ON BOARD:

ABOUT THE SHIP Fast and educational sailing. On Jolie Brise the crew are highly professional sailors and dedicated instructors. In the they sail the boat competitively. As a trainee, you will be involved in all aspects of running the vessel from steering, standing watches, trimming sails, navigation, to cooking and cleaning. There are no winches on board, no auto pilot and a huge sail area for the size of the boat. As a result she normally does well in the Tall Ships Races, winning not only in her class, but Overall as well.

HISTORY SHIP SPECIFICATION Built in 1913 in Le Havre, this beautiful Gaff Cutter was Shipping type: Gaff Cutter originally used in the pilot service, before the changeover Homeport: (UK) from sail to steam. Between 1925-1930 she participated Date built: 1913 in the 4 times, winning 3 races and Restored: 2004 securing 1 second place. Since 1977 she has been Crew: 2-3 sailed and maintained by the pupils of Dauntsey's school Trainees: 8-9 in the UK. They sail her around the UK, participate in the Length: 24m Tall Ships Races (winning many races on their path) and Beam: 4,63m take on any big challenge that comes their way. They Draught: 3,3m have crossed the ocean over 4 times, participating in the Sail: 350 sq Ft Trans Atlantic Challenge and are always looking for Sails: 6 more adventure. Displacement: 60 ton Jolie Brise, is a fast sailing legend with many more great Height of mast: 24m adventures to come. Engine capacity: 135 hp ACCOMMODATION The Jolie Brise is sailed with a Skipper and First Mate, who are both full time professional sailors, and up to 10 trainees. Accommodation for the trainees consists of 8 bunks forwards and 2 berths in the saloon (not used on long passages) with the Skipper and Mate's cabin/navigational area at the stern. The saloon and galley area are in one. Jolie Brise was built for speed, not comfort, so space is limited but the sailing is fantastic!

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