A natural & healthy way to look after our physical and mental well-being

So freeing

“The SIW experience was just so freeing. I could leave all my problems behind, onshore and just be with myself for a change”

- Participant

Solid foundations

“At the end of the 4 days, clients identified many areas of individual growth but what stood out to me as a facilitator was how they expressed a stronger connection to each other that fostered a more solid foundation for their social recovery capital needs”

- Ronan, Addiction Recovery Counsellor

New life perspective

"This has changed my perspective on life, I can’t thank you enough”

- Participant, Voyage of Recovery

Positive sense of self

“The use of the evidenced based ‘Community Reinforcement Approach’ supported the clients in setting individual goals and reflecting on daily achievements which reinforced their positive sense of self”

- Addiction Recovery Group leader

Dreams really do come true

“Sailing has given me a purpose in life and has shown me things I never once could have imagined. I’ve made lots of new friends around the world and learned things I’d never thought I would. Dreams really do come true.”

- Erica, Coolmine

Accepting each other's differences

“I watched clients face fears and overcome conflict through communication and collaboration and at times accepting each other's differences”

- Group leader

New view of myself

“I didn’t know what to expect, I was nervous to come, but I can’t believe what I managed over the few days. I have a new view of myself!”

- Simon Community Participant

Emphasis on teamwork

The emphasis on teamwork and working together in a non-judgmental, supportive environment promotes self-confidence.

- Andrew Fiddow

The crew were outstanding.

This has been an outstanding experience. The crew were outstanding.

- Paul O’Donnell

Bursting into song

The last trip I noticed the guys good spirits and spontaneous bursting into song. I took this as a good indicator as to how they were feeling.

- Bert Kelleher

Stronger about sobriety

Giving me more hope and enthusiasm for life and following my dreams, gave me gratitude, grounded me again, allowed me to sit with myself, connect with myself, again. Feel stronger about sobriety and that I keep it, this is what I have to look forward to.

- Participant, Voyage of Recovery

I want to live on a boat!

I would like to say thank you. It’s been an awesome experience, I felt safe and accepted the whole time, listened too and learned so much. I want to live on a boat!

- Participant, Voyage of Recovery

Best experience of my life

It’s been one of the best experiences of my life. It has broadened my mind to what’s out there for me

- Participant, Voyage of Recovery