Tall Ships Adventures Summer 2009 Summer Book online www.tallships.org New for 2009 Easy Payment Plan, see Easy Payment page 34 for more details A New Experience for all Ages

Dear Supporter,

Welcome to our new ‘credit-crunch-beating’ 2009 summer brochure. Put the kettle on, settle back in a comfortable chair, enjoy the read and plan your next sailing adventure.

New Brochure Layout The summer schedule is busier than ever with opportunities for all ages on both our magnificent Stavros S Niarchos and our Challenger Fleet. We hope the brochure’s new layout will make it easier to navigate through the array of different types of voyages. We’ve split it into sections, so whether you’re 14 or 64 there’s a section just for you. The information section has also been much improved to make it more informative and easier to read.

New Voyage Grading System We’ve also introduced a new voyage grading system. This explains what you can expect from each voyage. From one , for a day sail where no experience is necessary to a five for the Fastnet Race where some sailing experience is required for this full-on racing event. If you’re not sure if a voyage is suitable for you, then don’t hesitate to call our reservations team who can give you all the advice you need.

New Easy Payment Scheme New in 2009 is a great new way to pay for your voyage, as we introducing our Easy Payment Plan – by booking at least three months in advance you can split your payment into four easy payments (see page 34 for details). As always our reservations team will be pleased to help arrange an easy payment plan for you. Just give them a call.

Finally, I hope you are able to book on a voyage this summer but if you can’t get away with us this year, please pass this brochure on to a friend, tell them about Tall Ships Adventures and point them in the direction of our website.

Once again thank you for all your support.

Have a great summer and good sailing.

Tim Law Marketing & Operations Director

2 To book your voyage call now 023 9283 2055 | www.tallships.org Quick reference guide to Tall Ships Adventures CONTENTS The Fleet Welcome ...... 2 Stavros S Niarchos is a magnificent 200ft square rigged Brig purpose built Useful information ...... 4 for the Tall Ships Youth Trust in 2000. She can take up to 48 Voyage Crew with a total crew of up to 69. About Stavros S Niarchos ...... 6 About the Challenger Fleet ...... 7 Funding and Volunteer Groups ...... 8 Young Explorer Voyages 14-15 ...... 10 Academy Voyages ...... 14 Young Explorer Voyages ...... 15 Adventurer Voyages 16-25 ...... 16 Academy Voyages ...... 19 Challenger Race Weeks ...... 20 Adventurer Voyages ...... 22 Pioneer Voyages 18+ ...... 24 Day Sails ...... 26 Our fleet of four 72ft Challenger steel round-the-world yachts built in 2000 are a recent addition to the fleet that have already proved to be very Pioneer Voyages ...... 27 popular. They take up to 12 Voyage Crew with a total crew of up to 18. Stavros Summer Schedule ...... 31 Challengers Summer Schedule ...... 32 How to book your Tall Ship Adventure ...... 34 Booking Form ...... 35 Conditions of Booking ...... 36 The Tall Ships Youth Trust ...... 37

Ages Explorer Voyages: 14-15 year olds Adventurer Voyages: 16-25 year olds Pioneer Voyages: from 18 up to 75 (depending on the voyage)

Types of Voyages ■ Day Sails ■ 3 or 4 night Taster voyages ■ 7-25 night voyages ■ Academy Voyages ■ Race Weeks ■ Huge choice with a voyage for everyone

How to Book ■ Book online at www.tallships.org ■ Ring reservations on 023 9283 2055 ■ Complete the enclosed booking form

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What’s Included

Your voyage fee includes: ■ All meals while on board ■ Tea, coffee, squash and biscuits ■ Safety equipment ■ Waterproofs (as required) ■ Sail training ■ Boat transfers ashore (as required) ■ Fun! ■ Airport to vessel transfers for all youth voyages abroad if you join our recommended flight

What’s not included: ■ On shore excursions and entertainment (i.e. guided tours/restaurant meals/drinks) ■ Flights/ferries to join and leave your voyage ■ Airport/ferry transfers on 18+ voyages ■ Sleeping bags and towels ■ Travel insurance (which is compulsory)

Voyage Grading The voyage grading system is to help you pick the experience that you are looking for, not to discourage you from trying – whether that is a Day Sail or a Transatlantic.

Introduction to sailing on a Brig or Yacht. You will learn the basics of seamanship and get involved with all aspects of life on board. A great experience that should leave you wanting to come back for more. Ideal as a gift for a loved one or friend. No sailing experience necessary.

4 To book your voyage call now 023 9283 2055 | www.tallships.org Useful information

Voyage will include sleeping on board and working in a ‘watch’ system. May visit a foreign port (if voyage starts in the UK). A great way to build on your time on board and work on your seamanship skills. A good stepping stone before going off shore for an extended period. No sailing experience necessary.

These voyages are a little more adventurous. You are likely to encounter bigger seas and stronger winds. You will also find these voyages slightly more physically demanding due to the combination of conditions and voyage length. Still no sailing experience necessary.

Sailing off shore, out of sight of land is an incredible experience. You will be sailing the Brig or Yacht in a watch system for an extended time which will mean hard physical work and the likelihood of a change of your sleep pattern. A great way to get some miles under your belt. Some sailing experience is helpful but not essential.

Primary purpose of the voyage is to race. This will be an exhilarating experience likely to push you physically. As well as improving your sailing knowledge, you will also learn about racing a large yacht. Some sailing experience is required for these voyages. What to Expect As the UK’s largest sail training charity we are experts at teaching people who are young and young at heart all about life on board our fleet. As sail trainers we presume you know nothing and teach you all you need to know. ■ You join the voyage as ‘Voyage Crew’ and get involved with all aspects of sailing the Brig or Challenger. ■ Some overnight voyages will plan to visit a foreign port – so you’ll need your passport. ■ The voyage itinerary will be decided by the Captain or Skipper depending on the weather and other factors to ensure as much sailing as possible. Your joining and leaving ports will only change if absolutely necessary and you will be informed of any change as soon as possible. ■ You will be encouraged to participate as much as possible but we won’t make you do anything that you don’t want to do. However, we do expect everyone to take their turn in ‘Happy Hour’ which is cleaning your ship or yacht. ■ The Voyage Crew will be divided into watches (groups) and under the guidance of your watch leader you will help sail your vessel. Crew structure and becoming a volunteer You will join as Voyage Crew which means you become part of the ‘team’ onboard who help with all aspects of life while at sea. You will be supported by a combination of salaried crew and volunteers. If you have joined a voyage of five days or more you may be assessed to see if you possess the skills to join us as a volunteer – this will be by being recommended at the end of your voyage. If you are recommended you will be able to join voyages as a volunteer to support the next generation of Voyage Crew that sails with us. Where will you go during the voyage? You will find where each voyage starts and finishes in the programme and suggestions of where some of the voyages might visit. However, it is impossible to guarantee where you will go during the voyage as this is very dependant on the weather and other factors. Your Captain or Skipper will keep you up to date with where you are likely to head to during your voyage. We will always endeavour to get in as much sailing as possible while you are on board. Tall Ships Spirit A Tall Ships Adventure is not a holiday in the usual sense of the word – it’s a unique ‘hands-on experience’. You will become an important part of the vessel’s crew and this is more than just the sailing – it will include food preparation, maintenance and cleaning. You’ll work as a team while on board but it’s still likely to be tough sometimes. However, you will always be supported by our professional crew and trained volunteers.

To book your voyage call now 023 9283 2055 | www.tallships.org 5 The Tall Ships Fleet Spectacular Square Rigger Stavros S Niarchos Our square rigged Tall Ship Stavros S Niarchos is a 60 metre Brig Stavros can take up to a maximum of 69 crew, made up as follows: (ship with two square rigged masts) designed to sail anywhere in Salaried Crew – Captain, Chief Officer, 2nd Officer, Chief Engineer, the world. Completed in 2000 by Appledore Shipyard to Bosun, Cook commercial safety standards, she carries a traditional eighteenth Volunteer Crew – 3rd Officer, FAP (First Aid Purser), Assistant century style rig on a modern hull – features that make her so Engineer, 3x Watch Leaders, 2/3 Deck Hands, Cook Assistant special and great fun to sail. In fact the Maritime and Coastguard and 2 Youth Mentors (only on youth voyages) Agency (MCA) has appointed her as an auxillary coastguard vessel Voyage Crew – 48 (that’s you) afloat in recognition of her safety features, equipment carried and Please note not all the salaried and volunteer crew positions will be filled on level of training the crew receive. every voyage. What’s life like on board? Since Stavros was purpose built she has a modern feel below decks with plenty of showers, air conditioning and heating and a modern fitted galley (kitchen). There is a large Mess (area to eat and socialise) and plenty of space outside. For sleeping there are six cabins with eight bunks in each – you will be allocated your own bunk and storage locker. Training Each voyage will start with a thorough safety brief and the start of your training which will fill at least your first day on board. Once you have left port your training will continue throughout your voyage using a combination of practical demonstrations and informative lectures. We will encourage you to try everything while on board but always respect your own limits. Watches (teams) In order to keep Stavros manned 24 hours you will be divided into watches of up to 16. Your watch leader will be responsible for you and teach you how to do things while you are on duty. With the guidance of your watch leader and other members of the crew you will get involved with some or all of the following: ■ Helming (steering) the ship ■ Setting the sails and adjusting them by hauling on ropes as a team ■ Standing watch (looking out for other ships on the bridge) ■ Climbing the masts and going out on the yards (horizontal beams that the sails hang from) ■ Assist the Bosun (person responsible for the deck) ■ Help with the general maintenance on board ■ Assist with the ship leaving and entering port Food The food on board is legendary – from the cooked breakfasts to the roast dinners. All meals while on board are included and you will eat with your watch and other members of the crew in the Mess. Tea, coffee, squash and snacks are always available in the Mess. One of the duties you will also have on board is assisting in the galley and helping to serve the food. Free time You will have plenty of time when you are not on watch to relax or to catch up on some sleep. The Mess is the social hub on board where you can catch up with what’s been happening during the day. When you come into ports you should be able to explore ashore with a chance to buy souvenirs and stock up on supplies.

6 To book your voyage call now 023 9283 2055 | www.tallships.org The Tall Ships Fleet The Tall Ships Fleet Ocean-Going Challenger Fleet Our fleet of four 72ft steel ocean-going yachts were designed by world renowned designer Rob Humphreys and built in 2000. Originally designed to race around the world, they are perfect for sail training as they provide an exciting but extremely safe environment for everyone onboard. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) gave the yachts the highest rating; they have the safety features, equipment and capability to be sailed anywhere in the world. The Challengers can take up to a maximum of 18 crew, made up as follows: Salaried Crew – Skipper (occasionally a fully qualified and experienced Volunteer) Volunteer Crew – Mate, 2 x Watch Leaders, Cook, Youth Mentor Voyage Crew – 12 (that’s you) Please note that not all the Volunteer Crew positions will be filled on every voyage. What’s life like on board? Considering the Challengers were designed to race around the world, things are pretty comfortable down below – comfortable and airy saloon (seating area), well equipped galley (kitchen) and two heads (toilets) with showers. The sleeping area is open plan with snug pipe cots (bunks) and your own storage area. Please note storage is limited so refer to our Voyage Crew Handbook for tips on what to bring. Training Each voyage will start with a thorough safety brief followed by some basic training. Once this has happened you will prepare the yacht for sailing and head out to sea, where your training will continue. We will encourage you to get involved with as much as possible while on board. On many voyages you will be able to work through the RYA Competent Crew syllabus. For most voyages you need no previous sailing experience. Watches The operation and maintenance of the yacht is a 24 hour job – to manage this a system of watchkeeping is used. You will be allocated to a watch while on board and while you are ‘on watch’ you will be involved with all aspects of sailing the yacht, including helming, sail changes, keeping lookout, helping in the galley and ‘Happy Hour’ (cleaning the yacht). Food All meals on board are included in your voyage. Tea, coffee, juice, snacks and fruit are available on a self service basis. Some voyages will have an allocated cook but you may well have to help in the galley – all part of the experience! Free time The watch systems allow you to have plenty of free time. This will give you a chance to catch up on sleep, relax and get to know your fellow Voyage Crew. It is normal that you will visit ports and marinas while on your voyage giving you opportunities to buy souvenirs and learn about different cultures.

To book your voyage call now 023 9283 2055 | www.tallships.org 7 Funding for 14-25 year olds Contact your nearest local Volunteer Support Group for funding advice

SCOTLAND WALES Scotland South Carmarthenshire Dot Horne 0131 2202108 [email protected] David Mansel-Lewis 01554 774626 [email protected]

Scotland North South East Wales Ian Stein 01786 823126 [email protected] Peter Coleman 02920 515026 [email protected]

Isle of Jura Pembrokeshire Michael Richardson 07899 912116 [email protected] Ian Jones 01646 683860 [email protected]

Swansea Huw Francis 01792 368 202 [email protected] 07810 640 480

CENTRAL AND EAST Anglia Allan Patrick 01394 450120 [email protected]

Birmingham LONDON & SOUTH EAST Head office 02392 832055 [email protected] Surrey Sue Sergeant 01737 355849 [email protected] Chilterns Ted Howard-Jones 01491 639311 [email protected] London Sharon McCarthy 07764 608837 [email protected] Coventry & Warwickshire Andrew Barker 01926 632674 [email protected] London South East Head Office 02392 832055 [email protected] Derby & South Staffs Rob Morley 01335 360488 [email protected] London South West Brian Gilbart - Denham 020 8785 2489 [email protected] Hereford & Worcester Jeremy Sharp 01527 872613 [email protected] Sussex Andy Hall 01903 767503 [email protected] Leicester Barrie Atkinson 01509 414498 [email protected]

Nottingham Bob Coupe 01159 606324 [email protected]

If your area is not covered by any of our current volunteer support groups please call Head Office. We may be able to help. Tel: 023 9283 2055 [email protected]

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Volunteer Support Groups

SOUTH NORTH Jersey Lancashire Peter Coleman 02920 515026 [email protected] Ian Hacking 01254 887471 [email protected]

Isle of Wight Mersey & Deeside Derrick Babington 01983 730766 [email protected] Pete Farby 0151 339 9229 [email protected] Northumbria Poole & Bournemouth Helen Edge 01914 131565 [email protected] Kath Whitehead 01202 496925 [email protected] North Humberside Portsmouth Head office 02392 832055 [email protected] John Parnell 01730 262644 [email protected] South Yorkshire Southampton & Winchester Head Office 02392 832055 [email protected] Becky Bourne 07980 789261 [email protected] West Yorkshire South Dorset Graham Kidd 01422 313813 [email protected] John Croydon 01305 833468 [email protected]

Southdowns Paul Mills 01428 654695 [email protected]

SOUTH WEST West Cornwall For 14-25 years olds Mike Winiberg 01736 330491 [email protected] Severnside, Avon & Wiltshire We believe that no young person should be excluded from a Tall Peter Coleman 02920 515026 [email protected] Ships Adventure, particularly due to lack of funds. Through the fundraising efforts of our volunteer support groups across the UK, the Tall Ships Youth Trust can help young people aged 14-25 fund the cost of their voyage. How do I apply for funding? In the first instance, contact your nearest Tall Ships Youth Trust Volunteer Support Group or Head Office. We will be able to offer advice on what funding is available and how to go about applying for it. Ways of raising your voyage fee The task of finding sponsorship to help towards your voyage fee can be good fun as well as quite a challenge! Here are a few tips on how you can raise money towards your voyage fees: ■ Contact your local paper and offer them an exclusive interview in exchange for publicity – or better still, funding for the ■ Contact your local Volunteer Support Group or phone Tall voyage! Ships Youth Trust Head Office on 023 9283 2055 to find out ■ If you are a member of a youth organisation such as Guides, about what bursaries are available. Scouts, Cadets, St John Ambulance or a youth club, your leader ■ Contact the local branch of the Prince’s Trust, Lions Club, may be able to help Rotary, Round Table and other similar organisations ■ If you are at school, speak to a teacher or speak to your local ■ Write to companies in your area, sending them a brochure (we Education Authority can supply you with one describing the work of the charity). ■ If you are at college or university, contact your Students’ Union Remember it is better to write to 20 companies asking for £20 rather than five companies asking for the whole lot!

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10 Young Explorer Voyages Young Explorer Voyages 14-15

If you’re 14-15, looking for adventure, fun and the chance to meet new friends and develop new skills, a Tall Ships Explorer Voyage is just the thing for you!

What’s it all about? It’s about getting out there on the sea, having a great time and developing yourself. Tall Ships voyages give you the chance to learn to sail and develop important skills like teamwork, communication and leadership – and this will look great on your CV!

You can sail a Tall Ship or a Challenger Yacht round the UK, and even gain your RYA Competent Crew Certificate.

The voyages are physically and mentally challenging, but you don’t need any experience as we’ll teach you everything you need to know. And most of all, they are great fun and an experience you will never forget. What will I be doing? You will live and work on board with people of your own age from different backgrounds and cultures, so you will meet new friends and broaden your horizons. As part of a watch you will get the chance to set the sails, take the helm and sail the vessel out to sea – and our expert crew are there to help you every step of the way. You will also get to help with cooking and join in with Happy Hour (that’s cleaning!).

On Stavros Voyages on Stavros are great fun and provide exciting challenges that will put your nerve and skills to the test. You’ll live in a community of up to 69 people which creates a real family atmosphere with everyone working together to achieve the same goals.

You will take part in inter-watch competitions which include the egg drop, knot tying, boat races and many more creative competitions, and you’ll have the chance to climb the rigging of the 120ft mast – it takes some guts but it’s an incredible feeling when you reach the top!

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On the Challengers Challenger voyages can be fast, fun and furious – but always safe! You will get plenty of practical, hands-on experience sailing a modern yacht which will stand you in good stead for any future sailing you want to do. The Challengers provide a closer environment as you will be living with up to 17 other people, but you will find that you become a close-knit team very quickly as you face the elements and take on challenges together. What support will I get? The expert crew will teach you all relevant aspects of sailing and are always on hand to give help and guidance when you need it. All youth voyages also have a youth mentor on board. Youth mentors are qualified teachers or youth workers who sail as volunteers to help and support you with any personal issues you may have whilst on board. How do I get on board? You can join a voyage as an individual or as part of a group through schools, youth groups or youth services.

For more information about the best way to get on board, contact the Reservations team on 023 9283 2055 who will be happy to advise you and will help you with the application process.

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Young Explorer Voyages 14-15 ❞ My life on board Stavros S Niarchos was one of the most amazing weeks of my life. Not only did it teach me a lot about myself, I discovered that there’s a lot more to life than what I thought. Sarah, 15, Isle of Wight ❞

A Tall Ships Adventure really is a fantastic experience, and one that will stay with you for life.

Through all the challenges that you will face and all the work you will put into the voyage, you will find so many positive outcomes:

■ Fun and excitement! ■ The sense of achievement at rising to the challenge ■ New friends and the chance to meet people from all over the UK and abroad ■ The satisfaction of a job well done ■ Discovering skills you never knew you had

■ The experience of a lifetime ❞ It was a fantastic experience, one that I shall remember forever. I learnt a lot about big boat sailing, knowledge that will come in useful in the future. Izzy, 15, Devon ❞

Bursaries

Because we believe that no young person should be excluded from a Tall Ships Adventure, particularly due to lack of funds, bursaries are available through the Tall Ships Youth Trust to help fund the cost of your voyage. We can also give you tips on how you can raise some funds yourself. See page 8 for more information.

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Tall Ships Academies are practical and exciting voyages which offer a fantastic opportunity for you to learn to sail and gain the RYA Competent Crew Certificate.

The Academies are challenging and great fun – and because the work is hands-on it means you get to put into practice everything you learn to become a competent member of the yacht’s crew.

You will learn all the basics under the guidance of our expert crew and will work in a watch with other people of your own age to sail the yacht out at sea. Plus you’ll get to visit various ports along the South Coast.

Tall Ships Youth Trust is the UK’s largest single provider of RYA Competent Crew Certificates – so you know you’re in good hands with us!

What will I learn? You will cover the whole RYA Competent Crew syllabus, which includes: ■ Knowledge of sea terms and parts of the boat, rigging and sails ■ Sail handling ■ Ropework ■ Fire precautions and fire fighting ■ Personal safety equipment ■ Man overboard ■ Emergency equipment ■ Manners and customs ■ Rules of the road ■ Dinghies

Because of the popularity and success of previous Academy voyages, we’ve added more to the new programme but places go quickly. So book now before they sell out! New for 2009 What voyages can I go on? Easy Payment Plan, see Challenger Yachts page 34 for more details

Date Voyage Number Terminal Ports Voyage Highlights Voyage Number of Nights Fee and Comments Grading

Tue 14 Apr - BF 090414 4 Portsmouth £249 Academy Voyage Sat 18 Apr – Portsmouth – RYA Comp Crew

Friday 24 Jul - BF 090724 5 Weymouth £399 Academy Voyage Wed 29 Jul – Portsmouth – RYA Comp Crew

Thu 30 Jul – BF 090730 4 Portsmouth £399 Academy Voyage Mon 3 Aug – Portsmouth – RYA Comp Crew

Mon 19 Oct – CF 082 4 Portsmouth £299 Academy Voyage Fri 23 Oct – Portsmouth – RYA Comp Crew

14 To book your Young Explorer Voyage call now 023 9283 2055 | www.tallships.org Young Explorer Voyages Young Explorer Voyages 14-15

If you want to learn to sail and explore new places and ideas, a Young Explorer voyage is ideal for you.

Young Explorer voyages are challenging and exciting and give you the chance to meet loads of new people.

You will live and work on board and get to learn the ropes, steer the ship and live life as a member of the crew. If you’re sailing on Stavros you could even climb the rigging of the 120 foot mast.

You will spend your days sailing around the south coast of England and stop to explore various famous ports along the way. As well as exploring some great locations, you will also get to know yourself better as you meet your challenges head on, giving you a wonderful sense of achievement.

Young Explorer voyages are available on both Stavros and the Challengers, and each provides a unique experience of sailing.

What voyages can I go on? Stavros S Niarchos

Date Voyage Number Terminal Ports Voyage Highlights Voyage Number of Nights Fee and Comments Grading

Sun 12 July – SSN 388 7 London – Poole £599 Young Explorer Sun 19 July Voyage

Fri 2 Oct – SSN 397 8 Swansea – Portsmouth £399 Young Explorer Sat 10 Oct Voyage

Challenger Yachts

Date Voyage Number Terminal Ports Voyage Highlights Voyage Number of Nights Fee and Comments Grading

Tue 9 June – CF 062 7 Portsmouth £499 Young Explorer Tue 16 June – Portsmouth Voyage

Whether you choose a Young Explorer voyage on Stavros or a Challenger Yacht, you can be sure of an

exhilarating experience that will stay with you forever. ❞ It was really fun. I got lots of experience on the winch and had a go on the helm which was awesome. A great first experience on these massive boats! ❞

New for 2009 Easy Payment Plan, see page 34 for more details

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16 Adventurer Voyages Adventurer Voyages 16-25

Whether it’s in the sunny Balearics or the challenging waters of the British Isles, you will find adventure, fun and loads of new friends on a Tall Ships voyage! What’s it all about? Facing the elements and the feeling of freedom are great aspects of Tall Ships voyages. You can sail a Tall Ship or a Challenger Yacht, explore new places and gain your RYA Competent Crew Certificate. Tall Ships voyages give you the chance to learn to sail and develop important skills like teamwork, communication and leadership – and this will look great on your CV! The voyages are physically and mentally challenging, but you don’t need any experience as we’ll teach you everything you need to know. And most of all, they are great fun and an experience you will never forget. What will I be doing? You will be involved with all aspects of life on board the vessel. You will set the sails, take the helm and sail the vessel out to sea – and our expert crew are there to help you every step of the way. Living and working on board as part of a watch will give you the chance to meet people from different backgrounds and cultures, so it’s a great way to make new friends. You will also get to help with cooking and join in with happy hour (that’s cleaning!).

On the Challengers Challenger voyages can be fast, fun and furious – but always safe! You will get loads of practical, hands-on experience sailing a modern yacht and it’s a great challenge for novice and experienced sailors alike. The Challengers provide a closer environment as you will be living with up to 17 other people, but you will find that you become a close-knit team very quickly as you face the elements and take on challenges together.

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On Stavros Voyages on Stavros are great fun and provide exciting challenges that will put your nerve and skills to the test. You’ll live in a community of up to 69 people which creates a real family atmosphere with everyone working together to achieve the same goals. You will take part in inter-watch competitions and you’ll have the chance to climb the rigging of the 120ft mast – it’s a real challenge but one of the most exhilarating experiences you’ve ever had! What support will I get? The expert crew will teach you all relevant aspects of sailing and are always on hand to give help and guidance when you need it. How do I get on board? You can join a voyage as an individual or as part of a group through schools, colleges, universities, youth groups or youth A Tall Ships Adventure really is a fantastic experience, and one services. that will stay with you for life.

For more information about the best way to get on board, contact Through all the challenges that you will face and all the work you the Reservations team on 023 9283 2055 who will be happy to will put into the voyage, you will find so many positive outcomes: advise you and will help you with the application process. ■ Fun and excitement! ■ The sense of achievement at rising to the challenge ■ New friends and the chance to meet people from all over the UK and abroad ■ The satisfaction of a job well done ■ Discovering skills you never knew you had

■ The experience of a lifetime ❞ I had always been shy and found it difficult to make friends but the voyage totally changed me. I gained so much confidence and it gave me the push to go after the job I really wanted and I’m also now sailing as a volunteer. Simon, 20, Gosport ❞

Bursaries

Because we believe that no young person should be excluded from a Tall Ships Adventure, particularly due to lack of funds, bursaries are available through Tall Ships Youth Trust to help fund the cost of your voyage. We can also give you tips on how you can raise some funds yourself. See page 8 for more information.

18 To book your Adventurer Voyage call now 023 9283 2055 | www.tallships.org Adventurer Voyages Academy Voyages 16-25

Tall Ships Academies are practical and exciting voyages which offer a fantastic opportunity for you to learn to sail and gain the RYA Competent Crew Certificate.

The Academies are challenging and great fun – and because the work is hands-on it means you get to put into practice everything you learn to become a competent member of the yacht’s crew.

You will learn all the basics under the guidance of our expert crew and will work in a watch with other people. Plus you’ll get to visit various famous ports along the South Coast.

Tall Ships Youth Trust is the UK’s largest single provider of RYA Competent Crew Certificates – so you know you’re in good hands with us! What will I learn? You will cover the whole RYA Competent Crew syllabus, which includes: ■ Knowledge of sea terms and parts of the boat, rigging and sails ■ Sail handling ■ Ropework ■ Fire precautions and fire fighting ■ Personal safety equipment ■ Man overboard ■ Emergency equipment ■ Manners and customs ■ Rules of the road ■ Dinghies

Because of the popularity and success of previous Academy voyages, we’ve added more to the new programme but places go quickly. So book now before they sell out!

New for 2009 What voyages can I go on? Easy Payment Plan, see Challenger Yachts page 34 for more details

Date Voyage Number Terminal Ports Voyage Highlights Voyage Number of Nights Fee and Comments Grading

Sat 4 Apr – BF 090404 4 Portsmouth £249 Academy Voyage Wed 8 Apr – Portsmouth

Tue 14 Apr – BF 090414 4 Portsmouth £249 Academy Voyage Sat 18 Apr – Portsmouth

Fri 24 Jul – BF 090724 5 Weymouth – Portsmouth £399 Academy Voyage Wed 29 Jul

Thu 30 Jul – BF 090730 4 Portsmouth £399 Academy Voyage Mon 3 Aug – Portsmouth

Mon 17 Aug – BF 090817 5 Plymouth/Torbay £399 South West Academy Sat 22 Aug – Falmouth Voyage

Mon 24 Aug – CF 072 4 Falmouth – Brixham £299 South West Academy Thu 27 Aug Voyage

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How many people can say they have raced a 72ft ocean-going Highlights yacht? Here’s your chance to race the Challenger Fleet in our ■ We have spaces on two race weeks during 2008 prestigious Tall Ships Challenger Race Series. ■ Spend 7 nights on 72ft ocean-going racing yacht Join the Challenger Fleet for a week of sail training and adrenaline ■ All four yachts will sail together as a fleet but train rush racing when the four yachts compete for the Tall Ships independently Challenger Race Series Cup. No experience is required; you’ll be ■ The Fleet will meet up overnight for inter-yacht activities trained in basic sailing and race tactics before entering a two-day and fun ashore race series against the other Challenger Yachts. ■ You’ll enjoy 5 days training en-route to your racing grounds ■ You’ll participate in two days of racing, staying overnight Racing is the perfect way to bring out the best in everyone. You’ll in port learn how to sail with the added benefit of learning how to race ■ and enjoy the prestigious and competitive environment of racing Compete for the Tall Ships Challenger Race Series Cup ocean-going yachts. Inter-yacht rivalry, competition, challenges, ■ Enter your own team – groups of 12 can charter your own fun, reaching goals, socials and prizegivings are all included to yacht give you a fantastic week on the water. ■ Come on your own or with friends and we’ll make up the crews. Great for novices! ■ By day 6, you’ll be racing these yachts under the supervision of the Permanent and Volunteer Crew ■ The chance for the winning teams to return and compete in the Race Week finals in Brixham from Friday 28 August to Tuesday 1 September.

Itinerary ■ Days 1-3: Become familiar with your yacht and learn basic sailing techniques – sail setting, tacking, gybing and teamwork ■ Day 4: Race training – race starts, courses, tides, sail trimming ■ Day 5: Race practice ■ Day 6: Race 1 – an eight hour long distance race ■ Day 7: Race 2 & 3 – two short races around markers ■ Evening prize giving party ■ Day 8: Debrief and assessments. Depart having had a great week

Date Voyage Number Terminal Ports Voyage Highlights Voyage Number of Nights Fee and Comments Grading

Wed 8 Jul – CF 066 7 Weymouth – Brixham £599 Race Week sponsored Wed 15 Jul by Foundation for Sport and the Arts New for 2009 Thu 16 Jul – CF 067 7 Brixham – Brixham £599 Race Week sponsored Easy Payment Plan, see Thu 23 Jul by Tall Ships Youth Trust page 34 for more details

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Foundation for Sport and the Arts Challenger Race Week – 8-15 July Encouraging young people into sailing

In July we will be holding a very special Race Week for young people generously supported by the Foundation for Sport and the Arts. Its aim is to introduce novice sailors to the sport and to encourage them to continue sailing after the event.

The Foundation for Sport and the Arts is generously supporting the cost of berths for young people aged 16-25 who have never sailed before and require financial assistance. These Bursaries are readily available – so is this you? Or do you know someone else who would like to get into sailing? To be part of this exciting event, download the application details on the ‘Voyage’ pages of our website. This is your chance to give sailing a go!

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You can hit some of the major maritime festivals around Europe, link up with a fleet of Tall Ships and enjoy the summer sun around the UK. So get on board for a voyage this summer! Stavros S Niarchos Master & Commander Minorca to Minorca Saturday 4 April – Saturday 11 April Your discovery of the Balearics begins in Minorca which is famous for its sandy coves, archaeological sites and unspoiled scenery. You will set sail from the historic port of Mahon, which has one of the best natural harbours in the Mediterranean.

You will see the stunning coastlines of Minorca, backed by woodland, rocky headlands, calas and golden beaches.

Other Balearic Islands are only a day’s sail away from Minorca, so you will have a great opportunity to discover new places. Your route will depend on the wind and the weather, but you are sure to have an adventure wherever you sail.

South Coast Challenge Poole to Brixham Monday 20 July – Monday 27 July Join Stavros as she sails from Poole to Brixham. You will stop off at ports along the way to see the sights in some beautiful English seaside towns. Festival Voyage Delfzijl to Barry Irish Sea Challenge Tuesday 25 August – Saturday 5 September Brixham to Liverpool Sail from one festival to another on Stavros! You’ll leave the Tuesday 28 July – Friday 7 August festivities of DelfSail 2009 to sail back to Wales and join the Barry Sail on Stavros around the south-west coast of England and up the Waterfront Festival. This promises to be another great party with Irish Sea where you may be lucky enough to spot some dolphins or attractions such as the Lifeboat, local crafts, fun fairs, steam train even whales! The buzzing cosmopolitan city of Liverpool awaits and sailing regatta. It’s all happening at Barry Waterfront Festival. you at the end of this voyage. South East Challenge Join the Race Fleets Portsmouth to Dover/Ramsgate Liverpool to Belfast Sunday 11 October – Saturday 17 October Saturday 8 August – Saturday 15 August Explore the south east coast on this challenging adventure. You Join Stavros in Liverpool and set sail for Belfast where you will may even have the chance to visit overseas ports to see the sights meet a fleet of Tall Ships coming in from the Tall Ships Atlantic as you travel to Dover. Challenge. This is a great opportunity to witness a marvellous spectacle, and experience a great party atmosphere with the rest of your crew. Big Bash or Bust Ipswich to Portsmouth Cruise in Company to DelfSail Thursday 22 October – Sunday 1 November Join Stavros in Ipswich and sail round the east coast. On your way Belfast to Delfzijl you will stop at various ports, then come in to Gunwharf Quays in Saturday 15 August – Monday 24 August Portsmouth for the Tall Ships party of the year! Leaving from Belfast on board Stavros, you will sail in company with impressive fleet of sailing vessels to Delfzijl for the DelfSail 2009 Festival. You are likely to see Tall Ships, square riggers, For details about prices and voyage numbers, traditional sailing vessels, yachts and steamships from all over the please see the schedule on page 31 world. So join the party!

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Challengers

South Coast Challenge Cruise the Irish Sea Brixham – Lydney/Bristol Belfast to Falmouth Friday 24 July – Friday 31 July Saturday 15 August – Sunday 23 August A great opportunity to explore the sunny south west coast of Are you up for the craic? Then get on board a Challenger in England from a Challenger Yacht as you sail down the English Belfast and cruise the Irish Sea before sailing in to the historic port Channel. of Falmouth. You’ll also meet up with the crew of two other Challengers along the way.

Irish Sea Challenge Cruise in Company Lydney/Bristol to Glasgow Brixham to Portsmouth Saturday 1 August – Sunday 9 August Wednesday 2 September – Wednesday 9 September A Challenger voyage up the Irish Sea from Bristol to Glasgow will The sunny south coast is the perfect place to cruise in a fleet of give you a great chance to see the west coasts of England, Wales four Challenger Yachts. Stopping in ports and harbours along the and Scotland. You’ll stop at various ports and have the chance to way for sightseeing and inter-yacht socialising, you’ll have a great explore the towns along the way. time sailing from Brixham to Portsmouth.

Summer Small Ships Race ASTO Small Ships’ Race Glasgow to Belfast Thursday 1 October to Sunday 4 October Sunday 9 August – Saturday 15 August Sail your way to victory in the ASTO Small Ships’ Race! This youth A great Celtic adventure for the summer! Join a Challenger crew event is a perfect opportunity to race a Challenger Yacht and test and race from Scotland to Ireland, where you will meet up with your skills against others. It’s fast, it’s fun, and most of all it’s a Stavros S Niarchos and a fleet of Tall Ships. With plenty of great experience. shoreside activities and parties, and the challenge of the race itself, this is one voyage that’s guaranteed to thrill. Big Bash or Bust – Cruise in Company Portsmouth to Portsmouth Sunday 25 October – Sunday 1 November A great opportunity to cruise the Solent in a fleet of four For details about prices and voyage numbers, Challenger Yachts, visiting different ports for a spot of sightseeing. please see the schedule on pages 32-33 Then back to Portsmouth for a great party – the Big Bash!

New for 2009 Easy Payment Plan, see page 34 for more details

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24 Pioneer Voyages Pioneer Voyages 18+

Challenge yourself with an Atlantic crossing, discover the idyllic beauty of the Azores, feel the adrenaline rush of racing or explore the coastlines of the UK with Tall Ships Adventures.

With so many choices open to you on our magnificent Brig and fleet of Challenger Yachts, you’re bound to find the perfect voyage for you. What’s it all about? Experiencing the joys of sailing, facing the elements and feeling the freedom of being out on the open seas! You can learn to sail a magnificent Tall Ship or a Challenger Yacht, explore new places and get away from it all on a Tall Ships adventure. It will give you the chance to test your inner resources and face new challenges and can leave you feeling confident and full of renewed energy. Many of the voyages are mentally and physically challenging, but you don’t need any experience as we’ll teach you everything you need to know. And most of all, they are great fun and an experience you will never forget. What will I be doing? Living and working on board an ocean-going vessel, and experiencing the fun and challenges that goes with it. You will be involved with all aspects of life on board, including setting the sails, taking the helm and sailing the vessel out to sea. Living and working as part of a watch will give you the chance to meet new people and really get involved with the day to day aspects of running the vessel. You will also get to help with cooking and join in with happy hour (that’s cleaning!).

On Stavros Voyages on Stavros provide exhilarating challenges that will put your nerve and skills to the test. You’ll live and work in a community of up to 69 people which creates a great family atmosphere with everyone working together to achieve the same goals. You will also have the chance to climb the rigging of the 120ft mast – if you dare! It’s a real challenge but worthwhile for the exhilarating feeling of accomplishment and the stunning view when you get there.

On the Challengers Challenger voyages give you a practical, hands-on experience of sailing a modern yacht and it’s a great challenge for novice and experienced sailors alike. They can be fast, fun and furious, but always safe. The living environment is more intimate as you will only be sharing the yacht with up to 17 other people, but the camaraderie and good spirit that quickly forms enables you to meet your challenges as a team What support will I get? The expert crew will teach you all relevant aspects of sailing and are always on hand to give help and guidance when you need it. How do I get on board? You can join a voyage as an individual or a group. If you have a large group you could charter a Challenger Yacht or the Brig.

For more information about the best way to get on board, contact the Reservations team on 023 9283 2055 who will be happy to advise you and will help you with the application process.

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A Day to Remember! A Tall Ship Day Sail is a great day out and a great introduction to Tall Ships sailing. This is a hands-on experience, and under the expert tuition of our professional crew you can do as much or as little as you want. Experience hoisting sails, taking the helm, and even climbing the rigging on our Brig. Once you are onboard, you’ll just want to join in and give it a go. Sailing Notes You will join at 0800hrs and the first couple of hours will be filled with training (finding out what bit of rope does what), safety briefings and of course a bacon buttie! Setting sail at about 1000hrs you will have a full day on the water before arriving back alongside at around 1600hrs. Lunch, afternoon tea and refreshments are all included. Great value for great day out. Sailing Areas Portsmouth and Southampton. Sailing in the sheltered waters of the Solent is perfect for a Day Sail, whatever the time of year.

Date Voyage Number Terminal Ports Voyage Highlights Voyage Number of Nights Fee and Comments Grading

Sat 6 June CF 060 0 Portsmouth £89 Challenger Day Sail

Sun 7 June CF 061 0 Portsmouth £89 Challenger Day Sail

Sun 14 June SSN 383 0 Southampton £89 Brig Day Sail

Tue 4 Aug BF 090804 0 Portsmouth £149 Challenger Day Sail

Wed 5 Aug BF 090805 0 Portsmouth £149 Challenger Day Sail

Taster Voyages If you’re looking to try sailing a Tall Ship or Challenger Yacht but are feeling nervous or don’t have the time to commit to a longer voyage, a Taster Voyage is ideal for you.

You’ll get the chance to do everything you would on a longer voyage, including learning the ropes, steering the vessel, hoisting the sails and climbing the rigging on Stavros. As part of a watch, you will work with others in your team to take part in the day-to-day running of the vessel. It will really give you a feel for what it’s like to live and work on board and it’s a fantastic experience, so give it a go!

Date Voyage Number Terminal Ports Voyage Highlights Voyage Number of Nights Fee and Comments Grading

Thu 28 May – CF 058 4 Portsmouth £249 Challenger Taster Mon 1 June – Portsmouth

Tue 2 June – CF 059 3 Portsmouth £249 Challenger Taster Fri 5 June – Portsmouth

Wed 24 June – CF 064 4 Portsmouth £299 Challenger Taster Sun 28 June – Portsmouth

New for 2009 Sun 18 Oct – SSN 399 3 Dover / Ramsgate £249 Brig Taster Easy Payment Plan, see Wed 21 Oct – Ipswich page 34 for more details

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Summer Fun for the Young and Historic Voyage of Discovery Gibraltar to Mahon Young at Heart! Thursday 26 March – Friday 3 April If you’re into history, this voyage is the perfect trip for you! Your From the challenge of crossing the Atlantic Ocean voyage of discovery will take you through the Mediterranean, to a sunny cruise around Spain or an exploration stopping at ports of historical interest so you can explore. You’ll finish your voyage in the port of Mahon, which is rich in culture of the unspoiled Western Isles, Tall Ships has a and history so there will be plenty to discover. voyage to please everyone this summer. And if that isn’t enough, you’ll also learn about the history of sea shanties, so bring along your best singing voice! Atlantic Challenge Tenerife to Gibraltar Master & Commander Monday 16 March – Wednesday 25 March Minorca to Minorca Join Stavros on a fantastic adventure as she sails from sunny Monday 20 April – Monday 27 April Tenerife, past the coastlines of Morocco and on to Gibraltar. This is Monday 27 April - Monday 4 May a great opportunity for you to explore the Rock and its many Your discovery of the Balearics begins in Minorca which is famous attractions which include over 100 caves, breathtaking scenery, for its sandy coves, archaeological sites and unspoilt scenery. You wildlife and architecture. will set sail from the historic port of Mahon, which has one of the best natural harbours in the Mediterranean. You will see the stunning coastlines of Minorca, backed by woodland, rocky headlands, calas and golden beaches. Other Balearic Islands are only a day’s sail away from Minorca, so you will have a great opportunity to discover new places. Your route will depend on the wind and the weather, but you are sure to have an adventure wherever you sail.

Spanish Maine Mahon to Cadiz Tuesday 12 May – Wednesday 20 May What better time of year to cruise the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean Sea on a magnificent Tall Ship? Join Stavros as she sails from Mahon to Cadiz, stopping at bustling seaside resorts along the way where you can do a spot of sightseeing, sample local cuisine and enjoy warm Spanish hospitality.

Spanish Maine Cadiz to La Coruna Thursday 21 May – Saturday 30 May Sail Stavros around the coast of Portugal as you travel to the busy port of La Coruna. You will stop to explore various ports and see what is on offer in terms of local culture and hospitality.

Biscay Challenge La Coruna to Southampton Sunday 31 May – Tuesday 9 June Crossing the Bay of Biscay is a challenge and a great achievement! Your eight-night voyage is likely to be fast, fun and New for 2009 furious – but you will be safe and sound on board a ship built to Easy Payment Plan, see For details about prices and voyage numbers, handle tougher stretches of sea page 34 for more details please see the schedule on page 31 than this!

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Stavros S Niarchos Celtic Challenge Barry to Glasgow Monday 7 September – Monday 14 September Join Stavros as she sets sail on a Celtic adventure up the Irish Sea from Barry to Glasgow. You will stop along the way to explore stunning Celtic ports – a great opportunity to find out more about Celtic culture.

If you’re a nature lover, this trip up the Irish Sea is ideal for wildlife watching – you may be lucky enough to see a pod of dolphins, or maybe even a whale.

Cruise the Western Isles Glasgow to Glasgow Tuesday 15 September – Tuesday 22 September Discover unspoilt scenery, rocky coastlines and deserted sandy Irish Sea Experience beaches as you cruise the Western Isles. What better way to Glasgow to Swansea spend a week than exploring the beauty of the Hebrides? It is a Wednesday 23 September – Thursday 1 October great chance for wildlife watching as you may see seal pups, If you missed the Celtic Challenge earlier in the year, don’t dolphins and many varieties of birds. despair! Here is another chance to brave the Irish Sea, discovering pretty Celtic ports along your way as you sail from Glasgow to the historic town of Swansea.

Challengers

Transatlantic Challenge Discover the Azores Antigua to Azores Tuesday 14 April – Tuesday 21 April Sunday 15 March – Thursday 9 April Explore the coastlines of the Azores on board a Challenger Yacht Crossing the Atlantic Ocean on a Challenger Yacht is a great for magical experience that will stay with you a lifetime. Cruise the opportunity to learn more about celestial navigation, take your crystal waters, visit small ports and do some wildlife watching – sights, and witness the stunning beauty of the stars like nowhere you may see dolphins, whales and turtles. else on earth. This is a challenging voyage that will put your stamina to the test, but it is well worth it! Atlantic Challenge If you are looking to do your qualifying passage for your RYA Azores – Portsmouth Yachtmaster Ocean passage please give us a call to discuss this in Wednesday 22 April – Friday 8 May more detail. On the second leg of the Challengers’ Atlantic crossing, sail from the Azores to Portsmouth just in time for spring!

If you are looking to do your qualifying passage for your RYA Yachtmaster Ocean passage please call us to discuss this in more detail.

Round the Island Race Portsmouth to Portsmouth Thursday 18 June – Saturday 20 June This provides a fantastic opportunity for you to take part in one of the largest and most famous yacht races in the world. The race starts and ends in Cowes and promises a weekend of excitement to participants and spectators alike. With the chance to win one of over 60 prizes, this race is sure New for 2009 to tempt any competitive sailor. Easy Payment Plan, see page 34 for more details

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Cruise in Company Brixham to Portsmouth Wednesday 2 September – Wednesday 9 September The sunny south coast is the perfect place to cruise in a fleet of Challenger Yachts. Stopping in ports and harbours along the way for sightseeing and inter-yacht socialising, you’ll have a great time sailing from Brixham to Portsmouth.

Eastern Express Portsmouth to Ipswich Monday 14 September – Monday 21 September Explore the south east coast on this seven-night adventure. You may even have the chance to venture overseas to see the sights in foreign ports as you make your way to Ipswich.

Westward Ho! Ipswich to Portsmouth Tuesday 22 September – Tuesday 29 September Join the crew of a Challenger Yacht and sail westward from Ipswich to Portsmouth. You’ll get the chance to stop off to explore ports along the way, and perhaps even cross the channel to visit foreign lands for sightseeing and sampling the local cuisine.

Mile Builder Portsmouth to Portsmouth Tuesday 6 October – Sunday 18 October This voyage is designed with the sole purpose of enabling you to get those sailing miles logged. For novices or experienced sailors alike, this voyage is ideal if you want to get your miles up for RYA and MCA qualifications.

Fastnet Campaign 2009 For 2009 we will be running our inaugural Fastnet Campaign on two of our 72ft Challenger Yachts. Berths are open to anyone with some sailing experience aged between 18 – 65, however you will What’s included? need to be reasonably fit to enjoy the campaign. Fourteen berths ■ A berth on the training weekend, three RORC qualifying are available on each of our two Challengers.The spirit of the races and the Fastnet 2009 race campaign is about enjoying yourself with a competitive element. ■ ISAF Offshore Safety Course ■ All meals will be included while on board The Campaign ■ Use of wet weather gear and safety equipment ■ All race entry fees Activity Dates Location ■ Gill crew jacket and team polo shirt (to keep) RYA & ISAF Courses 4-5 April Portsmouth ■ Full insurance while training and racing on the water Training Weekend 24-26 April Portsmouth Cost The full campaign cost is £2895. Cervantes Trophy Race 1-4 May Portsmouth – Le Havre The initial deposit with booking is £895. £500 is due on the first – Portsmouth of April, May, June & July. If you pay the entire balance on the 1st April a 5% discount will be offered. Please note our standard De Guingand Bowl Race 12–14 June Portsmouth – Portsmouth cancellation terms apply from the training weekend dates. Please ring for full campaign details. Morgan Cup Race 26–28 June Portsmouth – Cherbourg – Portsmouth

Fastnet Race 8–14 August Portsmouth – Plymouth For details about prices and voyage numbers, please see the schedule on pages 32-33

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30 To book your voyage call now 023 9283 2055 | www.tallships.org Stavros Summer Schedule Stavros S Niarchos 2009 Summer Voyage Schedule

18+ Voyages Youth Voyages 16-25 Youth Voyages 14-15 Maintenance Day Sails

DATES VOYAGE NO. NIGHTS AGES† TERMINAL PORTS VOYAGE FEE* £ VOYAGE HIGHLIGHTS AND COMMENTS Mon 16 Mar SSN 372 9 18-69 Tenerife 599 Atlantic Challenge Wed 25 Mar Gibraltar Thu 26 Mar SSN 373 8 18-75 Gibraltar 499 Historic Voyage of Discovery Fri 3 Apr Mahon (Minorca) Inc The History of Shanties Sat 4 Apr SSN 374 7 16-25 Mahon (Minorca) 499 Master & Commander Sat 11 Apr Mahon (Minorca) Sun 12 Apr SSN 375 7 18-75 Mahon (Minorca) 499 Derbyshire Special Voyage Sun 19 Apr Mahon (Minorca) to book on this voyage phone 07798 902739 Mon 20 Apr SSN 376 7 18-75 Mahon (Minorca) 499 Master & Commander Mon 27 Apr Mahon (Minorca) Mon 27 Apr SSN 377 7 18-75 Mahon (Minorca) 499 Master & Commander Mon 4 May Mahon (Minorca) Tue 5 May SSN 378 7 18-75 Mahon (Minorca) 499 Chilterns Special Tue 12 May Mahon (Minorca) to Book on this voyage contact - 01491 639311 Tue 12 May SSN 379 8 18-75 Mahon (Minorca) 499 Spanish Maine Wed 20 May Cadiz Thu 21 May SSN 380 9 18-65 Cadiz 399 Spanish Maine Sat 30 May La Coruna Sun 31 May SSN 381 9 18-65 La Coruna 399 Biscay Challenge Tue 9 Jun Southampton Tue 9 Jun SSN 382M 5 Southampton Maintenance Sat 13 Jun Sun 14 Jun SSN 383 0 16-75** Southampton 89 Day Sail Mon 15 Jun SSN 384 2 18-75 Southampton Sold Tall Ships Taster Voyage Wed 17 Jun Southampton Thu 18 Jun SSN 385F Southampton/Cowes Young People First Fri 19 Jun Chairman’s Fundraising Event - Cowes Sat 20 Jun SSN 386 9 14-15 Southampton Sold Emmanuel Schools Young Explorer Voyage Mon 29 Jun Newcastle Tue 30 Jun SSN 387 11 16-25 Newcastle Sold HSBC Voyage of Achievement Sat 11 Jul London Sun 12 Jul SSN 388 7 14-15 London 599 Young Explorer Voyage Sun 19 Jul Poole Mon 20 Jul SSN 389 7 16-25 Poole 599 South Coast Challenge Mon 27 Jul Brixham Tue 28 Jul SSN 390 10 16-25 Brixham 899 Irish Sea Challenge Fri 7 Aug Liverpool Sat 8 Aug SSN 391 7 16-25 Liverpool 599 Join the Race Fleets Sat 15 Aug Belfast Thu 13 Aug Belfast Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009 Sun 16 Aug Belfast – host port Sat 15 Aug SSN 392 9 16-25 Belfast 649 Cruise in Company to DelfSail Mon 24 Aug Delfzijl/Holland Sat 22 Aug Delfzijl/Holland DelfSail Maritime Festival Wed 26 Aug Tue 25 Aug SSN 393 11 16-25 Delfzijl/Holland 899 Festival Voyage Sat 5 Sep Barry Sat 5 Sep Barry Barry Waterfront Festival Sun 6 Sep Mon 7 Sep SSN 394 7 18-75 Barry 499 Celtic Challenge Mon 14 Sep Glasgow Tue 15 Sep SSN 395 7 18-75 Glasgow 499 Cruise the Western Isles Tue 22 Sep Glasgow Wed 23 Sep SSN 396 8 18-75 Glasgow 399 Irish Sea Experience Thu 1 Oct Swansea Fri 2 Oct SSN 397 8 14-15 Swansea 399 Young Explorer Voyage Sat 10 Oct Portsmouth Sun 11 Oct SSN 398 6 16-25 Portsmouth 399 South East Challenge Sat 17 Oct Dover/Ramsgate Sun 18 Oct SSN 399 3 18-75 Dover/Ramsgate 249 Tall Ship Taster Voyage Wed 21 Oct Ipswich Thu 22 Oct SSN 400 10 16-25 Ipswich 599 Big Bash or Bust Sun 1 Nov Portsmouth Big Bash Party Sat 31 Oct.

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18+ Voyages Youth Voyages 16-25 Youth Voyages 14-15 Maintenance Day Sail

DATES VOYAGE NO. NIGHTS AGES† TERMINAL PORTS VOYAGE FEE* £ VOYAGE HIGHLIGHTS AND COMMENTS Sun 15 Mar CF 053 25 18-65 Antigua 1249 Transatlantic Challenge Thu 9 Apr Azores Fri 10 Apr 4 Azores Maintenance Mon 13 Apr Tue 14 Apr CF 054 7 18-75 Azores 449 Discover the Azores Tue 21 Apr Azores Wed 22 Apr CF 055 16 18-65 Azores 499 Atlantic Challenge Fri 8 May Portsmouth Sat 9 May 4 Maintenance Challengers 1 & 4 Tue 12 May Back from the Caribbean Wed 13 May CF 056 4 14-15 Portsmouth Sold Danum and Edlington Schools’ Academy Sun 17 May Portsmouth Wed 20 May CF 057 7 16-25 Portsmouth Sold Race Week - Rank Foundation Wed 27 May Portsmouth Thu 28 May CF 058 4 18-75 Portsmouth 249 Challenger Taster Voyage Mon 1 Jun Portsmouth Tue 2 Jun CF 059 3 18-75 Portsmouth 249 Challenger Taster Voyage Fri 5 Jun Portsmouth Sat 6 Jun CF 060 0 16-75** Portsmouth 89 Day Sail Sun 7 Jun CF 061 0 16-75** Portsmouth 89 Day Sail Tue 9 Jun CF 062 7 14-15 Portsmouth 499 Young Explorer Voyage Tue 16 Jun Portsmouth Thu 18 Jun CF 063 2 18-75 Portsmouth 399 Round The Island Race Sat 20 Jun Portsmouth Wed 24 Jun CF 064 4 18-75 Portsmouth 299 Challenger Taster Voyage Sun 28 Jun Portsmouth Tue 30 Jun CF 065 7 16-25 Portsmouth Sold Race Week 1 Tue 7 Jul Weymouth Sponsor - Thames Valley Police Wed 8 Jul CF 066 7 16-25 Weymouth 599 Race Week 2 Wed 15 Jul Brixham Sponsor - Foundation for Sport and the Arts Thu 16 Jul CF 067 7 16-25 Brixham 599 Race week 3 Thu 23 Jul Brixham Sponsor - Tall Ships Youth Trust Fri 24 Jul CF 068 7 16-25 Brixham 599 South Coast Challenge Fri 31 Jul 14-15 Lydney/Bristol Sat 1 Aug CF 069 8 16-25 Lydney/Bristol 599 Irish Sea Challenge Sun 9 Aug 14-15 Glasgow Sun 9 Aug CF 070 6 16-25 Glasgow 499 Small Ships Race Sat 15 Aug Belfast Meet Up with Stavros & Tall Ships Sat 15 Aug CF 071 8 16-25 Belfast 599 Cruise the Irish Sea Sun 23 Aug Falmouth Mon 24 Aug CF 072 4 16-25 Falmouth 299 South West Academy Voyage Thu 27 Aug 14-15 Brixham Fri 28 Aug CF 073 4 16-25 Brixham TBA Reunion for Academies & Race Weeks-By Invite Only Tue 1 Sep 14-15 Brixham Wed 2 Sep CF 074 7 18-75 Brixham 399 Cruise in Company Wed 9 Sep 16-25 Portsmouth Fri 11 Sep CF 075 0 16-75** Portsmouth 89 Day Sail Sat 12 Sep CF 076 0 16-75** Portsmouth 89 Day Sail Sun 13 Sep CF 077 0 16-75** Portsmouth 89 Day Sail Mon 14 Sep CF 078 7 18-75 Portsmouth 399 Eastern Express Mon 21 Sep Ipswich Tue 22 Sep CF 079 7 18-75 Ipswich 399 Westward Ho Tue 29 Sep Portsmouth Thu 1 Oct CF 080 3 16-25 Portsmouth 199 ASTO Small Ships Race Sun 4 Oct Portsmouth

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Tue 6 Oct CF 081 12 18-75 Portsmouth 749 Mile Builder Sun 18 Oct Portsmouth Mon 19 Oct CF 082 4 14-15 Portsmouth 299 Tall Ships Academy Fri 23 Oct Portsmouth Sun 25 Oct CF 083 7 16-25 Portsmouth 399 Big Bash Or Bust Sun 1 Nov Portsmouth Cruise in Company

CHALLENGER B FLEET At times the Fleet is split, allowing a greater range of voyages. The B Fleet consists of two Challenger Yachts which will offer the following voyages and training opportunities:

18+ Voyages Youth Voyages 16-25 Youth Voyages 14-15 Maintenance Day Sail

DATES VOYAGE NO. NIGHTS AGES† TERMINAL PORTS VOYAGE FEE* £ VOYAGE HIGHLIGHTS AND COMMENTS Sat 4 Apr BF 090404 4 16-25 Portsmouth 249 Academy Voyage - RYA Comp Crew Wed 8 Apr Portsmouth Thu 9 Apr BF 090409 4 14-15 Portsmouth Sold HSBC Academy Voyage - RYA Comp Crew Mon 13Apr Portsmouth Tue 14 Apr BF 090414 4 14-15 Portsmouth 249 Academy Voyage - RYA Comp Crew Sat 18 Apr 16-25 Portsmouth Sun 19 Apr BF 090419 4 18-75 Portsmouth 249 Academy Voyage - RYA Comp Crew Thu 23 Apr Portsmouth Fri 24 Apr BF 090424 2 18-75 Portsmouth 0 Fastnet Campaign - Training Weekend Sun 26 Apr Portsmouth Price included in Fastnet Fee - BF 090808 Mon 27 Apr BF 090427 4 14-15 Portsmouth Sold Beaucroft School Fri 1 May Portsmouth Fri 1 May BF 090501 3 18-75 Portsmouth 0 Fastnet Campaign - Cervantes Trophy Race Mon 4 May Portsmouth Price included in Fastnet Fee - BF 090808 Thu 14 May BF 090514 4 14-15 Portsmouth Sold HSBC Academy Voyage - RYA Comp Crew Mon 18 May Portsmouth Thu 28 May BF 090528 4 14-15 Portsmouth Sold HSBC Academy Voyage - RYA Comp Crew Mon 1 Jun Portsmouth Fri 12 Jun BF 090612 2 18-75 Portsmouth 0 Fastnet Campaign - De Guingand Bowl Race Sun 14 Jun Portsmouth Price included in Fastnet Fee - BF 090808 Fri 26 Jun BF 090626 2 18-75 Portsmouth 0 Fastnet Campaign - Morgan Cup Race Sun 28 Jun Portsmouth Price included in Fastnet Fee - BF 090808 Fri 24 Jul BF 090724 5 14-15 Weymouth 399 Academy Voyage Wed 29 Jul 16-25 Portsmouth Thu 30 Jul BF 090730 4 14-15 Portsmouth 399 Academy Voyage Mon 3 Aug 16-25 Portsmouth Tue 4 Aug BF 090804 0 16-75** Portsmouth 149 Day Sail Wed 5 Aug BF 090805 0 16-75** Portsmouth 149 Day Sail Thu 6 Aug 2 Portsmouth Fastnet Preparation Fri 7 Aug Portsmouth Sat 8 Aug BF 090808 7 18-65 Portsmouth 2895 Fastnet Race Sat 15 Aug Plymouth/Torbay Mon 17 Aug BF 090817 5 16-25 Plymouth/Torbay 399 South West Academy Voyage Sat 22 Aug Falmouth

†Ages 18-65: Deep water expedition voyages are for persons between the ages 18 to 65. There are a limited number of berths for those aged 60 to 65. See section C of the Conditions of Booking or phone reservations department on 023 9283 2055 for details. 18-75: Voyages are for persons between the ages 18 to 75. There are a limited number of berths for those aged 70 to 75. See section C of the Conditions of Booking or phone reservations department on 023 9283 2055 for details.

** For Day Sails 16-17 year olds must be accompanied by a responsible adult. *Fee includes accommodation, meals, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, squash and biscuits whilst on board. Safety equipment, waterproofs and sailing instruction are also included. Price does not include flights, organised excursions, meals ashore, transport to/from ship, departure tax, optional extras, surcharges and insurance. Before booking it is essential to read the Tall Ships Ltd Conditions of Booking.

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Booking Options • Book online through our website – www.tallships.org • Complete a Booking Form and return to us – Reservations Team, Tall Ships Ltd., 2A The Hard, Portsmouth, PO1 3PT

Payment Options • Pay 30% with booking and 70% 8 weeks before voyage start date • Day Sails, Special Offers and any voyages booked within 8 weeks of the start date require full payment with booking Transfers 14-15 and 16-25 Voyages: Transfers between the local • Easy Payment Plan airport/ferry terminal/station and the ship are included free of charge on youth voyages when flights/ferries are booked through Bath Travel. Easy Payment Plan For bookings made at least three months in advance and paid by credit Flights card, we may offer four easy payments: 25% on booking, 25% three In conjunction with Bath Travel (01202 761278) Tall Ships Ltd have months before the voyage start date, 25% two months before and 25% secured a limited number of pre-booked flights. It is recommended that one month before. Ring Reservations on 023 9283 2055 for more you book these flights as soon as possible. The benefits are: information. • Secured/preferential prices • Flights are coordinated so you join and depart the ship at the right Insurance time *** IMPORTANT *** • Early booking secures a guaranteed price YOUR TRAVEL INSURANCE • Prevents last minute booking which can often mean higher flight Due to legislation governing the sale of insurance products we are no prices longer able to make direct arrangements for your travel insurance. However, it still remains a requirement of the company that you maintain adequate travel insurance to cover you for your voyage. As a Group/Business Bookings guide you must make sure that any policy you take out covers you for Tall Ships Ltd are able to tailor our voyages to meet the needs of the offshore sailing as a working member of a Tall Ship’s crew (you must corporate/group customer, whether it’s a Tall Ship Day, a 4-day Tall Ships check because not all travel policies cover this activity). Taster or a day out on the Challenger Fleet. These are all great team Tall Ships Limited have worked with GH Insurance Services Limited building/bonding experiences. Regardless of it being a great day out for and they are able to provide a specialist voyage Tall Ships Travel friends or facilitating a corporate team building voyage, we have the Insurance Policy specifically designed for Tall Ships crew members. experience to ensure we deliver the very best. Phone the Tall Ships Sales They can be contacted by telephone on 01892 779 539 or e-mail and Marketing Department to discuss your requirements on 023 9283 [email protected] 2055, or email [email protected] to order your information pack. It is company policy that no one will be allowed to join a voyage unless we have a record of their insurance details. We also recommend Port Surcharges that you carry your Travel Insurance Documents with you when you join Due to changes in port security legislation, certain ports & port agents your voyage. We will require the following details before you sail on a have increased their charges to us substantially. Whilst we will try to Tall Ships Voyage: negotiate these charges down, it may be necessary to pass on to our • Your Insurer • Policy Number • Policy Expiry Date voyage crew a port surcharge to help us cover some of these extra costs. • Insurer’s Emergency 24 hour Telephone number This surcharge will only be implemented if needed. You will then be informed of the amount by the Tall Ships reservations team before your final payment is due 8 weeks before your voyage starts. Prices – All inclusive All Tall Ships Voyages (excluding Day Sails) include accommodation, Fuel Surcharges meals, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, squash and biscuits whilst on board. Although we are sailing ships and we will always maximise the amount Safety equipment, waterproofs and sailing instruction are also included. of sailing on your voyage, we still have to operate our engines in order to They do not include flights, organised excursions, meals ashore, run our ships. Everything from meeting schedule dates, entering port, transport to/from ship, departure tax, optional extras, surcharges and running auxiliary services on board such as generators and water making insurance. All Tall Ships Day Sails are inclusive of a morning snack, plants need fuel. Unfortunately we are still seeing a dramatic increase in lunch and afternoon tea. the cost of fuel. We hope that this may not be permanent and therefore rather than passing on this increase to the customer on your voyage fee Transfers we have decided to implement a surcharge to cover this increase. This Unless otherwise stated, prices in this brochure exclude the cost of means that it will only be implemented if our fuel costs do not go down. getting to and from the ship (flight/ferry/train costs and transfers You will be informed of the amount by the Tall Ships reservations team between the airport/ferry terminal/station and the ship). Information before your final payment is due 8 weeks before your voyage starts. on how to get to the ship and what time you should be on board will be sent to you with your joining instructions. Don’t forget to keep a copy of your Booking Form and Conditions of Booking. For booking conditions please visit www.tallships.org or see the back of the booking form.

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Please complete this form and return to BOOKING FORM Tall Ships Adventures, 2A The Hard, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 3PT, United Kingdom See overleaf for booking conditions CREW MEMBER SAILING – GENERAL SPONSOR Do you have any other medical or physical conditions that may affect your ability to participate fully in this activity? Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms (if all or part of your voyage fee is being subsidised) YES / NO If YES, please give details Contact name Surname ...... Position ...... Forename(s) Organisation Family doctor’s name Address Address Postcode Tel/day Family doctor’s telephone number Tel/evening E-mail PAYMENT Postcode FIRST VOYAGE CHOICE In order for us to process your application, this form must be accompanied by: Voyage code Tel/day Dates (from and to) Full amount (for Day Sails and Special Offers) £ Tel/evening Destinations Or 30% deposit* £ E-mail SECOND VOYAGE CHOICE Or 25% deposit* £ Voyage code Port and fuel surcharges* £ Dates (from and to) Nationality Total £ Destinations * See page 34 for details Date of Birth I would like to use the Easy Payment Plan CREW MEMBER SAILING – MEDICAL Age at sailing (no person under 14 years of age at the date of People wishing to sail as crew members should be fit and active. Due to the With the exception of cheque, Switch, Visa Debit, Electron and sailing can be accepted) unique nature of the activities involved, the close living conditions on Solo cards, we will add a 2% handling charge to your final board, the possibility of sleep deprivation and sea sickness, we reserve the invoice. right to exclude any person or to restrict any person to certain voyages Please make cheques payable to Tall Ships Ltd. Town of Birth where that person may be put at risk on Health and Safety grounds by I wish to pay with the following card: Passport number reason of their physical or mental health. We are unable to accept any Card Type person as a Crew Member who is pregnant, has epilepsy, or is a carrier Special dietary needs (please specify) of an infectious disease. Please answer the following questions to help us process your application speedily. Card Number

Do you suffer from any of the following (circle answer) Diabetes YES / NO Expiry date Asthma YES / NO Ethnic origin - White, Black Caribbean, Black African, Indian, Restricted mobility YES / NO Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Chinese. Other (please specify) Issue number Co-ordination problems YES / NO Physical disability YES / NO Last 3 digits of card security code Is this booking a gift? Please tick YES NO Learning disability YES / NO Heart problems YES / NO Name If yes, do you want us to send confirmation details to the crew Visual problems YES / NO member named above? Please tick YES NO Cardholder’s Hearing impairment YES / NO signature If no, please provide below the name, address and telephone If YES to any of the above, please give details number of the person you wish us to communicate with. I declare that the information given above is true and accurate. I ...... understand that the balance of my berth fee must be paid eight Name ...... weeks before the voyage begins. Should I default, I understand that the berth will be offered to someone else. I have read, Address Do you have or have you ever had epilepsy, fits or convulsions understood and agree to abide by the Conditions of Booking of any kind? YES / NO If YES, please give details stated overleaf...... Postcode I also declare that I will obtain an insurance policy with Tel/day ...... appropriate and adequate cover for my voyage with TSL. (Advice Have you ever been admitted to hospital for asthma treatment? about the level of cover can be discussed with TSL’s preferred insurer – GH Insurance Services – telephone 01892 779 539). YES / NO If YES, please give details

NEXT OF KIN (who will not be on board with you) ...... Signature...... Relationship ...... Date...... Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms Have you had any serious illness, operation or accident? Counter signature by Parent or Guardian if crew member is aged YES / NO If YES, please give details Surname under 18. Forename(s) ...... Address For fast track booking and berth reservations, Are you on any medication, treatment or diet? Tall Ships Youth Trust Membership no: YES / NO If YES, please give details Postcode Tall Ships Ltd, registered company no. 2844027 ...... Tel/day ...... Tel/evening Do you have any allergies (eg food, sun, insect, drugs)? E-mail YES / NO If YES, please give details ...... 35 Tall Ships Day Sails, Special Offers and any voyages booked within 8 weeks of Conditions of Booking the start date: By signing the booking form, you (hereinafter “the Crew Member”) are entering into a contract with Tall Ships Limited (hereinafter “TSL”), and agreeing to accept a berth Booking Status Payments Due Per Person on the basis set out below. For any person under 18 years of age, the booking form must be signed by that person’s parent / guardian who will thereby accept these On booking Full fee terms of the booking on behalf of both that person and themselves. Your contract is governed by English law and any claim, dispute, or other matter 11. I agree to the cancellation terms as follows: arising under or in connection with the contract is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts. Time before voyage start date Cancellation Charge TSL does not in any circumstances accept as a Crew Member any person who is pregnant, has a diagnosis of epilepsy, is a carrier of a serious infectious disease 85 days or more £30 administration charge (e.g. Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV) or, for deep sea voyages, is a diabetic. TSL expressly reserves the right to refuse to accept any booking for any reason which 57 to 84 days 50% of voyage fee in its sole opinion might endanger or otherwise affect the safety of the vessel and/or any person(s) on board. 56 days or less 100% of voyage fee

A. Undertakings by TSL: C. Crew Members aged 70-75 on voyages marked 18-75 and aged 1. The vessel will be under the command of a person holding the qualifications 60-65 on voyages marked 18-65: required by statute with additional professional crew as also required. 1. Additional conditions of booking apply. Details of which can be obtained from 2. The life-saving, safety and fire-fighting equipment carried on the vessel will the reservations department on 023 9283 2055. conform with statutory requirements. 3. Joining instructions will be forwarded approximately 8 weeks prior to D. Liability: commencement of the voyage and will give the date, time and place for joining 1. I understand that sailing can be a dangerous activity, particularly in rough and leaving the vessel. weather, which can be encountered at any time on a voyage. 4. The fee paid covers berth and food on board but not travel to/from the vessels. 5. TSL will endeavour not to cancel any voyage but nevertheless reserves the right 2. I declare that TSL, its appointed agents and the Master and/or Officer and/or to do so for any reason outside its control, including (but not limited to) bad other crew of the vessels will have no responsibility for the vessel not fulfilling or weather which may in its sole opinion endanger the safety of the vessel and completing the scheduled programme or voyage due to bad weather, mechanical crew, and the mechanical breakdown of the vessel. In the event of such breakdown of the vessel whilst at sea or any other reason beyond the control of cancellation, TSL will issue a credit note but shall otherwise have no liability TSL or any other person for whom TSL is legally responsible. whatsoever. 3. I declare that TSL shall not be liable to me in any manner whatever (whether in the law of contract, tort, or otherwise) in respect of any loss, damage, or injury, B. Undertakings and Acknowledgement by Crew Member: whether direct, indirect, economic, consequential or of any other kind whatever, 1. I will be a member of the Voyage Crew and will sign on as such under current however arising out of or in connection with these Conditions of Booking, statutory regulations. provided that nothing shall restrict TSL’s liability for death or personal injury resulting from its negligence. 2. I will be expected to carry out the duties assigned to me by the Master and Officers of the vessel. 3. I will be required to make and pay for my own travel to/from the vessels. E. Insurance: 4. I agree to make a full declaration of any medical conditions or problems and 1. I understand that it is a condition of sailing that I must purchase a medication used. (Information must be forwarded with Booking Form). I also comprehensive insurance policy. The insurer must be regulated by the Financial agree to inform TSL if anything changes between booking and sailing. Services Authority and the policy must cover offshore sailing as a working 5. I agree if required by TSL to obtain, at my own expense, a letter from my GP member of a tall ship’s crew. confirming fitness to undertake the voyage, in a form supplied by TSL. The letter may be mandatory for voyages involving deep sea sailing, and in other cases at 2. I understand that as a crew member I am obliged to seek and obtain an the discretion of TSL. adequate insurance policy prior to my voyage with TSL. 6. I agree to notify TSL in writing of any change in personal medical condition between booking and the start of the voyage. 3. TSL can provide crew members with details of an insurer that will provide such 7. I agree that the Master (Captain) can authorise appropriate emergency medical cover, for which TSL will receive an administration and handling fee. There is no treatment where necessary without recourse to next of kin and I agree to obligation on the crew member to take out the policy with the insurer preferred reimburse TSL for any expenses that are incurred. by TSL. 8. I will require a full passport for all voyages and I will consult my doctor for any foreign health requirements. I understand that if I do not have a valid passport 4. I declare that I will obtain an insurance policy with appropriate and adequate and necessary travel documents I will be unable to sail. cover for my voyage with TSL. (Advice about the level of cover can be discussed with TSL’s preferred insurer – GH Insurance Services – telephone 01892 779 9. I understand that, on a voyage that is designated as being of mixed sexes, there 539). are no segregated accommodation/sleeping facilities for Crew Members. 10. I agree to the payment terms as follows: 5. I declare that I must provide TSL with the details of my Insurer, the policy Voyages excluding Tall Ships Day Sails, Special Offers and Easy Payment Plan: number, the policy expiry date and the emergency contact telephone number of the Insurer, prior to sailing. I understand that if I do not provide these details prior to the voyage I will be unable to sail. Booking Status Payments Due Per Person

On booking 30% deposit or full fee (if less than 8 weeks F. Easy Payment Plan: before voyage start date) Tall Ships Ltd reserves the right to withdraw the Easy Payment Plan without notice at any time. 8 weeks before voyage start date Balance of voyage fee Tall Ships Travel Insurance Easy Payment Plan

25% on booking plus three equal payments – see page 34. Call 01892 779 539 for details

36 To book your voyage call now 023 9283 2055 | www.tallships.org 37 Tall Ships Youth Trust www.tallships.org

Young people work together in teams, together taking and others which people work for themselves responsibility Young seen in such a short and friendship rarely respect mutual develops space of time. Our voyages bring together a multicultural, multinational cross section of young people to work people section of young cross a multicultural, multinational bring together Our voyages and mentally in a physically together challenging environment. and live The Trust has 5,000 regular volunteers and supporters and a network of 37 Volunteer Support volunteers and supporters has 5,000 regular Volunteer of 37 and a network The Trust the UK. across Groups The fleet is operated by a small complement of permanent crew supported by some 1,300 sailing supported of permanent crew The fleet some 1,300 a small complement is operated by by the UK. across volunteers from We take 3,000 to 3,500 individuals to sea each year. individuals to sea each year. 3,000 to 3,500 take We disadvantaged people sailing with us are (30%) and disabled (13%) 43% of the young Around nautical miles on the sailed 1.5M 85,000 trainees have and over formed in 1956, was The Trust fleet. The Tall Ships Youth Trust is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to the personal of is the UK’s development Trust Youth Ships The Tall vessels. of ocean-going the crewing through 14-25 people aged young ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ The Tall Ships Youth Trust Youth Ships Tall The Working with Young People Tall Ships Youth Trust is dedicated to and experienced in working with young people to support their personal development.

On a Tall Ships voyage, young people can benefit from: ■ Life changing and lifelong learning ■ Increased self esteem and self-confidence ■ Personal mental and physical challenge ■ Healthier, more active lifestyle ■ Multicultural understanding, diversity, and social cohesion ■ Improved citizenship skills and volunteering ■ Having fun!

Young people leave our voyages with various certificates, including: ■ Tall Ships certificate ■ An individual assessment form which assesses their major achievements ■ Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award - Voyages of 5+ nights qualify for the residential section ■ RYA Start Sailing Certificate and Competent Crew Certificate ■ Curriculum and qualifications evidence - people can use the voyages as evidence towards the National Curriculum Qualifications Framework, AS/A level, ASDAN, BTEC, NVQ and NQF qualifications.

The Trust is supported by the Department for Children, Schools and Families and Ofsted, and works closely with many organisations who support youth development, including the Foundation for Sport and the Arts, HSBC Global Education Trust and the Rank Foundation. Outcomes for Young People ■ The voyage activities are great at developing communication, leadership and team building skills: • Over 70% of young people say that their problem solving skills improve • Over 80% say that they are better communicators • Over 90% say that they are better team players as a result of a voyage.

■ The Trust is supported by the Department for Children, Schools and Families and Ofsted, and works closely with many organisations who support youth development, including voluntary and statutory youth services, the Foundation for Sport and the Arts, HSBC Global Education Trust and the Rank Foundation.

If you have sailed with us before you will understand the impact a voyage can have on a

person, and it is our aim to help more young people improve their lives. ❞ We have sponsored young people on sail training voyages for years. They have benefited greatly from the experience. This is front line youth work and our bursaries are worth every penny. Charlie Harris, Director of Youth ❞ Projects, The Rank Foundation

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Support The Tall Ships Youth Trust

Help us to help more young people change their lives

Booking a Tall Ships Adventure is a great way to support the charity but here are many other ways you can help:

■ Pledge a donation or legacy to the Trust

■ Help the Trust’s fundraising campaign by doing a sponsored walk, holding a cash collection at your local supermarket, putting on a fundraising event, or placing articles about the Trust in your local newspaper

■ Tell us about someone you know who would like to receive information about giving a donation or leaving a legacy to the Trust

■ Introduce us to someone who could help the Trust recruit more young

people. ■ Tell someone about your experience and encourage them to book a voyage. ❞ If this trip has taught If you can help we would love to hear from you. Please contact the Fundraising me anything it’s not to judge people Department for fundraising or Reservations Team for booking enquiries, on 023 on first appearances. I have made so 9283 2055 or [email protected]. many new friends and this trip has Thank you and see you on board! changed my life and taught me so much. I have realised that I can do whatever I set my mind on. This has been the happiest time of my life. Rachel, 15, Isle of Wight ❞

To book your voyage call now 023 9283 2055 | www.tallships.org 39 sh Tall Ships Youth Trust Big Ba 2009 Charity Yacht Regatta SATURDAY 7 & SUNDAY 8 NOVEMBER 2009 PORTSMOUTH Competing for the Saturday 31 October NEW HORIZONS TROPHY Boathouse no. 7 Open to all supporters, members, volunteers and crew of the Tall Ships Youth Trust Historic Dockyard Portsmouth All ages and level of experience

Tickets only £20 Cost £840 per boat – Teams of up to 8 crew

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