The 'Family's Pride' is a unique sailing vessel - a 52 foot gaff-rigged ketch, which was, originally, a Scottish fishing vessel. She has been extensively converted into a 12 berth motor-sailor and meets full Department of Transport compliance standards.
'Family's Pride' is operated by Carolina House Trust, the oldest Scottish Child Care Charity, based in Dundee. The vessel is primarily intended to be sailed with young people but it is also available for group or individual charter, including for example, Team Building Exercise, Corporate hospitality etc. The Trust is a non-profit making organisation and every time you sail, you will help to fund the cost of providing a unique sailing adventure for a young person.
Groups sailing on SV Family's Pride are 'enlisted' as crew and
play a full part in operating the vessel including:-
Day and night, rain or shine.
It can be very hard work but it is also exciting, exhilarating and extremely good fun. The Trust encourages the formation of mixed crews, including those with disabilities, working together to achieve a unique experience.Voyages can range from a day on the Tay to a two week expedition around the Scottish Coast.
Itineraries can be customised to meet specific group interests,
for example:-
Family's Pride is operated by Carolina House Trust, drawing upon community support. The ethos of the project is to bring together supportive adults to work as a team with young people. Each individual (even those seen negatively by society) will make a positive contribution to others in the team.
Teamwork will enhance self esteem, develop individual responsibility and change attitudes. This, in turn, will encourage greater involvement in wider aspects of the projects, for example, boat maintenance, training and support groups. The benefits of this unique experience will then transfer to the community through improved responsibility and social awareness of the young people living them .