Duet Information Sheet
Voyages can be booked by contacting us on the number or email address below and we will be able to guide you through the process and tailor your voyage to your requirements and objectives.
Telephone: 01621 776684
Email: info@cirdantrust.org
Every trip is different, not least because of the weather and tides, and every group is unique. Consequently, there is a lot of flexibility in what we do and how we do it. Nevertheless, there are some general points that can be made: |
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Regime
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Environment
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Ship's needs
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Leaders' role - a challenge
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Swimming Swimming from the vessel may be possible at certain times of the year under the strict control and permission of the Skipper, who must be satisfied with the sea conditions and life saving resources available. We recommend that the Group Leader should have written consent from a parent or guardian for each young person intending to swim, together with assurance that they are competent in deep water. Swimming from the shore is the responsibility of the Group Leader. However, the onus is on the Skipper to advise of any known dangers. |
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Cleaning
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Socialising In our experience, it is important to structure a voyage to include time together on board, around the table, perhaps after supper in a port of call. This does not have to involve anything to do with sailing the boat directly. For many of the young people, spending time enjoying the company of others (especially mixed ages and gender) is a new experience and can be an essential part of their development.
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Watch keeping
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Marinas
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Duet is a fine example of a gaff-rigged yawl retaining the features of an Edwardian classic yacht. She is 21.95 metres long (including spars) and has a beam of 3.38 metres. Duet is built of wood with beautiful teak decks and has most of her original high quality fittings including the original rig. One noticeable change however, is the addition of a deckhouse over the aft cabin removed from 'Bloodhound' (Prince Philip's yacht) during modifications in the sixties. Designed by Linton Hope and built at White's yard on the River Itchen in Hampshire, Duet was launched in 1912 as 'Gaviotta'. In the early 1930s she was bought by Augustine Courtauld, a famous explorer, who renamed her 'Duet'. When he died in 1959, ownership passed to his son, the Reverend Christopher Courtauld who, with Mr Christopher Ellis, formed the Ocean Youth Club in 1960. The Club used Duet for youth sail training from then until 1994. Christopher has now passed on ownership of Duet to younger members of the Courtauld Family on the understanding she is still operated for the purpose of sail training. In 2012, Duet celebrated her centenary year by sailing around the UK. The 'Voyage to Success', which received the Inspire Mark in recognition of its links to the 2012 London Olympics, was sailed in 11 legs, each with a different group of young people on board. |

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Tom, Voyage on Duet April 2019“I think the young people have grown throughout the voyage and learnt how the deal with situations out of their control.”
Tahmid, Voyage on Duet April 2019“I liked that we all worked as a team and the help from the crew was amazing. I would come again if I have the opportunity.”
Fiona, Voyage on Duet April 2019“I enjoyed it much more that I through I would and I would do it again given the chance.”
James, Voyage on Duet May 2019“A great experience overall for all our students. I look forward to future voyages.”
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