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Helming at night on Trinovante

25/11 Educational

An Introduction to Night Sailing

Experience the Thrill of Night Sailing: A Unique Voyage Like No Other Can you sail at night. Yes you can. When it comes to

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Night Sailing

22/11 Educational

Embracing the Night: The Unseen Joys of Overnight Sailing

No photos or videos can convey the experience of night sailing For those accustomed to the sunlit waves and daytime rhythms of sailing, venturing

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The Sea at night

22/11 Educational

Sailing at Night: Common Questions for Beginners

Is it possible to sail at night? Absolutely. Sailing at night is not only possible but also a unique and exciting experience. With the

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Chart

28/10 Educational

Why Sailing Ships Don’t Have Set Itineraries

When you book a sailing trip, you might notice that the itinerary is often described as ‘dynamic.’ But what does that mean? Simply put,

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Value for money sailing holidays.

30/08 Educational

Worried about the Cost?

The Value-Conscious Voyager: More Than Just a Passenger The fact that you’re considering the cost so carefully tells us you’re not one to squander

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Dr Helen Czerski - Blue Machine: How the Ocean Shapes our World

28/08 Book Reviews

Blue Machine  – a book review.

This amazing book of over 300 pages is at first sight daunting but in fact it is a collection of mini stories that entertain

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23/08 Educational

“Hold on the Peak, up on the Throat!” Let’s explore the Gaff Rig.

When you think of a ‘traditional’ sailing ship, many people will picture something from a Pirates of the Caribbean film. A big, old galleon

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Floating containers - iStock paid for 18-8-23

17/08 Educational

Lost Containers

Contains these parts The MV Cita and the Isles of Scilly. The tales of the MV Cita and the MSC Napoli are particularly emblematic

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people make a voyage

04/08 Educational

Steering Your Experience with Skilled and Calm Skippers

Hear the sea not shouty skippers. At Classic Sailing, we believe the ocean waves should be the loudest voice you hear on your voyage,

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Scotland endless anchoring opportunities all avoiding the midges

21/07 Educational

Midge Free Scotland

Midges don’t go to sea. Fear not the midges, brave sailor, when you set forth to explore Scotland by sail! Let me allay your

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Eye of the Wind with Classic Sailing

06/07 Educational

Preparing and using your phone when beyond wifi and cellular coverage.

When sailing in areas with no Wi-Fi or cellular coverage, utilising airplane mode can have its advantages and disadvantages. While it disconnects you from

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15/03 Climate Change

High Seas Treaty

Roughly two thirds of the worlds oceans are classed as the “High Seas” – areas of open water not governed by a single country.

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15/02 crew profile

Congratulations on the RYA Qualification!

Tim Morgan: Newly Qualified Yachtmaster Congratulations to Tim Morgan on obtaining his RYA Yachtmaster qualification. Tim is a familiar face on several of the

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