Story ofDuen

Duen (Norwegian for”Dove”) is a classic heritage sailing vessel.

She is a traditional, Norwegian-designed, Galeas gaff-rigged ketch,

built in 1939 in Flekkefjord, Norway.

Duen is built of Norwegian pitch pine, constructed with 14cm (9″) sawn frames. She is double planked throughout the mid-section, making her truly a solid heritage vessel.

Duen is certified as a Passenger Carrying Vessel by Transport Canada and inspected annually. She holds current certification to carry up to 24 guests on day sails and 16 guests on overnight expeditions.

All navigation and safety equipment onboard Duen meets or exceeds Canadian Marine Safety requirements.

Duen Specifications

Overall length:

Length (deck):

Beam:

Draught:

Ship class:

Rigging:

Engine:

Build port:

Year built:

22 m (72 ft)

15.2 m (50 ft)

5.5 m (18 ft)

2.1 m (7 ft)

Gaff Ketch

Gaff-Rigged Ketch

Gardner 6 LXB

Flekkefjord, Norway

1932

Safety

We always carry all of the critical safety equipment:

Covered self-inflating life raft for 35 people

Full compliment of certified life jackets and optional personal floatation devices for children

Fire fighting and pumping equipment

Computerized navigation system, radar, DSC

VHF Radio and cell phones in case of emergency

Flares and sounders

Green Tourism

Our impact is low and we continue to lower it further.

Duen’s Green Amenities:

Tall Ship Duen is fully self-contained and can operate the season without access to an external power source using our aft solar array and onboard batteries
LED lights and a low flush toilet
We provide reusable utensils, glasses and plates
We recycle all of our guests plastics, paper and drink containers and compost leftover food
We are always looking for new ways to reduce our impact on the beautiful place we live in.

Community Support

Being a part of our community, and making positive contributions, is high priority for us. Every year we support many local charities and charity events, including:

Variety | Boat for Hope

This event creates special experiences for families involved and raises significant funds for Variety.

Kidney Foundation

Dedicated to public awareness of and commitment to the importance of kidney health and organ donation. In 2009, they organized a Living Organ Donor Forum, produced newsletters, helped organize a World Kidney Day Walk, held a blood pressure clinic at the BC Legislature and participated in numerous displays at health fairs and parades in the Victoria area.

Bike to Work Week

“A future in which as many people as possible experience the joy of commuting by bicycle.”

Vancouver Island Charity Riders

A group of motorcycle riding friends, who have come together for a common goal, which is to continually raise money for local and individual charities with the primary focus being on children in need.

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