Tenacious factfile.Designed by Tony Castro, [correct], Tenacious cost pounds 14.3m and is one of two ships owned by the Jubilee Sailing Trust. Since its first voyage in 2000, Tenacious has taken more than 2,280 people to sea, including about 830 disabled people and 340 wheelchair users. Their disabilities included cerebral palsy cerebral palsy (sərē`brəl pôl`zē), disability caused by brain damage before or during birth or in the first years, resulting in a loss of voluntary muscular control and coordination. , multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, blindness, impaired hearing and paraplegia paraplegia (pâr'əplē`jēə), paralysis of the lower part of the body, commonly affecting both legs and often internal organs below the waist. When both legs and arms are affected, the condition is called quadriplegia. . The ship has access for disabled crew, including wheelchair users, with wide, flat decks and powered lifts. There is a speaking compass for blind crew members and bright track radar for partially sighted crew. This year's Tall Ships' Race is the first time Tenacious has sailed in Europe, but she has seen plenty of competition in other parts of the world, including Antigua and the United States. Tenacious is the epitome of everything the Jubilee Sailing Trust is about ( adventure, independence, freedom of choice, equality. And, of course, tenacity. Measuring up Length (including bowsprit): 65metres/213ft 3in Length (hull): 54metres/177ft 3in Beam: 10.5metres/34ft 6in Draught: 4.5metres/14ft 9in Masthead mast·head n. 1. Nautical The top of a mast. 2. The listing in a newspaper or periodical of information about its staff, operation, and circulation. 3. : 38metres/124ft 8in Sail area: 12,920sqft Weight: 714 tonnes Main engine: 2 x 400hp |
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