I've been skipper for four seasons. My role is partly operational - ensuring the boat is seaworthy - but I'm also involved in running courses. Everyone on the boat works with young people.
We sail the west coast of Scotland and visit other Fairbridge centres, picking up groups to crew the boat. The young people come to us when their workers think they have specific goals we can help with. We take no more than three from each centre, to ensure the crew of up to 12 is an eclectic mix.
Being away from home gives the young people a chance to reflect on their long-term goals. They may have a confidence issue we can help them with. This is a working boat, so there is always plenty to do - if they don't help raise the sail we can't go anywhere. By the end of the week they can be navigating the boat.
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