Learning for life through the sea
The R. Tucker Thompson is a working tall ship based in the Bay of Islands. We operate as a non-profit, providing Northland’s young people life-changing 7-day voyages. Over summer, we offer daily sailing trips to visitors to the Bay. All profits from our tourism activities help fund our youth development voyages.
Nau mai, haere mai, welcome on board!
Support the youth of Northland by sailing with us this summer. Experience a day on the water on the R. Tucker Thompson, a traditional gaff-rigged schooner with her own unique history. Choose to make it an active adventure, help hoist the sails, climb the rigging or just relax with a cold drink.
Looking for something different to do for you and your group this summer? Why not charter an entire tall ship? We charter the ship out privately for groups and schools.
We run 7-day Youth Development Voyages for the young people (aged 14-18) of Taitokerau Northland. These are life changing experiences, designed to build confidence, create teamwork and develop leadership.
Day five a surprisingly warm morning greeted us, after a 7am wake up and a few splashes later and we were into the morning chores. After a tasty breakfast of muffins made by the crew, we were all ready to …
A good cold morning swim always manages to shock you awake no matter how sleepy you may be. We woke up in Mahinepua bay and got an early start to get to the cavalies for a full day of activities. …
A 5:30am start, set the tone for what was an amazing day. We pulled ourselves out of bed with torches in hand to tackle the dukes nose hike before the sun had rose. We summited the rock just in time …
