Adult Sail 1Hamilton, ON to Brockville, ON and the Brockville Tall Ships Festival
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Trip Description
Brigs' adult sails are more than just a leisurely sail. You will be an active member of the ship's company, learning the ropes (literally) as well as how to steer, stand lookout, learn the names of the parts of this kind of ship, and join in essential elements of communal life on board including cooking and cleaning.
No previous experience is necessary, the ship's crew will teach you everything you need to know and you will have plenty of opportunity to practice. When you sign onto the ship, you will take part in an induction that includes thorough safety briefing, getting to know the other participants and crew, learning how to live on board and the basics of how to sail the ship, all of which you will then be practicing and building on over the course of the voyage.
We will then depart from our homeport of Hamilton, known for the bustling steel industry, impressive lift-bridge, and post-apocalyptic views. On the voyage east, you will practice setting sail, tacking, and adapting to the routine of life on board. We'll end the voyage in the beautiful Thousand Islands in the St.Lawrence river, sailing past historic Fort Henry in Kingston on our way to Brockville. This is an amazing spot to try your hand at a bit of traditional navigation. What's more, it's a Tall Ship festival year, so we're likely to share the lakes with several impressive vessels!
When we arrive in Brockville, we will be part of a Tall Ship flotilla joining the Brockville Tall Ships Festival. You will be part of the Parade of Sail where all the visiting tall ships parade along the Brockville waterfront together, carrying as much canvas as possible to impress the crowds onshore. If you would like to experience more of the Brockville Tall Ships Festival from the perspective of a ship's crew member, you are welcome to stay on board on Friday night into Saturday as a volunteer. |
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Join us as a Trainee
As a Adult Trainee, no previous experience is required - the crew of TS Playfair will teach you everything you need to know.
There are three requirements to join our Adult Sails:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must be comfortable in and around the water and be able to swim
- Must be physically and mentally fit to participate safely
Please view our FAQ and pre-voyage presentation. They are written with youth trainees in mind, but the general information is the same!
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Please note the following: Cost is per trainee in Canadian dollars ($CAD) and does not include HST. A deposit of $400 will be required to complete booking. Course itineraries are approximate and subject to change according to schedule and weather conditions. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the vessel. |
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