SAIL WEST &
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL, SAIL TRAINING GUIDANCE NOTES FOR POTENTIAL SAIL
TRAINEES
Purpose and Overview
These notes are intended to give guidance to anyone completing the application form, for
the fully funded sail trainee place, being offered by Argyll and Bute Council in association
with MalinWaters°, to take part in the Cruise in Company leg of the Tall Ships Races 2011.
The application process will result in one
successful young adult (between the ages
of 18 and 25) being selected to take part in
the Cruise in Company leg of the Tall Ships
Races 2011, from Greenock to Lerwick,
from the 12th to the 21st July 2011, onboard
a Class A Tall Ship (to be confirmed 6th
June 2011).
Successful applicants will be decided jointly
by Argyll and Bute Council.
During the Cruise in Company, ships will
sail from Greenock on the 12th July, and
have the opportunity to call into guest ports
– including Campbeltown, Islay, Oban,
Ullapool, Stornoway, Stromness, Kirkwall,
Fair Isle, Scalloway, Cullinoe, Uinst, and
Whalsay – finishing in Lerwick by the 21st
July. In addition to sailing, trainees will
have the opportunity to participate in a
number of events organised by ports along
the route.
Trainees will be recruited by Argyll and
Figure 1.0 ‘Cruise in Company’ Route 2011
Bute Council on behalf of MalinWaters°
and the successful trainees will be required to represent Argyll and Bute Council and
MalinWaters° throughout the duration of their trip.
MalinWaters° is an INTERREG IV funded initiative for the development of Marine Leisure
Activities and Infrastructure. It is designed to provide a cohesive marine leisure
development strategy for the North West of Ireland, which links Sligo, Donegal, the maritime
countries of Northern Ireland and the West Coast of Scotland:
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To provide innovation in the development of new products and services.
To share knowledge and Best Practice between partners.
To provide sustainable development, job growth and the rejuvenation of maritime
communities.
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To ensure that environmental best practice and the possible effects of global climate
change is considered within all new developments.
To encourage marine based tourism and eco tourism.
The project involves a series of infrastructural investments that will improve the
quality of the visitor experience.
MalinWaters° represents the first attempt to link through partnership the tri-jurisdictional
waters and multiple planning and implementation bodies involved. It will be the first major
co-operative venture involving bodies that have previously worked separately and often as
competitors for the available tourism and leisure markets.
General Information on Sail Training
The following information is extracted from the website of Sail Training International –
www.sailtraininginternational.org
“Sail training requires participants to confront many demanding challenges, both physical
and emotional. It is an activity that inspires self-confidence and the acceptance of personal
responsibility, promotes an acceptance of others whatever their social or cultural
backgrounds, and develops a willingness to take controlled risks. For most who undertake
sail training on Tall Ships it is a positive life-changing experience.
Sail training is an adventure activity for people of all ages and abilities. It includes instruction
in all aspects of sailing but its purpose goes far, far beyond this. Sail training uses the
experience of being at sea principally as a means to help people learn about themselves,
discover hidden strengths and talents and understand the value of working as a team. In
some programmes today it forms the setting for much wider aspects of education at sea.”
Age Limits
Trainees applying to take part in this opportunity must be aged between 18 and 25 years of
age, on 12th July 2011, the date of departure for the Cruise in Company from Greenock.
Selection Process
Interested applicants should complete and return their application form (either written or
email) by the 17th June 2011. A shortlist of potential sail trainees will then be selected by
representatives from Argyll and Bute. A short telephone interview and referee may be
requested to confirm the trainee position. The successful applicant will be notified by the
22nd June.
Once selected the successful trainee/Argyll and Bute Council will be required to complete
and submit the booking form provided by ‘At Sea Sail Training’, who have reserved the
necessary place on board a ‘Class A’ Tall Ships. Once the necessary details have been
received by ‘At Sea Sail Training’ they will administer the appropriate contract and all the
information need by the sail trainee for their voyage. As such the terms and conditions of
‘At Sea Sail Training’ should also be understood and confirmed within the Argyll and
Bute/Sail West Application Form.
Trainees with additional support needs
Applications from anyone who meets the age criteria will be welcomed. Applicants will be
asked for details of any additional support need that they may have and this will not
prejudice the consideration of applications. All reasonable support will be given to assist
trainees with additional support need to take part.
It should be noted however, that the nature of participation in The Tall Ships Races is likely
to be physically and emotionally demanding. Berths onboard some vessels are not suitable
for individuals with a physical disability.
Applicants who may have difficulty with reading and writing are welcome to have their
application scribed and submitted by another person on their behalf.
The application process, will meet the requirements of Argyll and Bute Councils Equality and
Diversity Scheme.
Funding
Argyll and Bute Council will fully fund the sail trainee position, including travel to meet the
ship and home, if required, which will be arranged in advance, according to timelines
established by the hosting Tall Ship. The costs of all necessary travel insurance to cover the
trip and travel requirements will also be met by Argyll and Bute Council.
Any additional personal expenses other than those set out above will be the responsibility of
the successful trainees.
Travel
Successful sail trainees will be required to travel, either via road, ferry and/or flights to meet
their ship in Greenock on the 12th July and to return home from Lerwick on the 21st/22nd July
(dependant on ship timelines). The most appropriate travel arrangements will be sought
between Argyll and Bute Council, ‘At Sea Sail Training’ and the successful sail trainee.
Although efforts will be made to allow travel as part of a group, this cannot be guaranteed
and trainees will nonetheless require a degree of self-reliance during the trip.
Other requirements
The successful trainee will presented with new branded clothing, and issued with a digital
video camera and required to take a daily video log of their experience. The outputs will be
edited to create a digital ‘viral’ for the purposes of strategic communication for the
MalinWaters° initiative.
Trainees will be required to ensure they read and understand the ‘terms and conditions’ as
set by ‘At Sea Sail Training’, as well as the Argyll and Bute / MalinWaters°, and present all
necessary documentation (e.g. insurance) to the Tall Ships (as indicated by At Sea Sail
Training).
Further Information
For further details or specific queries on the information provided above, please contact:
Stuart Green, Argyll and Bute Council – stuart.green@argyll-bute.gov.uk 01546 604243
Lisa Hardie, Argyll and Bute Council – lisa.hardie@argyll-bute.gov.uk 01546 604332
The terms and conditions for ‘At Sea Sail Training’ should be read and understanding
confirmed in conjunction with these guidance notes.
For further information on the Cruise in Company, and The Tall Ships Races, please see:
At Sea Sail Training - www.atseasailtraining.com
Tall Ships Lerwick – www.tallshipsraceslerwick.com
Sail Training International – www.sailtraininginternational.org