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Who we are: The Island Trust provides life-enhancing, residential and day sailing activities for young people with special needs, disabilities, and those experiencing hardship and deprivation. We have two traditional sailing boats which enable young people to access the benefits, joy and challenge of sailing. What we do: We work with individuals, schools, colleges, youth groups, church and community organisations. The young people live aboard, learn to sail, navigate and passage plan, as well as developing social skills and experience independent living. All accommodation, tuition, food, learning resources and safety equipment is provided on board. Through our programs our young sailors return to their schools and communities with increased motivation, leadership and communication skills, and a fresh perspective on their self-worth and abilities. We are committed to helping: Young people from inner cities and areas of deprivation Those suffering financial hardship Those with behavioural difficulties Those with special educational needs, including The visually and hearing impaired Young people with learning difficulties Young people with learning and/or physical disability

We provide excellent yacht sailing training days, team building, client experience Try Sailing days

The Crouch Sailing School is a well established RYA approved Sailing School based in Burnham Yacht Harbour on the River Crouch. Our sailing school is now one of the most experienced sailing schools in the UK and we have an excellent team of instructors. Des Purcell is the owner/principal of the school and key man with in the business and has well over 40 years experience in the sailing and boating world. His and his instructors CV's can be requested if needed and will satisfy any concerns about there expert abilities. Please read the testimonials from very happy students of all levels.