Our dedicated team
The STT team’s commitment extends beyond the technical aspects of sailing; they are mentors, role models, and advocates for personal growth.
Our STT team comprises highly skilled and certified sailing instructors who possess not only a deep expertise in their field but also a unique dedication to working with young people, especially those with challenging backgrounds and additional Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
With a wealth of experience, they bring a compassionate and patient approach to their teaching. Our instructors understand the diverse needs of our participants and are adept at tailoring their instruction to ensure inclusivity and accessibility for all.
With their guidance, participants not only learn the art of sailing but also acquire essential life skills, building resilience and confidence as they navigate the waters of opportunity and self-discovery. Our STT team is here to create a safe, trusting and supportive environment where every individual can flourish, regardless of their background or additional needs.
Will Keyser
Will is the Chief Instructor of STT and oversees the programme and all the training the young people receive. Will is passionate – not just about sailing and watersports – but more importantly about seeing the young people grow, develop and flourish as they find new skills and develop their characters. Will is a Senior Instructor with over ten years experience in the industry and loves sharing his knowledge with the STT students.
THalia Burke
Thalia is one of the Senior Instructors and has been delivering tuition for STT for over three years. She teaches sailing and powerboating and is a competent yachtswoman – having recently become an RYA Yachtmaster. Her favourite thing about STT is how well instructors can get to know the young people as they come back each week of the year.
Raising aspirations
During their time at STT, students will learn the essential skills and expertise to gain a huge range of qualifications that can shape their future career.
From becoming a watersports or sailing instructor, to gaining a place in the Navy or even becoming professional sailor – their RYA qualifications open up a path of opportunity for their future.
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All our students have benefitted greatly from attending PSTT. The staff are brilliant. I would recommend this course to other schools.
The students who have been involved in the PSTT programme are incredibly positive about their experiences. I am noticing a difference in their levels of confidence and have no doubt that this programme is raising their aspirations, which is obviously the main aim.
The level of expertise and patience of the instructors has made engaging the students in learning a difficult skill very easy as it has fuelled the students’ keenness to attend week after week.
They are now more organised, more independent and have more self-belief in every task that they do. I have seen the student’s communication skills improve and seen great team building throughout.
