Hunt is on for local tall ship crew
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 11:59 pmHUNT IS ON FOR LOCAL TALL SHIP CREW
Local residents aged between 18 and 25 are being urged to put their name forward for an experience of a lifetime on one of the famous ‘Tall Ships’.
Argyll and Bute Council,in association with MalinWaters,is offeringone lucky person a fully funded sail training experience onboard a Class A Tall Ship in the Tall Ships Races 2011.
If you are between 18 and 25 in July 2011 you could be part of the adventure, getting hands on experience during the ‘Cruise in Company’ leg of the race.
The Tall Ships Races, presented by Szczecin and organised by Sail Training International, are held every summer in European waters. Each year between 70 and 100 vessels from around 20 countries take part.
The ships are crewed by some 3000 young people from over 30 countries worldwide. The unique event combines four days of activities in host ports with racing or cruising-in-company between ports.
Sail Training is at the heart of the event. Young people have the opportunity to gain sailing experience, meet new friends and explore new places whilst facing the physical and emotional challenges that the ocean can provide.
The successful applicant will start their voyage from Greenock on Tuesday 12 July for an exciting nine day sail to Lerwick, finishing on Thursday 21 July. They will visit a number of guest ports up the west coast of Scotland along the way.
Councillor Neil Mackay, spokesperson for enterprise, energy, cultureand tourism said: “I am delighted that the council is creating a unique learning experience for a young person from Argyll and Bute to sail some of the best sailing waters in the world aboard a Class A Tall Ship. Such experiences can be hugely beneficial in a young person’s life, as they are required to develop team skills in challenging conditions.
“Marine tourism is a growing economic driver for Scotland and the council has played a key role in the development of Malin Waters, which is a terrific global platform to market our ports, harbours and marinas which are necessary safe havens for the enthusiastic sailors from around the world who visit our shores.”
The deadline for applications is Friday 17 June 2011. Application forms and further information on this experience can be found at http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/community ... ees-wanted. Alternatively, contact stuart.green@argyll-bute.gov.uk or call Stuart on 01546 604243.
Local residents aged between 18 and 25 are being urged to put their name forward for an experience of a lifetime on one of the famous ‘Tall Ships’.
Argyll and Bute Council,in association with MalinWaters,is offeringone lucky person a fully funded sail training experience onboard a Class A Tall Ship in the Tall Ships Races 2011.
If you are between 18 and 25 in July 2011 you could be part of the adventure, getting hands on experience during the ‘Cruise in Company’ leg of the race.
The Tall Ships Races, presented by Szczecin and organised by Sail Training International, are held every summer in European waters. Each year between 70 and 100 vessels from around 20 countries take part.
The ships are crewed by some 3000 young people from over 30 countries worldwide. The unique event combines four days of activities in host ports with racing or cruising-in-company between ports.
Sail Training is at the heart of the event. Young people have the opportunity to gain sailing experience, meet new friends and explore new places whilst facing the physical and emotional challenges that the ocean can provide.
The successful applicant will start their voyage from Greenock on Tuesday 12 July for an exciting nine day sail to Lerwick, finishing on Thursday 21 July. They will visit a number of guest ports up the west coast of Scotland along the way.
Councillor Neil Mackay, spokesperson for enterprise, energy, cultureand tourism said: “I am delighted that the council is creating a unique learning experience for a young person from Argyll and Bute to sail some of the best sailing waters in the world aboard a Class A Tall Ship. Such experiences can be hugely beneficial in a young person’s life, as they are required to develop team skills in challenging conditions.
“Marine tourism is a growing economic driver for Scotland and the council has played a key role in the development of Malin Waters, which is a terrific global platform to market our ports, harbours and marinas which are necessary safe havens for the enthusiastic sailors from around the world who visit our shores.”
The deadline for applications is Friday 17 June 2011. Application forms and further information on this experience can be found at http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/community ... ees-wanted. Alternatively, contact stuart.green@argyll-bute.gov.uk or call Stuart on 01546 604243.