Could you be part of The Cirdan Sailing Trust Youth View?
Aged 14-21 and want to help us develop? We are setting up The Cirdan Sailing Trust Youth View to give the opportunity for a group of young people to help shape The Trust’s future and are on the look out for a number of initial members.
Thank you from Charles who completed the Brighton Marathon
A thank you from our trustee Charles who completed the Brighton Marathon to help raise funds for a new Cirdan minibus.
Diary from Queen Galadriel
We recently welcomed a group of women for a sailing weekend onboard Queen Galadriel. The group like to challenge themselves each year and try something new, and this year they chose a voyage on Queen Galadriel, sailing from Ipswich and back. Read on to find out how their adventure went…
Cirdan’s office staff face their fears!
The office staff face their fears for Cirdan’s Year of Challenge!
Take part in the Round The Island Race!
Take part in the exhilarating Round the Island Race with us in Cowes! No experience necessary, we will teach you everything you need to know.
International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day we're shining the spotlight on our female staff, both crew and on-shore, who work so hard to help young people experience life at sea and develop as individuals.
Trustee Charles taking part in the Brighton Marathon
As part of Cirdan’s Year of Challenge, our wonderful trustee Charles will be taking part in the Brighton Marathon on Sunday 7th April to help raise funds for a new minibus. Training is going well, he is currently up to 14.5 miles!
2023 News & Performance Review
Our 2023 News & Performance Review is now available to read in full.
Take part in the ASTO Small Ships Race!
Both Faramir and Duet will be taking part in the ASTO Small Ships Race in Cowes, Isle of Wight on Saturday 5th October. Become part of the crew and take part in this fun and exhilarating race
Main photo credit: UK Sail Training
Cirdan Year of Challenge
During 2024 all of our staff (and some special guests!) are challenging themselves to go outside their comfort zones and do something they have never done before…
Cirdan taking part in sponsored row and gig race
Cirdan is taking part in a sponsored row and gig race in aid of the RNLI this month.
A letter of thanks
I initially found out about The Cirdan Sailing Trust after searching online for adventurous activities that S could engage in. After a serious of traumas between 2018-2019, S has been suffering poor mental health and was extremely withdrawn, fearful of all old and new activities, mostly non verbal and had been unemployed for four years.
Bill Broad
It is with great sadness that we announce that Bill Broad, Cirdan’s founder has passed away.
Joe Hards awarded Cirdan Sail Trainee of the Year 2023
It's Youth Work Week and the perfect time to announce Joe Hard is Cirdan's Sail Trainee of the Year 2023!
Youth Enrichment Voyages for Individuals in 2024
2024 Voyages for Individuals are now available! We have an exciting mix of voyages specifically for individuals wishing to come sailing with us next year.
Focus on Duke of Edinburgh voyages in August
Our focus for August is Duke of Edinburgh voyages. We run a number of Gold Duke of Edinburgh Residentials onboard our beautiful 111-year-old Edwardian racing yacht, Duet. Living and working in the confines of a sailing vessel is the best way to form friendships, build teamwork learn new skills and have great fun and adventure!
Join us for Bird Watching on the Blackwater
In collaboration with Bird Aware Essex Coast, join us for a weekend of bird watching. Learn about the nesting and feeding sites of sea and shore birds around the Blackwater Estuary, whilst enjoying sailing onboard our Bermudan ketch, Faramir.
Focus on young carers in June
Our focus for June is young carers. Being a young carer can be hugely demanding both physically and mentally. Our voyages allow people to take time away from their caring roles and improve their wellbeing, as well as problem solving, self-esteem, confidence and building friendships.
Cirdan Sailing Trust welcomes new CEO
The Cirdan Sailing Trust is pleased announced Ed Humphries as CEO.