Ready for a sustainable sailing adventure? Join Thalassa for a youth exchange and sail from France to Ireland. Make international friends, visit beautiful places, learn to sail and study plastic pollution and marine environment. The Sail Training is an experiential program, meaning that you will learn by doing: trimming the sails, climbing the masts, steering and navigating will soon become natural as you gain your sea legs!

Meet the mentors on board who will help you to get to know your crew mates from different countries, compare cultural similarities and learn to use differences to your advantage as a team. Make make international friends, share the most delicious foods from your country, take on fun challenges and find your place in a diverse group of trainees. Improve your English and gain self-confidence while having fun in a completely unique environment.

Participate in plastic research of the sea, led by a marine biologist and educator. Learn to collect water samples, analyse them for microplastics and record the results in a worldwide database. Study marine ecosystems and search the waves for dolphins, glowing algae and sea birds. Get together to discuss best solutions to everyday environmental problems in different countries, organise beach cleanups, and see how being on a sailing Ship influences the way we interact with the environment.

No budget? No worries! The Windseeker Dinghy will help you get on board. The program, much more than just a fundraising training, is part of your preparation and included in the Exchanges. Raise money for your journey, supported by an experienced coach. Learn new things about yourself and gain life skills. It is also a great way to connect with other trainees. Let us know at booking if you’d like to take part. It's a good idea, really. Regardless of financial reasons. Join Dinghy and get going!