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.
Another start to our day began with our morning dip. The sun was shining and the water was so calm and warm. Straight into our cleaning and breakfast. A start to the day for champions. It was a day for …
Day five, here to thrive! Another beautiful sunrise and set with so much in-between.With a swim and a feed and dishes all clean, up went the anchor, the climbers and sails, traveling to a place with more explore worthy trails. …
Day four and ready for more. A morning swim under a full moon and pink clouds, we were off to a good start! A breakfast feast and it was time to raise anchor and put the teams recent learning and …
