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 one saw a calm motor sail out of opua with a following wind of 10 knots out of the south wich with a good Mac and cheese lunch saw us to Marsden cross in no time. It was a …
Day four, ready for more! We rode the dingy into the shore. Ready to walk, ready to play, we’re in for another beautiful day. To a bigger sand beach together we walk, up the hill we go as we continue …
Today’s blog has been written by by our trainees, a team effort with a special shout out to Sybil for bringing all the ideas together. This mornings swim was chillier than expected and the trainees connected over their breakfast. An …
