Nominations open for 2023 Sail Training Awards

Nominations are now being sought by MDL Marinas for its Sail Training Awards 2023. 

Now in their fourth decade, the awards offer twelve inspirational young people each year the opportunity to enjoy a life-changing sailing experience with the Ocean Youth Trust South onboard its sail training vessel, Prolific.

Nominate a young person today

MDL is looking for third-party nominations for young people aged between 12 and 18, who have overcome adverse personal circumstances, shown exceptional accomplishments and achievements or who have supported those around them.

Those in contact with young people are invited to send in nominations, including teachers, guide or scout leaders, youth group leaders, friends and employers.

The deserving winners will spend five nights and six days onboard Prolific, becoming involved in all aspects of life on board, including hoisting sails, helping with maintenance, sailing the boat at night, and cooking and cleaning with the rest of the crew.

This voyage will take place 1-6 April 2023, departing from MDL’s Ocean Village Marina.

“Being onboard Prolific helps to build a young person’s confidence and creates a sense of responsibility and pride,” says Hazel Craik, organiser of the Sail Training Awards at MDL. 

“Over the past 30 years plus, we’ve seen just how much of a difference a voyage with Ocean Youth Trust South can make to someone’s life. The work the charity does with young people is fantastic, and we’re delighted to support it with our Sail Training Awards.”

The winners will be selected from the regions in which MDL Marinas are located; the South West, Dorset, Hampshire, Thames Valley and East Coast. 

Nominations are online and close on Friday, 13 January 2023. A shortlist will then be compiled for local interviews before the winners are selected in March 2023.