YOUNG people in Barry residents are in with another chance of winning a life changing sailing experience through Barry Town Council.

The Town Council, in association with the Tall Ships Trust, have launched the Barry Marine Youth Award for 2015 which awards an all-expenses paid voyage, in UK waters, sailing as a member of the crew aboard the tall ship Stavros S Niarchos (or its successor), or aboard a 72ft ocean going Challenger yacht.

The award, available to Barry residents aged from 12 to 25 years, will offer the opportunity to make new friends and enjoy new and unique challenges.

Applicants need to complete an application form and submit a short written statement of up to 500 words about “What winning the competition would mean to me and how it would develop my skills and abilities.” Applications are welcome in English or Welsh.

Deadline for applications is Sunday, March 15 and winners will be selected by March 31.

Further details and application forms can be obtained from Barry Town Council on 01446 738663 or by emailing info@barrytowncouncil.gov.uk

Applications should be sent to Barry Town Council/Tall Ships Competition, Council Offices, 7 Gladstone Road, Barry, CF62 8NA.