Jubilee Sailing Trust

Croissants@Cradducks number 9!

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:40:52 GMT

- PRESS RELEASE -

The Jubilee Trust, a registered charity known for its Southampton based tall ships that promote the integration of people of all physical abilities, made a presentation about its work to a group of business men and women this week Cradducks.[summary] The event was hosted as usual by Cradduck Design Company and provided an opportunity for discussion and debate amongst attendees during this breakfast meeting which allows for a good morning's work and all by 9am.

Speaker Sarah Staines, Fundraising and Marketing Manager from Jubilee Sailing Trust spoke of both the successes and the costs of running a charity whose purpose is to enable people of all physical abilities to sail side-by-side as equals. "We welcome the opportunity to communicate about our work and these Croissants@Cradducks meetings do provide an ideal setting which is informal and yet useful to everyone for sharing information over a light breakfast", said Sarah Staines. "Our mission is to bring people together of all physical abilities in order to enhance their lives. At this meeting we were once again able to bring people together - only in this case it was for a discussion over breakfast rather than an adventure at sea!"

If you would like Sarah to speak at your breakfast meeting or networking event then please call 023 8042 6868 or email sarah@jst.org.uk.

Cowes Welcomes Tenacious On A Brief Return To The UK

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:23:14 GMT

- PRESS RELEASE - Jubilee Sailing Trust tall ship, Tenacious, is heading for Cowes 29 days into an epic 37 day voyage from Lavrion, Greece. The ship’s ultimate destination is Antwerp for the start of the Sail Training International Tall Ship’s Races, which begins on Monday 12^th July 2010. [summary]

Having navigated the Mediterranean, the North Atlantic and the English Channel the volunteer and permanent crew of the 65m tall ship are looking forward to stopping off for a couple of days in Cowes.

Tenacious, one of only two in the world built to enable able bodied and disabled people to experience the challenge of tall ship sailing, is set to arrive on Monday 5^th July. It will be the closest to her home in Southampton that she has been in 9 months, having spent a long winter season in the Mediterranean before participating in two STI Regattas.

Southampton based charity, the Jubilee Sailing Trust, who also own 55m tall ship Lord Nelson, has a long standing affiliation with maritime towns and cities in the UK, in particular Cowes on the Isle of Wight where four of the permanent crew, who have guided the amateur crew of 23 mixed ability crew, hail from.

Captain, John Etheridge, Bosun, Medical Purser, Sue Clarke, and Cook, Elizabeth ‘Hammie’ Tappenden and Bosun, David Millard all live in Cowes and are looking forward to seeing friends and loved one during their two day stop over in Cowes.

Estimated time of arrival in Cowes is 8.30am and Tenacious will remain at her berth in Cowes for two nights, leaving early morning on Wednesday 7^th July. During this time members of the press and public alike are welcome to come down and chat to members of voyage crew who have lots of exciting stories to tell.

For more information, or to follow the crew’s progress you can visit www.jst.org.uk

Congratulations to JST Vice Patron, Peter Harrison CBE

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:17:51 GMT

Congratulations to Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST) Vice Patron, Peter Harrison, who has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday honours’ list, for charitable services through the Peter Harrison Foundation. [summary]

Peter has been a steadfast supporter of the Jubilee Sailing Trust, which owns and operates two magnificent tall ships Lord Nelson and Tenacious, for a number of years. In 2007 his foundation awarded the charity a grant of £1.5 million which helped the JST to substantially reduce outstanding build costs from their second ship, Tenacious. It is for work like this that Peter has now been recognised.

The Peter Harrison Foundation, which was established in April 1999, has helped countless organisations, including the Jubilee Sailing Trust, to provide support and education to individuals who are disabled or disadvantaged and who may not otherwise have the opportunity to develop their self potential.

The title of Commander of the British Empire is only awarded to a small selection of people each year and the JST are delighted that the timeless dedication of Peter Harrison has been recognised.

The money donated has enabled the Jubilee Sailing Trust to continue its mission of bringing equality across all levels of physical ability through the magical experience of sailing unique tall ships on the open sea. To date over 36,000 people have been on a life changing journey with the charity.

The Peter Harrison Foundation continues to make a difference to the lives of hundreds of people through it’s support of projects across the country.

Congratulations once again to Peter for this richly deserved achievement.

Don't Look Down! - Abseil for the JST!

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:04:34 GMT

- PRESS RELEASE - On Saturday 31^st July Southampton based charity, the Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST), is challenging supporters and daredevils alike to take on the heights of Canberra Towers in Southampton; raising money for the trust as they abseil from the roof of the 264ft high building.[summary]

The charity arranges a number of exciting challenges, including skydiving, fire walking and mast climbing and now, adding Abseiling to their list, they’re giving members of the public the chance to sign up for this unforgettable challenge while raising money for a local charity.

Matt Gravelling, Events Co-ordinator at the Jubilee Sailing Trust says the following of the event, “This is a great opportunity to do something out of the ordinary with your weekend and you’ll be helping to send people of all abilities to sea. Events like this have always proved really popular, both with people who want to take part and in the community as it’s an excellent show to watch. We hope that the people of Southampton will do us proud and really get involved in this local event for a local charity.”

Anyone who wants to take part, and go back to work on Monday morning with an amazing story to tell, can sign up today by contacting matt@jst.org.uk or calling 023 8044 9108 for more information. Minimum sponsorship is just £100, which is a small price to pay for such an experience.

Jubilee Sailing Trust owns and operates the only two tall ships in the world that have been designed and built to enable people of all physical abilities to sail alongside one another as crew members.

Any money raised on the day will go towards subsidising each place on board the charity’s two tall ships, making the sailing adventures accessible to as many people as possible thanks to sponsors LowRyders, who will be covering the other costs involved. LowRyders are Southampton's premiere bike advertising service. Offering pedal powered advertising throughout the whole of Hampshire, Dorset and West Sussex.

Skydiving Headteacher helps the JST

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:25:25 GMT

For many, the idea of hurling themselves out of a plane at 13000 feet sounds like a nightmare,[summary] but one Headteacher from Coventry is about to take on the thrill seekers as he joins members of the famous Red Devils for 45 seconds of freefall at a terrifying 120mph.

Roger Whittall, 55, who is the Headteacher of The Westwood School, Coventry will be skydiving in tandem with a member of the Red Devils parachute team on Sunday 9th June at Langer Skydiving Centre. The opportunity was donated to him by Steve McDonagh, Chief Executive of Trinity Expert Systems who has been a supporter of the School that Roger teaches at for a number of years.

Steve won the experience at an auction in aid of Southampton based sailing Charity, the Jubilee Sailing Trust – which offers tall ship sailing adventures to able-bodied and disabled people and donated the prize to Roger because of their shared love of extreme sports. Roger and Steve met through The Westwood School, where Steve now acts as the Chair of Trustees since the school became a Trust School around a year ago.

Roger is no stranger to the world of adventure as a trained Sailing Instructor and a keen Mountaineer. He is also set to do a week of snow and Ice trekking and has a coast to coast sailing adventure with his wife coming up. He already has an empathy with the cause of the Jubilee Sailing Trust due to the fact that his school caters for children of mixed abilities.

Roger is also collecting sponsorship for his skydive, “I’m raising the sponsorship because I think Jubilee Sailing Trust is an important cause. We have a unit in the [Westwood] School for children with visual impairments and we have a number of wheelchair users. As a dingy coach I can see the benefits of outdoor pursuits for people with disabilities. I hope that in raising money for this skydive I can raise enough money to send at least on of the kids from my school on a sailing adventure with the charity.” In doing so the charity can continue to make it’s adventures accessible to everyone.

Jubilee Sailing Trust is a Southampton based charity that owns and operates the only two tall ships in the world designed and built to enable people of all physical abilities to sail alongside one another as crew members.

Jubilee Sailing Trust takes crews from the age of 16 and up and age means nothing onboard. Over 2000 people started sailing with the charity after the age of 65, while the oldest person ever to have sailed was 98.

No experience is necessary; all that’s required is a willingness to become part of the action as each person on board is expected to take up the helm, keep watch and muck in with the upkeep of the ship.

If anyone wishes to sponsor Roger for his skydive they can do so on his Virgin Money Giving page www.virginmoneygiving.com/rogerwhittle

Girlguides set off on first of 100 Day tall ship adventure

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:23:0 GMT

Twenty intrepid young women - including a dozen from Scotland – will today kick-off a 100-day Tall Ships voyage around Britain from Glasgow Docks in celebration of Girlguiding UK’s centenary.

The crew, who will also be accompanied throughout the voyage by Girlguiding Scotland Chief Commissioner Dinah Faulds, boarded the Jubilee Sailing Trust’s spectacular Lord Nelson ship to take part in the ‘Ultimate Tall Ships Adventure’.[summary]

For 100 days, 10 different crews on 10 different legs will sail around Britain celebrating 100 years of Girlguiding UK, the largest organisation for girls and young women in the country with over half a million members.

After leaving Glasgow, the ship will head on to the Scottish ports of Oban and Aberdeen – arriving later this month - before returning to Glasgow in mid-September to complete the voyage.

Over the summer, several hundred guiding members from across the UK will take turns to be a part of the adventure - just one of many action-packed activities open to all members throughout centenary which began last September.

Girls and women of all physical abilities will be onboard the Lord Nelson during the voyage. The ship is one of just two in the world built to enable people of all abilities to sail side-by-side. The other – Tenacious - is also owned by the JST.

Features include lifts between decks, widened decks for wheelchair users, and a speaking compass allowing those with visual impairments to play a full part in Lord Nelson’s journey.

Dinah Faulds said: “The Ultimate Tall Ships Adventure is such an exciting way for our members to celebrate guiding’s Centenary year.

“It is a unique event and a wonderful opportunity for our young women to move out of their comfort zone, try something completely different and learn new skills whatever their physical ability.

“Personally, I am delighted to be boarding the Lord Nelson in Glasgow. It really is a great thrill for me to be sailing again. I know we’ll have enormous fun over the next 10 days.”

Alex Lochrane of the Jubilee Sailing Trust, said: “Jubilee Sailing Trust and Girlguiding UK share many of the same aims; promoting equality and inclusivity in environments that promote challenge and teamwork. It’s because of this that we’re so excited to be working in with them

“The girls bring lots of energy and fun with them and everyone on the voyage really embraced what we are about as a charity.

“Girlguiding first came on board in 2008 and we’re delighted to welcome Guiding members from across the UK back on board to help to celebrate the organisation’s centenary.”

As well as the Tall Ships trip, other Centenary adventures experienced by Girlguiding UK members have already included spectacular visits to Botswana, Costa Rica and also the Arctic.

Local Resident Takes Off On A Tall Ship Adventure

Fri, 28 May 2010 09:56:21 GMT

- Press Release - Harriet Hill from Wilbarston is setting off on the adventure of a lifetime aboard a unique tall ship. The 16 year old will be joining the crew of Tenacious on Monday 12^th July as part of this year’s internationally recognised The Tall Ships Race from Kristiansand, Norway to Hartlepool, which is run by Sail Training International.[summary]

Harriet will be joining a crew of up to 40 other amateurs on board Tenacious, which is owned and operated by Southampton based charity, Jubilee Sailing Trust. The ship is one of only two in the world that has been designed and built to enable able bodied and disabled people to sail side by side as equals.

Everyone on board has a part to play no matter what their level of experience or ability. With facilities that include wheelchair lifts between deck levels, a speaking compass and the option for joystick steering or the usual ships wheel but with hydraulic power assisted steering, everybody has the chance to fully participate in the action on board.

Harriet, who is currently studying for her GCSE’s at Bishop Stopford School in Kettering decided to challenge herself by signing up for the adventure when she found out about Jubilee Sailing Trust at the Southampton Boat Show. She says the following of her forthcoming adventure;

“I am looking forward to being able to support others to enable them to enjoy the adventure of the Tall Ships Race. I also know that I will learn a lot about myself as well as having the opportunity to mix with lots of other Nationalities. I guess that overall it is an adventure with lots of unknowns which will be very exciting. It will start when I leave Heathrow and find my way to Antwerp and end ten days later full of memories and new friendships.”

This will only be the third time that Tenacious has participated in the STI Tall Ships Races, but, fresh from her success in the STI Historical Seas Tall Ship Regatta, where she is currently top of her class for the 2^nd leg of the first race, the crew are confident that they can help to sail her to victory.

Wedding Day To Start With An Adventure – Aboard Unique Tall Ship

Mon, 10 May 2010 16:22:0 GMT

- Press Release - In a first for the Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST), Laura Bolton and Rob Johnston are spending the morning of their wedding day aboard Lord Nelson, one of two very special tall ships owned and operated by Southampton based charity, Jubilee Sailing Trust. [summary]

The couple, who are heavily involved with the charity, will be joined at Portsmouth’s Gunwharf Quays by 40 family and friends for a very special morning of sailing. The wedding party ‘crew’ will join the ship at 8.30am before setting sail around 9.15am on Sunday 16^th May. They will return at around 2.30pm so that the bride can head off and get ready before the ceremony itself takes place in the Spinnaker Tower at 5pm.

Rob says the following about their decision to spend the start of their day on board Lord Nelson:

“We met in Marchwood on maintenance April ’07. I was doing something or other and Laura was on watchleaders course.

“Laura had sailed before I did with her brother, I found the JST because my local pub’s named the Lord Nelson and has got an old, old poster of Nellie on the wall.

“Interestingly, we have never actually sailed together even though we have both been on voyages since we met none of them have coincided, ( We have done quite a bit of maintenance together in the last 3 years) so this will be the first time.

“We both have a great deal of time for the JST, the permanent crew and everyone involved. It’s made an enormous difference to my life, not just meeting Laura but before that. Meeting the people helped make my mind up to change direction of my life and I’ve found encouragement from them both onboard and onshore.

“Seeing as the Lord Nelson played such a big part in bringing us together and we spend many a cold day and night onboard for maintenance we felt it was fitting to include the sailing. Originally we wanted to get married onboard but the logistics weren’t going to go our way so we did the next best thing. Andy helped us enormously getting things arranged and we’re happy we have the best possible day booked.”

The ship is one of only two tall ships in the world that had been designed and built to enable able bodied and disabled people to sail as equals, the other being Jubilee Sailing Trust’s second ship Tenacious. The charity achieves complete integration through the challenge of being a member of a tall ship crew, no experience necessary.

Rob,34, has sailed 8 times, he is trained as a JST Watchleader, which enables him to lead crew members during their voyage, ensuring that everyone get’s to participate fully. He is also part of the ‘2-6 Heavers’; the London volunteer Branch of the Jubilee Sailing Trust.

Laura, who will shortly turn 25, has sailed as a Bosun’s mate and a Watchleader. They have both also volunteered for maintenance duties in 2009 -2010, which involves working onboard either of the Jubilee Sailing Trust’s ships to carry out routine cleaning and upkeep.

Very Special Tall Ship Sets Sail For Jersey

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:54:0 GMT

- Press Release - Lord Nelson, a very special tall ship owned by Southampton based charity Jubilee Sailing Trust, left London today heading straight for Jersey.[summary]

The ship is set to arrive on May 1st, just in time for the start of the Jersey Boat show, where she will take pride of place. During the show Lord Nelson will be open to members of the public who will be able to take tours of one of only two tall ships in the world that has been designed and built to enable able bodied and disabled people to work side by side as equals.

The tours, which will take place between 10 am-5pm on Saturday 1^st and Sunday 2^nd and 10-1pm on Monday 3rd, will allow members of the public to see all of the facilities that help to make the ship an inclusive environment for people of all ages, abilities and levels of sailing experience.

The ship is built with wider decks than usual, a speaking compass, wheelchair lifts between deck levels, brail signs and a hearing loop on board all of which help everyone who sails to take part in all the activities involved in tall ship sailing.

Joyce Crockford from Lower Earley will be on board Lord Nelson as she arrives in Jersey. The grandmother has overcome a life threatening illness, which she contracted in hospital 3 years ago and is now raring to go for her sailing adventure.

She said: “I’m very excited. I’m looking forward to the new experiences, the sun rises and sunsets and meeting lots of other like-minded people.”

She’ll join a crew of 27 other amateurs of all abilities on board the Lord Nelson on Thursday 22^nd April and will spend 10 days participating in watches (helming the ship, keeping look out and taking readings), mess duty (helping in the galley) and happy hour (cleaning the ship each day) as well as getting the chance to experience the Titanic moment out on the bow sprit and even climb the rigging up to 110ft from deck level.

When the crew arrive in Jersey they’ll have a chance to look around the Boat Show before changing places with a new crew who’ll be travelling back to Portland

Press are invited to come on board during the Boat Show to have a look around and speak to members of the permanent crew, who are employed by Jubilee Sailing Trust to make sure the paying crew members get a life changing experience.

Jubilee Sailing Trust Grand Prize Draw Winners Announced

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:07:23 GMT

The Jubilee Sailing Trust are pleased to announce the winners of their 2010 Grand Prize Draw Winners.

The winning tickets were drawn on Wednesday 30th March and the winners notifed.

We'd like to thank everybody for taking part in this year's draw and we wish you luck with 2011.

Congratulations to:
1^st Prize - £1000 of Marks and Spencer’s Vouchers – Mr and Mrs C Harper from Chichester

2^nd Prize – JST Voyage – I Stock from Reigate

3^rd Prize – Nintendo DS – C Mence from New Malden