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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 crossing the Atlantic 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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11/11 Book Reviews

The Bosun’s Books

You may well be aware of the importance of a Bosun’s Locker on a ship; that vital cupboard / bucket / cabin / ditty

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Sailing holidays on Grayhound

21/10 Climate Change

Cargo by Sail: Ideology and Practicality

. On the weekend of the 14th October, Classic Sailing attended a conference of the burgeoning Sail Cargo Alliance, held in windswept West Cornwall.

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sail to secluded coves and wild swim

06/05 Educational

Nine Great Ways to Explore the Coast

1 Sailing 2 Sea Kayaking 3 Coasteering 4 Cliff climbing 5 Walking 6 Cycling 7 Horse riding 8 Wild Swimming 9 Rowing + Best

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