Our mission is to Create Possibilities for Young People
Merseyside Adventure Sailing Trust (MAST) is a charity working across the Liverpool City Region, governed by a dedicated Board of Trustees and powered by a passionate team of volunteers who share a belief in the potential of every young person.
Through adventure sailing and maritime experiences, we give young people opportunities to develop new skills, build confidence and discover what they are capable of. We believe there are few experiences as rewarding as being part of a tall ship crew, learning together and taking on challenges along the way.
We believe every young person deserves access to adventure, belonging and possibility on the water. Whatever their background or circumstances, our voyages provide an inclusive environment where young people can grow, challenge themselves, build lasting connections and realise their potential.
Being out on the open water was an absolute privilege. From learning new skills and meeting new people, seeing the wildlife along the way it sure is an experience I’d choose to do again any day.
Jake, 2026 Participant
Join the next chapter
We’re looking for young people, volunteers and companies to take part in our tall ship voyages in 2027.
Our voyages offer a unique opportunity to step out of your comfort zone, experience life at sea, build new skills and be part of an amazing team.
MAST 2026
Celebrating Our Young People
On Friday 9th October, we gathered at The Liner Hotel in Liverpool for a special evening celebrating the achievements of our young people and recognising the incredible contributions of our volunteers, trustees and corporate supporters.
The evening was a chance to look back on two fantastic years of MAST voyages, sharing memories, celebrating achievements and recognising the people who make these experiences possible. With awards, live music and plenty of reasons to celebrate, it was a wonderful occasion for everyone involved.
A huge congratulations to our 2026 award winners:
- Voyage 1 – Best Participant: Lucas Drury
- Voyage 2 – Best Participant: Zachary Roscoe-Hawkins
- Voyage 3 – Best Participant: George Jones
- Spirit of MAST Award: Charlie Eustace
- Outstanding Contribution Award: Jim Graves BEM
We’re incredibly proud of all our young people and grateful to everyone who continues to support MAST and make our voyages possible.
Hear directly from two of our award winners in our 2025/2026 showcase film below.
Our Values
We put the physical and emotional safety of everyone at the heart of everything we do.
We value everyone, listen to others and treat people with kindness, respect and dignity.
We are honest, trustworthy and take responsibility for our actions.
We are determined to give young people opportunities to grow, develop and achieve their potential.