• All bedding
  
• Heavy-duty wet weather gear and none slip rubber boots
  
• Safety Harnesses
  
• Plug sockets the ship has 240v plugs using the standard British 3 Pin system

• Travel to and from the start/end location
  
• Optional meals at cafés/restaurants (we sometimes have the chance to visit local restaurants on the way, see the itinerary for more details)
  
• Optional activities where we hire external guides and equipment, such as kayaking, glacier hikes, or surfing
  
• Drinks like wine, beer, or high-exclusive apple juice and other luxury drinks (yes, we drink beer and wine on board, bring your own)
  
• Travel/cancellation insurance – recommended, but it’s up to you

What to expect

You’ll have been part of one of the most important teams you’ve ever experienced – without our Voyage Crew we can’t sail, you’re as crucial as that. And we know that with that will come a huge sense of self-achievement – and some new friends too.

How will I know what to do?

Don’t worry if you have not sailed before – most people step onboard Tenacious with no experience of sailing a tall ship, so you will not be alone. Our professional seafarers and volunteers will support you through all the tasks involved and you will always have an experienced hand to ask for advice or support.

You will be put into one of four teams, called Watches. The four Watches are called Forward Port, Aft Port, Forward Starboard and Aft Starboard.

Each Watch includes an experienced Watch Leader who will co-ordinate the team under the guidance of the permanent crew. Between the Watch Leaders and Permanent Crew they will ensure that you are given tasks that suit your individual strengths and capabilities.

The four Watches take it in turn to be responsible for the various tasks required to sail and run the ship, including keeping watch. Those tasks need to be completed all day and through the night.

Our buddy system

When you arrive on-board:

If you are uncertain with any aspect of the buddy arrangements or unsure of your role, please speak to your Watch Leader or the Medical Purser.
Introduce yourself to your buddy as soon as possible on joining the ship.
Ask your buddy what help they may need. Our experience is that people with disabilities know their capabilities and are very keen to do as much as possible themselves.
Your buddy may need help stowing their gear, making up their bunk and rigging up their lee cloth (the lee cloth stops you falling out of your bunk when the ships rolls).
As the voyage progresses you will work out a routine that suits you both but please be aware that at sea in certain weather conditions, ships do perform antics which may be unfamiliar!

Food Glorious Food

The food on board is plentiful and often praised. A professional cook and a cook’s assistant produce three cooked meals a day and make cakes, biscuits and scones for elevenses and afternoon tea (both known as ‘Smoko’ on board).

In addition you can help yourself to fresh fruit and if you are still peckish during your night watch there are always some ‘night rations’ to help you through.

We can cater for special dietary requirements – just remember to mention them when you book.

A Cardiff Day Sail

Enjoy a taster of life at sea with our ever popular day sails aboard Tenacious. We’ll train you on many of the elements that make sailing with the JST such a unique adventure – all in one day! Tenacious is a tall ship like no other – packed with features like wheelchair lifts and a speaking compass for people with visual impairments. The ship is designed to allow everyone to play an active role in sailing, regardless of your physical ability.

After setting off, you’ll get hands-on experience learning how to helm the ship, set the sails and if conditions are suitable, you may even be able to climb the mast! Regardless of your ability or experience, everyone will get a brilliant taste of what our voyages are like.

What’s more, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch and plenty of freshly baked cakes and biscuits – all prepared daily by our talented cooks in the galley.

A day sail with us is the perfect way to experience a taster of life on board our tall ship before signing up for a longer voyage. Or if you would like to go sailing, but are not sure about the idea of sleeping on board yet, this is the perfect way to get familiar with the layout of the ship.

If you’re a budding explorer and looking for your first chance to sail on a tall ship, this could be the adventure for you. The age limit is reduced from the usual 16 on voyages to 12 on day sails – but if you are under 16, you must be accompanied by an adult (over 18) who will be responsible for you.