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20/10 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Travelling to the Ship: to Fly or not to Fly?

You’ve found your ideal sailing adventure and had your booking confirmed. Now it’s time to arrange travel to and from your voyage. Where to

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Jessie aloft on s tall ship

15/09 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Seafarers of All Sorts: Bringing out your inner Mary Patten

I was once asked to do an interview in which I would have to espouse the struggles and achievements of my time as a

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Santa Maria Manuela Sail in the Tall Ships Race

14/07 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Single and Solo Travellers are Welcome

The majority of people on Classic Sailing holidays are single or solo travellers and there are no additional charges. We have many women travelling

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how many jumpers for spring sailing

16/04 Educational

How to Keep Warm Sailing in Spring

Booked an early season Voyage? How many jumpers should you pack? My granny used to say ne’r cast a clout till May is out”

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Sailing Holidays on Tecla with Classic Sailing

31/12 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

How Tough is Sailing in Remote Waters?

Like all things in life, you get out what you put into an adventure, but sometimes you need to do your own risk assessment

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25/10 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Ropes on a Sailing Boat?

Line or sheet or halyard or . . . . . Let’s explain why the question ‘How Many Ropes on a Sailing Boat?’ is

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