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Voyages
Tuia 250 Voyages

  • Duration
    2 - 9 Days
  • Voyages p/year
    7
  • For ages
    14 - 18
  • Spaces p/voyage
    40

As a Voyaging Partner of Tuia 250 – there is the opportunity for young people to apply to, free of charge, sail aboard Spirit of New Zealand between ports. There are seven voyages in total.

There are two ways to register your interest.

The first is as an individual. You must be 16-18 years old at time of sailing. Your voyage will be funded by the Ministry for Culture & Heritage but costs to and from departure/arrival ports are at your own expense.

Secondary schools throughout the country have an additional opportunity to nominate a group of ten Year 10 students and one teacher to join us.

How do I find out more information? Click Here

How do I book on to a voyage?

Individual Expression of Interest - Register here

Group Expression of Interest - Register here

Criteria

Participants must:

  • be 14 years to 18 years of age (Voyage Dependant)
  • meet the medical criteria of the voyage
  • agree to the code of conduct /terms and conditions of the voyage
View the medical criteria ›

VOYAGE MEDICAL CRITERIA

The ship operates around the New Zealand coast throughout the year and may sometimes be away from immediate medical support (the ship’s crew are fully trained in marine first aid). The coastal programme can at times be mentally and physically demanding with activities including sailing, swimming and hiking.

Please consider if any of the following conditions apply to you, before proceeding with your booking.

  • Heart condition
  • Epilepsy
  • Mental impairment
  • Physical impediment
  • Anxiety, depression or anti-social behaviour

If any of the above raise concerns, please get in touch with us to discuss.

View the terms & conditions ›

Voyage Terms and Conditions

Voyage Code of Conduct

A voyage on board Spirit of New Zealand should be a wonderful and memorable experience for all. To ensure that every participant is treated equally and for safety reasons, we require the following standard of behaviour to be observed. By agreeing to this Code of Conduct, you are agreeing to the below and accepting that Spirit of Adventure Trust reserves the right to remove you from the ship, should any of the below standards of behaviour not be complied with, and that any costs associated or refund of funding sponsorship may be recovered.

I will:

  • inform the Master of any medication I am taking that is not on my medical form
  • not bring or use alcohol, illegal drugs or cigarettes (including eCigarettes) on board
  • comply with the safety instructions given
  • respect the crew and other participants
  • not use offensive language towards crew or other participants
  • not use threatening behaviour towards any member of crew or participants
  • accept and appreciate the ‘no violence’ policy of the ship (either verbal, physical or emotional)
  • not post any images, videos or comments on any social media site that may give a negative impression of the Spirit of Adventure Trust. This includes Spirit of New Zealand, the crew and fellow participants from your voyage.

Photo / Video Consent

During your time on board, photographic images and video footage may be taken of various activities and achievements of participants. Spirit of Adventure Trust may use these to help promote the Trust and its programmes by way of publication in print, online and general media. Your consent is given by signing the Release from Liability, Conditions of Participation and Permission sections on this Application Form. Please note this does not include general photos taken by other voyage participants or the official group voyage photo

Travel to and from the ship

Travel to and from the ship is the responsibility of the participant and you will be required to give the Trust a copy of your tickets/travel plans. Please note that travel to and from the ship is not included in the voyage fee and must be arranged by the participant. Arrival/departure times and dates will be given to the participant once confirmed on a voyage. A high standard of behaviour is expected by all participants travelling to and from the ship. Without exception, the consumption of alcohol by any participant when travelling to or from the ship’s side is strictly prohibited.

Personal Items

The Spirit of Adventure Trust cannot be held responsible for any damage to property or belongings taken aboard the vessel and you should arrange for your own insurance of these items.

Privacy Act and Medical Information

The information collected by the Trust in this booking is used for the purposes of assessing your suitability for the nominated voyage, and for the use of the Trust in organising and administering the operation of the Trust’s vessel Spirit of New Zealand. The information will also be used to send you further information about the voyage, and the Trust’s activities. Please note that the information provided on the medical form is treated in the strictness of confidence.

Voyage Safety

The Spirit of Adventure Trust uses its best endeavours to ensure that any voyage is safe for all those involved. Participation in a voyage, however, will involve both physical effort on the part of the participant and exposure to greater than usual risk. The Trust attempts to minimise these risks by being a responsible and professional organisation with high standards of safety and discipline when on a voyage. For this reason, participants must agree to abide by the safety and other instructions given to them and be able to meet the minimum fitness and health requirements set out by the Trust. During your voyage, you will learn much about safety afloat. There are statutory safety units given on board about Fire, Abandon Ship and Man Overboard amongst others. However, some immediate tips for you are:

·sitting on the life rafts damages the white fibreglass casing and seals. This will let rainwater into the raft and may rot, rust or otherwise prevent the raft from operating properly. Please sit elsewhere around the vessel.

·the wooden guardrail top around the vessel appears a very comfortable and convenient place to sit. However, unexpected or sudden movement of the ship can cause you to overbalance and fall overboard. Please find somewhere else to sit around the vessel.

·the rigging is a place of work in a sailing vessel and you will have ample opportunity to explore this domain. However, do not climb the rigging unless wearing a safety harness, accompanied by a crew member and after a safety briefing from a senior crew member.

·red night lights are left on at all times for night vision.

·moving around the ship can be a hazard you are not used to it. Move purposefully and carefully on the stairs. Do not swing on the doors and overhead ledges as most accidents happen thereby carelessness.

·watch your head - the ceilings are different in your home or school. Be aware of the engine room door, as it can be opened from inside without warning.

·doors should be opened and closed or held ajar in your hand to prevent accidents

By agreeing to these terms and conditions you and your parent(s)/guardians agree:

·to accept the risks inherent with any voyage

·to comply with the safety standards and directions given to you while on board

·that the Trust, its servants and agents (whether negligent or not) shall not be responsible for any injury, accident, loss, damage or expense suffered by you on a voyage

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