The Irish Cruising Club has generously made a bursary fund available through Sail Training Ireland to sponsor young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and people with disabilities to undertake sailing voyages.

Each year has seen young people take voyages on board various ships Lord Nelson, Brian BorĂº, Maybe, Morgenster and Pelican of London.

The Irish Cruising Club bursary funding is administered by the Sail Training Ireland Inclusion Sub-committee with input from The Irish Cruising Club.