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.
It was a beautiful morning wake up. The sun was shining and the water was clear and calm for our ocean dip. It was time to leave a protected bay and head back to the Bay of Islands. Lite winds …
Our day started off a little different. This morning we left the ship and headed to a waterfalls for our morning dip. It was so cold but refreshing. Pete stayed back to cook our breakfast, pancakes, creamed strawberries, fried banana …
Another glorious day began with a refreshing dip in the water followed by chores and breakfast. After learning our sail stations we lifted anchor and headed up the river towards Opito Bay for a nice calm sail. We tacked back …
