Cruises in UK
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 voyages are based on the South Coast of England.
If you are interested in joining one of these cruises, then please email John Thornton at jpthornton1@outlook.com and one of our volunteers will be in touch to discuss your sailing needs.
2026 Programme
11 to 15 May 2026 - Solent Flotilla (incl RYA)
Yachts - Grand Cru, Reunion, Sandpiper, Spirit, Heisenberg, Event
Beneficiaries - PRC(S), RN PSG, FWC, Returner Veterans, Blesma, AWS
8 to 12 June 2026 - Solent Flotilla
Yachts - Grand Cru, Southpoint II, Sandpiper, Spirit, Heisenberg, Reunion
Beneficiaries - PRC(S), RN PSG, FWC, Just Rifles, BattleBack, Blind Veterans UK
26 June to 4 July 2026 - Sailing Vision Week - Gosport
Yachts - Appaloosa, Liberty Belle
Beneficiaries - Blind Veterans UK
9 to 12 July 2026 - Round the Island Race
Yacht - Abraxas
Beneficiaries - Returner Veterans, FWC
13 to 17 July 2026 - Solent Flotilla
Yachts - Grand Cru, Southpoint II, Reunion, Sandpiper, Heisenberg, Spirit
Beneficiaries - PRC(S), PRC(N), RN PSG, FWC, Just Rifles, Blesma
21/22 July 2026
Team Forces Foundation Day
Yachts - TBC
14 to 18 August 2026 - Solent Flotilla
Yachts - Grand Cru, Reunion, Sandpiper, Frantic, +1
Beneficiaries - PRC(S), PRC(N), RN/ PSG, FWC, NFA, BattleBack
14 to 18 September 2026 - Solent Flotilla (incl RYA Course)
Yachts - Grand Cru, Southpoint II, Reunion, Sandpiper, Heisenberg, Spirit, Event
Beneficiaries - PRC(S), PRC(N), RN PSG, FWC, BattleBack, Blind Veterans UK
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 BattleBack Centre Lilleshall Abbey
Just Rifles - Wounded Ex-Members of the Rifles
Blind Veterans UK - Vision Impaired Ex-Service Personnel
