STV8 Merrilyn

Join us aboard Merrilyn for 7 days of sailing, swimming, and exploring!  You begin in voyage at Universal Marina on the River Hamble and then have the opportunity to sail along the South Coast and explore the Jurassic Coastline.  If weather conditions are right then you may cross the English Channel to explore the Channel Islands and beyond.  

The South Coast is one of the most famous sailing areas in the world including Cowes, on the Isle of Wight, and Portsmouth Harbour when Henry the VIII himself sailed from.  Poole Harbour, Weymouth and beautiful Lulworth Cove are all places that can be explored during a weeklong voyage.  Sailing these waters, exploring new places and enjoying beach games and a BBQ will be combined with working together as a team and making lifelong friendships with your fellow crewmates. 

You'll join the boat on Saturday morning, find a bunk for the week and after a safety briefing you set sail that day.  Sail training is all about teamwork and working together with your new friends.  All the duties on board are shared from the sailing to the cooking to the cleaning.   Much more fun when you have your crewmates alongside you to help and make tasks easier.   

You are welcome to come with a friend but we limit the voyages to 2 people who know each other.  You will sail in separate watches but are never too far away from a familiar face.   We have found that this does bring a great balance to the voyage and enables people to stretch their abilities and benefit from all that sail training can bring.   

Weather brings Adventure 

We strive to create the most exciting and enriching itineraries and embrace the unpredictability of nature as part of our adventures. 

Our voyages offer a unique opportunity to connect with the elements and experience the thrill of sailing offshore. While weather conditions can occasionally alter our planned routes, these moments of adaptability only add to the journey and lead to the most remarkable discoveries.

Come aboard with an open mind and an adventurous spirit, and let's set sail together on an extraordinary journey filled with exciting possibilities. 

Further Information 

All our 7 day voyages are suitable for Duke of Edinburgh Gold Residential.  

After booking we'll send you a link to the Crew Declaration Form which must be completed within 7 days.  We then require a deposit of £125 to confirm your booking.  Once these steps have been completed then your booking is confirmed.   We will then send you the Crew Handbook and Parents Guide which will have lots of information about what to expect, what to bring and what you will be doing but to help with those frequent questions we've also compiled a few useful answers below. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us using the form below. 

Frequently Asked Questions