All the schemes provide experienced skippers and mates, but they don't sail the boats, you do. There is no room for passengers in Sail Training ships. Sail Training is an adventure. Life at sea can be rough at times but we make sure that it is not unnecessarily dangerous. All ASTO member boats comply with strict Government safety rules, they are regularly inspected and they have to be maintained in first class condition.
Physical disability is no barrier to sailing.
Many schemes are able to welcome crew members with physical difficulties, there are in fact two square-rigged barques specially designed to be sailed by crew members with severe physical disabilities. Choose the boat in which you would like to sail and simply contact the operators for a booking form or more information. Their contact details are given at the foot of their individual pages. Funds exist to help any young or disabled person who cannot afford the voyage fee. Instead, please contact the webmaster directly.