Its main aim is the education of young people and the development of essential life skills through sail training on tall ships.

The boat is constructed from polypropylene, and is popular as a racing boat or for sail training.

The Oriole provides sail training to junior officers and noncommissioned officers as part of their introduction to life at sea.

The program is designed to develop character and foster leadership, confidence and self reliance in youth through the medium of sail training.

It also works to promote sail training around the world.

She was commonly used for sail training, offering courses and voyages that last from between a few hours to many weeks, especially for youth at risk.

Tall ships have been found to be effective platforms for sail training as they combine many elements fundamental to sail training.

Few vessels of this type are seen today, other than the spectacular ones used for sail training.

Oman has several thousand kilometres of unspoilt coastline which can be developed into centres for sail training.

Used for sail training and leased by the Association to various groups, Bowdoin has persevered since then.