Jonathan Durant 17th July 2020
I had some fine sailing aboard Excelsior with school parties many years ago. She deserves to be kept in seagoing condition.
Excelsior Trust
by The Excelsior Trust in Lowestoft, England, United Kingdom
We did it
On 4th June 2020 we successfully raised £7,250 ( + est. £1145.00
) with 87 supporters in 28 days
We are aiming to raise funds to keep Excelsior sailing and fill the financial hole left by coronavirus cancellations of our voyages.
by The Excelsior Trust in Lowestoft, England, United Kingdom
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iain hunter 3rd July 2020
An ex norfolk east anglian now retired with my boat in de on....fond memories of the good and fun works of excelsior. All the best success to you all.
Robin Friend 18th June 2020
Hope you get the support you deserve. The young people you have helped stand witness to your worth.
Rachel & Simon Clayton 7th June 2020
We hope the Excelsior Trust can ride the waves of this storm and get back on an even keel soon to keep up its good work.
David Parkin 3rd June 2020
God Speed on the High Seas!
C Weeks 3rd June 2020
Good Luck.
Richard Fryer 29th May 2020
Carry on the good work look forward to seeing you
niall o'brien 29th May 2020
good luck with your fundraising!
Timothy H W Dodwell 27th May 2020
Keep on sailing!
Chris Harrod 26th May 2020
Good luck from all at Harrod UK
TONY CANHAM 26th May 2020
Well done the team www.tonycanham.com
Bridget Barber 25th May 2020
My husband's grandfather was a Southwold fisherman who sailed out of Lowestoft on boats like the Excelsior. We have been supporters of the Excelsior project from the time that restoration started and want to see it continue.
Wendy Brooks 22nd May 2020
You do Lowestoft proud
nick dwyer 22nd May 2020
Keep up the work Excelsior
Rowland Warboys 22nd May 2020
Good luck - had a day on Excelsior many years ago - wonderful experience.
Joel N Bradley 20th May 2020
Good luck Nick... this is such a great project. Would love to visit one day
Louise Gooch 20th May 2020
Safe future voyages for boat and crew!
Elfrede Mary Brambley Crawshaw 20th May 2020
I really hope you make your target, and the community comes out to support. Cllr Brambley-Crawshaw, (Beccles)
Caroline Dixey 19th May 2020
Good luck with the fundraising - such a special boat
henry cleary 19th May 2020
Great video. Very positive.
Paul Fjelrad 19th May 2020
Good luck, stay safe and I hope you make it through this crisis.
Richard Houghton 18th May 2020
Excelsior is a great ongoing project. Long may it sail the sea!
Alex egan 18th May 2020
Good luck!! Such a wonderful idea.. the chance to fulfil peoples dreams and inspire hope
ALAN BUCKNALL 17th May 2020
You will be needed in 2021 and thereafter
Elinor Romans 16th May 2020
With thanks to Eileen and in memory of Bruce.
Rewards
This project offers rewards in return for your donation.
£10 or more
Zoom to the rescue
Spare us a tenner to help Excelsior weather the COVID-19 storm. Join with a small group of people on a zoom video call to tour the ship and meet the crew.
£25 or more
5 of 20 claimedHave a brew with the crew
£25 Visit the ship and share a cuppa and biscuits with the crew. A place for one person for a guided 40 minute group guided tour of Excelsior (max 6 in each group tour) once social distancing rules have been relaxed.
£60 or more
19 of 36 claimedRun away to sea! (for a day)
Pledge £60 today and we'll reward you with a Lowestoft-Lowestoft day sail on Excelsior. No previous sailing experience required. The day includes lunch and refreshments. To be arranged later this season (or at the latest) before June next year.
£225 or more
2 of 10 claimed3 day adventure at sea for a young person (14-17)
A place for one adventurer on a 3 day voyage especially for 14-17 year olds exploring the Thames Estuary aboard Excelsior. No previous sailing experience required. All food and accommodation on board provided. To be arranged during the summer holidays this year (or at the latest by the end of August next year)
£390 or more
1 of 5 claimedWeekend Getaway for Two
A weekend getaway for two aboard Excelsior. Embarking Lowestoft on a Friday lunchtime and returning by lunchtime on Sunday. No previous sailing experience required. Accommodation and all food provided onboard. To be arranged later this season or at the latest by June next year.
£450 or more
3 of 12 claimed6 Day adventure at sea for a young person (18-24)
Pledge £450 today and we'll reward you with a place for a young person (aged 18-24) to join us on board for a 6-day adventure on Excelsior sailing across the North Sea or around the UK Coast. No previous sailing experience required. All food and accommodation provided on board. To be arranged later this season or at the latest before June next year.
£600 or more
1 of 12 claimed6 Day voyage for adults
A place for one adult (aged 25 or over) on a 6-day voyage on Excelsior sailing across the North Sea or around the UK Coast. No previous sailing experience required. All food and accommodation on board provided. To be arranged later this year or at the latest before June next year.
£750 or more
0 of 6 claimedTeam Building Day
Motivate your team or reward your loyal customers with a fully catered day sail on Excelsior for 12 adults. No previous sailing experience required. Lunch and refreshments provided. Sailing from Lowestoft Heritage Quay with plenty of opportunities for hands-on teamwork and individual challenges!
£4,500 or more
Youth Group Voyage
6 day voyage for a group of 10 young people (14-24) with 2 accompanying adult group leaders. Sailing across the North Sea or exploring the UK Coast. No previous sailing experience required. An amazing life changing opportunity. Find out more by contacting us at [email protected]
£6,000 or more
0 of 1 claimedPrivate 6 day charter of Excelsior for 12
Take a group of 12 away for an adventure with an exclusive charter of Excelsior. All food and accommodation provided on board. Setting off from Lowestoft the voyage can be exploring the UK Coast or to destinations across the North Sea subject to prevailing travel restrictions. Find out more by contacting us at [email protected]
£500,000 or more
0 of 1 claimedThe Captains Cabin
Exclusive use of Excelsior for 1 week each year for the rest of your life. For you and 11 guests with professional crew and provisioned for the voyage of your choice. Cruising grounds in France, Belgium and Holland are all within a day or two from Excelsior’s home port. Further time could be made available by arrangement. Imagine, a 75ft heritage vessel without the cost or trouble of maintaining her! Contact [email protected]