Ocean Youth Trust North

Ocean Youth Trust North Ocean Youth Trust North is a Sail Training & Youthwork Charity offering great opportunities to young people.

Adventure under Sail
Changing lives inspiring futures

24/03/2026

Easter 2026 activitiesWant to learn about sailing? Get some new skills? Make new friends?Join our Activity Days on the Big Yellow Boat at North Shields Marina (on board Ocean Youth Trust North’s James Cook) Fun and adventure for ages 9- 18Day 1: Shore-based activities - learn about sailing, row a ...

18/03/2026

Adventure under Sail lifts the spirit

Some skilful parking at Fox's Marina & Boatyard today.
06/03/2026

Some skilful parking at Fox's Marina & Boatyard today.

The cake fairy visited James Cook today while we were out.  She left us some goodies and a nice message."As a former bos...
05/03/2026

The cake fairy visited James Cook today while we were out. She left us some goodies and a nice message.

"As a former bosun, I was delighted to see that JC was in Fox’s earlier today and couldn’t resist stopping by to say hello and to restock the cake supply on board!
It was great to see that things remain pretty much the same as I remember her from 35(!!!) years ago. I can’t imagine how many people have benefited from spending time on board over the years… Have a great refit and keep up the good work! "

Thank you, Lisa - we estimate that 10,000 young people have trod the decks since she was launched - including you.

And we’re off.  Next stop Foxs Marina and Boatyard.
27/02/2026

And we’re off. Next stop Foxs Marina and Boatyard.

A big thank you to our volunteers, old and new, who helped get James Cook ready for her delivery to Ipswich next weekend...
23/02/2026

A big thank you to our volunteers, old and new, who helped get James Cook ready for her delivery to Ipswich next weekend. We had a fun day and achieved a lot. Not long now until our first 'Adventure under Sail'

What a fantastic cruising area we have for an Adventure under Sail
10/02/2026

What a fantastic cruising area we have for an Adventure under Sail

The anchorage at Lindisfarne (Holy Island) lies right at the top of the Tyne sea area. Fewer than 10 miles to the south-east are the Farne Islands. But then, with the exception of Coquet Island off Amble, there are no more islands and few prominent and protective headlands. At first glance and on a....

Proud to be representing Ocean Youth Trust North at the ASTO UK Sail Training Conference today.
29/01/2026

Proud to be representing Ocean Youth Trust North at the ASTO UK Sail Training Conference today.

We’re underway!

The UK ASTO Sail Training Conference opens with a plenary from Kerry McMillan, CEO, and Mark Todd MBE, setting the course for the days ahead as we come together to share learning, strengthen collaboration, and champion the power of sail training.

Fantastic to see a 25% increase in attendance from our members this year.

A big thank you to the Shears Foundation for their grant of £10k in support of our work with young people in the North o...
20/01/2026

A big thank you to the Shears Foundation for their grant of £10k in support of our work with young people in the North of England. https://oytnorth.org.uk/news/

Every day's a learning day onboard James Cook.  Even when you didn't go to sea!
04/11/2025

Every day's a learning day onboard James Cook. Even when you didn't go to sea!

Last night we joined in with Rotary Club of York Vikings to hear their awardees tales of 'Adventure under Sail' with Oce...
08/10/2025

Last night we joined in with Rotary Club of York Vikings to hear their awardees tales of 'Adventure under Sail' with Ocean Youth Trust North. They shared with us what they learned and how they felt before and after their voyage. Well done everyone - you earned your certificates - and thanks to all at York Vikings for your ongoing support.

Well done, Rangers.
29/09/2025

Well done, Rangers.

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Royal Quays Marina
North Shields
NE296DU

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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