Stavros Niarchos Winter Island Hopping in the Canaries

Submitted by adam on Thu, 24/09/2009 - 12:20
Winter sunshine tall ship sailing
Voyage Number SSN411
Voyage price £399 ages 18-75
Voyage Dates 11/01/2010 - 13:00 - 18/01/2010 - 09:00
Depart from Tenerife, Canaries
Finishing Port Tenerife, Canaries
Voyage area Canary Islands
Voyage type Adventure Voyage
Vessel Stavros Niarchos
Availability Limited places
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Voyage Description

Tall Ship Island Hopping in the Canaries

The Canaries—Volcanic Islands off Africa

Forget any preconceptions you may have about the Canary Islands. The voyage will start and finish in Tenerife near the popular tourist resorts, but the Western Islands of La Palma, Gomera and El Heirro can only be visited by boat, so you will see the real beauty of the Canaries archipelago and the people that live there. Poised on the edge of the tropics, their scenery ranges from lava desert to primeval forest and from sand dunes to volcanic peaks. The old towns on the main islands have colonial centres full of character.

Winter Sun & Whale Watching

As a winter sailing destination there are many attractions, hence the gathering of tall ships from Northern Europe in the islands every winter. The sunshine with typical average temperatures of 70 degrees F (21 degrees C) in January means a swim off the ship or beach is pleasantly refreshing. As well as good prevailing trade winds there are accelerations zones where the wind blasts between the mountainous islands, and quieter areas in the lee of volcanic cliffs. The archipelago is also located on the migration trail for dolphins and whales. Europe’s major astronomy telescopes have move to the Canaries to take advantage of the unpolluted and dark night skies, so night sailing under the stars is amazing.

Exploring Ashore

You will also have a chance to explore ashore, or enjoy a cool beer and Canaries Cuisine (try the salty potatoes with mojo sauce, or fresh fish). The permanent crew will also have some ideas on the best things to see ashore. Sometimes a coach will be hired to explore further inland (small charge for this to cover costs), or a BBQ or crew meal ashore might be proposed. The sub tropical island of La Palma has a huge extinct caldera with walks along the crater rim, and beautiful pine forests. El Heirro has underwater marine nature reserves and the North West coast of Tenerife provides some great mountain walking between villages, extensive terracing and village houses built into the rocks.


Sailing on a Tall Ship 

 

Climbing the masts to work the square sails is the essence of tall ship sailing. There are n’t many adrenalin buzzes in the world to beat stowing a sail 100ft above the white capped sea as you stand there balanced on a single foot rope. (OK; you do have a safety harness on and it's only if you volunteer to go aloft.)
 

Ships Crew

Upon arrival on sail training brig ‘Stavros S Niarchos’ you will sign on as ships crew. Before sailing every one undergoes an intensive safety training period so you can begin to handle a 500 ton sailing ship. There are 18 sails, included in the training is the chance to make your first climb aloft; it’s not compulsory and it is under expert supervision with plenty of encouragement.
 
On Deck
At deck level the challenge is to make sense of the myriad of ropes than run down to belaying pins all around the tall ship. As part of a team you could be hauling on a halliard that hoists a huge yard up the mast so that the sail can be set.  It may be an upper topsail, the main course or you may be alone finding the right buntlines to loosen for someone working high above you.
 
Real Tall Ship Rig
The ship’s rig is authentic, there are no winches, no windlass for the sails and so it takes a lot of physical effort and large numbers of people working together to set all the sails. Manoeuvring a tall ship is not simple under sail and there is huge amount of work to be done when you tack or wear ship. It all takes genuine teamwork, not a cliché in a management training manual.
 
Below decks
Stavros Niarchos is all traditional rigging but below deck you will find cots rather than hammocks, showers and air conditioning and a full service galley. She is fully equipped with all the latest navigation equipment and her officers are highly trained professional merchant seaman.
 
The Pleasure Principle
You would be surprised at the number of lasting relationships that develop during a voyage on a tall ship. I’m still in touch with three people I sailed with on my first voyage; it did so happen that I married one of them.
 
The sense of satisfaction and pride in your ship is a common but wonderful feature of tall ship sailing.
 
A tall ship voyage is not just for young and agile as these ships are built for those who believe in human power and seek to enjoy the pleasures of sailing in the old ways.
 

 

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Getting to Santa Cruz - Tenerife

By Plane
There are many regional airports for flights to Tenerife.

 

Bessie Ellen 2010-2011 Winter Voyages flight information Flights 

 How to join Bessie Ellen from the Southern main airport - join Bessie Ellen

Tenerife- Getting From the airport to Santa Cruz

 
 
Bus Service (Public)
Tenerife has an excellent and extensive modern bus service throughout the island.
Company Name TITSA (green buses) Buy your ticket inside the terminal building.
Departure from South Airport to Santa Cruz (Bus Terminal) every hour.
Distance: 65km   Current cost of ticket: 7.00 EUROS
The road is quite fast so bus journey time should be under an hour.
 
On arrival at Santa Cruz Bus Terminal it is approx 3km to the port, but a taxi is only approx 3.50 EUROS
Santa Cruz bus station is a pleasant modern building, it would be nice to have some like it in the UK.
 
Have a photo of the ship handy to help taxi driver identify / find ship
 
Taxi Direct from Airport to Bessie Ellen
 
We have negotiated a deal with local taxi driver Pepe who you can book to meet you at the airport and take your direct to the ship for 60 euros for upto 4 people. He will have a sign with 'Bessie Ellen' on it.
 
If you give Classic Sailing permission to circulate your e mail to other Bessie Ellen crew on your voyage, you can compare flight times and group book the taxi. for a set time.
 
Pepe's phone number is 0034 655 989 677
 
Location of Vessel
 
 
 

 

Useful Tenerife Web Sites

Tenerife Holiday Properties-A holiday & long term rental & management company
Tenerife Holiday Properties have holiday & long term properties to let - 1,2 & 3 bedroom Apartments, bungalows, houses & villas, we also manage properties for owners in the UK and in Tenerife.

Getting to Santa Cruz - Tenerife

By Plane
There are many regional airports for flights to Tenerife.

 

Bessie Ellen 2010-2011 Winter Voyages flight information Flights 

 How to join Bessie Ellen from the Southern main airport - join Bessie Ellen

Tenerife- Getting From the airport to Santa Cruz

 
 
Bus Service (Public)
Tenerife has an excellent and extensive modern bus service throughout the island.
Company Name TITSA (green buses) Buy your ticket inside the terminal building.
Departure from South Airport to Santa Cruz (Bus Terminal) every hour.
Distance: 65km   Current cost of ticket: 7.00 EUROS
The road is quite fast so bus journey time should be under an hour.
 
On arrival at Santa Cruz Bus Terminal it is approx 3km to the port, but a taxi is only approx 3.50 EUROS
Santa Cruz bus station is a pleasant modern building, it would be nice to have some like it in the UK.
 
Have a photo of the ship handy to help taxi driver identify / find ship
 
Taxi Direct from Airport to Bessie Ellen
 
We have negotiated a deal with local taxi driver Pepe who you can book to meet you at the airport and take your direct to the ship for 60 euros for upto 4 people. He will have a sign with 'Bessie Ellen' on it.
 
If you give Classic Sailing permission to circulate your e mail to other Bessie Ellen crew on your voyage, you can compare flight times and group book the taxi. for a set time.
 
Pepe's phone number is 0034 655 989 677
 
Location of Vessel
 
 
 

 

Useful Tenerife Web Sites

Tenerife Holiday Properties-A holiday & long term rental & management company
Tenerife Holiday Properties have holiday & long term properties to let - 1,2 & 3 bedroom Apartments, bungalows, houses & villas, we also manage properties for owners in the UK and in Tenerife.

Stavros Niarchos Tall Ship sailing with Classic Sailing

Stavros Niarchos - British Tall Ship

  

All voyages on Stavros Niarchos 2011 upto October 2011

 

Tall Ship Stavros Niarchos Dimensions

Length 200' (60m)
Rig Brig, Square sails on two masts
Tonnage 500 tons
Height of main mast 118' (36m)
 

Tall Ship Construction

Steel hull, 2 engines, watertight bulkheads built by Appledore Shipyard in North Devon in 2000 and 2001
Sails: 18 in total. Royal, t’gallant, upper and lower topsail and course on each mast, plus flying jib, outer jib, inner jib, staysail and between mast staysails. Deck level Mess Room.
British Registered
Both ships are British registered and owned by a long established sail training charity. The ships carry full UK Marine Coastguard Agency certification for worldwide operation. They are rated as UK Auxiliary Coastguard Ships recognising the professionalism of the permanent crew in assisting in rescues at sea.

Below Decks
Air-conditioned, shared accommodation, WC’s and showers.

Safety
MCA Coded to sail anywhere in the world.

Master & Crew
45 voyage crew like yourself of all ages.
Merchant Navy qualified Master with considerable experience.
Chief Officer, 2nd Mate, 3rd Officer, Bosun, Engineer and Cook and 10 experienced volunteers, including deck hands, cooks assistants, engineer assistant and others.

Voyage Fees include:
All meals, square rig sail training, waterproofs and harnesses, pillows.

Involvement level:
These are sail training ships not luxury cruising. Everyone signs on as ships crew and takes part in a watch system of 4 hours on, 8 hours off throughout the voyage. Duties include sailing, watch keeping and keeping the ship clean at sea and in harbour. Going aloft is the essence of Tall Ship sailing and you will be given every encouragement to try for yourself, it’s not compulsory. Supervised training begins before the voyage.

20101 Tall Ship Voyages

 

All voyage details and availability on Stavros Niarchos 2011 upto October 2011

 

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SSN471		 Stavros Niarchos Southampton Southampton Fri, 08/04/2011 - 08:00- to
Fri, 08/04/2011 - 16:30
Tall Ship Daysail Stavros Niarchos Day Sail
SSN472		 Stavros Niarchos Southampton Southampton Sat, 09/04/2011 - 08:00- to
Sat, 09/04/2011 - 16:30
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SSN 473		 Stavros Niarchos Southampton Brixham Sun, 10/04/2011 - 13:00- to
Thu, 14/04/2011 - 09:00
Tall Ship Sailing in the Irish Sea and Scotland Stavros Niarchos - Tall Ship Irish Sea and Scotland - 5 days for £399
SSN 481		 Stavros Niarchos Liverpool Greenock, Scotland Mon, 09/05/2011 - 13:00- to
Sat, 14/05/2011 - 09:00
Voyage from Classic Sailing Stavros Niarchos - Tall Ship in Scotland and Northern Ireland- 5 days for £399
SSN 482		 Stavros Niarchos Greenock, Scotland Belfast Sun, 15/05/2011 - 13:00- to
Fri, 20/05/2011 - 09:00
Voyage from Classic Sailing Stavros Niarchos - Longer Celtic Adventure- 6 days for £449
SSN 483		 Stavros Niarchos Belfast Cardiff, Wales Sat, 21/05/2011 - 13:00- to
Fri, 27/05/2011 - 09:00
Sail on a Tall Ship Stavros Niarchos -Tall Ship West Coast and English Channel Adventure- 5 days for only £399
SSN 485		 Stavros Niarchos Southampton Great Yarmouth Mon, 06/06/2011 - 13:00- to
Sat, 11/06/2011 - 09:00
Sail a tall ship Stavros Niarchos -Tall Ship East Coast Adventure- 5 days for only £399
SSN 486		 Stavros Niarchos Great Yarmouth Blyth Sun, 12/06/2011 - 13:00- to
Fri, 17/06/2011 - 09:00
Sail a tall ship Stavros Niarchos -Tall Ship East Coast Taster Voyage for only £199 for 3 days
SSN 487		 Stavros Niarchos Blyth Blyth Sun, 19/06/2011 - 10:00- to
Wed, 22/06/2011 - 16:00
Tall ship sailing with Classic Sailing Stavros Niarchos -West Coast Adventure- 4 days for only £399
SSN 496		 Stavros Niarchos Barry Brixham Mon, 05/09/2011 - 09:00- to
Fri, 09/09/2011 - 16:00

Tall ship sailing with Classic Sailing Stavros Niarchos -West Coast Adventure- 3 days for only £299
SSN 497		 Stavros Niarchos Brixham Southampton Sat, 10/09/2011 - 09:00- to
Tue, 13/09/2011 - 16:00
Tall ship sailing with Classic Sailing Stavros Niarchos - Full On 6 day Tall Ship Sailing Adventure - only £449
SSN 499		 Stavros Niarchos London Southampton Thu, 22/09/2011 - 13:00- to
Wed, 28/09/2011 - 09:00
How to sail on a tall ship Stavros Niarchos - Sail a Tall Ship Taster Voyage - 2 days for £299
SSN 500		 Stavros Niarchos Southampton Southampton Thu, 29/09/2011 - 10:00- to
Sat, 01/10/2011 - 16:00
Sail a tall ship Stavros Niarchos -Tall Ship Youth Trust Fund Raise by Sailing 4 days for £299
SSN 502		 Stavros Niarchos Southampton Brixham Mon, 10/10/2011 - 13:00- to
Fri, 14/10/2011 - 09:00
Tall ship sailing with Classic Sailing Stavros Niarchos -South Coast Tall Ship Adventure- 7 days for only £449
SSN 503		 Stavros Niarchos Brixham Falmouth, UK Sat, 15/10/2011 - 13:00- to
Sat, 22/10/2011 - 09:00

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