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17/08 Educational

Traditional sailing for yacht sailors

You Know Modern Yachts. Now Sail Something Different Adam’s Introduction Before I started Classic Sailing, I used to sail on yachts at events like

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Sailing in Scotland on Provident

25/04 No Experience Required

Sailing Holidays in the UK

Introduction to Sailing Holidays in the UK Sailing holidays in the UK are a practical way to try hands on traditional sailing without travelling

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Antarctica Landscape by Adam Purser

21/04 Antarctica

Antarctica Wildlife by Will Wagstaff

Introduction by Adam Purser I first met Will Wagstaff many years ago giving guided wildlife tours to our guests from Eve of St Mawes

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A plain-speaking comparison of sailing holiday companies in the UK, from hands-on traditional boats to tall ship cruises. Find the right fit for you.

09/04 Educational

Best Sailing Holiday Companies in the UK

Best Sailing Holiday Companies in the UK Tall Ships and Traditional Boats Explained If you are comparing sailing holiday companies UK wide, the most

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You won't get this view from a Spa!

26/03 No Experience Required

Wellness? Escapes? Short break? Retreats? Safe Havens?

Skipper Debbie writes from her experience Are we all trying to find somewhere to curl up in a blanket and hide right now?  There’s

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Linda up the rigging on Oosterschelde. Just part of the Top to Bottom of Tall Ship Sailing

21/03 No Experience Required

The Top to Bottom of Tall Ship Sailing

A frequent question I get asked is “Do you actually get to sail the ship, I don’t want to  sit there just watching?”  The

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Gazing into the sea and sky on Tecla

17/01 Inspiration

I never tire

Why my traditional sailing experience never tires me. Adam – Sunday, January 20th 2026 Hi sailor, This week I’m going to tell you all

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When you love sailing all aspects of sail handling become interesting

28/12 Inspiration

Why We Love Traditional Sailing: A Love Letter to Life at Sea

Hi Sailor, Jessie here,  2025 was the first year in my adult life that I haven’t been sailing. I find this quite a depressing

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Sail to St Kilda on traditional tall ship holiday.

07/12 No Experience Required

Rare Voyages: Traditional Tall Ship Holidays

Rare Voyages: Traditional Tall Ship Holidays I’ve never been on a cruise ship though more than  2 million Britons annually have; sad to say

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Tall ship Morgenster - no sailing experience required to join Classic Sailing

07/11 No Experience Required

Why Learning to Sail on Traditional Vessels is Different (And Better)

You’ll Actually Sail the Ship This is what sets traditional sailing training apart: when you step aboard one of our tall ships or classic

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Morgenster in Fal 2014

07/10 Inspiration

Where to sail tall ships in the UK

Tall ships are not just historic relics; they are working vessels you can still crew today. You can sail aboard them, see them at

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Stavanger

05/10 Inspiration

Where to See the Tall Ships: Best Viewing Points 2026, 2027 and 2028

The Tall Ships Races attract thousands of visitors each year. Knowing the best vantage points makes the experience easier. Here’s a guide to each

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tecla ocean sailing

27/08 No Experience Required

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

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