Cruises in UK and Mediterranean
Most people on our cruises have not met before, as a result, the atmosphere is friendly and there is a spirit of adventure amongst all aboard.
Gwennili Trust offers a range of cruises that last between 5 and 7 days.
All trips are led by experienced RYA qualified sailors to ensure the safety of clients at all times. Skippers are qualified to RYA Yachtmaster Offshore with Commercial Endorsement. Voyages normally consist of two crew (skipper and mate) and 4 or 5 beneficiaries.
The majority of voyages are based on the South Coast of England, but we also organise one trip to the Mediterranean each year.
If you are interested in joining one of these cruises, then please email cruises@gwennili.org.uk and one of our volunteers will be in touch to discuss your sailing needs.
2025 Programme
19 to 23 May 2025 - Solent Cruise
Yachts - Grand Cru, Reunion, Southpoint II, Sandpiper, Frantic, Spirit
Beneficiaries - PRC(S), RN PSG, FWC, Returner Veterans, Blesma, Battleback
Team Forces Representative
5 to 8 June 2025 - Round the Island Race
Yacht - Spirit
Beneficiaries - Returner Veterans
16 to 20 June 2025 - Solent Cruise
Yachts - Grand Cru, Southpoint II, Sandpiper, Frantic, Spirit
Beneficiaries - PRC(S), RN, PSG, BRNC, FWC, Blesma, AWS
27 June to 6 July 2025 - Sailing Vision Week - Royal Cornwall Yacht Club
Yachts - Orca, Skylark
Beneficiaries - Blind Veterans UK
14 to 18 July 2025 - Solent Cruise (Bucklers Hard)
Yachts - Southpoint II, Reunion, Sandpiper, Frantic, Spirit
Beneficiaries - PRC(S), PRC(N), RN, PSG/BRNC, FWC, AWS
18 to 22 August 2025 - Solent Cruise
Yachts - Grand Cru, Reunion, Sandpiper, Frantic, +1
Beneficiaries - PRC(S), PRC(N), FWC, NFA, Battleback
22 to 26 September 2025 - Solent Cruise
Yachts - Grand Cru, Southpoint II, Reunion, Sandpiper, Frantic, Spirit
Beneficiaries - PRC(S), RN, PSG, FWC, Returners, SSAFA/Battleback, Blind Veterans
Key:
PRC - Personnel Recovery Centre
RN PSG - Royal Navy Personnel Support Group
AWS - Army Welfare Service
FWC - Forces Wives Challenge
NFA - Not Forgotten Association
Blesma - The Limbless Veterans
BattleBack - The Battle Back Centre Lilleshall Abbey
SSAFA – Soldier’s, Sailor’s and Airman’s Association