Going up the rigging on a tall ship

[Simpo Two]

A friend of mine has always wanted to do this, and as he's now c.50, it seems he should do it sooner rather than later.

There is a one-day cruise that involves it http://tallships.org/voyages/book-online/book-voya...

- but are there any alternatives? It doesn't need to be at sea, I think all he wants to do is climb up the rigging as far as possible!

[Petrus1983]

I did this with the Jubilee Sailing Trust - I think they have quite a few 'sponsor days' each year and are a great charity - www.jst.org.uk

[Steve_D]

I've also been to the top.



Another link to the next JST day trip out of Southampton.
http://jst.org.uk/voyages/southampton-day-sail-3/

Steve

Edited by Steve_D on Monday 19th May 12:44

[ecsrobin]

My grandfather helped out on one of the tall ships that is based in Weymouth (can't remember which one) and he was climbing the rigging a year or 2 ago in his 70's. You'd never get me doing it though.

[JeremyH5]

Both you and your friend should do it. But be warned, it's addictive!
My first voyage on Stavros in your link was from Barbados to the Azores when we made the "Don't stop me" video on this page http://tallships.org/about-us/videos/

[Simpo Two]

JeremyH5 said:

Both you and your friend should do it. But be warned, it's addictive!
My first voyage on Stavros in your link was from Barbados to the Azores when we made the "Don't stop me" video on this page http://tallships.org/about-us/videos/

I'm bloody well not doing it! Me not button boy, me bloody Captain!

Thanks to Petrus for the info; am on the case. However the August trip is fully booked so we're looking at October. I also like the idea of going on a properly named ship (Tenacious) and not one named after a kebab shop

[JeremyH5]

He's a shipping magnate and bought the boat for the charity.
Our real Captain climbs for giggles and maintenance. I think you are missing something.
Anyway, I hope your friend enjoys the experience whichever vessel he chooses.

[Simpo Two]

I'm happy to be missing anything more than 10' above deck level; I don't like heights. Currently I'm in favour of the JST one because it seems more like a leisure trip with nice food and climbing optional; the Stavros one seems to be a more serious Ben Fogle/Benedict Allen/orange waterproofs experience.

[williamp]

Ss great britain does it. And you dont have to leave port.

[The Moose]

Only 2 words.

fk. And That.

[S. Gonzales Esq.]

We did the one-day sail on the ship you linked to, from Southampton into the Solent and back. The opportunity to go 'up and over' actually happened before leaving the dock, so I guess you wouldn't have to go on to do the sailing part.

On the way back you can climb up and spend some time aloft though, which might be fun for those not freaked out by heights.


]

Edited by S. Gonzales Esq. on Monday 19th May 22:04

[V41LEY]

For some reason, I found myself humming a certain Sex Pistol's song when I saw this thread.

Looks OK tied up the quay - not sure I'd fancy it mid-Atlantic in a Force 10 though.

Edited by V41LEY on Tuesday 20th May 05:36

[Petrus1983]

V41LEY said:

Looks OK tied up the quay - not sure I'd fancy it mid-Atlantic in a Force 10 though.

Prior to the event I never thought I would - but it's a mega buzz when you come down from the top, mid Channel in the midst of 20+ft waves in a mega storm at 3am in the morning...



ETA - the person in the middle was a 17 year old girl, not being sexist at all, but it was a great effort!

[hidetheelephants]

Petrus1983 said:

I did this with the Jubilee Sailing Trust - I think they have quite a few 'sponsor days' each year and are a great charity - www.jst.org.uk

Another vote for Nelly and Tenacious as I've crewed for the JST, with the added incentive that when I got dragged up the pointy mast thing the Boatswain's mates were pretty and female rather than sweaty blokes.

Edited by hidetheelephants on Tuesday 20th May 05:38

[Taffer]

hidetheelephants said:

Another vote for Nelly and Tenacious as I've crewed for the JST, with the added incentive that when I got dragged up the pointy mast thing the Boatswain's mates were pretty and female rather than sweaty blokes.

Edited by hidetheelephants on Tuesday 20th May 05:38

+1 for the JST, having crewed for them as well. Not sure on the other tall ships, but the JST ships have a bar on board, so you can reward yourself with a stiff drink afterwards!

+1 for the boatswain's mates too!

[markmullen]

Simpo Two said:

There is a one-day cruise that involves it http://tallships.org/voyages/book-online/book-voya...

They sound bloody good fun. Next time my girlfriend is away working I might have a few days away on one of these.

[AJLintern]

I've just got back from a great week aboard T.S Royalist It usually takes sea cadets but there are a few adult charters per year, which is what I went on. I have been up-and-over a couple of times and out on one of the yards to help stow the sails, just so I can say that I've done it... but I'm not all that keen on heights and gave it a miss this time! You are wearing a full harness for any work above deck with two tethers to clip on with, so you're always clipped on with at least one as you negotiate your way up the rigging.
Even if you don't go climbing I would very much recommend a trip on a tall ship - it's a fantastic experience!

Sadly Royalist is being decommissioned next year and it's not certain what will become of her, so this was my last voyage There is a new ship being built which will be more comfortable for the crew which is due to be ready for next year's season, so looking forward to that.

[Ayahuasca]

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ6YJd04X6A

Gives me PTSD just thinking about doing this



It was even worse in the Old Days


http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mkmADkG13XU

Edited by Ayahuasca on Tuesday 20th May 17:20

[Legmaster]

Simpo Two said:

I'm happy to be missing anything more than 10' above deck level; I don't like heights. Currently I'm in favour of the JST one because it seems more like a leisure trip with nice food and climbing optional; the Stavros one seems to be a more serious Ben Fogle/Benedict Allen/orange waterproofs experience.

Some may know the good ship TENACIOUS from a Sunday Service a few years back:

Check out the stern (thanks to PH'er Estoril for pic):

More pics of the day here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/estoril/sets/7215762...

I can sort this out for your mate, only proviso is that you do it too...



ETA - sorry pressed submit too early

Edited by Legmaster on Thursday 22 May 11:25

[Ayahuasca]

Hi Legmaster, is it true one of your ships is coming to Panama?