Ocean Youth Trust South
@oytsouth.bsky.social
Charity using adventure under sail to help people aged 11-25 develop the skills to succeed in life
Today's OYT South newsletter: shorebased training weekend starts TODAY! Plus Brian Eyres funeral details, including streaming link; sailing volunteer bookings; refit news and thanks; 2026 voyage availability for young people; financial appeal; and all our other news: www.oytsouth.org/newsletters-...
February 6, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Today's OYT South newsletter: shorebased training weekend starts TODAY! Plus Brian Eyres funeral details, including streaming link; sailing volunteer bookings; refit news and thanks; 2026 voyage availability for young people; financial appeal; and all our other news: www.oytsouth.org/newsletters-...
Today's OYT South newsletter: award for Annette – and a speech by Pip Hare. Plus Brian Eyres funeral details; shorebased training NEXT WEEKEND; refit news & thanks; 2026 voyage availability for young people; financial appeal; and all our other news: www.oytsouth.org/newsletters-...
January 30, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Today's OYT South newsletter: award for Annette – and a speech by Pip Hare. Plus Brian Eyres funeral details; shorebased training NEXT WEEKEND; refit news & thanks; 2026 voyage availability for young people; financial appeal; and all our other news: www.oytsouth.org/newsletters-...
OYT South bulletin 23rd January 2026: sad news about Brian Eyres.
Plus: podcast with our CEO Mark Todd; sailing volunteer bookings; first aid course; refit news & thanks; 2026 voyage availability for young people; dates for your diary; financial appeal; and more.
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Plus: podcast with our CEO Mark Todd; sailing volunteer bookings; first aid course; refit news & thanks; 2026 voyage availability for young people; dates for your diary; financial appeal; and more.
www.oytsouth.org/newsletters-...
January 23, 2026 at 1:58 PM
OYT South bulletin 23rd January 2026: sad news about Brian Eyres.
Plus: podcast with our CEO Mark Todd; sailing volunteer bookings; first aid course; refit news & thanks; 2026 voyage availability for young people; dates for your diary; financial appeal; and more.
www.oytsouth.org/newsletters-...
Plus: podcast with our CEO Mark Todd; sailing volunteer bookings; first aid course; refit news & thanks; 2026 voyage availability for young people; dates for your diary; financial appeal; and more.
www.oytsouth.org/newsletters-...
Ever wanted to know more about our Chief Executive Mark Todd - how he left a successful career in law for sail training, why he believes in it, and the experiences that shaped him as a person? Have a listen to this podcast hosted by Heloise Finch at Tell Beyond: www.sell-beyond.com/tell-beyond/...
January 21, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Ever wanted to know more about our Chief Executive Mark Todd - how he left a successful career in law for sail training, why he believes in it, and the experiences that shaped him as a person? Have a listen to this podcast hosted by Heloise Finch at Tell Beyond: www.sell-beyond.com/tell-beyond/...
BRIAN EYRES
Ocean Youth Trust South is enormously sad to announce the death of one of our Honorary Life Members, Brian Eyres, on 16 January 2026.
This webpage explains Brian's enormous contribution to the charity over so many years, including some favourite memories: www.oytsouth.org/brian-eyres/
Ocean Youth Trust South is enormously sad to announce the death of one of our Honorary Life Members, Brian Eyres, on 16 January 2026.
This webpage explains Brian's enormous contribution to the charity over so many years, including some favourite memories: www.oytsouth.org/brian-eyres/
January 17, 2026 at 1:03 PM
BRIAN EYRES
Ocean Youth Trust South is enormously sad to announce the death of one of our Honorary Life Members, Brian Eyres, on 16 January 2026.
This webpage explains Brian's enormous contribution to the charity over so many years, including some favourite memories: www.oytsouth.org/brian-eyres/
Ocean Youth Trust South is enormously sad to announce the death of one of our Honorary Life Members, Brian Eyres, on 16 January 2026.
This webpage explains Brian's enormous contribution to the charity over so many years, including some favourite memories: www.oytsouth.org/brian-eyres/
Today's OYT South newsletter: Mark Todd MBE! Plus: sailing volunteer bookings; refit news and thanks; 2026 voyage availability for young people – possible NEW Easter spaces; dates for your diary; financial appeal and a half marathon; and all our other news!
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January 16, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Today's OYT South newsletter: Mark Todd MBE! Plus: sailing volunteer bookings; refit news and thanks; 2026 voyage availability for young people – possible NEW Easter spaces; dates for your diary; financial appeal and a half marathon; and all our other news!
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www.oytsouth.org/newsletters-...
Ocean Youth Trust South was very proud today as our CEO Mark Todd received his MBE for services to sail training.
Mark says: "Having spent the past 25 years of my life as a sail training skipper, I’m used to having some pretty amazing experiences on the water working with young people ... (1/3)
Mark says: "Having spent the past 25 years of my life as a sail training skipper, I’m used to having some pretty amazing experiences on the water working with young people ... (1/3)
January 14, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Ocean Youth Trust South was very proud today as our CEO Mark Todd received his MBE for services to sail training.
Mark says: "Having spent the past 25 years of my life as a sail training skipper, I’m used to having some pretty amazing experiences on the water working with young people ... (1/3)
Mark says: "Having spent the past 25 years of my life as a sail training skipper, I’m used to having some pretty amazing experiences on the water working with young people ... (1/3)
Today's OYT South newsletter: Happy New Year! Plus: sailing volunteer bookings; refit news and thanks – please come and help 17-18 Jan; 2026 voyage availability; diary dates; Chris Ellis Award; MDL sail training awards; financial appeal; and all our other news.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Today's OYT South newsletter: Happy New Year! Plus: sailing volunteer bookings; refit news and thanks – please come and help 17-18 Jan; 2026 voyage availability; diary dates; Chris Ellis Award; MDL sail training awards; financial appeal; and all our other news.
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www.oytsouth.org/newsletters-...
Today's OYT South newsletter: Happy Christmas to everyone involved with the charity - those who sail with us and those whose support makes the sailing possible!
Plus: volunteering, refit, training, 2026 voyage availability, awards, fundraising and more!
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Plus: volunteering, refit, training, 2026 voyage availability, awards, fundraising and more!
www.oytsouth.org/newsletters-...
December 19, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Today's OYT South newsletter: Happy Christmas to everyone involved with the charity - those who sail with us and those whose support makes the sailing possible!
Plus: volunteering, refit, training, 2026 voyage availability, awards, fundraising and more!
www.oytsouth.org/newsletters-...
Plus: volunteering, refit, training, 2026 voyage availability, awards, fundraising and more!
www.oytsouth.org/newsletters-...
Today's OYT South newsletter: how to sail as a qualified or trainee volunteer in 2026 – ACT NOW! Plus: refit news; Feb shorebased training weekend; 2026 voyage availability; MDL sail training awards; Suffolk maritime bursaries; financial appeal; and more!
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www.oytsouth.org/newsletters-...
December 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Today's OYT South newsletter: how to sail as a qualified or trainee volunteer in 2026 – ACT NOW! Plus: refit news; Feb shorebased training weekend; 2026 voyage availability; MDL sail training awards; Suffolk maritime bursaries; financial appeal; and more!
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www.oytsouth.org/newsletters-...
Today's OYT South newsletter: how to sail as a volunteer in 2026; refit news; our vice patron Pip Hare; Feb training w/e; 2026 voyage availability; in memory Michael Colles; Chris Ellis Award; MDL sail training awards; Suffolk maritime bursaries; and more.
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www.oytsouth.org/newsletters-...
December 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Today's OYT South newsletter: how to sail as a volunteer in 2026; refit news; our vice patron Pip Hare; Feb training w/e; 2026 voyage availability; in memory Michael Colles; Chris Ellis Award; MDL sail training awards; Suffolk maritime bursaries; and more.
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Calling #Teachers, #Youthworkers etc. in the South West, Dorset, Hampshire, Thames Valley & East Coast!
Do you know anyone aged 12-18 who should be rewarded for supporting others or overcoming personal challenges ? Nominate them for an MDL Sail Training Award: www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/about-mdl-ma...
Do you know anyone aged 12-18 who should be rewarded for supporting others or overcoming personal challenges ? Nominate them for an MDL Sail Training Award: www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/about-mdl-ma...
December 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Calling #Teachers, #Youthworkers etc. in the South West, Dorset, Hampshire, Thames Valley & East Coast!
Do you know anyone aged 12-18 who should be rewarded for supporting others or overcoming personal challenges ? Nominate them for an MDL Sail Training Award: www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/about-mdl-ma...
Do you know anyone aged 12-18 who should be rewarded for supporting others or overcoming personal challenges ? Nominate them for an MDL Sail Training Award: www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/about-mdl-ma...
Dates now available for Duke of Edinburgh Gold residentials on board Prolific in July and August 2026! www.oytsouth.org/dofe_gold/ #DofE
December 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Dates now available for Duke of Edinburgh Gold residentials on board Prolific in July and August 2026! www.oytsouth.org/dofe_gold/ #DofE
Today's OYT South newsletter: refit news and volunteers needed THIS WEEKEND. Plus how to sail as a qualified or trainee volunteer in 2026 – ACT NOW; Feb shorebased training; 2026 youth voyages; MDL sail training awards; Suffolk maritime bursaries; and more.
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www.oytsouth.org/newsletters-...
November 28, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Today's OYT South newsletter: refit news and volunteers needed THIS WEEKEND. Plus how to sail as a qualified or trainee volunteer in 2026 – ACT NOW; Feb shorebased training; 2026 youth voyages; MDL sail training awards; Suffolk maritime bursaries; and more.
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www.oytsouth.org/newsletters-...
Today's OYT South newsletter: Thanksgiving service for the life of our Vice Patron Michael Campbell. Plus: refit news; sailing as a qualified or trainee volunteer in 2026; Feb training weekend; 2026 voyage availability; financial appeal; and all our other news.
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www.oytsouth.org/newsletters-...
November 21, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Today's OYT South newsletter: Thanksgiving service for the life of our Vice Patron Michael Campbell. Plus: refit news; sailing as a qualified or trainee volunteer in 2026; Feb training weekend; 2026 voyage availability; financial appeal; and all our other news.
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www.oytsouth.org/newsletters-...
Today's OYT South newsletter: AGM report; refit news; time to send in your voyage bids to sail as a volunteer in 2026; shorebased training weekend next February; 2026 voyage availability; enter the Chris Ellis Award; financial appeal; and all our other news.
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www.oytsouth.org/newsletters-...
November 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Today's OYT South newsletter: AGM report; refit news; time to send in your voyage bids to sail as a volunteer in 2026; shorebased training weekend next February; 2026 voyage availability; enter the Chris Ellis Award; financial appeal; and all our other news.
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www.oytsouth.org/newsletters-...
We had a truly amazing night at Goodwood House yesterday, thanks to Ned's Fund www.nedsfund.uk and to our guest speaker Libby Purves!
Read about the incredible art collection; the connection between OYT South, Ned's Fund and Libby Purves; and Libby's superb speech: www.oytsouth.org/newsletters-...
Read about the incredible art collection; the connection between OYT South, Ned's Fund and Libby Purves; and Libby's superb speech: www.oytsouth.org/newsletters-...
November 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
We had a truly amazing night at Goodwood House yesterday, thanks to Ned's Fund www.nedsfund.uk and to our guest speaker Libby Purves!
Read about the incredible art collection; the connection between OYT South, Ned's Fund and Libby Purves; and Libby's superb speech: www.oytsouth.org/newsletters-...
Read about the incredible art collection; the connection between OYT South, Ned's Fund and Libby Purves; and Libby's superb speech: www.oytsouth.org/newsletters-...
Today's OYT South newsletter: AGM & curry night TOMORROW & refit volunteers needed THIS WEEKEND! Plus Josh’s 10th anniversary as Staff Engineer; fantastic Goodwood House event; final 2025 voyage; 5,522 miles in 78 seconds; 2026 voyage availability; and more.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Today's OYT South newsletter: AGM & curry night TOMORROW & refit volunteers needed THIS WEEKEND! Plus Josh’s 10th anniversary as Staff Engineer; fantastic Goodwood House event; final 2025 voyage; 5,522 miles in 78 seconds; 2026 voyage availability; and more.
www.oytsouth.org/newsletters-...
www.oytsouth.org/newsletters-...
Great feedback from the final youth voyage of 2025:
“I am so glad to have found my place on board Prolific - I look forward to stowing away on board! Best bit: waking up to a very beautiful sunrise in Lymington, and sailing into Portsmouth when we had a beautiful sunset following torrential rain.”
“I am so glad to have found my place on board Prolific - I look forward to stowing away on board! Best bit: waking up to a very beautiful sunrise in Lymington, and sailing into Portsmouth when we had a beautiful sunset following torrential rain.”
November 4, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Great feedback from the final youth voyage of 2025:
“I am so glad to have found my place on board Prolific - I look forward to stowing away on board! Best bit: waking up to a very beautiful sunrise in Lymington, and sailing into Portsmouth when we had a beautiful sunset following torrential rain.”
“I am so glad to have found my place on board Prolific - I look forward to stowing away on board! Best bit: waking up to a very beautiful sunrise in Lymington, and sailing into Portsmouth when we had a beautiful sunset following torrential rain.”
The complete track from the voyage which ended yesterday - the final youth voyage of our 2025 season!
Come sailing with us in 2026: voyages for people aged 11-25, plus occasional adult voyages with no upper limit: www.oytsouth.org/availability/
Come sailing with us in 2026: voyages for people aged 11-25, plus occasional adult voyages with no upper limit: www.oytsouth.org/availability/
November 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The complete track from the voyage which ended yesterday - the final youth voyage of our 2025 season!
Come sailing with us in 2026: voyages for people aged 11-25, plus occasional adult voyages with no upper limit: www.oytsouth.org/availability/
Come sailing with us in 2026: voyages for people aged 11-25, plus occasional adult voyages with no upper limit: www.oytsouth.org/availability/
2025 sailing season: that’s all folks! The last passage of the final youth voyage of the year. Well done to all involved!
November 2, 2025 at 4:51 PM
2025 sailing season: that’s all folks! The last passage of the final youth voyage of the year. Well done to all involved!
Today on board Prolific!
November 1, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Today on board Prolific!
NEXT THURS 6th Nov, 7pm: A fantastic opportunity to see the State Apartments of Goodwood House and hear a talk by acclaimed writer & broadcaster Libby Purves - all in aid of young people in need via the partnership between OYT South and Ned's Fund. Tickets here: www.goodwood.com/visit-eat-st...
October 31, 2025 at 5:53 PM
NEXT THURS 6th Nov, 7pm: A fantastic opportunity to see the State Apartments of Goodwood House and hear a talk by acclaimed writer & broadcaster Libby Purves - all in aid of young people in need via the partnership between OYT South and Ned's Fund. Tickets here: www.goodwood.com/visit-eat-st...
Today's OYT South bulletin: AGM curry night Sat 8th Nov – deadline for bookings 9am NEXT WEDS; Goodwood House with Libby Purves NEXT THURS; please help clear the boat 8-9 Nov; voyage news; Feb training event; 2026 voyage availability; financial appeal; and more.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Today's OYT South bulletin: AGM curry night Sat 8th Nov – deadline for bookings 9am NEXT WEDS; Goodwood House with Libby Purves NEXT THURS; please help clear the boat 8-9 Nov; voyage news; Feb training event; 2026 voyage availability; financial appeal; and more.
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Yesterday on board Prolific:
October 31, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Yesterday on board Prolific: