UK Tall Ships Sailing Expedition

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1 UK Tall Ships Sailing Expedition Challenge yourself by joining the crew of a mighty tall ship as it sails across the shimmering blue ocean Work as part of a tight-knit team to crew a traditional tall ship across turquoise seas on an exhilarating voyage. Get involved in all aspects of life on board as you learn how to steer, navigate, keep a lookout, climb the masts and maintain the ship. You will sail with a diverse range of individuals (some who may be physically disabled) working together closely to learn how to sail this mighty ship while at the same time making new friends with your fellow crew! PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS Gain hands-on sailing experience as you sail across the glittering ocean Make lifelong friends and create unforgettable memories as you battle the waves PROJECT REQUIREMENTS Minimum age of 17 years FAST FACTS Location Activities Accommodation Choose from specific voyages Everyday running of the ship Ship maintenance Preparation and cooking of food Bunk beds in shared cabin aboard WHAT DOES THE PROJECT DO? This exciting project combines adventure and personal accomplishment in an altogether rewarding experience. Become part of a diverse crew which sails the picturesque Mediterranean Sea helping to change lives and broaden perspectives. The crew consists of a mix of the able-bodied and physically disabled, sailing together in a specially adapted ship. This project will prove to you that anything is possible regardless of a person s physical capabilities and will undoubtedly change your outlook on life. You will be buddied up, usually in able-bodied/physically disabled pairs, to offer support and assistance as and when needed you will likely find yourself gaining much more from this

2 partnership than you ever expected. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? While on board you will be involved in a range of activities - from helping to navigate and steer the ship to cooking dinner for the hungry crew! When you first arrive on ship you will be put into one of four teams, called Watches which take it in turns to be responsible for various tasks on board the ship. You will also be given a watch card which details exactly what you should be doing at which times during the day. When you are involved in watchkeeping duty you will be helping with steering the ship, keeping a lookout and handling the sails. An experienced watch leader will accompany you on each watch, and will ensure that you are given tasks that suit your individual strengths. Together you will sail the ship! Even when you are not on watch, you ll definitely be kept busy on and below deck. And don t worry if you don t understand the lingo at first, you ll easily pick it up and become savvy as you take to life on board! Sample Itinerary 0800: Breakfast 0900: Happy Hour 1000: Smoko (tea, coffee, cakes and fruit) 1030: Free time (sail setting, mast climbing, time to do what you want) 1150: First lunch sitting 1230: Watch duty (helming, taking readings, keeping lookout) 1500: Smoko (afternoon tea) 1600: Free time 1800: Dinner 1900: Free time (chat to crew, chill on deck, head to bed ready for night watch) 2345: Woken for night watch 0000: Watch duty 0400: Free time (sleep!) 0800: Breakfast WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I ARRIVE? Upon arrival in the country where your voyage departs, you will make your own way to the dock where the ship will be at anchor using our easy to follow instructions. We can arrange an airport pick-up for you at an extra cost. On arrival at the ship you will be greeted by the crew, who will show you to your bunk and begin your induction and training. You will be provided with detailed instructions prior to your departure so there is no need to worry!

3 At the end of your voyage, you will disembark the ship in the country specified. Please be aware that all arrangements following the completion of the voyage are your own responsibility. WHERE WILL I BE STAYING? Throughout the voyage you will be fed and accommodated onboard the tall ship. On board, the cabins have spacious, fixed bunks for you to sleep, and hot showers to rinse off after a hard day on deck. Bathroom facilities are shared with the other volunteers. The ship even has its very own library and well-stocked bar to relax in after a busy day, providing the perfect opportunity to get to know your fellow crew. WHAT WILL I BE EATING? While on board you will be cooked for by a professional chef, who will provide you with 3 meals a day. You will feel at home on the ship as you delight at the cakes, biscuits and scones baked for elevenses and afternoon tea, referred to as Smoko on board. There will be fresh fruit available to snack on during the day, and even some night rations if you find yourself peckish at night. Needless to say, you ll definitely be well cared for during your voyage. Each day a member of the crew will help the cook in the preparation and cooking of the food. Mess Duty is certainly a busy and rewarding part of life on board! COSTS Registration Fee 25 8th Jun (42 days) 3,970 29th Jul (8 days) 835 5th Aug (7 days) th Aug (10 days) th Aug (30 days) 2,925 9th Sept (14 Days) 1,960 13th Oct (4 days) st Oct (7 days) 695 8th Nov (16 days) 1,520 24th Nov (10 days) st &29th Dec (8 days) 960 DEPARTURE DATES &DURATIONS UK/Europe Fri 13th Oct - Mon 16th Oct Portsmouth to Poole (4 days) Sat 21st Oct - Fri 27th Oct Poole to Southampton (7 days)

4 Wed 8th Nov - Thurs 23rd Nov Southampton to Gibraltar (16 days) Fri 24th Nov - Sun 3rd Dec Gibralter to Las Palmas (10 days) Thurs 21st Dec - Thurs 28th Dec Gran Canaria Christmas Voyage (8 days) Fri 29th Dec - Fri 5th Jan 2018 Gran Canaria New Year Voyage (8 days) Canada Thurs 8th Jun - Wed 19th Jul London to Quebec (42 days) Sat 22nd Jul - Sat 29th Jul Quebec to Cornerbrook (Newfoundland) (8 days) - FULLY BOOKED Sat 29th Jul - Sat 5th Aug Cornerbrook to Sydney (Cape Breton) (8 days) Sat 5th Aug - Fri 11th Aug Sydney to Lunenburg (Nova Scotia) (7 days) Fri 11th Aug - Sun 20th Aug Lunenburg to Saint John (New Brunswick) (10 days) Thurs 24th Aug - Fri 22nd Sept Saint John to London (30 days) Fiji Sat 9th Sept - Fri 22nd Sept Fiji Round Trip (14 Days) WHAT S INCLUDED? Before you go Pre-departure support &documentation Travel &medical advice &documentation Advice on visas &equipment Discounted medical kit Free Frontier t-shirt In-country Accommodation Food (3 meals a day) Project orientation &training In-country emergency support 24-hour international HQ back-up AIRPORT INFORMATION Nearest airport(s): Rio de Janeiro (RJ) (RIO), Southampton (SOU), London Heathrow Apt (LHR), Amsterdam (AMS) CONTACT INFORMATION

5 Call us on (UK) / (US) Mail us on info@frontier.ac.uk Check out our social media here: Project details were correct at the time this document was generated. Price, dates and other details are subject to change. Please see our website for current details for this project.

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