The North-East Sailing Team has launched a recruitment drive to find crews for the Tall Ships Challenge, racing from Newcastle to Norway, in July and August.

Crew members aged 18 to 23 will learn to sail then race on Chay Blyth's Round The World 67ft yacht. For details, visit www.northeastsailingteam.co.uk, fax 0191-384 6728 or write to 7 Old Elvet, Durham City DH1 3HL.