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, which are funding tuition in small groups of four children per instructor, working towards achieving RYA Stages 1, 2 or 3. So far, 24 children have gainedRead 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
Our intrepid team of 11 young people from Cornwall will set sail for the Scillies in August on Tall Ship Maybe in a 10-day adventure building teamwork and other skills at sea. Meanwhile, they’re busy raising funds for RYST. With places aboard sponsored by local organizations, venturers have been invitedRead More »THE TWO JOSHES TO CYCLE ROUND CORNWALL FUNDRAISING FOR RYST
If you’re a keen gardener, it’s always rewarding to see what other people have done with their gardens. Open days arouse a variety of emotions: curiosity, delight, envy, complacency. The over-riding feeling of people attending the St Mawes and District Garden Society Open Day on 10 July was one ofRead More »GARDENS OPEN DAY RAISES £1500
The Falmouth organisers of the Tall Ships event have today announced that, with the continuing uncertain situation throughout Europe and across the globe around COVID, the event planned for 17-19 August 2021 has been cancelled. This is obviously disappointing news for all involved, especially our voyagers. However the organisers haveRead More »TALL SHIPS UPDATE