Faramir Information Sheet
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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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Faramir, a Ketch with a length of 22.35m and a breadth of 5.26, was designed by Marine Architect David Cannell in 1982, specifically for use as a sail training vessel for an organisation called Shaftsbury Homes & Arethusa, from where she gained her name, 'Arethusa'. In 2002, after many years of service, during which she developed a following of loyal sailors, Arethusa was sold on to another sail training organisation who changed her name to 'Bulldog'. Not being able to fulfil her potential, her owners sold her to The Cirdan Sailing Trust in January 2006. Being absolutely ideal for the work undertaken by The Cirdan Sailing Trust, she was purchased to replace the vessel Hartlepool Renaissance which had to be retired from service at the end of the 2005 season. Finding it necessary to change her name again, the vessel was renamed Faramir after Cirdan's sister charity with which it joined forces in 2002. |

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Tyrel, Voyage on Faramir August 2018‘The boat is really safe and the skipper makes sure of it. Also its good for people that haven’t done a lot of sailing. It gives them a chance to experience it and show the skills.’
Nicky, Voyage on Faramir August 2018‘The sailing voyage provides a new and very different environment that is a great ‘leveler’ and allows people to take on new roles and permission to be different from the person they are at home.’
Henry, Duke of Edinburgh Voyage on Faramir August 2018‘The trust that the sea staff put in us to get it right was inspiring. Their expectations were always high which pushed us to push ourselves.’
Annabelle, Duke of Edinburgh Voyage on Faramir September 2018‘I liked the last two days that were spent working as a team, using the skills learned from the previous days. Everyone was happy and taking part, we worked really well as a team and everyone was doing a role that they were confident in.’
Kelly, Voyage on Faramir April 2019Highlight of the week was the group working as a team and supporting each other through the week.
Bill, Voyage on Faramir April 2019“This trip has managed to forge new relationships with the young people and to see them develop themselves has been absolutely amazing.”
Keely, Voyage on Faramir April 2019“The things I loved most about the experience were learning new skills and being able to find confidence in myself and knowing my knowledge can go further than what I think.”
Oliver, Voyage on Faramir May 2019“What I learnt from the experience was taking on a leadership role and being able to work with other crew members, even when I’m frustrated.”
Steven, Voyage on Faramir May 2019“The whole experience was fantastic and the staff on board were excellent. Very encouraging and always had a smile on their faces.”
Sarva, Voyage on Faramir April 2018‘Getting the team to learn to work together was a highlight of the voyage. The young people have worked hard and improved. But they took time to actually realise their opportunity.’
Lana, Voyage on Faramir April 2018‘It was a great experience and perfect environment to learn new skills and to learn how to work as a team.’
Seven, Voyage on Faramir April 2018‘I liked the fact that we could be independent and get on with challenges and be allowed to make choices that we think are best.’
Kurtis, Voyage on Faramir May 2018‘I liked the fact that I didn’t have to rely on technology to have fun.’
D. Bringloe, Voyage on Faramir June 2018‘ The sailing residential gives the opportunity for young people to be out of their comfort zone, learn how to deal with being in a different/difficult environment, which will greatly improve their independence.’