The original Rona, a 77' classic ketch, was bought by Chancellor of the Exchequer in the 1960's for the Rona Trust (London Sailing Project), which he had formed to take parties of young sea cadets from London to sea. The Rona Trust take young people from Scouts, Guides, colleges, sailing clubs, Youth Offending Teams, Social Services and care homes to sea. They also runs voyages for hearing and visually impaired and those with severe learning difficulties.