Key People

'[This] is a story of innovation and triumph over a myriad of difficulties. It is a story of how a vision and passion were sustained… As the story unfolds, the determination to succeed and an unwillingness to accept setbacks as other than temporary are revealed…a terrific charitable mission. '

Introduction of 'Tenacious’ the JST’s book on building the largest wooden tall ship in the UK in 100 years

HRH Prince Andrew, The Duke of York

"Sailing is often seen as an elitist pastime but the Jubilee Sailing Trust proves that point of view is so very wrong. This wonderful charity enables everyone, whatever their physical ability or financial means to sail as part of a team and know what it is like to work together to harness the wind and cut through the waves. There is something very special in seeing people after a voyage with the JST - not only have they been on a voyage from A to B but on a personal voyage of discovery. Amazing."

Sarah Webb - Olympic Gold Medallist and JST Vice Patron

"I am incredibly proud to have been involved with this unique charity since 1996 and I want to continue to support the people that sail for years to come."

Peter Snow - Broadcaster and JST Vice Patron

"Any doubts that anyone might have of either the advisability or the wisdom of mixing together sailors of all abilities and varied capabilities are quickly banished when you talk to anyone who has experienced what the Jubilee Sailing Trust has to offer.  The result is friendship, confidence, reassurance and self respect - commodities that are often in short supply in today's world.  And what ships!"

 

Alan Titchmarsh - Broadcaster and JST Vice Patron

"The Jubilee Sailing Trust is a unique organisation.  It provides a challenging yet safe environment where people can participate together as equals in the same team regardless of their physical status.  It gives people the chance to demonstrate to themselves and others what they can do when the right equipment and facilities are available, giving people the confidence to keep challenging perceptions and prejudices and to reach their potential whatever that might be."

Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson - Olympic Gold Medallist and JST Vice Patron

"Ever since I discovered square-rig sailing I have been amazed by these great ships' capacity to bring out the best, most companionable, tolerant, cheerful side of people.   Then with the JST,  I discovered that they also have the ability to cut away all the fears and prejudices that able-bodied people may hold about disability, and disabled people about their own strengths. Sailing together, we can all cheerfully admit our limitations, discover our talents and help one another across the seas." 

Libby Purves - Broadcaster and JST Vice Patron

"A voyage on one of our ships really does change lives. It certainly changed my life, when I first sailed on Tenacious as buddy to an Ataxia sufferer in a wheelchair. I experienced the unique buzz of sailing a tall ship with a mixed team of physical abilities. I had assumed that you needed special training or had to be a member of an exclusive club to take part in such an adventure. Luckily I discovered that this experience is available to almost everyone with or without a disability. It is a fabulous charity and I am proud to chair it."

Bruce Mauleverer - Chairman of Trustees, Jubilee Sailing Trust  

"Everyone who sails with the JST gains so much from the experience, whether they have sailed before or not, and regardless of their physical ability.  The family of the JST welcomes you wherever you are: onboard Lord Nelson or Tenacious, or ashore as a member of one of our many branches around the Country.  In a family everyone shares, whether triumph or challenge, pain or pride and the JST is no different; and we want to reach out to people everywhere, at home, in the community or at work.  Come and join us: be part of the JST magic and help us to reach out to more and more people and continue changing lives."

Alex Lochrane - CEO of Jubilee Sailing Trust