Gemini

The Gemini Sailing Project was set up in 1986 to take adults with severe learning disabilities Sail Training - see main image. It is a non-profit organisation run totally on a voluntary basis.

Four trips each year are organised, two in the Spring and a further two in the Autumn. The crew join the boat at Universal Marina at 11.00 am on day one and are back at the mooring ready to go home by 4.30 pm on day four.

The destinations will vary depending on weather and tide, but a typical trip will go to Cowes and/or Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth Harbour, Gosport and Southampton Water. The aim is not to go far, but to provide the experience of life on board a large boat and as many sailing experiences as possible within the timeframe.

Please contact Stephen Tobutt or Chris Matthews for more information.

Phoenix Futures   

In association with Phoenix-Futures we have embarked on an initiative to run Voyages for people in recovery from substance misuse. While these Voyages are mainly targeted at adults in recovery, we also work with young people with a range of similar issues, in line with the therapeutic community (TC) model employed by Phoenix-Futures.  We also do special ‘refits’ with Phoenix-Futures volunteers, which are very much in line with the TC model. 

No Limits  

No Limits is a charity supporting children and young people under 26 across Southampton, Hampshire, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight with a range of challenges, including mental health, family and relationships, substance use, financial advice, education and employment support. Their open-access Advice Centre on Southampton High Street is open for over 40 hours each week, where young people can drop in and get confidential, non-judgmental support from a trained youth worker without needing to wait for an appointment. Find out more at nolimitshelp.org.uk.

Olivia Inspires  

Olivia Inspires is a charity that will assist children and young people aged 11 to 18 years, whose families live in the New Forest District Council area and who are facing financial hardship. They offer bite-size financial grants that enable recipients to acheive their potential in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), the arts and sport. Find out more at Oliva Inspires

Change Grow Live  

Change Grow Live is an organisation that works with and supports people who are using any substance, including alcohol, opiates, stimulants, cannabis and new psychoactive drugs. They provide a variety of different services to support individual needs,  enabling people to regain control over their lives and build a sense of purpose. The RSP's sailing adventure voyages provide an excellent environment that supports these goals. Read some of their remarkable stories at ChangeGrowLive .

Oceans of Hope   

In 2012, doctor and sailor Mikkel Anthonisen had the idea for a circumnavigation of the world with people with the disease sclerosis (MS) as an active crew. In creating Oceans of Hope, he started a new story about the possibilities as a human being in a strong community, despite illness or other limitations in life.

The Oceans of Hope UK organisation was set up by Robert Munns and Nicola Kaufman. Nicola and Robert took part in different legs of the Circumnavigation. Their experiences of sailing as part of this extraordinary crew left them both determined to improve the lives of others with MS.

Chesil Trust   

The Chesil Sailing Trust is a charity that enables young, disadvantaged or disabled people to start or participate in sailing or windsurfing, by providing grants to experience a new opportunity on the water. The Trust also works with London schools, to give inner-city children the opportunity to sail and experience the sea. Find out more at Chesil Sailing Trust

If you are a similar organisation and believe that our sail training and adventure environment could help your further your work, please contact us