Jubilee Sailing Trust

Ashley Wood Golf Club began their festive celebrations early last week with their annual Seniors’ Turkey Trot raising an incredible £900 for JST🏌️‍♂️🏆!
Captain of 2018, Mike Bartlett was presented with the cheque on behalf of JST by the Club President, Dave Heath and next year’s Captain, Robin Morris #FundraisingFriday

A few poetic words on volunteering written by James Venner in 2000. It is thanks to volunteers such as James that helped to build Tenacious that so many are now able to set sail for freedom on our ships #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #Tenacious
I joined the British Army almost fifty years ago We learned such useful attributes as marching fast and slow.
... We learned to fire a Bren gun and to hurl a hand-grenade And all the spit and polish - of such are soldiers made.
Though only National Serviceman we had a lot of fun Like learning how to kill by hand, by knife and with a gun.
Our kindly Sergeant Major taught us how to sweat and swear But his most important message was ‘you never volunteer.’
Well that was many years ago and with age you start to slip And I fell hook line and sinker when asked to build a ship.
So I drove around to Woolston to help to build a barque But was asked before shipbuilding, would I help convert the Ark.
We had to gut the building, every wall and door destroyed If you paused to take a breather you were sent into the void.
What a foolish lot of suckers, all that blood, sweat and tears I only hope that Shorewatch know about us volunteers.
When I got into the Shipyard, I did not have a clue It seemed I spent at least a year in sanding lumps of glue.
And when we reached the toast-rack stage I near threw in the towel I hope I never see again a metal square or dowel.
Then those countless little staples nearly drove us round the bend That task went on forever and we felt would never end. All those knees and frames and deck beams sanded smooth as baby’s bot Now they’re placing steel and plastic to cover up the lot.
Well the deck is almost finished and the teak looks mighty fine And those variable propellers, I just hope the shaft’s in line. From his cabin in the wheelhouse John can con his ship with pride Real bedroom slipper sailing, he need never go outside.
Soon we reach the stage of roll-out, then we have to face the cold You would think we’d learnt our lesson, wisdom comes with getting old. But in spite of all our learning and that message loud and clear There never seems a shortage of that breed, the volunteer.
I am searching for the right shaped bird to carve the figurehead We shall now not have a bulldog but a mermaid there instead. The spar making firm’s gone bankrupt so we may not go for sail Just another stinking motor boat if the engineers prevail.
But I must in truth confess to you and in confidence confide That having helped a little bit, I feel a touch of pride. Tenacious will be beautiful, when she’s launched I’ll shed a tear We are proud to be a part of her and to be a volunteer.
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'Capt Campbell says it is hard to pick highlights from such a long career – although she does admit that being part of the Lord Nelson's round-the-world voyage between 2012 and 2014 stands out. "It was a massive undertaking at the time and was quite challenging in many aspects. We had some amazing sailing – sometimes at speeds in excess of 13 knots – and Lord Nelson was a great workhorse, ploughing through 60-knot winds and everything." Learn more about the highlights of Captain Barbara's distinguished 43 years at sea in this article from Nautilus. #WisdomWenesday #FreedomtoExplore

Today marks 70 years since the universal declaration of Human rights #HumanRightsDay2018. This year's theme is Equality, Justice & Human Dignity, which fits nicely with the ethos at JST, where our vision is of an inclusive world where we can all contribute and feel valued. Thanks to Catriona for sharing her JST experience during her voyage aboard Lord Nelson. #freedomtoexplore #theseadoesnottdisciminate
Catriona's JST Experience
... Freedom to explore....
“It was an amazing experience to be part of a mixed ability team with a common purpose, so when we were set tasks such as in happy hour everyone participated and played equal roles. Having a brother with learning disabilities has made me realise that the key to their quality of life is enabling them to do as much as possible; it was really nice to be on a ship where the crew and the ship’s design are there to do just that”.
Catriona, sailed on Lord Nelson
If you want to learn more about this awareness day please click here 👇http://www.un.org/en/events/humanrigh tsday/resources.shtml http://www.standup4humanrights.org/en/ind ex.html
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Well done to the JST Southampton Branch who spread the festive joy in Winchester last week with their JST Christmas chalet⛸🎄✨. Together they raised a cracking 🎉 £357.43🎉 at the Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market & Ice Rink. Fantastic work!! #FundraisingFriday
Let us know if you're planning any fundraising this festive season and you could feature in next week's #FundraisingFriday!

For today's #ThrowbackThursday we've raided the archives for pics from the past 4️⃣0️⃣years...
We'd love to hear your memories of sailing, volunteering or even working with the JST. The first 10 people to private message us with their stories will receive a 🆓JST polo! 👕👚

We want to celebrate and recognise our extraordinary JST volunteers on International Volunteer Day.
Throughout the year they dedicate their time and energy to supporting our mission. From branch volunteers to volunteer crew on the ship we thank you for your significant contributions to making a difference! #IVD2018 #FreedomToExplore
... On behalf of JST and our beneficiaries- thank you! 🙌🙌
To read more about International Volunteer Day click here: https://bit.ly/INyhyy
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This week's #TalkTuesday is from Rachel. In her own words Rachel talks about facing daunting challenges and rebuilding her life in the aftermath of her spinal cord injury...
"I had loved the sea in my previous life but then became very wary as I had dived into shallow water in the Indian Ocean when I had my accident, banging my head on a sandbank and becoming instantly paralysed which meant I almost drowned and had to be dragged out to safety. I had steered clear of the sea ...since, so when my friend introduced me to JST and told me he would be my buddy on a sailing trip around the Canaries, my emotions were pretty mixed. After agonising over whether to go, I convinced myself I needed to face my fear and try to overcome it, that nothing bad would happen and to just go for it and with the help of my friend and JST, I did!
Looking back now, I’m so glad I made that decision. One of the best things about the trip was all the different people I met, including others with a whole range of disabilities. The other great memory I have is being terrified yet excited as I was pulled up into the crow’s nest by ropes attached to my chair! Since then, my relationship with the sea has improved to the extent that I am no longer scared to go in the water and I have been in the sea several times since with my husband and young daughter, much to their delight!
I’ve now been in a chair 20 years. Life has had it’s ups and downs, this year though, I have had a bad year health wise and have been on bed rest since February due to a pressure sore which is just refusing to heal. So I got really down and despondent. My husband saw what was happening & bought me some paints as a surprise to give me something to do. I thought he was mad as the only art I had done for over 25 years were bits and bobs with my daughter. However, I needed some way to occupy my mind so I started painting and I kept at it. My idea was if I couldn’t go places, then places would come to me through my paintings, so that’s what I did and it has helped me immensely and has given me hope back that I will get out there again and am currently waiting for a surgery date. All my paintings are done lying on my side in bed and as I part of my injury means I have no grip in my hands, I have to use two hands to steady myself. My paintings very often feature the sea and I am not only painting but selling paintings!
Similarly to the ethos behind JST, when the chips are down in life, you have to keep trying to find the good and I have done this through my paintings just as JST helped me to overcome my fear of the sea all those years ago." #SpinalCordInjury #FreedomToExplore
You can read Rachel's full story on our website: https://bit.ly/2PkNI2O https://www.facebook.com/wonkyartist/
Check out Rachels' Blog and Instagram for more of Rachel's incredible paintings: https://www.instagram.com/thewonkyartist/ https://thewonkyartist.wordpress.com/
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Today is the UN's International Day for Persons with Disabilities and this year's theme is “Empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality”. This powerful theme is at the heart of JST and we are passionate about helping people realise their own potential through the power of shared adventure at sea. #IDPWD2018 To read more about this important awareness day click here 👉 https://bit.ly/1tBHBFW

We are thrilled to announce,🔥🔥🔥 hot off the press that Daniel James Baldwin, www.cdcfilms.co.uk has fought off tough competition with 50 other entries competing for the fantastic #EvcomIndustryAwards18 and won silver for our Sea Change Film.📣👏🎉🎉
If you haven't yet watched the inspirational short film please do. It really captures our mission and all that we do at JST to make a real difference to people's lives.
We are so proud of all of our teams and community who continue to support JST, we could not have provided over 50,000 transformative adventures without you.

A big thank you to Asda, Chandlers Ford for generously matching the money raised by the Pumpkin Curry at the JST Pumpkin Festival this year. This brings the curry total to a whopping £2,082!!👏👏 #FundraisingFriday

Who remembers when we appeared on ITV's hit show 'Wish you were here...'?! Back in the early 2000's David was welcomed on-board Lord Nelson for a voyage of discovery along the stunning coast of the Outer Hebrides 🗾📺 #ThrowbackThursday #TBT

#EVCOMIndustryAwards18 We are delighted that our sea change film (courtesy of Daniel James Baldwin www.cdcfilms.co.uk), has been shortlisted for the Evcom awards this Friday 30th November. Please take a look at sea change short film below and feel free to share. This heartwarming film really showcases how we help others find perspective and purpose in their lives, demonstrating that you can make the impossible, possible through an inclusive JST sailing adventure! Fingers crossed for Friday🤞

It's Black Friday so grab yourself a piece of JST heritage clothing with 40% off! Get cosy in one of our hoodies, or go bright in a JST polo shirt. The perfect gift for someone special this Christmas or maybe an early treat for yourself!
Did you know that when buying an item of JST clothing you are also contributing to our mission by helping us to continue to provide others with the opportunity to realise their own potential and place in the world.
To order your Black Frid...ay bargain simply DM us or email marketing@jst.org.uk.
Please note postage & packaging is not included in the prices listed.
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We are delighted to announce that the famous Pumpkin Curry stall at this year's JST Pumpkin Festival took an astonishing £1,059!! 🙌🤗
A massive thank you to the Prince Consort Pub, Netley for their on-going support and to all those who peeled, sliced, chopped and seeded the pumpkins donated from Pickwell Farm Lyburn Cheese and Barfoots. #FundraisingFriday

Look what we've found in the archives! This inspiring poem was sent to us in 1994 by Sandra during our fundraising to build Tenacious ✍️ 💌 #ThrowbackThursday #TBT

#TravelTuesday Where land ends, adventure starts! Don't forget to book your voyage of discovery on board Lord Nelson before the Golden Ticket Offer Ends this Sunday! The golden tickets have proved popular so we have limited tickets available. 📣📣📣

Congratulations to the winners of this quarter’s 400 Club! 🎉 81 191 74 62... 101 37 The 400 Club draw takes place every quarter, take part and you could be in the running for a top prize of £400!! Half the proceeds of the 400 Club are donated to the JST and thanks to your support so far we have raised over £70,000 🙌🙌 #FundraisingFriday
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#ThrowbackThursday to 2016 when we celebrated Lord Nelson's 30th Anniversary! The Duke of York presented a plaque in London to our President Jacquetta Cator and Capt. Barbara Campbell.

thank you to all who hosted us onboard for the last 4 days. it was such a fantastic experience. fantastic crew, fantastic ship, thanks one and all. I has shown me that I may be able to get back on the water again and give back some of what I have accomplished in such a short period of time.

thank you for your dinner last night in our restaurant "café du Port Cherbourg"

A great time .... A great team ... congratulations for your association .... it's a huge amazing idea ...



See you soon.



Café du Port Cherbourg

Went in May 2013 and I had the most wonderful experience! Met lots of lovely people and took part in all of the activities including climbing the ropes in my wheelchair which was my favourite activity! Thanks for having me on board Tenacious. It was such a pleasure to be part of a brilliant team.

Very privileged to spend a day with the Jubilee Sailing Trust voyaging up and down the Thames. What a fantastic crew and boat, the beautiful weather only added to a wonderful day. Thank you!!

To sail on these ships is the only time I feel FREE most excellent time off my life to feel at one with my buddies to feel at peace with in my sole unstoppable is the key with my disability to be able to do what able bodies can do with the ship company learning me the ropes very much appreciated

Now I have re found my land legs, just want to say a massive Thank You to JST and Barclays for such an amazing experience! I can't thank JST, and all the amazing crew on board the Lord Nelson enough, that made the adventure such an amazing and enjoyable 4 days! It was a privilege to be involved, and I learnt a great deal, as well as meeting some amazing people, and making some great friends along the way!



#JubileeSailingTrust #BarclaysRoundBritain2017

#SunderlandtoNewcastle

#TeamForwardStarboard #BreakingDownBarriers

Made me think about my life in a hole new light . I came out of hospital after a double fracture to the skull & a bleed on brain , feeling sorry myself when I was helped other people on the ship , people in wheelchairs & other disabilities I give myself a kick up the arse an thought wake up Vinnie you haven't such a bad injury have you Vinnie Scott Jago ! Thank you JST Clan

Just returned from a week on board the Lord Nelson and had an amazing time. Brilliant experience working as part of the voyage crew and came away with new skills, friends and a new life perspective. I'll be recommending and promoting the JST to everyone �

I loved taking part in the Tall Ships Race down the coast of Norway with the Lord Nelson two years ago. Can’t wait for my next voyage.

I have had the most amazing voyages with JST over the years and can highly recommend being a buddy as well. Everyone is welcoming and you can both help others and be helped regardless of your physical ability or sailing skills (no sailing experience is required). The permanent crew are amazing and really supportive as well. They really are a great holiday!

I am wheelchair bound and went on the Tenacious on Saturday. It was absolutely fantastic, to learn the ins and outs of a sailing. All the crew were so helpful and accommodating. Would do it again definitely.

I Recently returned to Florida from a three week voyage on Tenacious, sailing from Panama to Costa Rica. Exceeded all my expectations by a long shot. Fun, hard work, and great food. Beautiful and educational adventures ashore, along with wonderful friendships with a diverse crew. I feel totally rejuvenated. Try it!

Fabulous week with the crew of Tenacious and BLESMA sailing to the Channel Islands and ST Malo thankyou crew and Captain Richard

Acceptance, encouragement + respect = limit stretching!

A truly inspiring experience and with some stunning views. All mixes incredibly well with the different type of people you will meet on board! A 100% recommendation! Thanks Lord Nelson and your staff 😊

1St Kingstone Guides and senior Guides had an absolutely fantastic day sail from Portsmouth today, crew and volunteers are so very special, very supportive and helpful. Thank you all for making it a day we will truly never forgetc!

I came back my trip from Auckland to Fiji

I had great time make friends for life

Everyone work together the staff explained staff in way so everyone can understand

What's happening would recommend it my friends had would like to come back again



My disability did matter



Just thing I was on happy with could please message me about it

It's a great organization to be involved in im speaking from both sides able bodied and disabled and they treat everyone equal frank hogan