90%
Learnt new skills
Learnt new skills they can use in school, work and life.
Morvargh Sailing Project is an award winning Sail Training organisation based in Fowey,
Cornwall dedicated to
transforming the lives of young people through
challenging and rewarding sailing voyages. We believe in the
power of the sea to
build confidence, resilience, and teamwork.
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With Morvargh I found freedom and encouragement to grow to become a brilliant version of myself, and I would love other people to be able to experience that too!
Hazel
Morvargh Sailing Project delivers offshore voyages aboard Helen Mary R that challenge and inspire young people from all backgrounds. As they learn to sail, they also learn to trust, lead, and grow. Developing confidence, resilience, communication, and leadership skills that help them thrive long after the voyage ends. For 90% of participants, the experience sparks a powerful, often life-changing, discovery about themselves.
Every voyage is a chance to discover resilience, confidence, and teamwork.
Young people rise when they are given the chance to discover what they are capable of. At Morvargh Sailing Project, we create those opportunities through Sail Training. Every voyage invites young people to step away from familiar routines, work as a team, and build confidence through real responsibility.
The film on this page offers a glimpse of that experience. It shows the energy of life at sea, the support of our volunteer crew, and the way young people grow when placed in a challenging but safe environment.
Our work is simple at its heart. We take young people sailing, teach them new skills, and help them realise they can achieve far more than they imagined. Whether they join us for a day sail, a week’s adventure, or a longer expedition, every moment on board is designed to support their personal development.
If you are a parent, teacher, supporter, or young person exploring what we do, we invite you to take the next step. Discover our voyages, learn how we keep everyone safe, or see how your support can help us reach more young people across Cornwall.
Presented at the 2026 UK Sail Training Conference, the award recognises excellence in both seamanship and the delivery of meaningful, life-changing experiences for young people. It is jointly awarded by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and the Association of Sail Training Organisations, and is considered one of the highest honours in the Sail Training sector.
Young people grow when they are given real responsibility in a supportive environment. On our voyages they work as a crew, make decisions that matter, and learn skills they can carry into school, work, and daily life. They return home more confident, more aware of their strengths, and better able to work with others. These outcomes are not accidental. Sail Training offers challenge, routine, and shared purpose, helping young people develop positive behaviours and stronger relationships. Many discover a sense of belonging and belief in themselves that lasts long after the voyage ends. These outcomes are measured using the Sail Training International Self Assessment toolkit, giving us a consistent and reliable way to understand the difference our voyages make.
90%
Learnt new skills they can use in school, work and life.
83%
Developed more positive behaviours and decision-making.
83%
Built stronger connections and relationships with others.
88%
Felt more able to speak up and take responsibility.
87%
Became more self-sufficient and confident in themselves.
We know choosing a voyage is a big decision. Here are answers to some of the most common questions parents, teachers, and young people ask.
Yes. Helen Mary R is fully inspected and coded to MCA standards, and every voyage is led by qualified, DBS-checked volunteers. We follow robust safeguarding procedures and maintain high levels of supervision at all times.
No experience is required. Most trainees join as complete beginners. We teach everything step by step and support each young person as they learn new skills.
This is common, especially at the start. Our team is experienced in supporting young people with mixed emotions, and we use routines and practical care for seasickness. Most settle quickly and grow in confidence.
A trained, DBS-checked volunteer crew supports the group throughout the voyage. They guide, teach, supervise, and care for the young people as a team.
Yes. Many of our trainees are neurodiverse. We focus on clear communication, predictable routines, and a supportive environment. We encourage early conversations about any specific needs so we can help each young person thrive.
Voyage fees include all safety equipment, food, snacks, drinks, accommodation on board, tuition, and all sailing activities. There are no hidden extras. Financial support may be available for eligible young people.
It was a huge learning curve for me as a parent, learning to let go and let my child find their own way on this incredible adventure. The experience has been amazing, life-changing even, both for my child and the growth in her confidence, but also the life affirming inspiration we felt as a whole family, and even the wider community, who have followed the adventure as if it were their own.
Sian, Parent of a Trainee
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