Voyage to Recovery - V2R
Therapy like never before
The power of Adventure Therapy
The Voyage to Recovery is a therapeutic sailing adventure designed to support individuals recovering from psychosis. This unique experience harnesses the power of sailing to promote teamwork, resilience, and personal growth, all while exploring the open sea.
Each year, Faramir and her crew circumnavigate the UK with different NHS Early Intervention in Psychosis teams from across the country supporting them on different legs of the trip.
The project takes people away from a clinical setting and immerses them into a whole new environment in the great outdoors.
“It has been great to be with people who have been through similar experiences and opening up about my struggles. I now feel more confident and hopeful in my recovery journey.”
Blue Mind Therapy
Coined by the late Marine Biologist Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, Blue Mind is a meditative, relaxed state we enter when we are in, on, near or under water. In his Blue Mind publication, Dr. Nichols shares research on water's positive impact on our spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental health and wellbeing.
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Where
2026 legs
Leg 1: Fambridge to Lymington - Sat 2nd May - Thurs 7th May
Leg 2: Lymington to Plymouth - Sat 9th - Thurs 14th May
Leg 3: Plymouth to Neyland - Sat 16th May - Thurs 21st May
Leg 4: Neyland to Whitehaven - Tues 14th June - Sun 19th June
Leg 5: Whitehaven to Largs - Mon 15th June - Thurs 20th June
Leg 6: Largs to Oban - Sat 11th July - Thurs 16th July
Leg 7: Oban to Peterhead - Sun 26th July - Sat 1st Aug
Leg 8: Peterhead to Hartlepool - Mon 3rd Aug - Sat 8th Aug
Leg 9: Hartlepool to Ipswich - Sat 5th Sept- Thurs 10th Sept -
Why
This is more than just a sailing trip - its an opportunity to build confidence, teamwork and resilience while experiencing the freedom of the open sea.
No sailing experience is needed - just a willingness for people to step outside their comfort zones, connect with others and discover what they’re capable of.
1. Boost self-confidence and independence
2. Learn new skills in a supportive environment
3. Connect with others on a shared journey of recovery
4. Experience the power of nature for wellbeing -
How
Voyage to Recovery legs take place on Faramir, which can take a group of up to 15 people.
Participants are supported every step of the way by an experienced crew from The Cirdan Sailing Trust.
Staff from each Early Intervention Team will also be on board to support te service users.
“I learnt its a beautiful world and life is worth living.”
