Race is on for Tall Ships Crew

Two North East charities have urged the region’s businesses to help give 12 young people the opportunity to get ship-shape and take part in the experience of a lifetime. Ocean Youth Trust North East (OYT NE) and the North East Sailing Team (NEST) have joined forces with an ambitious new scheme to help raise funds for a group of youngsters hoping to compete in the 2010 internationally renowned Tall Ships Race. The two organisations are offering businesses the chance to purchase exclusive corporate hospitality packages aboard the OYT NE yacht, James Cook. Money raised will then be used to