Ahoy landlubbers! (From Daily Echo)

Invitation from tall ship Statsraad Lehmkul docked in Southampton

12:20pm Thursday 12th January 2012 in News By Luke Tugby, Reporter

CALLING would-be sailors! Crew on board world renowned tall ship, Norwegian vessel, Statsraad Lehmkul, docked in Southampton to send out an invitation to young sailors to mark the start of a bursary scheme being launched by Tall Ships Races organiser Sail Training International.

It is to encourage youngsters aged 15-25 to join one of the 40 crews that have already signed up to the summer race.

Anyone interested can apply to: sailtraininginternational.org for details.