Press Release 27 APRIL 2010
UP TO 50% DISCOUNTS & BURSARIES – AVAILABLE FOR TALL SHIPS RACES 2010
In 2010 The Training Ship Pelican will be setting sail with a packed programme of exciting adventures including the Tall Ships Races in July & August.
The TS Pelican’s home port of Weymouth is located on the beautiful Jurassic Coast which stretches from Exmouth, Devon through to Swanage, Dorset, England’s first natural World Heritage Site. All voyages not only take in the breath taking beauty of the coastline but will also view the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy which will host the 2012 Olympic Sailing competition. All voyages aboard the Pelican are one of challenge and discovery as well as relaxation and good living.
The traditional square rigger TS Pelican is privately owned and now newly restored captures the true spirit and soul of a small and elegant clipper designed for adventure. Setting eleven sails as a ‘Mainmast Barquentine’ make her lively and fast both on and off the wind. The 2010 programme includes a variety of day sails at £89, 4 day channel voyages from £399 and the Tall Ships Races which are now available at discounted rates for under 24’s.
Discounts and Bursaries for the Tall Ships Races in July & August 2010 are available from the Pelican Partnership charity for young people under the age of 24. Up to 50% off fees may be available from the Pelican Partnership Charity – please call Weymouth Charters for full details 01305 832512
David (Ben) Swain, 2nd Mate said “The Pelican specialises in both long haul voyages and short sailing experiences. This enables young people to develop their talents and realise their aspirations in an environment of challenge, excitement and teamwork. Opportunities to work towards RYA qualifications are also possible .”
The Summer Sailing programme will commence on 15th May 2010 from Weymouth Harbour.
Ends
Notes to Editors
T S Pelican – Ships Programme 2010 DAYS
15 May DAY SAIL FROM WEYMOUTH 1 £89
16 May DAY SAIL FROM WEYMOUTH 1 £89
17 – 21 May Channel Sail 4 £399
22 May DAY SAIL FROM WEYMOUTH 1 £89
23 May DAY SAIL FROM WEYMOUTH 1 £89
24 – 28 May Channel Sail 4 £399
28 May –
2 June Channel Sail 4 £399
3 Sept DAY SAIL FROM WEYMOUTH 1 £89
5 Sept DAY SAIL FROM WEYMOUTH 1 £89
TALL SHIPS RACES 2010
4 – 12 JULY WEYMOUTH TO ANTWERP 8
Belgium – Gathering of Sail
12 – 23 JULY ANTWERP TO AALBORG 11
Race 1
23 – 31 JULY AALBORG – KRISTIANSAND 8
Cruise in the company of all
participating Tall Ships to
Kristiansand, Norway
31 JULY
– 9 AUG KRISTIANSAND –HARTLEPOOL 9
Race 2
9 AUG
– 21 AUG HARTLEPOOL – AMSTERDAM 12
North Sea Tall Ships Regatta
via Ijmuiden
21 AUG
– 1 SEP AMSTERDAM – WEYMOUTH 11
Return Voyage to Home Port
or alternative voyage Hartlepool to Amsterdam
9 AUG
– 18 AUG HARTLEPOOL – IJMUIDEN 9
18 AUG
– 21 AUG IJMUIDEN – AMSTERDAM 3
The Tall Ships Races are primarily for young people however, there are always spaces for the young at heart as long as you are reasonably fit and up for an adventure there is no upper age limit ! You will enjoy comfortable accommodation in 4-berth, en suite cabins plus good food and great company.
Young trainees need to be between 15 and 25.
If you have a comment we'd love to hear from you.