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Tall Ship Tenacious

This impressive 65m barque was launched in 2000 she was the largest wooden tall ship to be built in the UK for over 100 years.

Her whole build process was unique and disabled and able bodied volunteers helped to build her, so she is greatly loved by her guest crews and supporters.

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

Tenacious (and her smaller sister ship Lord Nelson) are the only two of their kind in the world that have been 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 586 ton sailing ship. (more details on her special facilities for the disabled).

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 Tenacious 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.

The Buddy System on Tenacious

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.)

See the Crew Handbook for advice for first timers on how to help your buddy so you both get the most out of the holiday.

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 Tenacious voyage is also an accredited Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award residential programme.

Tenacious – Where the Ship Sails

If you live in the UK, or planning to visit Britain, then you have all summer and autumn  to join Tenacious. There are day sails for all the family (children from the age of 12 can join in). A wide range of short tall ship tasters (3-5 day voyages) which make great gift presents or longer adventures with plenty of sea miles and ports and anchorages to discover.

This winter you can sail a square rigger accross the Atlantic to the Caribbean or join her for some tropical island hopping exploring three very different Caribbean island groups - from Guadaloupe, Antigua or out of Nassau in the Bahamas. There are very few tall ships in the Caribbean offering the opportunity to be hands on ships crew, and to our knowledge -none built for disabled crew - so sun starved Americans and Canadians are most welcome to sign on 'before the mast.'

See our destinations pages about the Caribbean for the islands you might visit.

Tenacious – UK Sailing Programme 2011

Tenacious – Trans Atlantic & Caribbean Adventures 2011-2012

Ship Specification - Tenacious

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.

'The Big Woody' - Built by Volunteers  

Learn more about the design and construction of this amazing ship. The Big Build Page

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

Caribbean Island Hopping Voyages 2012

	Tenacious - Island Hopping in the Caribbean - Abled bodied and disabled crew - Guadaloupe, Dominica, Martinique 11 days for £999 TNS334	Tenacious	Pointe a Pitre, Guadeloupe	Pointe a Pitre, Guadaloupe	Thu, 09/02/2012 - 16:00- to Sun, 19/02/2012 - 13:00
	Tenacious - Tall Ship Taster in the Caribbean 3 days for £195 TNS335	Tenacious	Pointe a Pitre, Guadeloupe	Falmouth Harbour, Antigua	Sat, 25/02/2012 - 16:00- to Mon, 27/02/2012 - 13:00
	Tenacious - Caribbean Island Hopping from Antigua 11 days for £999 Fully Booked TNS336	Tenacious	Falmouth Harbour, Antigua	Falmouth Harbour, Antigua	Tue, 28/02/2012 - 16:00- to Fri, 09/03/2012 - 13:00
	Tenacious - Caribbean Sea Adventure via Turks and Caicos Islands 14 days for £1150 TNS337	Tenacious	Falmouth Harbour, Antigua	Nassau, Bahamas	Sat, 10/03/2012 - 16:00- to Fri, 23/03/2012 - 13:00
	Tenacious - Caribbean Island Hopping in The Bahamas - 11 days for £999 TNS338	Tenacious	Nassau, Bahamas	Nassau, Bahamas	Sat, 24/03/2012 - 16:00- to Tue, 03/04/2012 - 13:00
	Tenacious - Bahamas to Bermuda - Crossing the Sargasso Sea - 10 days £895 TNS339	Tenacious	Nassau, Bahamas	Bermuda	Wed, 04/04/2012 - 16:00- to Fri, 13/04/2012

 Trans Atlantic Crossing on a Square Rigger 2012

Tenacious - 3000 mile Trans Atlantic Crossing Bermuda - UK via Azores 31 days £1550 TNS340

Tenacious

Bermuda,Hamilton

Southampton

Mon, 16/04/2012 - 17:00- to Wed, 16/05/2012 - 13:00

Tenacious Summer Season - British Ports 2012

	Tenacious - Tall Ship Voyage Southampton to London - £525 TNS341	Tenacious	Southampton	London	Mon, 28/05/2012 - 12:30- to Fri, 01/06/2012 - 13:00
	Tenacious - Tall Ship Voyage London to Amsterdam - £775 TNS342	Tenacious	London	Amsterdam	Wed, 06/06/2012 - 12:30- to Wed, 13/06/2012 - 10:00

	Tenacious - Tall Ship Voyage Amsterdam to Poole - £825 - 9 days TNS343	Tenacious	Amsterdam	Poole, UK	Thu, 14/06/2012 - 14:00- to Fri, 22/06/2012 - 13:00
	Tenacious Day Sail £135 TNSDS9	Tenacious	Poole, UK	Poole, UK	Sat, 23/06/2012 - 08:30- to Sat, 23/06/2012 - 17:30
	Tenacious Day Sail £135 TNSDS10	Tenacious	Poole, UK	Poole, UK	Sun, 24/06/2012 - 08:30- to Sun, 24/06/2012 - 17:30
	Tenacious - Poole to Southampton - 5 days - £545 TNS344	Tenacious	Poole, UK	Southampton	Mon, 25/06/2012 - 12:00- to Fri, 29/06/2012 - 13:00
	Tenacious Day Sail £135 TNSDS11	Tenacious	Southampton	Southampton	Sat, 30/06/2012 - 08:30- to Sat, 30/06/2012 - 17:30
	Tenacious - Passport free voyage - Southampton to Portsmouth - £299 TNS345	Tenacious	Southampton	Portsmouth	Wed, 04/07/2012 - 13:00- to Fri, 06/07/2012 - 10:00
	Tenacious Day Sail £135 TNSDS13	Tenacious	Portsmouth	Portsmouth	Sat, 07/07/2012 - 08:30- to Sat, 07/07/2012 - 17:30
	Tenacious Day Sail £135 TNSDS14	Tenacious	Portsmouth	Portsmouth	Sun, 08/07/2012 - 08:30- to Sun, 08/07/2012 - 17:30
	Tenacious - Portsmouth to Southampton via Bruges - £795 for 7 days TNS346	Tenacious	Portsmouth	Southampton	Mon, 09/07/2012 - 12:30- to Sun, 15/07/2012 - 13:00

	Tenacious Day Sail £135 TNSDS15	Tenacious	Southampton	Southampton	Sat, 21/07/2012 - 08:30- to Sat, 21/07/2012 - 17:30
	Tenacious Day Sail £135 - FULL TNSDS16	Tenacious	Southampton	Southampton	Sun, 22/07/2012 - 08:30- to Sun, 22/07/2012 - 17:30
	Tenacious - Voyage to and from Southampton to Jersey - £545 for 5 days TNS347	Tenacious	Southampton	Southampton	Mon, 23/07/2012 - 12:30- to Fri, 27/07/2012 - 13:00
	Tenacious Day Sail £135 TNSDS17	Tenacious	Southampton	Southampton	Sat, 28/07/2012 - 08:30- to Sat, 28/07/2012 - 17:30
	Tenacious Day Sail £135 TNSDS18	Tenacious	Southampton	Southampton	Sun, 29/07/2012 - 08:30- to Sun, 29/07/2012 - 17:30
	Tenacious - French Adventure - £999 for 12 days TNS348	Tenacious	Southampton	Southampton	Mon, 30/07/2012 - 12:30- to Fri, 10/08/2012 - 13:00
	Tenacious Day Sail £135 TNSDS19	Tenacious	Southampton	Southampton	Sat, 11/08/2012 - 08:30- to Sat, 11/08/2012 - 17:30
	Tenacious - Southampton to Belgium and Germany - 7 days - £850 TNS349	Tenacious	Southampton	Emden	Fri, 17/08/2012 - 12:30- to Thu, 23/08/2012 - 10:00
	Tenacious - Continental Adventure TNS351	Tenacious	London	London	Sun, 02/09/2012 - 13:00- to Sat, 08/09/2012 - 10:00

	Tenacious - London to France or the Channel Islands - £765 for 7 days TNS352	Tenacious	London	Weymouth	Mon, 10/09/2012 - 12:30- to Sun, 16/09/2012 - 13:00
	Tenacious - Weymouth to Southampton via the continent - 10 days £899 TNS353	Tenacious	Weymouth	Southampton	Mon, 17/09/2012 - 12:30- to Wed, 26/09/2012 - 13:00