In 2010 Ocean Youth Club will be 50 years old. To celebrate five decades of adventure under sail we're looking for former crewmates to take part in a quick survey and contribute stories of their time aboard James Cook - whether it's a short sail down the east coast, a leg of the Tall Ships or crossing the Pacific, we want your stories and pics for our blog. us if you've any memories and pics to share.

And we have a new office: Sail James Cook central has moved to North Shields. Office manager Cat Lax and admin Emma Hopps run things from:
Royal Quays Community Centre
9 Prince Consort Way
Royal Quays
North Shields
NE29 6XB

Tel 0191 257 1212

Read Matt Jeffrey's BBC website logs of his eventful time aboard the James Cook on the Tall Ships Cruise in Company here, here, here and here.