Atyla Ship

ATYLA International Training Ship Foundation is a non-for-profit organisation that operates the tall ship ATYLA.

During the summer season, ATYLA sails voyages of 1 to 4 weeks duration involving an innovative Educational Programme. During these voyages, the crew is composed of 4 professional Crewmembers, 1 Educational Coach, 4 Watch Leaders, and 15 Trainees.

During the winter ATYLA normally stays at her homeport, the Maritime Museum of Bilbao (Spain) where her crew runs local educational activities and complete essential maintenance works.

The project is mainly funded by individuals that pay to sail with us as Trainees. Anyone aged from 15 and over is welcome on board as a Trainee on one or several consecutive trips. No previous sailing experience is required. As ATYLA is an International Training Ship, on board every voyage we sail with individuals from a diverse range of countries and cultural backgrounds, therefore the official language spoken aboard is English.

The contributions from private and corporate sponsors are used to create a number of Trainee Scholarships, dedicated to ensuring that all people, regardless of economic background, are able to engage in the incredible experience aboard.

The rest of the funding comes from renting the ship for Corporate Team-Building retreats, Deck Events and Charter.

More info:
http://www.ATYLA.org