigger boat, in a safe and supportive environment
• Meet like-minded adventurers and build confidence at sea 
• Achieve your RYA Start Yachting qualification  

Curious about life at sea? This exciting three-day round-trip voyage from Belfast is the perfect chance to dip your toes into the world of sailing with little to no prior experience required.  

Whether you’re a total beginner, a dinghy sailor, or someone who just loves the outdoors, this is your chance to get on board as 72ft Challenger and give sailing on a bigger vessel a proper go. 

You’ll join the crew on a 72ft Challenger yachts, which were designed and built to race around the world against prevailing winds and currents.   

Alongside our skilled sea staff and a crew of like-minded young people, you’ll become part of life on board. From getting the boat ready and hoisting sails to steering at the helm and learning the basics of navigation and weather forecasting. You’ll learn the ropes as you sail up to 150 nautical miles. 

By the end of your voyage, you’ll have completed your RYA Start Yachting qualification — giving you a recognised foundation in sailing and a big confidence boost to match. 

Yes, this taster voyage offers a fully immersive and hands-on experience. Expect a good balance of theory and practical learning, as well as unforgettable moments at sea. 

To enter, simply email your full name, address and date of birth to customer.engagement@clanmil.org.uk or contact your Housing Officer.

Competition will close on Friday 13th June. Two winners will be selected at random and announced on Wednesday 18th June.

This competition is open to Clanmil customers only.

About Tall Ships Youth Trust

The Tall Ships Youth Trust is the UK’s oldest and largest sail training charity, empowering young people  through life-changing sailing adventures. Focusing especially on those from disadvantaged backgrounds, TSYT helps participants build confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills while learning to sail on their fleet of ocean-going yachts. Since 1956, over 120,000 young people have benefited from these transformative experiences.

For more information, you can view the Challenger Fleet Handbook or visit the Tall Ships Youth Trust web page.

(Please note, the competition will mean the voyage will be free of charge for the two winners).