Our mission

The mission of the R. Tucker Thompson Sail Training Trust is:

Learning for Life through the Sea

Through embracing the values of Kaitiakitanga – GuardianShip, we wish to:

• Preserve the tradition of tall ship sailing and specifically the R. Tucker Thompson
• Allow those who sail in her to learn more about who we are, where we come from and where we are going
• Make a positive difference to the lives of those who come on board, whether for a day, a week or longer

Our vision

• To maintain the ship in top condition to therefore preserve the tradition of tall ship sailing and marlinspike skills
• To provide a variety of activities and opportunities to enable and inspire as many people as possible to share in the R. Tucker Thompson
• To promote local employment and the vocational growth of our community
• To optimise trading (commercial) results in order to foster and promote training results
• That the R.Tucker Thompson will be an iconic product in the Bay of Island, New Zealand
• To create a secure financial base from which to expand the influence of the R.Tucker Thompson

Learning for life through the Sea

Learning: about yourself, about your crew, colleagues and friends; about your environment, your history and your culture

Life skills: To have fun, to communicate, to be part of a team; to push yourself to new challenges and not be frightened of failure; to know who you are

Learning for life To use these skills to be a worthy member of your family or whanau, in your work as a supportive team member and trustworthy employee, with your friends as a good mate.

Our Sail Training trips will provide the opportunity for:

• Building confidence
• Learning about the environment
• Learning about Northland and New Zealand history
• Learning about sailing, navigation and safety at sea
• Acquiring social skills
• Cooking and nutritional skills
• Gaining understanding between cultures
• And above all, having fun!

Our Day Sail trips will allow:

• Visitors to Northland to experience our beautiful Bay of Islands
• Experience the tradition of tall ship sailing
• Challenge themselves, if they wish, to try new things
• The opportunity for young Northlanders to gain work experience
• Young people to learn about the tourism and hospitality industry
• The opportunity for crew to progress towards their Masters Ticket

Our Historic Northland trips will provide the opportunity for:

• Learning about Northland and New Zealand history
• Learning about tall ship sailing and their traditions
• Meeting new friends and learning about each other