Has anyone ever set sail with the Jubilee Sailing Trust aboard either ships: Lord Nelson or Tenacious? Very interested in making the trip but wondering how difficult is the work. Tell me your experience aboard these Tall Ships
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, Jan 21 2006 12:22 AM
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Posted 05 February 2006 - 01:50 PM
I sailed on the Nelson as crew, and 'buddy to an amputee (who needed no help from me at all).
The work is organised to take account of the least able. You would be expected to take part in all aspects of running the ship, from taking the helm to peeling the spuds, but not to perform outside your abilities.
Trips seem to be a mix of open sea sailing and 'runs ashore' for barbecues, partying etc.
Can't suggest how well you would get on, but the ship seemed well organised to me.
The work is organised to take account of the least able. You would be expected to take part in all aspects of running the ship, from taking the helm to peeling the spuds, but not to perform outside your abilities.
Trips seem to be a mix of open sea sailing and 'runs ashore' for barbecues, partying etc.
Can't suggest how well you would get on, but the ship seemed well organised to me.
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Posted 05 February 2006 - 08:46 PM
No. I don't know if there are age limits for crew. ( You have to sign 'ship's articles' as crew). It looks as though the limit is sixteen. I would suggest you contact them, they are very clued up and generally helpful.
I don't know your personal situation or requirements. There were up to five 'wheelies' on the trips I did. Others have lesser problems, sight, hearing etc.
There are double berth cabins, very small, bunks top and bottom, in a space about six feet long and five wide, closed by a curtain, and allotted to wheelies and their buddies. Everyone else sleeps in pipe cots in the foc'sle. Don't know about Tenacious, she may be more comfortable.
Crew is divided into four watches, ten crew each, watch leader may be able or less than. You stand a four hour watch, twice daily. Your watch 'slips' ahead each day as the dog watches, 4-6pm and 6-8pm change the routine. Everyone does a day as messman, peeling spuds, serving food etc. and is excused watches on that day.
Hope you are able to do it. I spend my time at sea as a fisherman, but always wanted to go on a square rigger: it's a great experience.
I don't know your personal situation or requirements. There were up to five 'wheelies' on the trips I did. Others have lesser problems, sight, hearing etc.
There are double berth cabins, very small, bunks top and bottom, in a space about six feet long and five wide, closed by a curtain, and allotted to wheelies and their buddies. Everyone else sleeps in pipe cots in the foc'sle. Don't know about Tenacious, she may be more comfortable.
Crew is divided into four watches, ten crew each, watch leader may be able or less than. You stand a four hour watch, twice daily. Your watch 'slips' ahead each day as the dog watches, 4-6pm and 6-8pm change the routine. Everyone does a day as messman, peeling spuds, serving food etc. and is excused watches on that day.
Hope you are able to do it. I spend my time at sea as a fisherman, but always wanted to go on a square rigger: it's a great experience.
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