A landlubber from Bradford has enjoyed his first ever sea voyage so much he wants to go back for more.

Eccleshill student Craig Mitchell, who suffered serious burns in a house fire as a child, has returned from a four day ocean trip with the Ocean Youth Trust.

The educational sailing charity took Craig, 14, and a group of other young burns victims on a sea-faring adventure from Whitby to Hull.

Now back at his Bradford home, the Yorkshire Martyrs Collegiate School pupil says he would jump at the chance to go again.

His grandmother, Pauline, said: "He really enjoyed it and I'm just glad he got back safe and sound and didn't end up in the water!

"It's good for him to go on things like this, he's got a certificate saying he did all the tasks they asked him to and he wants to go again next year if he gets a chance."

Medical staff from specialist care units at Pinderfields, Sheffield and Nottingham joined the young nine-strong crew on board the James Cook, a 70ft yacht, when it set sail from Whitby last week.

Although Craig has recovered fully from his ordeal the team was there to tend to those among his ship-mates who still require treatment.

The James Cook pulled in to Hull, after four fair-weather days at sea last Sunday.

Manager for the trust's north east branch, Malcolm Noble, said: "The feedback we've had from the skipper was that it was a highly successful voyage, with the young people really getting involved.

"They took part in every aspect of operating the boat - steering, putting sails up and going on look-out.

"We find these ventures provide a very positive experience and are particularly good for building team work and confidence."

The James Cook will be embarking on more Ocean Youth Trust voyages in the autumn and Mr Noble is keen to hear from anyone aged 12 to 24, who would like to join a crew. Call 01670 735736 for more details.