Morning slots will run from 8.30am-noon, with the group meeting in the Volvo Ocean race Village.  Afternoon slots will run from 12.30pm -4pm (These times are subject to change).

Example programme for morning activity:-
8.30am            Leader Meet and Greet and Safety Brief on port side
9.00am            Transfer to vessel
9.30am            Vessel departs
11am               Vessel Returns
11.30am          Evaluation and Departure of group
Noon                Group leave OYTI area for next activity.

Lord Rank can take up to 12 trainees on board for each experience. No sailing experience will be required by any trainees.

No food will be provided on board although all trainees are welcome to bring food and drinks on board the vessel however, please note that food such as crisps and chocolate will make trainees feel unwell if they are affected with sea sickness.

On arrival at the dockside

• Registration
• All Trainees will be given a safety briefing to include use of lifejackets/liferafts
• Man overboard procedure and proper use of equipment.Trainees will be divided into 2 watches (Groups of 6)
• All Trainees will be given oil skins but trainees must wear appropriate shoes and weatherproof clothes to ensure they stay warm during the experience.

Transport to Vessel
Transfer by RIB to the Lord Rank or walk on.

On Board the Vessel
Crew will welcome trainees on board and play some games to familiarize the trainees with the vessel.

During the experience trainees will;

• get a minimum experience of navigation
• helm the boat
• drop and raise sails
• learn key knots to assist with rope work
  

Transport from Vessel
Transfer by RIB to the Lord Rank or walk on.

Departure from Dockside
Group Debrief and All Trainees will be asked to complete a quick evaluation of their experience and given contact details of local yacht clubs to encourage them to get involved in sailing locally.