Joe
“To anyone who might be unsure as to whether a sailing trip is for them – you have no idea what life has in store for you, so if there is an opportunity to do something unfamiliar presented to you, always say yes. These experiences will shape you, and in cases such as mine and many others I have spoken with, they might just save you as well.”
Joe is a member of the Cirdan Youth View and has sailed on all three of our boats several times. After a tough health battle in 2025, Joe has returned back to the water where he feels most happy and fulfilled, and is keen to help encourage others to experience the same benefits the water has to offer.
Gracey
“My time on the voyage allowed me to build my confidence and learn things I didn’t have any previous experience in like sailing. I find it so fascinating learning what everything is called and what it does! I met the most amazing people on my voyage and feel so alive and reconnected with myself. I’m on the autistic spectrum but that didn’t stop me from joining a voyage. In fact, it was amazing and I’ve gained both sailing skills and social life skills because of it.”
Since her voyage onboard Faramir in 2024, Gracey has completed a BTEC in Forensic Science and has joined Nottingham University to study Astro Physics. She has also tried out dingy sailing at a local sailing club.
Daniel
“It was amazing, one of the best experiences of my life.”
Daniel has autism and ADHD, along with some food sensory issues. At 14 years old, Daniel joined a voyage with Cirdan and since then has gained his trio of sailing on all three of our vessels. Daniel’s voyages have helped to develop his self confidence skills, and on every voyage he will try new foods.
“My son Daniel has thrived and gained so many life skills that he can apply to everyday life from your sailing opportunities,’ says Daniel’s mum.
