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Cast off, set sail, take the helm and climb aloft
THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME AWAITS!
Experience sailing on a Tall Ship on the Ottawa River or in the 1000 Islands
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Have you ever wondered what it must have been like to sail aboard a square-rigged tall ship? This is your chance to experience the most exhilarating adventure of your life.
If you, your child or teen have always dreamed of an adventure on the “high seas,” look no further than a Bytown Brigantine Tall Ships Adventure. You’ll haul the lines, set the sails, climb the mast and even take a turn at the helm.
Bytown Brigantine summer programs for youth ages 12-18 are offered on the Ottawa River, the mighty St. Lawrence and Lake Ontario. For adventurous adults, the Fair Jeanne welcomes you aboard during the shoulder season, in June and September.
BLACK JACK ISLAND ADVENTURE CAMP
Campers ages 12-14 board the Black Jack, an iconic, century old ship, at the Britannia Yacht Club and sail along the Ottawa River, charting their way to Alexandria Island for a weeklong campout.
In their free time away from the Black Jack and 27’ Navy Whalers, these younger trainees keep busy competing in island-wide games, building rafts, the Tall Ships Olympics and enjoying campfires to round out the day. Nothing can be better than talking with new friends and drifting off to sleep in a bunk on a loggingera bunk barge.
FAIR JEANNE VOYAGES FOR TEENS
Teens 13-18 years old looking for adventure should board a larger ship on larger bodies of water, sailing the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario from Brockville, Ontario. Navigating through the 1000 islands, trainees experience what it takes to work as a team to sail a Tall Ship. You might find yourself up to 70’ above deck, standing night watch or helping the cook in the galley; the adventure is yours to create.
Not only will trainees earn their sea legs, but high school students can also earn a summer school credit through select programs.
ADULTS ONLY ADVENTURES
Challenge yourself to new heights (yes…that means climbing aloft to unfurl the sails), learn about chart work and navigation and get involved in port visits and shore excursions. On these unique adults-only voyages, you have time for photos and swimming but your main goal will be to work alongside crew to sail the 110’ ft. Fair Jeanne.
You will have the experience of taking a turn at the helm, helping in hoisting, trimming and lowering the sails, charting a course, keeping the ship’s log and participating in other on-board activities. No previous experience needed. During the voyage, a guest speaker will share his/her knowledge of the origins and customs
behind their maritime traditions, their naval THEIR MISSION heritage and maritime aspects of local history. The staff and crew aspire to provide education, training and a demanding environment to allow young people to HISTORY develop qualities of leadership and self-reliance through the
For over 25 years, Bytown Brigantine has medium of sailing vessels. Subsequently, Bytown Brigantine been an organization for youth, run by youth. is committed to: The program dates back to one young teenager • Never having a ship alongside if she could be sailing who stubbornly believed he could take a lonely • Never sailing with an empty berth and unused sailing ship, refit the vessel into • Never leaving a young person ashore for want of funds active duty and then sail it to Quebec City with a • Encouraging excellence, not sameness youth crew to participate in an international tall * Bytown Brigantine also strives to leave no child ashore ship event. for lack of funds – the Thomas G. Fuller Bursary program
The founder, Simon Fuller, stood before the offers financial assistance to youth wanting to set sail on the tall ship Black Jack as a teenager and dreamed of adventure of a lifetime. adventure under sail. He believed young people, with the right support, determination, practise and CONTACT INFORMATION resolve, could achieve the loftiest of goals and the For more information, visit tallshipsadventure.org, email highest of responsibilities, regardless of age. info@tallshipsadventure.org or call 613-596-6258.
Summer Camps
Teen Voyages
5-Day Discovery Voyages, 21–Day Summer School, Crew Training, Scuba Certification, (Brockville/Kingston)
Adult Adventures
Alumni/Sailor June voyage Adult September voyage
CHARITABLE STATUS
Donations and fundraising events ensure the Captain Thomas G. Fuller Bursary is available to families who would like their child to experience a unique overnight summer camp. They never want to leave a young person ashore for lack of funds.
VESSELS & CREW
All vessels are inspected annually by Transport Canada for sail training certification. Crew are certified by Transport Canada guidelines. Seasonal short and long term job opportunities exist.
ACADEMY
Bytown Brigantine Academy (BBA) is accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education to offer summer HS credits aboard. Officer in Training positions also available.
MEMBERSHIPS
They proudly support and hold memberships with the Canadian Sail Training Association, Tall Ships America and Volunteer Ottawa to welcome volunteers.
PARTNERS
Proud partners with 1000 Islands RiverQuest and the Aquatarium, offering One Day Adventures from the Aquatarium dock in Brockville, Ontario.
