UKSA and Gipsy Moth IV at Southampton Boat Show

Sept. 7, 2011 - PRLog -- Maritime charity UKSA is a leading provider of career training in a range of courses for deck, interior, engineering and officer roles. All courses have been designed to give students the necessary qualifications to succeed in the growing international superyacht and marine industry sectors.

UKSA Director of Development Daryl Pride said: “The international maritime sector is exciting and dynamic, with countries such as China and India emerging as new markets. With a buoyant jobs market, even those individuals with little or no sailing experience can become professionally trained skippers and make swift progress in their careers. Our training courses are geared to ensure UKSA graduates can compete with the best.”

Based on the British Marine Federation stand (B020), UKSA’s industry guidance team and dedicated course advisers will be able to provide all the information and advice visitors need to make an informed choice on a career in the industry. This not only includes explaining the wide range of courses on offer, but also the varied fleet and facilities available at UKSA’s waterfront campus in Cowes. UKSA also provides personal mentoring and industry guidance for students as they study, alongside access to a dedicated online jobs board which is available to both students and graduates.

For those that come to the show to see the wide range of boats on display, Sir Francis Chichester’s Gipsy Moth IV will be attending with opportunities for members of the public to view and sail.

The boat will be available to view, including getting onboard and below decks on 16, 17, 21 and 22 September at the marina. Visitors will also be able to watch her sail when she joins a flotilla of modern, vintage and other iconic boats that are taking part in the boat parades throughout the week.

For those that would like the opportunity to sail this piece of British maritime history, there will be 3 hour trips running on 23, 24 and 25 September and corporate charter on 19 and 20 September.

With the boat now given to new charity The Gipsy Moth Trust, the Trust will work with UKSA to ensure that Gipsy Moth IV continues to be used as a catalyst to help young people spend time on the water, build their confidence and learn new transferable skills which they can use in the future.

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For further information contact Jessica Padley: jessica.padley@uksa.org / +44 (0)1983 294941

About UKSA  

http://www.uksa.org

UKSA has worked to provide life changing outcomes for young people for 25 years. In that time, the charity has helped more than 100,000 individuals challenge personal boundaries, develop personal and employment skills and embark on fulfilling maritime careers.

This has been achieved by harnessing high quality maritime education, mentoring and support and making it available to all, regardless of their background and ability. UKSA Alumni include the record breaking sailors Dee Caffari MBE and Hilary Lister.

An increasing number of young people are choosing the maritime sector as a career choice over and above University or other employment sectors. They are inspired by the rewards of a career with global opportunities.

UKSA was founded by the retail entrepreneur Noel Lister. The charity celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2012.

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As a youth maritime charity, UKSA uses maritime education and on-the-water activities to inspire individuals and transform lives. Personal development, improved self esteem, broadened horizons and fulfilling maritime careers are just some of the outcomes.