Aberdeen Tall Ships: Dockside Diaries
Aberdeen Tall Ships: Dockside Diaries takes you inside the heart of Aberdeen’s biggest maritime celebration. Hosts Sara Milne and Pete McIntosh bring you interviews with city leaders, sponsors, trainee sailors, sustainability champions, and more.
Discover exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from the Discovery Zone, Captain’s Dinner, sustainability efforts, and the Parade of Sail, plus the vibrant concert line-up that brings this event to life.
Join us as we sail through Aberdeen’s unforgettable transformation.
Aberdeen Tall Ships: Dockside Diaries
Episode 4: From Trainee to Mentor – A Voyage of Growth
Join hosts Sara and Pete as they share an inspiring journey from sail trainee to mentor.
In this episode, they speak with Colleen Grains, a former trainee who sailed from Dunkirk to Aberdeen and is now guiding the next wave of young adventurers.
Alongside them is Jilly Powell, VP UK Communications at TotalEnergies, who explains why the company backs the programme and the impact it aims to have on youth development. Discover how TotalEnergies is supporting life-changing experiences, mentorship, and skills-building at sea.
So... No seasickness pills required! Just tune in now for epic stories, salty wisdom, and a quiz that’ll tie your brain in knots (in a good way).
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For full details on The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025, including schedules, ticket info, volunteering, and updates, visit www.tallshipsaberdeen.com.
