“The sailing experience I had on the Voyage to Recovery was something that has changed my outlook on life and my own abilities. I learnt a lot about my needs, like needing specific instructions to understand my role. Going forward I know I have to find a way to express these needs otherwise I feel I doubt myself too much, particularly if I do not get encouragement. The experience of actually sailing the boat, steering, attempting to put up and take down the sails, and simply enjoying being on the water is something that has made me want to somehow carry on learning and maybe sail a boat for myself one day. I also learnt about some of my positive attributes, like being able to notice when the people around me need encouragement and trying to make sure they feel like they matter. Meeting and getting to know the crew was possibly as life changing as being on the boat; the skipper and bosun in particular made me feel like I was an important part of the team and like I deserved to be there enjoying myself as well as contributing where I could. I wish I could redo the experience with a little extra confidence now I know what to expect. I think the biggest thing I have got from the experience is knowing I have it in me to go out and try to find a life that makes me excited to live it without needing my phone, and knowing there will always be kind people along the way. I don't think I would ever have felt brave enough to saying yes to the experience if I hadn't experienced psychosis in the first place. There were a lot of challenging moments on the boat but being surrounded by supportive staff and crew made me feel like I was important and cared about.”