Community
Together with our partners, we open our sails to a wider community
Our Partners
Blue Light Ventures
Blue Light’s Youth Leadership Voyage is tailored for young people aged 14 to 17 and is held in partnership with the NZ Sailing Trust. Young people get to sleep aboard, sail and explore the islands in the Hauraki Gulf while working as a team to navigate and sail a super-yacht.
Oceans of hope
Oceans of Hope is for people with MS, led by people with MS. Our aim is to offer people the opportunity to experience sailing as a way of learning new skills and restoring the self-confidence which can be stolen by MS.
Atl@s
The Advanced Training in Leadership at Sea (ATL@S) voyage has been designed for Scouts and Venturers aged 14-17 years from throughout NZ to experience life on the sea, to explore new challenges of leadership, teamwork and personal development.
Haemophilia New Zealand
Haemophilia Foundation of New Zealand supports people living with bleeding disorders and their whānau. Their National Youth Council represents members aged 18–30, providing opportunities for connection, leadership, and shared experiences.
They sail with the New Zealand Sailing Trust to offer young people a unique adventure that builds confidence, strengthens bonds, and creates inclusive opportunities for those with a wide range of abilities, supported by specialist care where needed.
Ngāpuhi Iwi Social Services
Ngāpuhi Iwi Social Services support taitamariki aged 12–18 who are referred through Oranga Tamariki or identified as at risk of entering the Youth Justice system. Our programmes focus on strengthening whānau connections, reducing offending, and opening pathways into education, training, or employment.
We sail with the New Zealand Sailing Trust because time on the water offers taitamariki a transformational experience, building teamwork, resilience, and confidence, while reconnecting them with the moana as part of their identity and wellbeing.
When you step onboard, you become part of the story
Discover what you’re made of
One crew, one mission. No passengers here - you’re the crew. Hoist sails, plot courses, and learn through every action.
Different backgrounds, one shared purpose.
It’s a journey of self-discovery
From navigation at sea to shared meals, explore new skills and pathways that shape futures.
Salt air, shifting skies, open seas. This is nature unfiltered - and you’re in it.
We are all made of something different
Whether at the helm or helping on below deck, everyone learns that true leadership means being present, backing others and stepping up when it counts.
Let your light shine, your actions be seen and your voice be heard. - in your own way.
Skills that stick
Leadership, communication, and navigating the journey. Life skills you’ll sharpen every day and take beyond the waves, into your next adventure.
Singular moments, lasting impact
Life on board runs on trust, conversation and pulling together. When everyone supports each other, big things happen.
Confidence, grown naturally
This isn’t just an adventure - it’s a transformation. Achieve things you didn’t think you could, and walk away with a quiet, lasting sense of pride.
History that moves you. Climb aboard NZ legends - Steinlager 2 or Lion New Zealand, you’re not just boarding a vessel - you’re stepping into a legacy.
These boats carried dreams across oceans - now they carry you.
Yachts that carry dreams
Safety is top of mind - always
Your wellbeing is our priority. With expert training and support, you’re free to learn and explore with confidence.
