Empowering veterans and building resilience

The transition from military to civilian life can be a daunting experience for many veterans.

Adjusting to a new pace of life, coping with mental health challenges, and finding new career opportunities are just some of the issues that veterans face. At Turn to Starboard we provide a solution through sailing - a powerful and transformative activity that not only improves physical health but also fosters mental wellbeing, social inclusion, and skill development.

Through a combination of structured wellbeing sailing programmes and formal RYA training, we offer veterans a unique opportunity to reconnect with themselves, their peers, and society. By engaging in the physical challenge of sailing, veterans develop resilience, teamwork and leadership skills. Through RYA courses we equip them with professional qualifications, which can be used to springboard into new and rewarding careers in the maritime industry.

We look forward to a future where every veteran who needs support can access the opportunities, resources, and camaraderie necessary for a fulfilling life.

There is both empirical and anecdotal evidence that Turn to Starboard is a leader in veteran respite and recovery

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