Sailing with Mind in Croydon

Mind in Croydon are now in their 5th year of working with the London Sailing Project to provide sailing opportunities for people with mental health problems. This year they are organising three trips for either 2 or 4 days each:
12th - 14th May
30th May - 1st June
21st - 25th September

They will be using the London Sailing Project yacht Helen Mary R, and will be taking seven service users on each trip, plus 1:1 support. Everybody on board will be expected to take as full a part in the sailing and domestic tasks as they are able, including cooking, washing up, steering, handling the sails, and if you want to, the navigation.

The aim is that everybody will come back feeling that they have had a fun holiday, but also that you have been challenged and have achieved something worthwhile. The trips are suitable for adventurous beginners. You don't need to be an athlete, but you do need to be able to move safely around the boat, and get on and off in order to get ashore.

Cost will be £70 for the two days, and £130 for the four days. This will include all food, and use of waterproof clothing, life jackets and safety harnesses while on board. Transport from Croydon is also included.

For more information please contact Adrian at Mind in Croydon on 020 8668 2210 or email adrian@mindincroydon.org.uk