In partnership with Ocean Young Trust, Young Scot and COSLA, The Highland Council is offering 2 young people the opportunity to participate in the Tall Ships Races 2011. The opportunity includes travel to and from the vessel and all costs incurred while taking part in the project.
Applicants should be:
• Those at risk of poorer outcomes and who would not ordinarily have access to this kind of opportunity.
• Aged 16-24 on date of departure
• Hold a passport with 6 months validity remaining on date of return
• Of adequate fitness
The Tall Ships Races are designed to encourage international friendship and allow young people to experience adventure under sail. The races are held annually in European waters, and in July 2011 there will be three racing legs of several hundred nautical miles - with each leg lasting around 10 days.
Successful applicants will participate in one of the three legs, which are;
(1) from Waterford, Ireland to Greenock;
(2) from Lerwick to Stavanger, Norway,
(3) and the final race from Stavanger to Halmstad, Sweden and a return voyage to Inverness.
Race One - 1st July to 11th July
Waterford, Ireland to Greenock, UK
Race Two - 22nd July to 30th July
Lerwick (Shetland Isles), UK to Stavanger, Norway
Race Three - 30th July to 12th August
Stavanger, Norway to Halmstad, Sweden and returning to Inverness, UK
The deadline for receiving applications is 4th February 2011 so anyone interested in applying should contact Mike Jones on 01463 702067 for an application form or email mike.jones3[AT]highland.gov.uk