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2026 Merchant Taylors School Northwood STV DS

Mon 19 Oct Depart
Fri 23 Oct Return
School Group Age Range
100nm Distance
Not Required Passport
£275 Voyage Fee

We are delighted to welcome a group of young people from Merchant Taylor School Northwood in 2026.   

Join us aboard Merrilyn for 5 days of sailing 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.  

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 Monday 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.   

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 

After booking we'll send you our crew handbook, 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

All meals on board, accommodation aboard the boat, safety equipment and wet weather gear.    

You must be over 14 years of age and attend Merchant Taylors School.  

And have a sense of adventure!

You will be sent the crew handbook that has the kit list but you don't need any specialist clothing or equipment. We supply all that - you do need to remember your sleeping bag though!
2026 Merchant Taylors School Northwood STV DS
2026 Merchant Taylors School Northwood STV DS