Tall Ship Sailing
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Legmaster

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231 months

Thursday 23rd May 2019
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Hi PH,

Anyone want to sail on a 55m long tall ship?

One this one, STS LORD NELSON, owned & operated by the Jubilee Sailing Trust.



Hope this doesn't break any forum rules, it's a genuine offer.

I've got a couple of places I can give away as a freebie on a voyage starting in Poole on Tuesday 28th and ending in Oban on 6th June. That's around a 600 nautical mile voyage, around Land's End, up the Irish Sea a through the stunning scenery of the Western Isles of Scotland.

The offer is open to anyone aged from 16 to 69 with no disabilities (including Diabetes, Epilepsy visual or hearing impairments, and Asperger’s/Autism)

No previous experience needed and all is included onboard, all food, bedding, safety equipment, waterproof clothing, sea boots, etc. All you will need is to get to & from the ship, a passport as there's the possibility of calling into France on the way, travel insurance, and a sense of adventure.

There’s no cost for this exciting opportunity, though a donation to cover food costs would be much appreciated.

If you are interested, or would like to know more, just get in touch via andy@jst.org.uk

mcdjl

5,698 posts

219 months

Thursday 23rd May 2019
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Legmaster said:
No previous experience needed and all is included onboard, all food, bedding, safety equipment, waterproof clothing, sea boots, etc. All you will need is to get to & from the ship, a passport as there's the possibility of calling into France on the way, travel insurance, and a sense of adventure.
I went on a tall ship a few years back and i'm very tempted. i'm not sure how France is on the way from Poole to Oban though.

Legmaster

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231 months

Thursday 23rd May 2019
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mcdjl said:
I went on a tall ship a few years back and i'm very tempted. i'm not sure how France is on the way from Poole to Oban though.
Say the wind was blowing from the West for the first couple of days, the 'Old Man' may decide to pop over to cherbourg for a pint & moules & frites rather than motor into it.

100SRV

2,328 posts

266 months

Thursday 23rd May 2019
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Would love to but the dates are right at the critical point of a project I'm working on :-(

Legmaster

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231 months

Thursday 23rd May 2019
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100SRV said:
Would love to but the dates are right at the critical point of a project I'm working on :-(
That's no excuse, we'll be in 4G range most of the time... No-one ever said on their death bed "I wish I spent more time working..." ;-)

No worries, next time perhaps.

marksx

5,171 posts

214 months

Thursday 23rd May 2019
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Wow. That's an awesome offer.

Krikkit

27,842 posts

205 months

Thursday 23rd May 2019
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marksx said:
Wow. That's an awesome offer.
Isn't it just!

I don't have two pence to rub together at the moment, otherwise I'd rip your arm off.

Legmaster

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231 months

Thursday 23rd May 2019
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Krikkit said:
Isn't it just!

I don't have two pence to rub together at the moment, otherwise I'd rip your arm off.
You don't need two pence, you can still come?

Turn7

25,366 posts

245 months

Thursday 23rd May 2019
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An extremely generous offer, just wish I could get time off work!

Condi

19,796 posts

195 months

Thursday 23rd May 2019
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What a good offer, for anyone wondering that would cost you £2k if you were to pay the usual donation. Sadly it doesn't fit around my shifts.

Here is the link to the website;

https://jst.org.uk/voyage/poole-to-oban/

GBGaffer

546 posts

294 months

Thursday 23rd May 2019
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Email on it's way!
I've suddenly made time available.
Hope to make the cut
Cheers
Graham

Legmaster

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231 months

Thursday 23rd May 2019
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GBGaffer said:
Email on it's way!
I've suddenly made time available.
Hope to make the cut
Cheers
Graham
Hi Graham,
Cheers, YHM.
Andy


s2kjock

1,823 posts

171 months

Thursday 23rd May 2019
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My sister crewed on this for a stint about 30 years ago - really enjoyed it.

Boatbuoy

1,972 posts

186 months

Friday 24th May 2019
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100SRV said:
Would love to but the dates are right at the critical point of a project I'm working on :-(
Same as, whoever goes will have a great time I'm sure.

mcdjl

5,698 posts

219 months

Friday 24th May 2019
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Boatbuoy said:
Same as, whoever goes will have a great time I'm sure.
Mail sent....

Legmaster

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231 months

Friday 24th May 2019
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mcdjl said:
Mail sent....
Cheers, replied.

shakotan

10,861 posts

220 months

Friday 24th May 2019
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My mum was a secretary for the JST for many years back in the 90s. She had a couple of trips on the Nelson and left shortly before the Tenacious build got underway.

bobbo89

5,946 posts

169 months

Friday 24th May 2019
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Ahhh, been following JST on Instgram for a few years now as I've always wanted to do something like this and i'd be snapping this offer up in a heartbeat if I wasn't away that weekend! Bugger!

Legmaster

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Friday 24th May 2019
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shakotan said:
My mum was a secretary for the JST for many years back in the 90s. She had a couple of trips on the Nelson and left shortly before the Tenacious build got underway.
Who's your mum, I might know her as I've been involved since the late 80s?

LimaDelta

7,950 posts

242 months

Friday 24th May 2019
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I've been a professional yottie for 11 years now (and at sea for a bit longer than that!). This looks like a great opportunity for someone. thumbup