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Outbound Trans-Atlantic Adventure - 22nd September - 11th December 2012
Join the TS Pelican for the ultimate gap year adventure. Sign on as working crew and take a full part in every aspect of life at sea. The ship calls at Portugal and Spain, follows the sun to the Canaries and then makes speed further south to pick up the NE Trade winds off the Cape Verdes.
Learn A New Skill
You may decide to learn a new skill and work through the Pelican Work Book or undertake RYA tuition.
- RYA Yachtmaster or Day Skipper Theroy
- Work towards MCA Yacht Deck Rating Certificate
- Maintain the ship with the Bosun
- Cook in the Galley
Project Work Onboard and Ashore
Be involved in Pelican's Ocean projects for the National Oceanography Centre and the Meteorological Office.
Experience is rewarded with increased responsibility, yet team work remains a way of life on board.
Explore The New Locations
Once the Atlantic Ocean is conquered, we'll go off the beaten track, exploring the superb Caribbean islands from Grenada to Antigua.
Meet the people while conducting cultural and community projects on the islands with schools and local youth. Discover the spices, snorkel the reefs and explore the rain forest.
Form Amazing Friendships
On board you will make friendships that last a lifetime. The first challenge together is crossing the Atlantic itself. Once across, the chance to explore the Caribbean region presents opportunities for true adventure and discovery.
You may find yourself climbing volcanoes, snorkeling on coral reefs or exploring the villages and experiencing their vibrant and exciting cultures.
Outward Bound Trans- Atlantic Voyage Details
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Outbound Expedition Voyage |
22 September 12 to 14 December 12 |
80 Nights |
Weymouth or Liverpool via* Lisbon, Canary Islands, Morocco, Cape Verde Islands, Barbados, to St Lucia *Subject to change |
£5,200 excluding flights. Grants availble (18-25) |
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I wanted to undertake something exiting and different from the usual gap year ..... I had an adventure that both challenged me and changed my life for the better!
