Learning for life through the sea
The R. Tucker Thompson is a tall ship based in the Bay of Islands, operated as a not-for-profit, we take Northland’s young people on life-changing 7-day voyages. Over summer, we operate daily sailing trips, profits from our tourism activities are used to fund our youth development voyages.
Nau mai, haere mai, welcome on board!
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.
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.
Today (after a sleep in!) we woke up to a beautiful, glassy morning in Rangihoua Bay. With Marsden Cross in the background we had another nice morning swim followed by usual chores and breakfast, including the rest of the sausages …
A beautiful morning greeted us for the first early dip of the day! Such a change from the evening before. For the first time it seemed everyone actually WANTED to jump in. Chores were done quickly and Rachel cooked up …
Day three happy to be, out here swimming and sailing on the sea! 7am we’re ready to go, we jump in the water that feels much like snow. Feeling refreshed with smiles to be seen, into our chores, scrubbing the …
