In September, Young Adult Carers from Torbay took part in our very first joint venture with Bright Futures Upbeat Devon on a sailing adventure with The Tallships Trust, aboard a challenger yacht. Young Adult Carers from Torbay and Devon were able to support each other, learning new skills and the teamwork required to sail a racing yacht around the Dorset coast. This is the first time such a big activity has been shared with Devon Young Adult Carers and the first time a Torbay Young Adult Carer has joined the crew as Watch Leader, adding his expertise as a sailor having sailed with Tallships Trust before. Everyone involved enjoyed the sailing experience and commented that it was nice to meet other young adult carers and make new friends. Feedback included the desire for further training and the possibility of volunteering in the future. In October two Young Adult Carers joined other young people to sail with Brixham Trinity Sailing. Both enjoyed the experience which gave them the opportunity to develop their skills and reach their true potential. The activity helped improve their confidence and teamwork, social skills and leadership, all in the context of an exciting and challenging environment aboard the 95 foot, 85 tonnes, Provident gaff ketch sailing rig. Once again, a big THANK YOU to our sponsor Richard Peyton-Jones of the Eleanor Hamilton Educational Trust, Chas Cowell and his team at the Tallships Trust and a big THANK YOU to Trinity Sailing and the team for their hard work and determination to support our Young Adult Carers Service. This certainly would never happen without you.
Dave Baker, Young Adult Carers Development Worker
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