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Photo: Lord Nelson with snow covered Mount Teide, Tenerife behind.  Max Mudie www.tallshipstock.com

Tall Ship Lord Nelson

Lord Nelson was the first ship in the world to be designed and built to enable people of all physical abilities to sail side by side on equal terms.

36 000 people have sailed on the two ships since they were built. Facilities on board include wide flat decks for ease of movement around the ship, wheel chair lifts between deck levels, a hearing hoop, a speaking compass when required and hydraulic power assisted steering to enable people with limited strength or mobility to experience the thrill of steering a large sailing ship. (more details on her special facilities for the disabled).

PDF Crew Handbook - everything you need to know about life on board - 12 pages 
 

A Challenge for All

The safety of everyone is top priority and so every activity is conducted at a pace comfortable for all. The forces of nature show no compromise and Lord Nelson is still a powerful square rigger so with main course, upper and lower topsails traditionally rigged so there is still considerable challenge in every voyage. Perhaps going aloft (climbing the rigging is optional) will be the biggest adrenalin buzz or simply the challenge and rewards of being part of a very special floating community.

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The Buddy System on Lord Nelson

On Board Tenacious & Lord Nelson we operate a buddy system, which pairs able bodied and physically disabled people together. Everyone is there to help one another and share the experience, so the buddy system works both ways! You’ll get the chance to share skills and life experiences and, as many of our crew have found, make friendships that can last a lifetime. (On the booking form able bodied crew are asked if they are happy to buddy a mildly disabled crew member or a severely disabled crew member.)

Debbie in the Classic Sailing office has been a buddy for young wheelchair users and blind crew, as well as sailed on Tenacious as Watch Leader and Lord Nelson as a deck officer so if you are worried about your role on board, do give her a ring on 01872 580022.

INTRODUCTORY OFFER Bring a buddy for free on a Caribbean voyage (split the costs or treat someone). Offer only applies to people sailing for the first time and limited to 5 berths per voyage.

GAP Year Challenge or Career Break

If you are taking time out to re appraise your life or do something worthwhile for your fellow humans, then a voyage on Tenacious or Lord Nelson can be both re-affirm your faith in human nature and take you on some interesting paths.

If you are aged 16-24 find out more about the ships Youth Leadership @ Sea programme - available on some voyages. There are bursaries available if you can't afford it.

A Lord Nelson voyage is also an accredited Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award residential programme.

Lord Nelson – Where the Ship Sails

Whale Watching in the Azores & Ocean Voyages

A 700 mile ocean passage from Gran Canaria in the Canaries to the Azores is a voyage you can fit into a 2 week holiday and really feel like a blue water sailor.  Lord Nelson has been to the Azores several times and this year she is offering a 10 day island hopping voyage in the Azores archipelago with a whale and dolphin expert on board. If you are looking for a Spring challenge then the ocean epic from back from the Azores to Southampton is over 1250 miles but you can just about squeeze it into 15 days off work. 

Azores voyages - dates, description and prices 2012

Voyages around Britain & Ireland

If you live in the UK, or planning to visit Britain in 2012, then we have several 5-7 day adventure voyages along the South Coast and accross the Channel, or the West Country and perhaps the Isles of Scilly in early summer.

Mid summer this year 2012 Lord Nelson is in France, Spain, Portugal and Ireland taking part in the International Tall Ships Race (see how you can join in below)

From August you can join the ship in Dublin and sail north to Scotland to enjoy some tall ship sailing amongst some of the best mountain and wildlife sailing in Europe.  Lord Nelson is also paying a visit to Cardiff for a crew change...so a chance for all Welsh tall ship fans to jump on board.

Day Sails & Gift Vouchers

There are day sails for individuals or all the family (children from the age of 12 can join in) on Lord Nelson and Tenacious from a variety of British Ports.

Adult Berths on Tall Ships Races

There are very few opportunities for over 25's to take part in the annual Tall Ships Races in Europe. These spectacular events are aimed at bringing together young crews and promoting international friendship.  Lord Nelson is unique in that she can take applications both youth and young at heart crew - without needing to meet a 50% quota of crew under 25.  Another words it is "first come - first serve."

2012 Tall Ship Race legs and Cruise in Company - prices and dates

2012 Tall Ships Race legs are from the walled city of St Malo in France to the waterfront of Lisbon in Portugal; A dash down the coast from Lisbon to  the historic Spanish sea port of Cadiz. A cruise in company with the tall ship fleet from Cadiz to Porto which a chance to indulge in a bit of port tasting in the famous Port houses. From Porto Lord Nelson will explore the coast and rias of Northern Spain before joining the tall ship fleet again in La Coruna.  The last long race is from la Coruna to Dublin.

There a few experiences as thrilling as having a large Russian square rigger off your stern and gaining on you, or changing sail in the middle of the night with the sillouette of another tall ship against a moonlit sky close by.  Read about the adrenalin and friendship in Libby Purves article.

 ‘Adventure: Earths Most Thrilling Experiences’  is a 250 page travel book produced by Time Out Guides Ltd

Read one of their adrenalin choices: "Crew a Tall Ship" by seasoned sailor and journalist Libby Purves who has raced aboard Europa, Lord Nelson and Tenacious

Photo: Hauling up the heavy clew & tackle.  Max Mudie www.tallshipstock.com

Ship Specification - Lord Nelson

Accommodation

As the below decks accommodation and layout is often critical for some would be sailors, we have a seperate page on the ships facilities including the special features for disabled crew in detail,  floor plans and a virtual tour.  Ship accomodation & Facilities page.

How to sail this Square Rigger - Crew Handbook

For thoses who want to stay ahead of the game - see our page dedicated to sailing terms, pin rail diagrams, watch systems and ship routines.

What to Bring - Kit List

Probably the most frequent question is what shall I wear ?  See our kit list page for both wild and windy voyages in the Bay of Biscay in autumn or what you might need to bring for Caribbean voyages. If you are still not sure ring us at Classic Sailing as all our staff are well travelled skippers.

Captain Profiles & Crew - see seperate page

Whilst we all know the most important person on a ship is the cook, we thought you might like to know more about the ships Captain, deck officers, engineers, nurse, and how you can become volunteer ships doctor or watch leader. Crew page.

PDF Crew Handbook - everything you need to know about life on board - 12 pages

	Lord Nelson - 700 mile ocean passage Canaries to the Azores £975 for 12 days LN809	Lord Nelson	Gran Canaria, Canaries	Ponta Delgada, Azores	Fri, 23/03/2012 - 16:00- to Tue, 03/04/2012 - 10:00
	Lord Nelson - Azores whale watching voyage with wildlife guide aboard £850 for 10 days LN810	Lord Nelson	Ponta Delgada, Azores	Ponta Delgada, Azores	Wed, 04/04/2012 - 16:00- to Fri, 13/04/2012 - 10:00
	Lord Nelson - Spring Epic - Sail a three master from Azores home to UK £925 for 15 days LN811	Lord Nelson	Ponta Delgada, Azores	Southampton	Sat, 14/04/2012 - 16:00- to Sat, 28/04/2012 - 13:00
	Lord Nelson - Explore the English Channel by Tall Ship - Only £499 for 5 days LN812	Lord Nelson	Southampton	Southampton	Mon, 14/05/2012 - 13:00- to Fri, 18/05/2012 - 10:00
	Lord Nelson - Explore the South Coast and Islands - 7 days - £645 LN813	Lord Nelson	Southampton	Bristol, UK	Sat, 19/05/2012 - 13:00- to Fri, 25/05/2012 - 10:00
	Lord Nelson - Explore the South Coast and Islands - 7 days - £645 LN814	Lord Nelson	Bristol	Falmouth, UK	Sun, 27/05/2012 - 13:00- to Sat, 02/06/2012 - 10:00
	Lord Nelson Day Sail £135 - FULL LNDS14	Lord Nelson	Falmouth, UK	Falmouth, UK	Sun, 03/06/2012 - 08:30- to Sun, 03/06/2012 - 17:00
	Lord Nelson - Explore the South Coast - 6 days - £595 LN815	Lord Nelson	Falmouth, UK	Dartmouth	Mon, 04/06/2012 - 13:00- to Sat, 09/06/2012 - 10:00
	Lord Nelson Day Sail £135 LNDS15	Lord Nelson	Dartmouth	Dartmouth	Sun, 10/06/2012 - 08:30- to Sun, 10/06/2012 - 17:00
	Lord Nelson - Dartmouth to Poole- 5 days - £495 LN816	Lord Nelson	Dartmouth	Poole, UK	Mon, 11/06/2012 - 13:00- to Fri, 15/06/2012 - 10:00

	Lord Nelson Day Sail £135 LNDS16	Lord Nelson	Poole, UK	Poole, UK	Sun, 17/06/2012 - 08:30- to Sun, 17/06/2012 - 17:00
	Lord Nelson - Poole to Southampton - 7 days - £645 LN817	Lord Nelson	Poole, UK	Southampton	Mon, 18/06/2012 - 13:00- to Sun, 24/06/2012 - 10:00
	Lord Nelson -Tall Ships Race taster - 8 days - £825 LN818	Lord Nelson	Southampton	St Malo, France	Sat, 30/06/2012 - 13:00- to Sat, 07/07/2012 - 10:00
	Lord Nelson -Tall Ships Race - Leg One - 15 days - £1445 LN819	Lord Nelson	St Malo, France	Lisbon	Sat, 07/07/2012 - 13:00- to Sat, 21/07/2012 - 10:00
	Lord Nelson -Tall Ships Race - Leg Two - 8 days - £895 LN820	Lord Nelson	Lisbon, Portugal	Cadiz, Spain	Sat, 21/07/2012 - 13:00- to Sat, 28/07/2012 - 10:00
	Lord Nelson -Tall Ships Race - Cruise in company - 8 days - £825 LN821	Lord Nelson	Cadiz, Spain	Porto	Sat, 28/07/2012 - 13:00- to Sat, 04/08/2012 - 10:00
	Lord Nelson -Tall Ships Race - Cruise in company - 9 days - £875 LN822	Lord Nelson	Porto	A Coruna (Spain)	Sat, 04/08/2012 - 13:00- to Sun, 12/08/2012 - 10:00
	Lord Nelson -Tall Ships Race - Leg Three - 14 days - £1250 LN823	Lord Nelson	A Coruna (Spain)	Dublin	Sun, 12/08/2012 - 13:00- to Sat, 25/08/2012 - 10:00
	Lord Nelson -Tall Ships Race - Finale - 7 days - £765 LN824	Lord Nelson	Dublin	Greenock, Scotland	Sat, 25/08/2012 - 13:00- to Fri, 31/08/2012 - 10:00
	Lord Nelson Day Sail £135 LNDS17	Lord Nelson	Greenock, Scotland	Greenock, Scotland	Sat, 01/09/2012 - 08:30- to Sat, 01/09/2012 - 17:00

	Lord Nelson - Western Isles distillery voyage - 9 days - £875 LN825	Lord Nelson	Greenock, Scotland	Greenock, Scotland	Sun, 02/09/2012 - 13:00- to Mon, 10/09/2012 - 10:00
	Lord Nelson - Visit the Emerald Isle - 7 days - 725 LN826	Lord Nelson	Greenock, Scotland	Cardiff, Wales	Tue, 11/09/2012 - 13:00- to Mon, 17/09/2012 - 10:00
	Lord Nelson - Lands End and the Isles of Scilly - 7 days - £725 LN827	Lord Nelson	Cardiff, Wales	Southampton	Wed, 19/09/2012 - 13:00- to Tue, 25/09/2012 - 10:00
	Lord Nelson - Passport Free - Autumn Solent Adventure - 5 days - £525 LN828	Lord Nelson	Southampton	Southampton	Wed, 26/09/2012 - 13:00- to Sun, 30/09/2012 - 10:00
	Lord Nelson - Autumn Solent Adventure - 7 days - £645 LN829	Lord Nelson	Southampton	Southampton	Mon, 01/10/2012 - 13:00- to Sun, 07/10/2012 - 10:00