The Trust funds sailing lessons for 20 schools in mid-Cornwall from Truro to St Austell. Over the winter we asked five of them why they’re part of our Schools Programme. How do they and their children benefit? Here’s what they told us. Foxhole Learning Academy is one of the Trust’sRead More »WHY DO CORNISH SCHOOLS WELCOME OUR SUPPORT?
Friday’s Open Day at St Austell Golf Club raised £655 from entries and a raffle – and a further £200 donated by sponsor Imerys – enough to pay for 68 sailing lessons for schoolchildren in the Roseland and St Austell Bay. Said organiser Simone Kennett: “A massive thank you toRead More »DALLAS SCRAMBLE AT ST AUSTELL GOLF CLUB raises £855 for the trust
St Austell Golf Club is kindly hosting a Dallas Scramble Fun Golf Day on Friday 22 April 2022 in aid of Roseland Youth Sailing Trust. 100% of funds raised will go to helping youngsters get on the water, develop their self-esteem and have fun whilst learning to sail. Teams ofRead More »CALLING ALL GOLFERS
This week RYST reached an important milestone, thanks to our supporters. At Polkerris Beach on Thursday 16th September, nine-year-old Tyler from Foxhole had his first sailing lesson and became the 1000th new sailor introduced to the water by the Trust. We started just six years ago with the aim ofRead More »TRUST’S 1000TH NEW SAILOR TAKES TO THE WATER
Young people taking part in the RYST expedition on Tall Ship Maybe are doing their bit to raise funds for the Trust, helping ensure that others are given similar opportunities to experience sailing and adventure – and as a mark of appreciation for the organizations that have sponsored their placeRead More »TEAM MAYBE MEMBER BEA GIVES UP ICE CREAM TO RAISE FUNDS
Josh Kendle and Josh Lewis, 17, have completed a 200-mile cycle tour of all the sailing clubs in Cornwall to raise £2125 for RYST – £125 over target. As two of the 11 teenagers taking part in the RYST expedition on Tall Ship Maybe, they were doing their bit toRead More »THE TWO JOSHES’ BIKE CHALLENGE SMASHES £2000 TARGET
It’s a solo expedition, not a race against other Tall Ships. And they’re bound for Scilly, not Spain. But that didn’t trouble our young people as they boarded Maybe today to begin their 10-day adventure at sea. They’re keen to get hands on with all aspects of sailing a traditionallyRead More »ALL ABOARD FOR THE SCILLIES
Children in Clay Country schools are learning to sail this summer, thanks to support from Cornwall Community Foundation and TK Foundation Youth Sailing, working towards achieving RYA Stages 1, 2 or 3. So far, 24 children have gained certificates. Congratulations to: • Adam, Maggie, Polly, Scott, Joe, Lowan, Gabriel, RileyRead More »CLAY COUNTRY PROJECT DELIVERS RESULTS
Young people taking part in the RYST expedition on Tall Ship Maybe in August are doing their bit to raise funds for the Trust as a mark of appreciation for the organizations that have sponsored their place on board. Team member Oliver Pearson, 18, from Falmouth has enrolled in theRead More »TEAM MAYBE MEMBER OLIVER PEARSON TO WALK DARTMOOR FUNDRAISING FOR RYST
Tall Ship Maybe is bound for the Scillies in August with 11 Cornish teenagers on board, keen to play their part in working the boat. With no further announcements from the organisers of Tall Ships 2021 since the cancellation of the race in June, RYST took the decision to goRead More »TALL SHIP MAYBE ADVENTURE TO GO AHEAD DESPITE RACE CANCELLATION