Tall Ship: One Day Experience Portsmouth

Suited to

Wheelchair friendly, Families, Couples, Individuals, Groups

Difficulty

Open to all levels of sailing and physical ability

Vessel type

Three masted tall ship purpose built in 2000. She was constructed specifically to take able-bodied and disabled travellers to sea on equal terms.

Vessel length

54.70m

Skipper

Yes

Berth Style

There are bunks in the fo’c’sle for the majority of the crew and eight cabins amidships for wheelchair users and their buddies.

Insurance Required

Yes

Spend a day sailing around the Solent on an incredible tall ship

1 day: 12 June 2021

£150 per person*

*All voyage crew spaces are subsidised through the continuous fundraising of this charity. If you feel that you qualify for a further subsidy on your berth, please contact our team.

Join the STS Tenacious as we explore the south coast. A day full of fabulous sailing and beautiful sights. You'll join the crew and take part in the all hands on deck attitude, take part in incredible sailing and meet fantastic likeminded people. This is the perfect trip for anyone, whether you're an experienced sailor or a novice, there's so much to get involved in.

Jump on board and join us for a day sailing from Portsmouth on a glorious Tall Ship. Experience life on board a tall ship and join the crew for an awesome day of sailing on the south coast.

What else to expect?

Going aloft

While most of the sails can be handled and controlled from deck level, some require climbing the mast to work them. You can also climb for fun and to perfect your skills. The main mast’s head is 30m above the water. Just imagine how good the view is from the top….

Disabled members of crew will also be able to go aloft with the help of other crew members.

All meals and drinks on board (except drinks and snacks from the bar)
All bedding
Heavy-duty wet weather gear and boots
Deck harnesses
Climbing harness

Visits to restaurants, museums, galleries etc during the trip.
Drinks and snacks from the bar.
Travel to and from the vessel.

Sailing on equal terms

The vessel has been designed and built to enable people of all physical abilities to sail the ship on as near equal terms as possible.

On board there is a ‘buddy system”. People are buddied up, usually in able-bodied/physically disabled pairs, to give help and assistance as and when needed. The system, which is a two-way process, has been in operation since the ship’s first voyage and epitomises the inclusive ethos of the ship. It has led to many enduring friendships contributing to the voyage crew’s enjoyment of the voyage. The permanent crew decide the pairings shortly before sailing.

Open to people with severe disabilities

The ship is designed to cater for people with severe disabilities. People with severe disabilities will come with their own buddy, someone who knows them, is used to caring for them and is familiar with their needs.

Speak with us to discuss your requirements.

Open to beginner sailors.
Open to solo travellers.

Portsmouth, UK

Jump on board and join us for a day sailing from Portsmouth on a glorious Tall Ship. Experience life on board a tall ship and join the crew for an awesome day of sailing on the south coast.

What else to expect?

Going aloft

Disabled members of crew will also be able to go aloft with the help of other crew members.

We recommend that you bring the following items:

Spectacles/ Sunglasses

 With a cord to keep them safe

Soft-soled shoes – deck shoes or trainers. In warm weather, sandals are fine, but not flip-flops. If you have your own oilskins and sea boots bring them along!
Gloves

You will be handling ropes so sailing or other non-slip gloves will be useful.
Water Bottles

DO NOT BRING

Valuables – we do not have any lockable spaces on board.

12th June 2021 to 12th June 2021