Falmouth-Based Tall Ship at Halfway Point of 2,000‑mile Voyage for Wounded Veterans

Falmouth-based tall ship at halfway point of 2,000‑mile voyage for wounded veterans

A Falmouth-based tall ship crewed by wounded, injured and sick veterans has reached the halfway point of a 2,000‑mile expedition around the UK.

Tall ship military veteran expedition set to sail into Stromness

Two traditionally rigged tall ships crewed by a rotating team of 70 wounded, injured and sick (WIS) veterans and serving personnel, will sail into Stromness, as part of a UK expedition. The voyage, coordinated by local veteran sailing charity Turn to Starboard and delivered in partnership with Invictus Games Birmingham 2027, aims to raise £300,000 so the charity can purchase a second tall ship to support more veterans facing PTSD, physical injur…

Veterans sail into halfway milestone of 2,000-mile UK expedition carrying Invictus Games flag

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Veterans Reach Halfway in UK Tall Ships Challenge

Two tall ships crewed by wounded, injured and sick veterans have reached the halfway point of a 2,000-mile voyage around the UK. Spirit of Falmouth and Pellew arrived at Wick in Caithness on 4 May after covering 1,000 miles in…