Provident Discovery voyage - South West England - Brittany or the Channel Islands
Submitted by adam on Sun, 31/05/2009 - 10:54
| Voyage Number | P-090919 |
| Voyage price | £550 |
| Voyage Dates | 19/09/2009 - 13:00 - 25/09/2009 - 13:00 |
| Depart from | Brixham |
| Finishing Port | Brixham |
| Voyage area | Brittany , Channel Islands , Cornwall |
| Voyage type | Sailing Holidays |
| Vessel | Provident |
| Availability | Available |
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Voyage Description
Provident English Channel Adventure
The great thing about starting a voyage in Brixham is that you have such a lot of choice. For the skipper that is brilliant because pretty much whatever the wind directions they can decide on a good voyage that every one will enjoy.
There are three main areas to choose from.
Channel Islands
The Channel Islands lie to the south east and offer many different islands to visit. The main Islands of Jersey and Guernsey have big marinas and ports for the main towns and very cosmopolitan they are too. Good shopping and excellent food.
Brittany
Brittany is due south and has even better food and some challenging entrances for a sailing yacht. Provident has visited the Granite Rose Coast many times and places like Paimpol – Treguier and Isle de Brehat are all within range.
West Country
South Devon and Cornwall have some quaint harbours and exciting sailing along the rugged coastline. Dartmouth and the Britannia Royal Naval College, Salcombe, Cawsand, Fowey, St Mawes, Falmouth and the Helford.
You will have a good mix of sailing and exploring ashore and the ships cook will make sure you are well fed.
Provident Itinerary - Channel Islands, South West England and Brittany
Please remember all sailing itinerary’s are subject to weather and the Skippers decision.
Day One
Join Provident at 1pm on the Events Pontoon in Brixham.
Once on board the skipper with the assistance of a mate will show around Provident and give you a safety briefing.
As soon as possible that afternoon or evening you will get under way. Dependent on the weather it might be a short hop or straight off across the Channel towards the Channel Islands and France or along the coast of Southern Devon and Cornwall.
Day Two
You will be sailing today towaards any of the three main areas Provident can go, Btittany, the Channel Islands or the South West.
Day three
This could be spent exploring ashore on sailing further afield.
Day Four and Five
There are lots of fabulous ports in Btittany, the Channel Islands or the South West all with there own character.
The Ilsands of Sark, Alderney, Guernsey and Jersey are all pssibilities.
The North east coast of Brittany is none as the Granite Rose coast from the pink colour of the granite. It stretches from Paimpol on the east to Treburden in the west.
Paimpol is the largest port on this coast but it can only be entered when the tide is in. It host a Bi-annual Festival of the Sea.
Isle de Brehat is like a mini Isles of Scilly with the one shop and a tiny fire engine.
Off shore are the Sept Isles where there is a large breeding colony of Gannets.
Along the south coast of Devon and Cornwall you many different places Provident could sail to. Dartmouth just round the corner, Salcombe just past Start Point, Plymouth and some of its quiter spots of Cawsand and the River Lynher. Along into Cornwall for Fowey and Falmouth.
Day Six
Its time to head back towards Brixham and stop for a fianl evening ashore.
Day Seven
As the voyage does not finish until 1pm there is still plenty of sailing time on your last day.
Brixham
Joining or leaving point.
Assemble towards the end of the Events Pontoon Blue Point above. Zoom in to your ship!
Getting to or from your port.
Train to Paignton and then Bus to Brixham or Taxi to Brixham Marina
Train
Paignton is the end of a Branch Line from Exeter St Davids (Main Station). Trains come to Exeter from many parts of the
Bus and Coach
Paignton Bus Station is beside the Railway Station and there buses (No 15) and coaches going to Brixham. National Express Coaches got to Paignton and Brixham. http://www.nationalexpress.com/coach/index.cfm
For Local services http://www.carlberry.co.uk/rfnlistr.asp?L1=PAI003&op=D
Car and Parking
From the North
On the M5, continue past Exeter. The road becomes the A38 shortly thereafter.
Keep left and fork LEFT onto the A380, signposted for Torquay. Continue on that road to the end of the dual carriageway, straight over the large roundabout at Newton Abbot and through Kingskerswell.
Then turn RIGHT at the next roundabout onto the Ring Road, signposted for Paignton and Brixham.
Carry on past the end of the dual carriageway and through the outskirts of Paignton. Go straight over at a large crossroads following signs for Brixham, past Booker, Sainsbury’s and Bookham on the right. Turn right at the next T-junction on the A3022, signposted Brixham and Dartmouth.
Stay on that road, keeping to the left-hand lane at the traffic lights on the outskirts of Brixham. At the traffic lights in the centre of the town, by Brixham Theatre, turn left into Market Street and follow signs for the harbour. Turn right into The Strand, leaving the harbour on the left. The road turns away from the harbour then hard left up King Street. You will see the harbour below you on the left.
About 600 yards further on there are signs for a car park on the left, by the water’s edge. Go down the ramp, turn left and drive past the lifeboat station to the unloading bay by the marina building. You are allowed time to put your belongings in a trolley and bring them to the pontoon where the boat will be moored, which is about 200 yards past the marina office.
Parking
After checking in, take your car to the long-stay car park on the opposite side of the main road. The entrance is about 50 yards past the entrance to the waterside car park and marina area. Pay in advance at the marina office. You will be given a pass to display on your windscreen. The price is £7 per car per day. See Red Point in map above.
From the East, on the A303 the road becomes the A30 and joins the M5 just North of Exeter. Follow instructions as above.
From the West, stay on the A38 past Plymouth, exit at junction signposted to Totnes and Paignton by a shell garage. Follow the road into Totnes; turn Left at the first set of traffic lights down a hill, and then right at the T-junction. Go straight over the two roundabouts following signs to Paignton, and out of Totnes. As you enter Paignton turn right towards Brixham at the large junction, and follow directions as above.
Plane
Exeter Airport (EXT) is about 50 miles away and Plymouth (PLH) is about 30 miles away but only UK Flights are from Gatwick, Newquay and Bristol.
Exeter UK Flights currently from Aberdeen,
Taxi - Torbay Taxi 01803 213 521 www.torbaycabcompany.co.uk
History
Brixham has been a fishing port for many centuries and is still one of the biggest fishing ports in England.
The last invasion of England.
On 5th November 1688 Prince William of Orange landed in Brixham. Before moving on to Exeter and later to London, his army camped on the high ground around Brixham, whilst William ‘went down the hill unto the Fishermen's little house; one of which he made into a Palace for that time‘. He later went on to be crowned King William III of England.
Attractions
Brixham has a great little museum called Brixham Heritage Museum and is well worth a visit. www.brixhamheritage.org.uk
Berry Head is a large dramatic headland a short walk out of Town and there are lots of good coastal walks.
There are many facilities’ in the Torbay area, cinemas, theatre galleries etc. www.englishriviera.co.uk
Annual Events
Brixham Heritage Festival and the Pirate and Shanty Festival both happen in May.
www.brixham.uk.com/Pages/Events.htm
High Quality Accommodation
Imperial Hotel Torquay www.barcelo-hotels.co.uk/hotels/southern-england/barcelo-torquay-imperial-hotel
Mid Range Accommodation
Ranscombe House Hotel www.ranscombehousehotel.co.uk/Hotel/
Standard Accommodation
Anchorage Guest House Brixham www.brixham-anchorage.co.uk
We are keen to keep this information accurate and we welcome your comments skippers@classic-sailing.co.uk.
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Brixham
Joining or leaving point.
Assemble towards the end of the Events Pontoon Blue Point above. Zoom in to your ship!
Getting to or from your port.
Train to Paignton and then Bus to Brixham or Taxi to Brixham Marina
Train
Paignton is the end of a Branch Line from Exeter St Davids (Main Station). Trains come to Exeter from many parts of the
Bus and Coach
Paignton Bus Station is beside the Railway Station and there buses (No 15) and coaches going to Brixham. National Express Coaches got to Paignton and Brixham. http://www.nationalexpress.com/coach/index.cfm
For Local services http://www.carlberry.co.uk/rfnlistr.asp?L1=PAI003&op=D
Car and Parking
From the North
On the M5, continue past Exeter. The road becomes the A38 shortly thereafter.
Keep left and fork LEFT onto the A380, signposted for Torquay. Continue on that road to the end of the dual carriageway, straight over the large roundabout at Newton Abbot and through Kingskerswell.
Then turn RIGHT at the next roundabout onto the Ring Road, signposted for Paignton and Brixham.
Carry on past the end of the dual carriageway and through the outskirts of Paignton. Go straight over at a large crossroads following signs for Brixham, past Booker, Sainsbury’s and Bookham on the right. Turn right at the next T-junction on the A3022, signposted Brixham and Dartmouth.
Stay on that road, keeping to the left-hand lane at the traffic lights on the outskirts of Brixham. At the traffic lights in the centre of the town, by Brixham Theatre, turn left into Market Street and follow signs for the harbour. Turn right into The Strand, leaving the harbour on the left. The road turns away from the harbour then hard left up King Street. You will see the harbour below you on the left.
About 600 yards further on there are signs for a car park on the left, by the water’s edge. Go down the ramp, turn left and drive past the lifeboat station to the unloading bay by the marina building. You are allowed time to put your belongings in a trolley and bring them to the pontoon where the boat will be moored, which is about 200 yards past the marina office.
Parking
After checking in, take your car to the long-stay car park on the opposite side of the main road. The entrance is about 50 yards past the entrance to the waterside car park and marina area. Pay in advance at the marina office. You will be given a pass to display on your windscreen. The price is £7 per car per day. See Red Point in map above.
From the East, on the A303 the road becomes the A30 and joins the M5 just North of Exeter. Follow instructions as above.
From the West, stay on the A38 past Plymouth, exit at junction signposted to Totnes and Paignton by a shell garage. Follow the road into Totnes; turn Left at the first set of traffic lights down a hill, and then right at the T-junction. Go straight over the two roundabouts following signs to Paignton, and out of Totnes. As you enter Paignton turn right towards Brixham at the large junction, and follow directions as above.
Plane
Exeter Airport (EXT) is about 50 miles away and Plymouth (PLH) is about 30 miles away but only UK Flights are from Gatwick, Newquay and Bristol.
Exeter UK Flights currently from Aberdeen,
Taxi - Torbay Taxi 01803 213 521 www.torbaycabcompany.co.uk
History
Brixham has been a fishing port for many centuries and is still one of the biggest fishing ports in England.
The last invasion of England.
On 5th November 1688 Prince William of Orange landed in Brixham. Before moving on to Exeter and later to London, his army camped on the high ground around Brixham, whilst William ‘went down the hill unto the Fishermen's little house; one of which he made into a Palace for that time‘. He later went on to be crowned King William III of England.
Attractions
Brixham has a great little museum called Brixham Heritage Museum and is well worth a visit. www.brixhamheritage.org.uk
Berry Head is a large dramatic headland a short walk out of Town and there are lots of good coastal walks.
There are many facilities’ in the Torbay area, cinemas, theatre galleries etc. www.englishriviera.co.uk
Annual Events
Brixham Heritage Festival and the Pirate and Shanty Festival both happen in May.
www.brixham.uk.com/Pages/Events.htm
High Quality Accommodation
Imperial Hotel Torquay www.barcelo-hotels.co.uk/hotels/southern-england/barcelo-torquay-imperial-hotel
Mid Range Accommodation
Ranscombe House Hotel www.ranscombehousehotel.co.uk/Hotel/
Standard Accommodation
Anchorage Guest House Brixham www.brixham-anchorage.co.uk
We are keen to keep this information accurate and we welcome your comments skippers@classic-sailing.co.uk.
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Sailing Ketch Provident
Provident was built in 1924, one of the last sailing trawlers to be commissioned. She is one of the medium-sized 'Mule' class trawlers, slightly smaller than Leader, but with a similar gaff ketch rig. She was built at the yard of J. Sanders in Galmpton, the same yard where Leader and Golden Vanity were built (Leader when the yard was owned by the Gibbs family).
She was sold into private ownership in the 1930s, and was used as a yacht until 1952, when she was acquired by the Island Cruising Club, based in Salcombe. She now has over half a century in use as a charter and sail training vessel in South Devon.
Provident is 70' long on deck, and 90' overall. She displaces about 80 tonnes in sailing trim. She has a beam of 18' and a draft of 8'6".
Down below, Provident has been fitted out for her modern role. She has accommodation for twelve guests and four crew, a large saloon area, a galley with a large, gas cooker, two heads, a hot shower, and a generator that supplies a ring main with 240v electricity. She has a well equipped nav. station with modern navigation equipment including Radar, GPS and DSC VHF Radio.
Provident was one of the mid-size sailing trawlers, known as a 'Mule'.
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Official Number
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139433
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Port of Registry
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Brixham
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Builder
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J Sanders , Galmpton, Devon
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Date Launched
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1924
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Original Fishing Number
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BM28
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Radio Call Sign
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MIGB
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Gross Registered Tonnage
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41.62
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Net Registered Tonnage
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34.43
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Length Overall including spars
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27.56
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90' 5"
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Length of Hull
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21.51 m
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70' 6"
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Length of Waterline
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18.29 m
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60' 0"
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Maximum Beam
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5.49 m
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18' 0"
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Maximum Draft
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2.83 m
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9' 4"
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Working Sail Area
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180 sq m
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1940 sq ft
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Maximum Sail Area
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280 sq m
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3010 sq ft
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Displacement
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85 tonnes
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93 tons
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Ballast
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10 tonnes
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11 tons
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Engine - Gardner 6LX 6 Cylinder
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89 kW
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120 Hp
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Water Capacity
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1,957 litres
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431 gals
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Fuel Capacity
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950 litres
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209 gals
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The Rig
Provident is rigged now just as she was when she fished under sail early last century. She has a 'Gaff Rig', indicating that the Main and Mizzen sails are hoisted using a 'gaff', a spar attached to their upper side. The Ketch rig (two masts) was used to divide up the sail area, making each sail easier to handle by a small crew. The large number of sails (up to eight) makes it easy to 'change gear' by hoisting or lowering sails as required, depending upon the strength of the wind.
The Ketch rig is very versatile; good in light winds, when extra sails can be set (such as flying jib, mizzen topsail and mizzen staysail), good in heavy winds (she can sail under mizzen and staysail alone) and good for manoeuvring (the mizzen can be used to help to balance and turn the boat).
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Description
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Voyage Fee £
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Past Voyage
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1pm Sat 2 May 09
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1pm Fri 8 May 09
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6
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Join and depart Provident in Brixham an ancient and modern fishing port. Provident sails the wonderfully scenic South Coast of Devon and Cornwall. She frequently crosses the English Channel to the Granite Rose coast of Brittany. In Brittany they like a pretty sailing boat and Provident is welcomed into there charming ports and harbours. The skipper will decide where she goes dependant on the tide, winds and the ability of the crew.
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£550
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1pm Sat 13 Jun 09
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1pm 19 Jun 09
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6
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£595
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Full
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1pm Sat 18 Jul 09
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1pm 24 Jul 09
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6
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FULL
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1pm Sat 28 Aug 09
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1pm Fri 4 Sep 09
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6
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Join in Dartmouth and Sail the South Coast of Devon and Cornwall to Brixham.
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£650
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1pm Sat 19 Sep 09
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1pm Fri 25 Sep 09
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6
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Brixham via the South West or Brittany back to Brixham - warm waters and great sailing.
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£550
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