FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions Archives

Getting to know new people is part of the sailing adventure that you will grow to love.

How People Feel After Their First Sailing Trip

Why people enjoyed their first voyage. First time and novice “I was amazed how quickly we felt safe. It was only my second time

21/02 Educational

Good Skippers don’t shout

Why Good Skippers don’t shout. You have to ask yourself why would a skipper be shouting? Is it for a safety reason, is it

Why we recommend DialaFlight to get you thee and back.

31/12 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Why Use a Travel Agent for Flights to Your Sailing Holiday

Travel agent for flights! Surely that’s a bit old-fashioned in our digital age, but when you’re planning a sailing holiday with Classic Sailing, having

Sailing on a Tall Ship - “Great adventure, very hands on, and not to be forgotten as a complete novice and landlubber.”

10/10 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Top FAQ’s

Classic Sailing Top FAQs What kind of experience should I expect? You join the ship as crew, not a passenger. Expect to steer, set

27/08 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Couples and Partners – Traditional sailing holidays for two

Sailing with Your Partner Many couples take holidays together, but far fewer share a sailing holiday. Debbie, my wife, likes windsurfing but I just

11/08 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Which Voyage is Right for Me?

With so many exciting voyages to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start. In this article we’re going to give

16/07 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Voyages for all the Family

The Family Who Sails Together… It can be tricky trying to find active holidays that suit the whole family. Traditional sailing can be the

16/04 Educational

When The Long Trick’s Over: How to ‘Park’ A Tall Ship

When you sail on one of the historic or traditionally rigged vessels in our fleet, you’re not just a bystander —you become part of

Sail on Oosterschelde with Classic Sailing

07/03 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

What is a ‘Hands On’ Sailing Holiday?

Become Part of the Crew On a Classic Sailing voyage you can become part of the crew for the duration of your voyage. Fear

30/08 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sailing Safe?

How We Prioritise Your Safety at Sea Ahoy future sailors and cautious adventurers! The open sea may look like a wide playground, but I

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

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