We are very grateful to have had the opportunity to bring 20 of our young carers to Southwold for a time of adventure, laughter, and thrills with the Coastal Voyager. Operating from Southwold Harbour, this is no ordinary boat trip, it’s a high-speed adrenaline-fueled sea blast across Sole Bay!
The young carers said:
“It’s the best thing I have every done!”
“Best day ever!”
“At first I was nervous, but I loved it and now i want to do it again.”
A parent said:
“It’s an experience they would never have had.”
Following this we bought the carers on a walk across for an exclusive Adams Lighthouse tour. Having climbed up the many steps to the top we were treated to a spectacular view across Southwold and the bay.
Being a young carer can often mean balancing responsibilities that many of their peers do not, and it often means they miss out on social opportunities causing them to experience feelings of loneliness and isolation. This exiting outing offered these incredible young people the opportunity to take a well-deserved break from their caring responsibilities. It was a chance to relax, have fun, make friends, and create lasting memories. Shared experiences like this help promote wellbeing and confidence as they connect with one another and realise that they are “not the only one”.
We would like to say a huge thank you to Janee Mille and the team at the Coastal Voyager and to Lindy O’Hare the co-founder and owner of Thorrington Outdoor Theatre, for funding such an amazing opportunity for our young carers. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves; it was a day to remember!
