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VOYAGES
L I F E - C H A N G I N G A D V E N T U R E S J S T. O R G . U K
JOURNEY
OF A
LIFETIME
JUBILEE
SAILING TRUST
BROCHURE
2015
A n epic adve nt u re:
from S outhampton
to Sydney
PLU S
CAPTIVATING CANARIES:
Navigate the islands
on board a tall ship
TERRIFIC PACIFIC:
Follow in the wake
of Captain Cook
TAHITI TOUR:
An intrepid passage
to French Polynesia
FOCUS ON FIJI Discover an exotic paradise
ANTIGUA
Greetings!
I am delighted to present to you the first
edition of our new look Voyages brochure,
containing an exciting programme for our very
special tall ships, Lord Nelson and Tenacious.
After 35 years, the JST remains globally unique
in providing life-changing adventures to people
of all ages, backgrounds and levels of physical
ability. With an amazing history behind us,
we are focused on building an equally exciting
future. We want to build on the outstanding
Sail The World legacy, which saw Lord Nelson
circumnavigate the globe, returning home
last September. This feat has proved that we
have the capability to operate internationally
and explore new parts of the world. It helped
clarify that there are numerous high potential
markets that have demand for our work,
meaning we can expand our reach and
impact further than ever before.
With this backdrop, I am excited to announce that
Tenacious – in her 15th birthday year – will set sail
for Australia in November. She will depart from
Southampton, navigate the Panama Canal in
January and sail down to Australia via the islands
of the tropical South Pacific.
Our arrival in Sydney in July 2016 marks the
beginning of an exciting new phase in the history
of the Trust. As we do at home, we have a very
strong group of core supporters in Australia and
we have taken the strategic decision to set up a
long-term operational presence in the region.
Operating more globally will help to create
exciting new voyage programmes, make our
adventures available to new crews, increase our
fundraising potential and make the Trust more
attractive to corporate and other partners.
We will, of course, continue to service our
UK and European markets with a range of
voyages closer to home. We are complementing
Tenacious’ Pacific passage down to Australia
with an exciting Lord Nelson programme taking
in delightful voyages around Madeira and the
Canary Islands.
I very much look forward to welcoming you
on-board our vessels sometime soon!
Best wishes, on and off the water.
Duncan Souster
CEO
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VOYAGES SUMMER 2015
BOOK
NOW
FIJI
L A S PA L M A S
For more information
or to book a voyage,
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TA H I T I
VOYAGES AT A GLANCE
All aboard Tenacious and Lord Nelson for our diverse 2015-16 itinerary
LORD NELSON
Southampton
to Southampton
Mon 5 Oct to Sun
11 Oct 2015 (7 days)
CAPE VERDE
Southampton
to Lisbon
Mon 26 Oct to Mon
9 Nov 2015 (15 days)
INSIDE
04 Set sail The voyages of
Lord Nelson and Tenacious
throughout 2015-16
10
Overseas odyssey Looking
forward to Tenacious’ journey
across the globe to Australia
06
All hands on deck Take a
trip below the decks of our
breathtaking tall ships
14
Adventure seeker Highlights
of the exciting voyages Lord
Nelson will be taking this year
08
Ship mates Why going on one
of our voyages is a fantastic
way to build firm friendships
16
Life skills How businesses
and schools benefit from
JST voyages
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Lisbon to Las Palmas
Tues 10 Nov to Mon
23 Nov 2015 (14 days)
Las Palmas
to Las Palmas
Tues 22 Dec to
Tues 29 Dec 2015 (8 days)
Las Palmas
to Las Palmas
Tues 29 Dec 2015 to
Tues 5 Jan 2016 (8 days)
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Las Palmas
to Las Palmas
Tues 5 Jan to
Fri 15 Jan 2016 (11 days)
T E N AC I O U S
Poole
to Southampton
Mon 24 Aug to
Mon 31 Aug 2015 (8 days)
Tenacious 15th
Birthday Voyage
Tues 1 Sep to Tues
8 Sep 2015 (8 days)
Poole
to Southampton
Mon 21 Sep to
Fri 25 Sep (5 days)
Southampton
to Antigua
Thurs 5 Nov to
Tues 29 Dec 2015 (55 days)
Antigua to Balboa
(Panama)
Mon 4 Jan to
Wed 27 Jan 2016
(24 days)
Balboa (Panama)
to Costa Rica
Thurs 28 Jan to
Fri 19 Feb 2016 (23 days)
Tahiti to Tahiti
Mon 25 Apr to Fri
29 April 2016 (5 days)
LORD NELSON
V S T E N AC I O U S
Tahiti to Fiji
Tue 3 May to Mon
6 Jun 2016 (35 days)
Fiji to Fiji
Wed 8 Jun to Tue
21 Jun 2016 (14 days)
Fiji to Fiji
Wed 22 Jun to Sun
26 Jun 2016 (5 days)
Costa Rica to
Costa Rica
Sun 21 Feb to Thurs
25 Feb 2016 (5 days)
Fiji to Sydney
Wed 29 Jun to
Sat 30 Jul 2016 (32 days)
Costa Rica to Tahiti
Mon 29 Feb to
Sat 23 Apr 2016 (55 days)
Sydney to Melbourne
Sun 7 Aug to Tue
16 Aug 2016 (10 days)
Mon 28 Sept to
Sun 4 Oct 2015
Get involved in an
exhilarating JST race!
Setting the sails,
climbing the mast
and helming the ship
will be just a few of
the activities you’ll
take part in as you
race to France and
back. Tenacious is the
faster ship, but Lord
Nelson is winning 2-0
on the races so far,
so it’s all to play for.
Pick a side and get on
board for this brilliant
opportunity to race a
spectacular tall ship!
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SET SAIL
ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET… SAIL!
Lord Nelson vs Tenacious – get involved in an exhilarating JST race.
Setting the sails, climbing the mast and helming the ship will be
just a few of the activities you will take part in as you race to France
and back. Lord Nelson is winning 2-0 in the races so far, so it is all
to play for. Pick a side and get on board for this brilliant opportunity
to race a spectacular tall ship.
BOOK A LIFE-CHANGING ADVENTURE ON THE OPEN SEAS
*All of our voyage crew spaces are subsidised through our continuous fundraising to ensure our work is affordable to
those who need it most. Please consider making a contribution to the full cost of your voyage if you can.
OCTOBER 2015
SOUTHAMPTON
TO SOUTHAMPTON
Mon 5 Oct to Sun
11 Oct 2015 (7 days)
£500 ( £1,400 full cost to JST)*
Lord Nelson
SAILING
PROGRAMME
Join us for an English
coastal adventure!
Discover Lord Nelson’s
home waters as you
explore the hidden depths
of the South Coast of
England on-board our
beautiful tall ship.
DECEMBER 2015
All scheduled stops are subject to weather and sailing conditions
SOUTHAMPTON
TO LISBON
Embark on an exhilarating
voyage to Portugal. With
its challenging sailing
conditions, navigating
across the Bay of Biscay
is every sailor’s dream –
now you can experience
it for yourself.
SOUTHAMPTON
TO ANTIGUA
ANTIGUA TO
BALBOA (PANAMA)
Situated at the mouth of
the Tagus River, Lisbon is the
ideal place to embark on an
exciting voyage sailing down
the west coast of Africa,
via Madeira, to the Canary
Islands. Learn how to sail a tall
ship in a remarkable location.
Thurs 5 Nov to Tues
29 Dec 2015 (55 days)
£2,600 ( £11,000 full cost to JST)*
Explore the volcanic
natural beauty of the
Canary Islands and
the archipelago of
Cape Verde, before
an exhilarating ocean
passage across the
Atlantic to the Caribbean.
Mon 4 Jan to Wed
27 Jan 2016 (24 days)
£2,000 ( £4,800 full cost to JST)*
LAS PALMAS
ROUND TRIP
Tues 29 Dec 2015 to
Tues 5 Jan 2016 (8 days)
£1,040 ( £1,600 full cost to JST)*
AUGUST 2015
SEPTEMBER 2015
POOLE
TO SOUTHAMPTON
TENACIOUS 15TH
BIRTHDAY VOYAGE
POOLE
TO SOUTHAMPTON
Discover Tenacious’
home waters on this
excellent voyage
exploring the south
coast of England.
Tues 1 Sep to Tues 8 Sep
(8 days)
£1,045 ( £1,600 full cost to JST)
Join us to celebrate 15
years since Tenacious’
maiden voyage. We
will be waved off from
Southampton for a voyage
that ends with us sailing up
the Thames, through Tower
Bridge and into London.
Mon 21 Sep to Fri 25 Sep
(5 days)
£500 ( £1,000 full cost to JST)
Get on board this
wonderful five-day
coastal adventure
discovering the south
coast of England.
SAILING
PROGRAMME
Tues 5 Jan to Fri
15 Jan 2016 (11 days)
£605 ( £2,200 full cost to JST)*
Departing from Gran
Canaria, we will spend
an invigorating few days
sailing to beautiful Madeira.
With two nights spent in
the capital, Funchal, this
voyage includes a grand
tour of the island.
Our voyage in the
Canaries is a unique
way to see in the
New Year. Taking in a
magnificent fireworks
display in Tenerife, this
is sure to be a voyage
to remember.
HURRY TO BOOK YOUR
LAST-MINUTE PLACE
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WW2 themed
voyage
Isle of Man TT
Races voyage
Discover the south
coast of England
including natural
World Heritage Site,
the Jurassic Coast.
Tenacious will take
part in a D-Day memorial
voyage. We will be joined
by a WW2 historian who
will bring history to life.
Setting sail from
Cardiff, we will call into
the Isle of Man for the
famous TT Races, before
voyaging on to Liverpool.
VOYAGES SUMMER 2015
Sun 21 Feb to Thurs
25 Feb 2016 (5 days)
£500 ( £1,000 full cost to JST)*
Calling all nature lovers!
Nowhere else in the world
has the unique wildlife,
habitats and geography of
Costa Rica. Get on board
this amazing voyage of
discovery to explore a truly
fascinating region.
MAY 2016
TAHITI
TO TAHITI
Enjoy an epic South
Pacific voyage. Sail from
Costa Rica to the heart of
French Polynesia, Tahiti.
Calling at the gorgeous
Pitcairn Island and Bora
Bora en route, this is the
adventure of a lifetime.
Turquoise seas, sandy
beaches and fantastic
sailing conditions await
you. Navigating through
paradise, we will discover
the French Polynesian
islands, including the
pretty Marquesas.
Mon 29 Feb to Sat
23 Apr 2016 (55 days)
£2,600 ( £11,000 full cost to JST)*
COSTA RICA
TO COSTA RICA
Wonderful wildlife, excellent sailing and
jaw-dropping scenery await on our Central American
expedition! Discover the coastlines of Panama, Costa
Rica and Nicaragua on this voyage.
COSTA RICA
TO TAHITI
Mon 25 Apr to Fri
29 April (5 days)
£500 ( £1,000 full cost to JST)*
TAHITI TO FIJI
Tues 3 May to Mon 6 June 2016 (35 days)
£2,600 ( £7,000 full cost to JST)*
Setting sail from the sparkling shores of Tahiti, you’ll
discover the great South Pacific Ocean, as you take in
Bora Bora, Cook Island, Samoa and Tonga on your way to
the breathtaking island of Fiji.
Tues 2 June to Fri 12 June
2015 (11 days) Price: £1,425
Tenacious
AUGUST 2016
FIJI ISLAND
HOPPING
FIJI COASTAL
ROUND TRIP
FIJI TO
SYDNEY
SYDNEY
TO MELBOURNE
Wed 8 June to Tues
21 Jun 2016 (14 days)
£1,500 ( £2,800 full cost to JST)*
Wed 22 Jun to Sun
26 Jun 2016 (5 days)
£500 ( £1,000 full cost to JST)*
Wed 29 Jun to Sat
30 Jul 2016 (32 days)
£2,600 ( £6,400 full cost to JST)*
Sun 7 Aug to Tue
16 Aug 2016 (10 days)
£1,400 ( £2,000 full cost to JST)*
Discover the enchanting
islands of Fiji. Amazing
scenery, colourful reefs
and, most importantly,
excellent sailing await
you on this exciting
five-day adventure in the
South Pacific.
Embark on an adventure
across the open seas from
Fiji to Australia. Calling into
Vanuatu, New Caledonia
and Lord Howe Island, this
Australasian epic really is
the voyage of a lifetime.
Setting sail from
iconic Sydney Harbour,
you’ll navigate the
spectacular New South
Wales and Victoria
coastlines before arriving
in Australia’s cultural
capital, Melbourne.
This island-hopping
adventure is a must for all
beach lovers. Experiencing
the sandy shores of
tropical Fiji you’ll discover
its neighbouring islands
in this excellent twoweek voyage.
Southampton
to Poole
Mon 18 May to Fri 22 May
2015 (5 days). Price: £495
Lord Nelson
BALBOA (PANAMA) TO COSTA RICA
Thurs 28 Jan to Fri 19 Feb 2016 (23 days)
£1,800 ( £4,600 full cost to JST)*
JUNE 2016
Don’t miss out! As well as the trips profiled above, we still have some spaces left on voyages sailing in spring and summer 2015.
SOON
TO
SAIL
Catch the trade winds
on board the JST’s firstever voyage through the
Panama Canal. First,
we will explore the
Caribbean Sea, calling
into the ABC Isles and
the San Blas Islands.
FEBRUARY 2016
NOVEMBER
2015
APRIL 2016
NEW YEAR ON
LORD NELSON
For more information
or to book a voyage,
call +44 (0)23 8163 0648
or go to jst.org.uk
JANUARY 2016
LISBON
TO LAS PALMAS
Tues 10 Nov to Mon
23 Nov 2015 (14 days)
£770 ( £2,800 full cost to JST)*
Mon 26 Oct to Mon
9 Nov 2015 (15 days)
£825 ( £3,000 full cost to JST)*
Tues 22 Dec to Tues
29 Dec 2015 (8 days)
£1,040 ( £1,600 full cost to JST)*
Get on board our
Christmas voyage in Gran
Canaria and celebrate the
festive period in style. You
will also get involved in
the fantastic Christmas
Day Tall Ships Festival in
La Palma.
Mon 24 Aug to Mon 31
Aug (8 days)
£1,040 ( £1,600 full cost to JST)
Tenacious
NOVEMBER 2015
NOVEMBER 2015
JANUARY 2016
CHRISTMAS IN THE
CANARY ISLANDS
BOOK
NOW
MON 28 SEP TO SUN 4 OCT (7 DAYS) £910 (£1,400 full cost to JST)*
For more information on last-minute bookings and spaces on soon-to-sail voyages call +44 (0)23 8163 0648 or visit jst.or.uk
Bruges to
Weymouth
Sat 6 June to Mon 15 June
2015 (10 days). Price: £995
Lord Nelson
Sat 11 July to Fri 17 July
2015 (7 days). Price: £795
Tenacious
Spend an evening
in Bruges before crossing
the Channel to discover
Dorset’s spectacular
Jurassic Coast.
ISLE OF M AN T T R ACES
Portsmouth to
Southampton
Mon 27 July to Fri 31 July
2015 (5 days). Price: £595
Tenacious
A ‘no passport’ voyage!
Discover a hidden
England and some
stunning sights on this
south coast adventure.
Great Yarmouth to
Southampton
Southampton to
Southampton
Enjoy the Maritime
Festival before our
departure, when we
will sail along the coast
to Southampton.
Explore the south
coast of England
on this excellent
five-day voyage onboard Lord Nelson.
Sun 6 Sep to Sun 13 Sep
2015 (8 days). Price: £945
Lord Nelson
Mon 14 Sep to Fri 18 Sep
2015 (5 days). Price: £595
Lord Nelson
SPEND AN EVENING IN BRUGES
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O N B OA R D
ALL
H A NDS
ON
DECK
Clockwise from right: taking
time out to enjoy the view on
board Tenacious; a watch on
Lord Nelson; the lower mess
area on board Tenacious
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own epic adventure,
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Take a look behind the sails
of two very special tall ships
TALL STORIES
Pioneers of the sea
The Jubilee Sailing
Trust was founded in
1978 when the charity
ran a pilot scheme that
included voyages in
square-rigged vessels the
Marques, TS Royalist and
Søren Larsen. Since then,
over 40,000 people have
sailed with the Jubilee
Sailing Trust – over 28,000
on Lord Nelson, and
13,000 on Tenacious.
T
he Jubilee Sailing Trust own and operate
two globally unique square rigged tall
ships – Lord Nelson and Tenacious – which
have been custom built so they can be sailed by
crews with a wide variety of physical abilities.
For over 35 years, the Jubilee Sailing Trust have
provided life-changing adventures for crews
of all ages, backgrounds and levels of physical
ability. Over 40,000 people have sailed with
the Trust, around half of whom have had some
sort of physical disability, including over 5,000
wheelchair users.
September 2015 marks the 15th anniversary
of Tenacious’ maiden voyage, which will be
commemorated by a month of events in
Southampton and London.
Our ships are full of features that help people
with physical disabilities or sensory impairments
to take a full and active part in sailing and other
activities on-board. Features include: wide decks
for ease of movement; lifts between deck levels;
audio compass; power-assisted steering; signage
in braille; guidance tracks; tactile stair strips and
raised directional arrows on handrails.
SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATION, GREAT FOOD
DONATE NOW We continuously fundraise to ensure that more
people have access to this life-changing experience. All voyage crew spaces are
subsidised through our fundraising efforts. If you would like to donate please
visit www.jst.org.uk or contact the Fundraising Team on +44 (0)23 8042 6868
Lord Nelson (right) and Tenacious were
both specially commissioned by the
Jubilee Sailing Trust to give adventurers
the chance to experience life on board a
tall ship and to enjoy the challenges and
camaraderie of the sea
Accommodation on board both ships is spacious
and comfortable. There are fixed bunks in the
forecastle, also known as the ‘fo’c’sle’, and
wheelchair users and voyage crew who require
buddies have separate cabins.
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The first JST ship
Both ships have heating and air conditioning,
hot showers and electric points for toothbrushes,
shavers and hair dryers. There is a large mess area
where freshly prepared meals are served, and a
bar where you can relax with a drink after a hard
day’s sailing.
A good meal makes everyone happy – which is
why we employ only the best cooks to feed you
while on your voyage. We only serve high quality
food on board our ships and strive to source the
freshest local ingredients wherever in the world
we are. We’ve haggled with fisherman off the
coast of India, caught tuna and mackerel from
behind the ship, headed off to the local markets
in South Africa, and prepared mouth-watering
BBQs in the Med. We serve our crew three
hearty meals a day, plus freshly baked cakes
and biscuits during daily smoko (morning and
afternoon breaks) so you will never go hungry
on a JST voyage.
Lord Nelson – named
after the world’s most
famous disabled sailor,
Admiral Horatio Lord
Nelson – was the first
vessel commissioned by
JST and took two years
to build. On 17 October
1986 she sailed out of
Southampton on her
maiden voyage.
Dawn of a new era
Demand for voyages
grew, so in 1993 the JST
designed and built a
second ship. Tenacious
is the largest wooden
hulled tall ship to be
made since the end of the
19th century and sailed
on her first voyage 1,548
days after her keel was
laid, on 1 September 2000
from Southampton.
To find out more about our tall ships and to read
the stories of previous crew, visit jst.org.uk
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FE AT U R E
SHIP
M ATES
CREW STORIES
The camaraderie of ship life
means firm friendships are formed
KYLE’S STORY
How the JST has helped
to rebuild confidence
Kyle Baker from Cheshire has sailed
with the JST on both Tenacious and
Lord Nelson. Kyle was a member
of the Rifles, an infantry regiment
within the British Army, and he
was severely injured in 2009 whilst
serving in Afghanistan.
“Sailing with the JST is a special
experience, no matter what your
physical disability. Everyone is
classed the same while on board,
so you feel like you have some self
worth… it really increases your
confidence. After I got shot I didn’t
like large groups of people but when
you’re on a tall ship with 40 other
people, with nowhere to go, you
get to know everyone as you’re
always together. Your confidence
levels increase.”
Regimental Casualty Officer
Lieutenant Colonel Mike Smith says,
“We find sailing with the Jubilee
Sailing Trust incredibly beneficial for
those young men who have been
seriously injured in operations in Iraq
and Afghanistan, who are spending
a long time at home feeling isolated,
losing their self confidence, losing
the ability to integrate socially… the
Jubilee Sailing Trust addresses all of
these issues.”
Kyle, who plans to continue
sailing with the JST, says, “I really
enjoy interacting with people of all
ages and backgrounds which is so
unlike everyday life. I would suggest
getting on board to everyone,
especially those returning from
service in the army.”
“I
really enjoyed meeting so many different people,” says
Jayne, a voyage crew member who recently sailed on
Tenacious: “This was a wonderful adventure and an
exciting experience. I would recommend it to anyone, no
matter their ability or confidence level.”
A voyage with the Jubilee Sailing Trust is not only about
getting out to sea, exploring the world and learning how to
sail a tall ship, it is also about the people you will meet and
friendships you will build along the way.
On our tall ships, you will meet some remarkable people.
Trainee voyage crew from all walks of life are brought together
to experience a unique sailing adventure – from managing
directors to students, from teenagers to retirees, from wheelchair
users to marathon runners, all are in the same
boat (excuse the pun) when on board our ships.
Everyone is equal, barriers are broken down and
you will build friendships based upon equality
and mutual understanding.
On board our ships you are put in to a watch
(the team you work with to run the ship) and
these people become your ‘family’ while on
board. You eat, sleep, laugh, sail, explore, learn,
discover… together. And because of this you will
make friends for life.
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or to book a voyage,
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CREATING UNIQUE BONDS
Sailing a unique tall ship will bond you in a way
that no other activity can. Teamwork is key, and
every person in your watch is just as vital as the
next. You will realise not only how important
your fellow voyage crew are in the successful
running of the ship, but you will also learn how
important your role is in that team.
You will make friends for life while on
board, and saying goodbye at the end of a
voyage can be hard, but the friendships you
make and memories you take away with you,
will last forever.
Get on board one of our voyages and
make lifelong friends. Go to page 4 for full
voyage listings.
Working together and sharing close
quarters means making friends is
inevitable on a JST voyage
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To find out more about friendships formed on
our tall ships, click on ‘crew stories’ at jst.org.uk
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VOYAG ES
Overseas
odyssey
A once-in-a-lifetime trip across the globe is
made all the more special when you sail to
Australia aboard the tall ship Tenacious
D
iscover Central America and the South Pacific, as
Tenacious sets sail in November on an epic passage
down to Australia. Incorporating 11 enticing voyages,
we will be navigating through some of the world’s best
sailing destinations.
From the stunning coastal scenery of Costa Rica to the
exotic landscapes and turquoise waters of Tahiti and Fiji, we
will enjoy a wealth of adventures on our route Down Under.
What’s more, Tenacious will be making her first ever trip
through the Panama Canal – why not join her on this oncein-a-lifetime adventure?
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NOW
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on Tenacious call
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Facing page, clockwise from top left: experience the coral
reefs of Fiji; kick back beneath a coconut palm on Bora Bora;
spot brightly coloured parrots and majestic dolphins
Above: sail past beautiful desert islands
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D ES T IN AT I O NS
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NOW
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on Tenacious call
CREW STORIES
ANDY’S STORY
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or go to jst.org.uk
Sailor Andy rediscovered
camaraderie on the seas
Royal Australian Navy sailor Andy
joined Lord Nelson in September
2013, to sail from Hobart to Sydney.
“On sailing day, thousands braved
the conditions along the foreshores
in Hobart and a flotilla of vessels
escorted us as we set off,” he recalls.
“The ship had just weathered 24
hours of south-westerly storms on
her passage from Hobart to Sydney,
and despite sea-sickness, sleep
deprivation and a massive angle of
heel, we had brought her through
– and discovered something about
ourselves in the process.”
The experience turned a disparate
group of individuals who had
clambered over Nellie’s gangway a
few days earlier into a hard-nosed
ship’s crew. Five words became the
their catch-cry: “We sailed across
Bass Strait!”
On 3 October, Nellie and the other
16 tall ships reached the rendezvous
point off Sydney Heads. As all 17
ships entered Sydney, with crowds
gathering on the shores to welcome
them, the crew agreed they were
part of a very special piece of history.
“We shared experiences never to
be forgotten,” says Andy. “It was
marvellous to see people of all ages
and walks of life don their safety
harnesses and go aloft as casually
as boarding a train.” Andy feels the
experience was not just inspirational
– it was truly life changing. “I have a
completely different view of disabled
people,” he says.
Southampton
Melbourne
Tahiti
Panama
Cape Verde
Tenacious will then depart for some
impressive South Pacific voyages.
Sailing the same trade winds as
explorers of years gone by, she will be
calling into some real desert island
locations, including the gorgeous
Bora Bora, Pitcairn Island and Tahiti.
With a long and rich history,
Tahiti has been a popular stopover
for many famous explorers, due to
its indigenous flora and fauna. This
island was made even more famous
by the legendary mutiny aboard
HMS Bounty in the 1700s. The crew
wanted to live a life of paradise
on the island, so overthrew their
Captain to achieve their dream. Why
not fulfil your dreams of paradise on
one of our Pacific Island adventures?
Departing from her home port of Southampton, Tenacious
will embark on an epic ocean passage to the beautiful Caribbean.
Setting sail across the Atlantic, we will voyage through the
volcanic Canary Islands before catching the north-east trade
winds and heading on to the 10-island archipelago of Cape Verde.
Situated 500km off the coast of Africa, these beautiful islands
are known as the ‘African Caribbean’ and we will enjoy a few days
exploring them, before preparing for an epic passage across the
Atlantic and into the crystal waters of the Caribbean.
The Caribbean is a firm favourite among sailors. With its
breathtaking islands, white sandy beaches, and excellent sailing
conditions, our voyages in the Caribbean Sea are a must for all
those who love the thrill of the water.
A FIRST FOR THE JST
From Antigua we will be setting sail for Central America.
Navigating our way across the Caribbean Sea, calling into the ABC
Isles and the San Blas Islands, we will then take part in the JST’s
first ever voyage through the Panama Canal.
A passage through the Panama Canal is on many sailors’
bucket lists. A miraculous engineering feat, and one of the most
significant waterways in the world, the Panama Canal is a magnet
for keen sailors and nature lovers alike. Stretching 49 miles and
surrounded by the beauty of the region’s many national parks, a
voyage through the Panama Canal is a stunning sight. Keep your
eyes peeled for a crocodile or two lounging along the banks – these
incredible creatures frequent the canal all year round.
Arriving in Balboa, a district of Panama City, we will then set
sail on some amazing voyages discovering the coastlines of
Panama, Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Spectacular rainforests,
impressive volcanoes and picture-perfect beaches await you on
an unforgettable adventure discovering the coastlines of these
Central American countries.
We also have a special voyage for all the nature lovers. Costa
Rica offers some of the most divine landscapes in the world,
and is home to 500,000 species of wildlife, making it one of
the most biodiverse countries in the world. Spending five days
exploring the coastline of this stunning country really will leave
you awe-struck. Waving goodbye to spectacular Central America,
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We continuously fundraise to ensure that more
people have access to this life-changing experience. All voyage crew spaces are
subsidised through our fundraising efforts. If you would like to donate please
visit www.jst.org.uk or contact the Fundraising Team on +44 (0)23 8042 6868
RICH IN NAVAL HISTORY
From Tahiti, we will be sailing to the breathtaking island of Fiji.
Shaped over 35 centuries, Fiji became well known to European
sailors in the 18th century. Legend has it that when Captain
Cook visited in the 1700s, he asked the locals of neighbouring
island Tonga what the island’s name was. He heard ‘feegee’,
which was the Tongan pronunciation of Viti (the island’s
precolonial name), and so Fiji was born.
Described by many as nirvana, Fiji’s tropical islands offer
colourful reefs, sensational sailing and palm-fringed beaches –
and what better way to discover paradise than from the decks
of a tall ship? We will then be setting sail across the Pacific
visiting Vanuatu, New Caledonia and Lord Howe, before arriving
at the Tasman Sea. Named after the famous Dutch explorer
Abel Tasman, this is an exciting and challenging stretch of water
that will appeal to intrepid sailing adventurers.
After an exhilarating 32-day voyage, Tenacious will arrive in
the iconic Sydney Harbour. This is Tenacious’ first visit to the
land Down Under, and she will be embarking on some amazing
voyages discovering the Australian coastline – the first being
along the stunning Sapphire Coast to the capital of the state
of Victoria, Melbourne. Make sure you are one of the lucky
sailors on board!
To find out more about Tenacious and the voyages you
could join her on in 2015-16, visit jst.org.uk
Antigua
Costa Rica
Clockwise from far
left: the breathtaking
architecture of Sydney
Harbour will greet you;
rainforest reflected in Gatun
Lake, Panama; a view across
Falmouth Harbour from
Shirley Heights in Antigua
Fiji
Sydney
The Cook
Islands
TENACIOUS 2015/2016 ITINERARY
Southampton
to Antigua
Thurs 5 Nov to
Tues 29 Dec 2015
(55 days)
Costa Rica to
Tahiti
Mon 29 Feb to
Sat 23 April 2016
(55 days)
Antigua to
Balboa
Mon 4 Jan to
Wed 27 Jan 2016
(24 days)
Tahiti to Tahiti
Mon 25 April to
Fri 29 April 2016
(5 days)
Balboa (Panama)
to Costa Rica
Thurs 28 Jan to
Fri 19 Feb 2016
(23 days)
Costa Rica to
Costa Rica
Sun 21 Feb to
Thurs 25 Feb 2016
(5 days)
Fiji to Sydney
Wed 29 Jun to
Sat 30 July 2016
(32 days)
Sydney
to Melbourne
Sun 7 Aug to Tue 16
Aug 2016 (10 days)
Tahiti to Fiji
Tue 3 May to Mon
6 Jun 2016 (35 days)
Fiji island hop
Wed 8 Jun to
Tue 21 Jun 2016
(14 days)
Fiji coastal trip
Wed 22 Jun to Sun
26 Jun 2016 (5 days)
TENACIOUS HIDDEN GEMS
YASAWA ISLANDS
Discover the unspoilt Yasawa Islands at
the western end of the Fiji group deep
in the Pacific Ocean. These are beautiful
islands with friendly locals, who will
come aboard to try to sell you local crafts
and specialities.
LEVUKA
Seek out the world heritage site of
Levuka, a traditional Fijian village that
was once the capital of Fiji nestled
among the mango trees. It’s a stunning
place to take a stroll around, with
fantastic colonial architecture.
CAPTAIN BLIGH
Try and find all of Captain Bligh’s
namesakes! He was the first European
to really explore Fiji, and as such, has
leant his name to several landmarks,
including Bligh Water and Bounty boat
Passage. See if you can spot them…
All scheduled stops are subject to weather and sailing conditions
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D ES T IN AT I O NS
VOYAG ES
LIFE
ON THE
OCEAN
WAVE
CREW STORIES
Known for its thrilling sailing conditions,
sailing across the Bay of Biscay is a must for
those who love the freedom of the sea and who
want to gain hands on sailing experience.
Our voyage from Southampton to Lisbon
will give you plenty of opportunity to perfect
your sail handling technique and to clock up sea
miles – this voyage will leave you feeling like a
true salty sea dog!
For more information on this exhilarating
adventure to Portugal, around the famous Bay
of Biscay, look at our Southampton to Lisbon
voyage on page 4.
L
MAGICAL MADEIRA
Lord Nelson will be visiting the island of Madeira on two of
her voyages this winter. Nicknamed the ‘Pearl of the Atlantic’
because of its stunning scenery, this island is one of the
most captivating destinations in Europe.
Madeira is a dramatic volcanic island, and is an
autonomous region of Portugal, although it is actually
situated closer to Africa than mainland Europe. We will
spend some time exploring the pretty capital, Funchal,
which is made up of beautiful colonial buildings and quaint
cobbled streets. Take time to enjoy its famous colourful
gardens, then sample the local wine and cuisine in the cafes
and family-run tavernas of the old town and marina. With
its impressive mountainous backdrop, subtropical climate
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A voyage helped Ben
turn his life around
To book any of the
voyages featured here,
call +44 (0)23 8163 0648
or go to jst.org.uk
Enjoy some wonderful winter
sailing aboard Lord Nelson
ord Nelson will be setting sail on a fantastic winter
programme. Whether you want to get some winter sun
in Madeira, gain sailing experience navigating the Bay
of Biscay, or see in the New Year in the Canary Islands, we
have the perfect voyage for you!
Departing from her home port of Southampton, Lord
Nelson will be sailing across the famous Bay of Biscay, on her
way to the picturesque Canary Islands on the first voyage of
her winter programme.
The Canary Islands boast some of the best sailing conditions
in the world. With good, steady winds and some superb
islands to visit, they really are the ideal location to sail a tall
ship. There is also plenty on offer during the festive period,
and if you come on board one of our voyages here you
will get involved in some excellent events. There is the Tall
Ships Festival in La Palma on our Christmas voyage, and the
spectacular fireworks display in Tenerife on our New Year’s
voyage – you are really spoilt for choice.
BEN’S STORY
BOOK
NOW
NEW YEAR IN THE CANARIES
Experience a New Year’s Eve like no other – on the
decks of our wonderful Lord Nelson!
Board in Las Palmas and spend eight days
island-hopping around the picturesque
Canary Islands.
Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Santa Cruz de
Tenerife, you’ll ring out the old year, and ring in
the New Year enjoying an amazing fireworks
display – where better to view fireworks than
from the decks of a tall ship! We will then spend
the first few days of the new year exploring the
seas and islands around the Canaries.
For more information about spending
Christmas and New Year on this superb Canary
island-hopping adventure, see page 4.
Clockwise from bottom: birdlife and sea life abound
on the island-hopping adventure; experience the
freedom of the sea on board Lord Nelson; Madeira’s
capital Funchal boasts pretty cobbled streets and
delicious local cuisine
and amazing bars and restaurants, it is a great
location to explore.
To check out the voyages that are visiting
Madeira, turn to page 4.
To find out more about Lord Nelson and the
voyages you could join her on, visit jst.org.uk
EXPERIENCE EXCITING SAILING
ACROSS THE BAY OF BISCAY
Ben, aged 17 from Bournemouth, was a
typical teenager. Despite getting good
GCSE grades, he dropped out of college
and thought about getting a job, but
never did. He says: “I didn’t really do
much with my life. I got in the cycle of
lying in bed till 2pm then doing nothing
– it was the most unmotivated I had
ever been.”
Ben’s mother found out about the
JST. “When I was told about the voyage
I wasn’t fussed – I just didn’t care.
Eventually I got tired of mum nagging
me and said I would go.” Ben flew to
Gibraltar to meet Tenacious in April
2014. He was nervous just before he
flew out, but says: “After arriving, it
was amazing! I quickly figured out
you have to socialise with people on
the ship. It was talking to people and
learning their stories that really made
the trip for me. Also, for the first time
in my life, everyone treated me like an
adult. For example, before when I used
to meet someone I would just look at
them, but on board I was greeted with
a handshake.”
The voyage also increased Ben’s
confidence through a combination
of teamwork, meeting new people
and being given responsibility. He
says: “Before I left I had no idea
what I wanted to do in life – now I
know exactly what I want to do. My
voyage has really changed me and
motivated me. I have now gone back
to college to study towards my goal of
becoming a property developer.”
DONATE NOW
We continuously fundraise to ensure that more
people have access to this life-changing experience. All voyage crew spaces are
subsidised through our fundraising efforts. If you would like to donate please
visit www.jst.org.uk or contact the Fundraising Team on +44 (0)23 8042 6868
If you have a passion for sailing and a love of the
ocean then get on board our voyage across the
infamous Bay of Biscay.
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A TALL SHIP
ADVENTURE FOR
YOUR SCHOOL OR
BUSINESS NOW!
LIFE-CHANGING
ADVENTURES FOR ALL
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Why your school or company will benefit from an enriching JST voyage
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CORPORATE VOYAGES
For the past 35 years, we have
been providing life changing
adventures to people of all ages,
backgrounds and levels of
physical ability from across the
world. Now, we would like staff
from your business to be the crew
that changes lives!
A JST voyage is an effective,
innovative and socially
responsible vehicle for helping
businesses enrich their culture,
strengthen staff collaboration
and improve client engagement.
They can do this by joining
us as crew on-board our two
special tall ships, Lord Nelson
and Tenacious, and fundraising
to sponsor a ‘buddy’ from a
targeted charity of your choice.
For example, this could be a local
disability group or a military
rehabilitation organisation.
Together, they will go on
an exciting, never-to-forget
adventure, which could be
from one to five days in duration.
During the voyage, staff will be
challenged to do things they
never thought possible, like
climb a 100ft mast, helm a tall
ship or work with their fellow
mixed ability crew mates to set
over a square kilometre of sail.
A unique experience like
this will help to strengthen
your team and bring your
organisation closer to the
communities it serves.
Illustrating this, international
law firm Norton Rose
Fulbright recently won the
Global Legal Awards Corporate
Responsibility Initiative of
the Year, following their
collaboration with the Jubilee
Sailing Trust.
Alternatively, our ships also
make unique and memorable
hospitality venues, so why
not host your next team
meeting, company party, or
client event aboard one of our
spectacular vessels?
SCHOOLS AND YOUTH VOYAGES
A voyage with the JST offers
education opportunities in a
unique outdoor setting, and
helps to promote key life skills
including leadership, teamwork,
communication, self-esteem, selfawareness and confidence.
Our two very special tall ships,
Lord Nelson and Tenacious,
have been custom designed to
accommodate people of all physical
abilities, including those with a
range of disabilities, and we have a
dedicated team of sailing specialists
who have extensive skills and
expertise to teach students about
sail training. The unique challenge
and adventure of tall ship sailing,
along with the opportunity to
work as part of a mixed ability
crew, makes a JST voyage a unique,
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very tangible way to accelerate
personal development, improve
social awareness and strengthen
core skills. The experience gained
on a JST voyage can help strengthen
university or job applications, and
would be particularly valuable for
aspiring medics, as this presents a
rare opportunity to work directly
with those who have disabilities,
or for people seeking employment
with international businesses,
where diversity awareness may be
central to their recruiting strategy.
A JST voyage with a duration of
five days or over is also accredited
for Duke of Edinburgh Award Gold
Residential. A JST voyage is also
an excellent way to meet schools’
curriculum requirements for Key
Stages 3 and 4.
SCHOOLS AND YOUTH
PROGRAMME: PLEASE EMAIL SCHOOLS@JST.ORG.UK OR CALL
+44 (0)23 8042 6849 CORPORATE VOYAGES: PLEASE EMAIL
BUSINESS@JST.ORG.UK OR CALL US ON +44 (0)23 8042 6868.