"In this age of satellites and global communications we are proud to be part of a project that opens the oceans to a new age of exploration. The Golden Age of Sail may be gone, but the Millennium Age of Sail is about to begin."
Tony Castro - Designer of Tenacious
People with a wide variety
of disabilities have sailed
with the JST...
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| Disability |
No. |
| Amputation |
447 |
| Blindness |
1,354 |
| Cerebral Palsy |
1,322 |
| Deafness |
796 |
| Diabetes |
505 |
| Muscular Dystrophy |
141 |
| Epilepsy |
704 |
| Head Injury |
485 |
| Hemiplegia |
793 |
| Hydrocephalus |
157 |
| Multiple Sclerosis |
951 |
| Osteoarthritis |
562 |
| Paraplegia |
548 |
| Polio (old) |
339 |
| Quadriplegia |
112 |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis |
332 |
| Spina Bifida |
657 |
| Spinal Injury |
342 |
Other Conditions
(including asthma,
cancer, heart
attack, stroke,
fractures, etc.) |
2,861 |
Our ships are the means by which we achieve our mission – Lord Nelson and Tenacious remain the only two square-rigged tall ships in the world that have been specifically designed and built to enable people with a whole range of different physical abilities to sail side-by-side as equals.
Since the charity started in 1978, over 36,000 people have sailed with the Jubilee Sailing Trust. Over 24,000 of those have been on Lord Nelson , which was launched in 1986 and 12,000 have sailed on Tenacious which was launched in 2000 – the largest wooden hulled tall ship of her type to be made since the end of the 19th century.
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Both our ships have features on board that experience has told us enable people with physical or sensory impairments to take a full and active part in sailing.
To help our voyage crew fully experience and enjoy life at sea, our ships also offer comfortable accommodation. There are eight cabins on each ship for wheelchair users which feature wider bunks. On board Tenacious there is a purpose built sick bay equipped for most medical requirements.
People are the essential element to sail the ship, as you step on board you'll be greeted by our permanent crew members and volunteers. This team of highly skilled professional merchant seafarers includes a Master, First Mate, Second Mate, Bosun, Chief Engineer, Second Engineer, Medical Purser and Cook. Our permanent crew can also include two Bosun’s Mates and a Cooks Assistant who are volunteers.
The rest of the crew is made up of 40 people, from all walks of life. For many, their first voyage with the JST is the first time they have set foot on a tall ship. They may be physically disabled (we take up to eight wheelchair users on a voyage) or able bodied, male or female, in fact anyone who has a desire to sail with us. We will do our best to welcome on board.
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If you're wondering if you're eligible to sail with us then look no further. We can cater for people with a wide range of physical disabilities: look at the table on the right to see the range of disabilities or conditions our voyage crew have had. If you would like to talk to someone about coming on a voyage with the Jubilee Sailing Trust, please contact the Voyage Department . You can also look at the features on board that enable all crew to take a full and active part in life on board.
Keen to Help Out?
Why not join our maintenance teams?
Every year both our ships have regular, routine maintenance periods. We are always looking for people who can help. Enthusiasm is the main requirement and as long as you are willing to lend a hand there is a job for you!
Check out our Maintenance Page