EDUCATION

 

FSP21 is first and foremost an education vessel, a 'university of the sea', with 200 cadets and  9 dedicated teaching staff

 

 

        So you are...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

leaving education at 16

sail training increases self confidence and imparts the value of team work

for those lacking qualifications or without career direction this will be a valuable boost to self esteem and prospects

on board practical courses and distance learning will add to this

 

 

 

aged 16 to 18 in full time education

 

within further education a chance to benefit from a period of challenging activity, and a chance to continue studying within an unique environment

 

 
 

 

have a university place but are taking a gap year

an amazing opportunity to mix a worthwhile and impressive activity during your 'year out' with appropriate and complimentary study

 
 

 

 

a new recruit for a company or in public service

sail training is probably one of the few authentic opportunities for team building for staff from companies and public services, a chance to learn self-confidence, team interaction and leadership

 

 

 

 

already a specialist in... 

oceanography, meteorology, marine and environmental sciences 

- a chance to pursue research, sea qualifications and practical experience

 

 

 

already in the maritime industry

deep sea and watch keeping time, affiliated with recognised UK marine training organisations

 
 

 

already in a youth or cadet organisation

 a chance for UK and European trainees from other sailing organisations and uniformed training groups to add to their experience and their service record 

 
 

 

a graduate

 pursuing a teaching career, in an exceptional and high-profile setting

 
 

 

a trainee from Europe, the Commonwealth, the world

FSP21 will be a UK flagged and operated vessel but with a dimension that will include cadets from Europe, the Commonwealth and guest nations from around the World

 

for all of those who sail this vessel the chance to say -

I sailed this ship, I was a team member, I worked and studied and discovered my real potential

a positive indication of ability at any point in your career