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Another successful Season is behind us and, sadly, we now have to say goodbye and a big thank you to three Trustees who are stepping down: Chris Austin, founder member…

It is with great sadness that we say farewell to Dave Sully whose death at the age of 86 marks the passing of one of Boleh’s true heroes. He was…

Last month Boleh joined other sail training vessels in the ASTO annual Small Ships Race, held in the Solent and run by them under rules which require half the crews…

We are delighted to report that electronics giant GARMIN whose products ‘deliver innovative GPS technology across diverse markets, including marine, aviation, fitness and outdoor recreation’ has generously donated a new…

A very rewarding part of Boleh’s Summer programme was the week giving young carers a break from the challenges faced in their daily lives.  Youth Action Wiltshire organised day sails in…

Boleh’s month long Portland schools programme was again an unqualified success this year.  So we’re very happy to report that funding is already coming in for her participation in next…

Boleh’s longstanding link with the Royal Engineers (the ‘Sappers’) took another step forward recently when 93 year old former Sapper officer, Colin Brown, was finally reunited with Boleh.  Colin served…

We are often asked what the young people we sail ‘actually’ gain from their Boleh experience? So we passed the question on to our Lead Skipper and volunteer, Richard Metcalfe…

This month Devon Army Cadets (ACF) have again been making the most of Boleh for their Summer ‘Camp’.  Two groups of cadets explored the Western Solent under the guidance of…

We are delighted to report Boleh’s recent Portland deployment was a fantastic success!  With glorious weather, not a single day of the Chesil Sailing Trust’s (CST) 4 week ‘Sail for…