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Tall Ship Crewing Travel Insurance
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Tall Ship Crewing is covered as Category 1 Activity.
A tall ship is a large sailing vessel complete with traditional rigging. Types of tall ships include:
- Schooners
- Brigantines
- Brigs
- Barques
Crewing a tall ship can last either a couple of days or you can embark on a long voyage.
Popular areas for tall ship crewing include:
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Tonga
- Fiji
- Vanuatu
- New Caledonia
- Cape Verde
- Canary Islands
- The Azores
- Greenock, Scotland
- Sweden
- Norway
- Cornwall, UK
- Brittany, France
- Dominican Republic
- Jamaica
As crewing a tall ship involves a lot of climbing of rigging, it is recommended that you have good physical fitness before you embark on a journey.
It is best to consult your physician when planning on embarking on tall ship crewing who will assess whether it is a good idea to go.
Falling, slipping and tripping are common injuries on tall ships, and injuries can include:
- Bruises
- Cuts
- Tendonitis
- Blisters
- Muscle strain
- Broken bones
- Concussion
It is best to be vigilant when scrambling about the decks for various obstacles.
Ensure that you have appropriate safety equipment such as harnesses that have been properly safety checked.
Useful Websites: Tall Ships.org - Wikipedia Tall Ship - Classic Sailing - Tall Ship Races - Royal Yachting Association
To get a quote by telephone or email, please contact us on 0844 848 1500 or
JS Insurance provides Single Trip, Annual Multi Trip and Long Stay Travel Insurance to those who are taking part in Tall Ship Crewing.
Travel Insurance Benefits:
- 24 hour Medical Emergency Assistance
- Medical & Treatment Expenses up to £10,000,000
- Cancellation or Curtailment up to £6,000
- Personal Effects and Baggage up to £2,500
- Winter Sports Cover
- Golf Cover
- Cruise Cover
- Business Travel Cover
- Wedding/Civil Partnership Cover
- Independent Traveller Cover
If you need to declare a Pre Existing Medical Condition, please contact ASUA Medical Screening on 00 44 (0)1223 446 911 and Quote Reference AXA-2011-0032 (ALL SEASONS).
We recommend that you read the Terms and Conditions for the full details of our Travel Insurance policy.
Tall Ship Crewing is covered as Category 1 Activity.
To get a quote by telephone or email, please contact us on 0844 848 1500 or
This Travel Insurance is provided by JS Insurance and the insurance has been arranged through Ancile Insurance Group Ltd who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority - No 471641, with AXA Insurance UK Plc