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The festive season is now officially upon us and for those in the UK, our thoughts are turning to mince pies and log fires - and the UKSA staff Christmas regatta taking place in the Solent on the 19th December!
We hope to put some twinkle in your tinsel with this issue of All Aboard where we introduce you to four very special young people who are helping our students at UKSA to stay motivated and mentally healthy. We have some exciting new courses for the new year, and are including a Christmas cracker of a discount on our new March Cadetship. We are also very proud to share the recent work that we've been doing with our local marine life.
We can't wait to see you all again in 2024 and wherever you are in the world, we wish you all very happy holidays and a healthy new year.
Meet UKSA's four new Youth Ambassadors
Taking on the role of being the voice of authority and motivation for young people training at UKSA, Harrison, Lottie, Henry and Badr join us as UKSA Youth Ambassadors.
Kim Fry, Safeguarding and Welfare Manager said: “One of the areas which the youth ambassadors will be responsible for is offering peer to peer support to other young people and starting those conversations about mental health and wellbeing, which is often easier with someone your own age."
New and Improved
Responding to industry demand, UKSA is excited to launch two new crew courses in 2024 providing graduates with an enhanced range of skills and expertise when first entering the superyacht industry.
Superyacht Stewardess and Steward Training
An enhanced 5 week training programme starting in February 2024, including training with the British Butler Institute and aligning with the IAMI GUEST programme.
Engineering Crew Training Course
A brand new 5 week course providing the perfect pathway for both new and experienced crew who want to start work on small vessels or in the superyacht industry via an engineering route.
Planning to visit the Isle of Wight in 2024? UKSA's campus packages makes it the perfect place to stay!
Make the most of our waterfront base, whether you're here for an educational visit or looking for a short break to explore our beautiful Island. A choice of B&B, half or full board packages are available and all stays include full use of our facilities.
Save Our Pool!
Hundreds of members of our local community, alongside UKSA beneficiaries and local schools, may well be left with no swimming pool in Cowes. The UKSA pool is in desperate need of refurbishment due to its old, deteriorating system, and we simply cannot afford the repairs.
We need to raise £250,000 to do a full refurbishment on our pool so we can continue to welcome over 20,000 children and young people every year.
UKSA officially launches the Isle of Wight's first Oyster Regeneration Project
October saw the launch of the Isle of Wight's first oyster regeneration project, in partnership with Blue Marine Foundation and supported by Cowes Harbour Commission.
The project will facilitate the release of millions of larvae into the Solent, while also providing refuge for other marine life. UKSA's oysters will provide a range of benefits of to the environment, with a single oyster able to filter up to 200 litres of water every day!
2024 MCA and Careers course dates now live!
Visit our website for current availability on next year's courses. And don't forget there are limited spaces left on December OOW and Masters courses!
The perfect Christmas gift? A UKSA voucher!
Have you got nieces and nephews that might enjoy a day on the water? Family or friends that would love to learn to windsurf? Someone you know that is looking to book some training? A UKSA voucher makes the perfect gift! Help the ones you love fulfil their New Years resolutions before January has even begun.
Give our team a call on +44 (01983) 203001 or email leisure@uksa.org
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£2,000 discount on March 2023 Superyacht Cadetship Programme
Are you between 18-25 and looking for an exciting career on superyachts? The UKSA Superyacht Cadetship Course is a structured programme designed to train the future officers of the superyacht industry.
A great alternative to university, new for 2024 is an additional start date in March as a result of increased demand from the maritime industry.
