18/08/2026
Turn to Starboard (based in Falmouth) are currently delivering a series of 5-day sailing retreats designed for female veterans living with complex trauma. They secured multi-year funding back in 2024 from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust to run a project called Vitamin Sea, which was created specifically to support women who have experienced sexually inappropriate behaviours including r**e and sexual assault.
They have been working with Salute Her Uk to deliver this project, but there are two retreats later this year (dates below) that Salute Her UK are unable to join. Therefore, they are looking further afield to ensure this opportunity is offered to any women who might benefit.
Drawing on all the powerful healing benefits of spending time on the water, these retreats are designed to promote mindfulness and relaxation, and to facilitate post-traumatic growth. They also serve as a gentle introduction to sailing, but there is no expectation for participants to engage with any sail training unless they have an interest. They are running these with all-female crews to ensure women feel safe and comfortable.
Moving forward, they will be offering women-only sailing opportunities throughout 2027
W/C 21st September - for a group of 8 women (onboard our tall ship, Spirit of Falmouth)
W/C 28th September - for a group of 6 women (onboard our yacht, Angels Share)
For more info call Turn to Starboard on 01326 314 262.
📸 - From our Comms & Engagement Officer's time aboard Pellew on Full Circle T2S delivered in partnership with Invictus Games Birmingham 2027. The ship in the background is T2S's very own Spirit of Falmouth.
