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The Jubilee Sailing Trust’s 55m tall ship Lord Nelson, which was purpose-built to be sailed by physically disabled and able-bodied people, is sailing around the world. This is the first time that an accessible tall ship has undertaken such a journey. The Norton Rose Sail the World Challenge will visit more than 30 countries in all 7 continents, cross the Equator 4 times and cover 50,000 miles in a series of stages. Why not join us on the Australasian part of this epic journey? Choose from coastal voyages of 8 to 20 days or ocean passages of up to 60 days. Take the helm, set the sails and keep watch; you can be involved in almost every activity aboard regardless of your physical ability or previous sailing experience.
Lord Nelson is the first tall ship in the world to have been designed and built to be sailed by people of all physical abilities on equal terms – from able-bodied to wheelchair-users. So whatever your physical ability, you too could take part in this great adventure. Join us on one of our Sail the World ocean passages around Australia and New Zealand - no previous sailing experience is required and it will be
The minimum age is 16 and there is no upper age restriction.
Click here for a brochure outlining the Australasian opportunities
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ABOUT THE JUBILEE SAILING TRUST
The JST is a charity that promotes the integration of people of all physical abilities, through the challenge and adventure of tall ship sailing aboard two very special ships, Lord Nelson and Tenacious. Facilities on board the ships include wheelchair lifts between deck levels, a hearing loop, a speaking compass and hydraulic power-assisted steering. Since its founding in 1978, the JST has taken 37,000 people to sea, 14,000 of which were physically disabled including 5,000 wheelchair users.
For Terms and Conditions of Sailing and to book, please visit our website www.jst.org.uk or phone +613 9981 3312 (Australia) or 0800 447 672 (New Zealand)Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, email thelordnelson@dmpam.com.au
