Voyages available NOW
ASTO Small Ships races
The next ASTO Small Ships Race will be on Saturday 4th October 2008 - John Laing will be sailing from Thursday 2nd October to Sunday 5th October, to allow for some race training and then returning the vessel to Southampton after the race. Berths for the 2008 race are currently fully booked.
There are places available on board John Laing for the 2009 ASTO small ships race. The voyage starts on Thursday 1 October 2009, with time for some race training before the main event on Saturday 3 October. There will then be parties and celebrations before the voyage ends on Sunday 4 October. Contact the office to book.
PREVIOUS RACES
27 May - 1 June 2007: Torquay to St Peter Port, Guernsey
John Laing came first over the line and, on handicap, first in class and third overall!
5 - 7 October 2007: Solent race
Sadly in light winds John Laing was unable to make a successful defence of her trophy.
ASTO (the Association of Sea Training Organisations) Small Ships races are for sail training vessels up to 120 feet in length, with crews of young people aged 25 or under.
Other types of voyages:
Tall Ships series - berths now available for 2008
UK-based voyages
Duke of Edinburgh's Award Residential Projects
Want to sail but can't afford it? - Help with funding
2008 voyage programme - updated information on the number of berths available on each voyage (including Small Ships race voyage 2-5 October 2008).
Draft 2009 programme
How to book a voyage
Booking form (pdf) - print out, complete and return
