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.”

  • Where

    2025 legs

    Leg 1: Lymington - Plymouth: 24th - 29th April
    Leg 2: Neyland - Whitehaven: 31st May - 5th June
    Leg 3: Whitehaven to Glasgow: 7th- 12th June
    Leg 4: Glasgow to Oban: 5th - 10th July
    Leg 5: Oban to Peterhead: 12th - 18th July
    Leg 6: Peterhead to Hartlepool: 19th - 24th July
    Leg 7: Hartlepool to Ipswich:13th - 18th Sept
    Leg 8: Ipswich to Lymington: 20th - 25th 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.”