Stavros Niarchos -2010 Goal: Climb a tall ships rigging ?

Submitted by adam on Thu, 14/01/2010 - 15:45
Voyage from Classic Sailing
Voyage Number SSN 427
Voyage price £249 for 2 days Ages 18 -80
Voyage Dates 15/05/2010 - 10:00 - 17/05/2010 - 16:00
Depart from Portsmouth
Finishing Port Poole, UK
Voyage area English Channel , Solent
Voyage type Beginners , Tall Ships
Vessel Stavros Niarchos
Availability Available
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Voyage Description

Tall Ship Taster

A brilliant chance to try saling on a Tall Ship and a great gift or present at an affordable price. This is the shortest voyage on a Tall Ship this year but so much better than a day sail as you feel more like a sailor at the end. Also living on board for 2 nights gives you a real flavour of what a longer adventure might be like.

Classic Sailing also sell gift vouchers which can be used on any vessel we promote.

Maybe its before the Autum term or you just need a great value voyage in September on a Tall Ship.

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.
 

Tall ship taster voyages for beginners to tall ships

 

DAY 1 Greenhorn to Sailor Training

The voyage starts at Gunwharf, Portsmouth in sight of Nelson's famous flagship HMS Victory. The voyage starts in the morning with a thorough training programme so you can all rapidly and safely become tall ship crew. There is usually an opportuntiy for everyone who wants to go aloft in port so you can learn how to stow sails and admire a square riggers view of Portsmouth (Far more unique than going up the Spinniker Tower nearby.

Maybe you will be on the ships wheel going out Portsmouth Port historic entrance, watched very carefully by the Captain as it is rather narrow for a new helmsman or woman. There is plenty to see in the Solent but you are likely to be fully involved in setting sails and before long you will be sailing out past Nab Tower or the Western Entrance past the famous Needles.

If the wind is a decent strength you may hop accross the channel to France or the Channel Islands, but if everyone is up for more sailing then you may just carry on sailing through the night with everyone spending a few hours on watch, or sleeping below in their snug sailors 'cot'

Day 2

A full day to learn as much as you can about how square riggers sail and manouvre or just a chance to feel the wind in your hair. Ask your watch leader if you can go up the rigging and take some photos or volunteer to work aloft. With lots of teamwork to brace yards you also soon get to know your crew mates - even on a short ttrip.

Last Day

Now you are a more experienced crew sail back into the Solent and enjoy being the main event.

 

It’s the taking part that counts
It’s not so much about where you go as how you get there. The tall ship experience is an amazing combination of individual responsibilities, team work and social skills. It has been proven to boost confidence. Many people come back time and time again and as they do they  take on more responsible roles.
 
All I can say is if you have never sailed a tall ship or any other boat before this is a fantastic chance to try tall ship sailing. The more you put into it the more you will get out of it.
 
No experience is required
Any one 18 and over but under 76 can sail; you don’t have to know one end of the tall ship from the other, that’s not the idea. The point is to give you an adventure that will help you will want to repeat as soon as possible.

 

 

Portsmouth

HMS Victory - Photo courtesy Portsmouth Council

Portsmouth is famous for its Naval Dock Yards and historic Ships, HMS Victory, Mary Rose and HMS Warrior.

Getting there and away

Portsmouth is accessible by road, rail and of course by sea. It is an international port for ferries to France, Spain and the Channel Islands, as well as offering a regular service to the Isle of Wight. There are also a number of marinas offering berths to visitors and local owners alike.

By road:

Portsmouth is less than 2 hours from London by road using the A3, and the M27 links the city to the motorway network if you are coming from further afield. There are several car parks to choose from to leave your car whilst you are sailing.

By rail:

There are direct routes to London, Southampton, Reading, Cardiff, Exeter, Brighton and Bristol, and also a route using a bus/rail combination from Gatwick via Woking.

By sea:

There are a whole host of options to choose from depending on where your journey starts.

Click here for an interactive map of the area.

It is a very busy area for commercial and leisure craft, and specific joining instructions will be sent to you close to your departure.

 

 

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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

 

Tall Ship Daysail Stavros Niarchos Day Sail
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
Tall Ship Taster Voyage Stavros Niarchos -Tall Ship Taster - 4 days for only £249 FULL
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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