R. Tucker Thompson is a gaff-rigged topsail schooner based in Opua, Bay of Islands, New Zealand. She is operated as a non-for profit charitable trust and owned by the R.Tucker Thompson Sail Training Trust. The mission of the trust is “Learning for Life through the Sea”

R Tucker Thompson Youth Development Voyages have started for the 2022 season. 

If you are keen to find out more please see Justine Blankenstein (Learning Support Coordinator) for an application form and to discuss your options and see their website https://tucker.co.nz/ . 

These are open to year 11 to 13 students. Places are limited so act now. Grants and funding options are available so don't let the cost put you off applying. An amazing opportunity to be had that you will never forget!