Team Torbellino

Over the last two Wednesdays, Team Torbellino has spent some time with Sixth Form pupils telling them about two sailing trips organised for them in May.  The pupils, all with varying levels of learning disabilities, will gain key skills in helping them to independence after they leave school.  The first trip planned lasts four days from 10th-13th May, with the second planned for the 21st May for more needy kids.

The pupils and staff alike were subject to two hours of captivating slide shows, mini movies (courtesy of Simon and his witty commentary) and practical sessions of bowline tieing, oilskin & wellie fashion parade, route planning on a chart. The sessions culminated with us scaring the hell out of some unsuspecting soul by inflating an automatic lifejacket!

Despite Simon laughing at all his own jokes and Phil being content with accepting arm wrestling challenges (and losing), the two crews went away with some idea of who Team Torbellino are and what they can expect onboard the yacht Merrilyn.

They will certainly have an unforgettable experience - watch this space for how it went...