Duration: 11 nights – 13 May 2024 - 24 May 2024
Price: £2,300 per person
If you want to capture the essence of the entire UK coastline then here you go. Sail from the “Sunshine Isle” up to the start of the rugged and beautiful West Scottish coastline. Witness the changes both in the landscape and in the sailing conditions, as you vary between shore-hugging routes and stretches of sea without any land in sight.
The chance of marine wildlife encounters are high, ranging from Basking Sharks in the South to seals and dolphins aplenty in the North.
Perhaps we’ll drop by the Emerald Isle on the way? We can’t promise it, but it’s a possibility.
Greenock provides easy train links to Glasgow and the rest of the UK, whereas visiting Jersey is like visiting somewhere much further abroad than the UK.
Join us for a lovely sailing experience and fantastic company.
Joining time: 13:00 – 14:00; Disembarkation time: 13:00
If you want to capture the essence of the entire UK coastline then here you go. Sail from the “Sunshine Isle” up to the start of the rugged and beautiful West Scottish coastline. Witness the changes both in the landscape and in the sailing conditions, as you vary between shore-hugging routes and stretches of sea without any land in sight.
The chance of marine wildlife encounters are high, ranging from Basking Sharks in the South to seals and dolphins aplenty in the North.
Perhaps we’ll drop by the Emerald Isle on the way? We can’t promise it, but it’s a possibility.
Greenock provides easy train links to Glasgow and the rest of the UK, whereas visiting Jersey is like visiting somewhere much further abroad than the UK.
Join us for a lovely sailing experience and fantastic company.
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 coordinate 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 about 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.
Joining time: 13:00 – 14:00; Disembarkation time: 13:00
If you want to capture the essence of the entire UK coastline then here you go. Sail from the “Sunshine Isle” up to the start of the rugged and beautiful West Scottish coastline. Witness the changes both in the landscape and in the sailing conditions, as you vary between shore-hugging routes and stretches of sea without any land in sight.
The chance of marine wildlife encounters are high, ranging from Basking Sharks in the South to seals and dolphins aplenty in the North.
Perhaps we’ll drop by the Emerald Isle on the way? We can’t promise it, but it’s a possibility.
Greenock provides easy train links to Glasgow and the rest of the UK, whereas visiting Jersey is like visiting somewhere much further abroad than the UK.
Join us for a lovely sailing experience and fantastic company.
Please keep personal gear to a minimum as there is very limited stowage space.
Clothing – What to wear
It can be noticeably cooler at sea than on land, especially at night. So come prepared. Also, please bring enough clothing for the duration of the voyage as we are not able to do personal washing for you, except on ocean passage voyages.
Shoes – Soft soled shoes – deck shoes or trainers. In warm weather, sandals are fine, but not flip-flops.
Gloves – You will be handling ropes so sailing or other non-slip gloves will be useful.
UK AND EUROPE SUMMER VOYAGES/ CANARIES
Fleece/warm sweater, sweat shirts, warm hat
Jeans/Trousers (+a pair for mess duty)
Shorts, T Shirts
Shower proof jacket/sailing jacket
Sun Hat, Sun Screen
Swimming costume
You may want to bring some warmer clothes in early/late season
CARIBBEAN VOYAGES
Thin fleece/light sweater
Shorts, T Shirts, Tops
Sun hat
Thin trousers and long sleeve shirts/blouses (in case of sunburn)
Long trousers plus closed front shoes for mess duty
Swimming costume
High factor sun screen, mosquito repellent
Thin shower proof jacket
On voyages from the Canary Islands to the Caribbean, you may require a few
items of warmer clothing at the start.
PASSAGE VOYAGES (e.g.UK-CANARIES, CANARIES-UK, BERMUDA-UK)
These voyages are in the spring and autumn so the weather can be cold.
Fleece/warm sweaters
Sweatshirts/light sweaters
Jeans, Trousers (you will need long trousers for mess duty)
Warm hat, scarf, gloves
Long Johns, vests, T shirts
Socks
Warm shower proof jacket/sailing jacket
Remember that several thinner layers are warmer than one thick one!
PLEASE NOTE
Flip-flops are not considered suitable footwear on board ship, though sandals may be appropriate in hot weather.
Paperwork
• Passport (Even voyages with UK departure and arrival ports usually call into at least one foreign port during a voyage)
• Joining Instructions from Tenacious Ship’s Office (please leave a copy with your next of kin)
•Insurance Policy
•Your return air ticket if you are joining or leaving the ship outside the UK. (Antigua will not allow you into the country without an air ticket out or proof of your means of departure. Your joining instructions are your proof.)
•Tall Ship Guide and Logbook
• You must bring enough to last the duration of your voyage and your journey. If you are flying to join the ship we suggest you pack your medicines in your hand baggage – but please check current airport security regulations.
• Earplugs/Eye mask, If you think your sleep might be disturbed by the noise of the generator engine or lights.
• Spectacles/ Sunglasses with a cord to keep them safe.
Toiletries
• Enough for the whole voyage.
• High factor sun cream
• Mosquito repellent.
There are 240v UK sockets for razors and hairdryers
Money
• Sterling – to use in the bar for drinks, crisps, chocolate and to buy souvenirs in the shop (including clothing etc.)
• UK Voyages usually call into a European port so you will need Euros
•Canary Island Voyages – Euros
•Caribbean Voyages – US$, East Caribbean $ and Euros (many of the
Caribbean Islands are French)
•For countries outside the EU – local currency
•On leaving the Caribbean you may be charged $50EC departure tax
at the airport.
•On board we only accept Visa and Mastercard Credit Cards although
we would prefer cheques (sterling only)
•We DO NOT accept: debit cards, Solo or Maestro on board