Working with over 1,000 people and delivering almost 150 voyages from 1 to 10 days the award-winning sail training vessel Adventure Wales is now starting a new adventure with new owners.
In response to the challenges after Covid paralleled with increased funding difficulties in the sector, the Challenge Wales charity made the strategic decision to streamline its operations, moving from a two boat charity to a single boat operating model. Going forward the charity will continue deliving its life-changing outdoor learning programme at sea exclusively onboard Challenge Wales | Wales’ Tall Ship.
Easier to sail than the larger boat Challenge Wales, Adventure Wales brought together diverse young people whose paths wouldn’t have crossed working with neurodivergent individuals, young carers, those with mental health issues, graduates and more. The charity’s outdoor learning programme on Adventure Wales saw young people move into employment, start volunteering in their community, become more confident and improve their mental health.
As the Challenge Wales charity navigates difficult times with funding and the cost of living crisis and balancing increased demand for its funded services, the transition allows the charity to focus its resources on sustaining and growing its impact ensuring young people continue to benefit from its unique sailing experiences.
We wish Adventure Wales bon voyage on her new sailing adventures with her new owners.
Read the Adventure Wales Impact Infographic
Read the Adventure Wales Diversity Case Study