Sail Training Ireland for Youth Development

28/05/2026

News Just in from our first Galway Voyage of the season.
From oghan and Ellie

We had breakfast and went into the village.
After lunch we went on a tour of the Aran lifeboat. It was pretty cool. It can right itself after capsizing was cool. The pier jumping was good even though the water was cold. We went for a walk to the Black Fort. The walk was good and the cliffs were cool. We explored a tunnel in the fort. Dinner was carbonara and tasted good. We had to move off the pier to anchor as the cargo boat was due in early in the morning.

18/05/2026

Sail Training Ireland for Youth Development are thrilled announce that we are now taking applications for our “Drogheda
Sail Training Bursary Voyages” taking place in the first 2 weeks of June this year.
These voyages places are exclusively for young people aged between 14 – 17 inclusive who live in or engage with
service in the Louth Meath Area.
This opportunity sees the participants become part of the working crew as trainees on the Tall Ship Maybe on a 5 day voyage at sea. Potential participants should be aware that this will be a challenging but fun adventure.
The itinerary of the trips are weather dependent but will include a visit to the UK or Isle of Man.
We are able to make these opportunities available as a result of generous funding from Drogheda Port Company, Boskalis
Dredging, Louth County Council, East Terminals and Irish Cement.
Details of the voyages are:
Voyage 1 (age 14-17 years)
Start date: 10am, Monday 01/06/2026
Finish date : 5pm, Friday 05/06/2026
Start & Finish Location: Drogheda
Vessel: Tall Ship Maybe
Cost: €300
Applications can be made by following the link.
Voyage 1 https://tri.ps/BfXNf

Voyage 2 (age 14-17 years)
Start date: 10am, Monday 08/06/2026
Finish date : 12pm, Friday 12/06/2026 (early finish for Certificate ceremony)
Start & Finish Location: Drogheda
Vessel: Tall Ship Maybe
Cost: €300
Applications can be made by following the link.
Voyage 2 https://tri.ps/UpBch
Drogheda Port Company

14/05/2026

We are absolutely thrilled and honoured that President Catherine Connolly has very kindly agreed to be Patron of our charity Sail Training Ireland.

A key accolade available to our trainees is that they can pursue their "Gaisce The President's Awards" while taking part in a voyage. Sail Training Ireland is a Gaisce Challenge Partner.

We hope that President Connolly as Patron will be proud of the work Sail Training Ireland does to make this amazing opportunity to young people across Ireland. Thank you

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Maybe Sailing Tallship Thalassa .ie

11/05/2026

All too often we hear parents or older adults say, “if only, or I wish I could do that”.
As we are a youth charity most of our voyages are restricted to under thirties but this is an opportunity for anybody over 18 to join the tall ship Maybe for a four-day voyage.

There are a few places left so why not treat yourself to a bit of adventure.

Absolutely no experience required as you will learn along the way, under the watchful eye of the professional crew. The voyage will give you the opportunity to experience a taste of life at sea.

Starting and finishing in Dun Laoghaire.
Start Date: Monday 25th of May 2026
Finish Date : Thursday 28th of May 2026
Cost: €700 includes berth, safety equipment, and all meals. (Unfortunately, there is no funding towards this voyage)
Follow link to book:
https://sailtrainingireland.wetravel.com/trips/adult-sail-one-sail-training-ireland-57026231?source=widget_trips -your-trip

29/04/2026

🌊 European Youth Week Celebration 2026 – Celebration at Sea! 🚢✨ What a week for our incredible group of twelve young adventurers! They boarded TS Maybe on Monday and set sail for the Isle of Man, dropping anchor in beautiful Port St Mary before cruising into Port Erin for some well earned shore leave.
Now they’re back on the waves, heading for Bangor, Northern Ireland, ready to explore the stunning north coast before returning to Dublin on Friday.
To mark European Youth Week in style, our trainees rolled up their sleeves and created a mouth watering selection of European themed pizzas 🍕🇪🇺 — and they were absolutely delicious.
A huge shout out to the amazing crew of TS Maybe and to Sail Training Ireland Mentor Lynda Fielden for guiding, inspiring, and supporting our young sailors every step of the way. 🌟 Here’s to adventure, teamwork, and unforgettable memories at sea! Léargas Gaisce - The President's Award Irish Girl Guides Dublin Port Company Gaisce - The President's Award Erasmus+ Dublin City Council North East Inner City - Dublin Irish Girl Guides Irish Sailing 1st Port of Waterford Sea Scouts Scouting Ireland Sailing Adventure Skills National Yacht Club Juniors National Youth Council of Ireland The National Yacht Club Sail Training International Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School

29/04/2026

We are delighted to bring you news of our new partner vessel, the magnificent Class A tall ship Thalassa, a Dutch three masted Barquentine. https://tallshipthalassa.nl/en/

Thalassa will become a key part of Sail Training Ireland’s programme over the next number of years joining our other amazing vessels Maybe and Ilen. We will have two voyages on her in 2027 and five in 2028. She takes thirty-three trainees and three mentors alongside the professional crew.

We look forward to working with all the crew and shore team of Thalassa.

So, plenty of opportunities for more young people to take part and benefit from the unique development experience of a sail training voyage while having an adventure and great fun.

Please keep an eye on our social media as we announce details later this year of the voyages and how you can get involved.

We believe there will be a lot of interest in getting onboard Thalassa so to avoid disappointment please contact us if:
• You have a group that would be interested in booking an entire voyage exclusively for your group to discuss how we can help make that happen.
Or
• You are a business or individual who would like to help us provide this opportunity to more young people who face disadvantage and people with disabilities. You can really make a massive impact on young people across the country who may not usually get an opportunity like this due to their circumstances.

Contact: [email protected]
Tel: 01 8454773
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Óglaigh na hÉireann / Irish Defence Forces Sail Training International Girl Guides Afloat Magazine

23/04/2026

Last minute voyage places available on TS Maybe.
Due to an unfortunate cancellation by a group we have a number of places available on this voyage aboard tall ship Maybe. Please share with any 14 - 17 year olds that might be interested. There is nothing worse from our point of view than a voyage going out with empty berths. Details and booking link below.

Youth Adventure Voyage for 14-17 year olds on the Tall Ship Maybe.
Starts from Belfast and finishes in Dublin
Dates: 04/05/26 - 08/05/26
Cost €300.
For more information and to book click link:
https://sailtrainingireland.wetravel.com/trips/youth-adventure-voyage-14-17-yrs-sail-training-ireland-07963137?source=widget_trips -your-trip

22/04/2026

Blog just in for our TY4 voyage crew. After a busy evening of night watches we all chilled and then after bacon and salad sandwiches we had “happy hour” and gave Maybe a good clean. We then emptied out the rib and lowered it into the bay and headed to Holy Isle where “the mountain goats” went up the hill and the “rock lobsters” headed along the shore. Great afternoon and then back for homemade pizzas… delish! Dublin Port Company Dublin City Council @ North East Inner City - Dublin Royal St George Yacht Club National Yacht Club Juniors Léargas Gaisce - The President's Award Maybe Sailing

13/04/2026

Adult places available in May!
Sail Training Ireland are delighted to announce that we have remaining places on our May Adult Sail Voyage on the TS Maybe.
The voyage is for 4 days, May 25th - May 28th 2026 and will start and finish in Dun Laoghaire, visiting a UK port in between. Anyone 18 and over can apply and the cost is €700 (accommodation and all meals included). There is no upper age limit.
Opportunities like this don't happen often and this could be your only chance this year to experience life on board the Maybe with us.
These places will fill fast, so don't delay, book today at this link
https://tri.ps/ZwwWV

11/04/2026