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22/09 Inspiration

Pros and Cons of a Sailing Holiday

Take the test to explore sailing holiday pros and cons. Afterwards you’ll know what’s best for you and make an informed choice. Sailing holidays

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Grayhound with Classic Sailing

13/09 Inspiration

Why is Sailing Good in South Cornwall

Setting Sail in South Cornwall: A Voyage to Remember Set Out for an Unforgettable Sailing Experience in South Cornwall Imagine a place where the

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Hannah and Jess on Veracity owned by Holly Latham

13/09 Inspiration

SHE_SEES REWRITING WOMEN INTO MARITIME HISTORY

An Initiative by Lloyd’s Register Foundation As the calendar marks not only International Maritime Day on September 28th but also London International Shipping Week,

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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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Hannah and Jess on Veracity owned by Holly Latham

29/08 Inspiration

Journey to Friendship

When you think of classic sailing, you will imagine traditional wooden boats, tall ships, hands-on sailing techniques, and the open sea. But please realise

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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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Tall Ships in Fredrikstadt, Norway Photo by Johnny Leo Johansen

27/07 Festivals

The Tall Ships are in town – How do you get onboard?

While it’s fantastic to stand and watch from the shore, you may be wondering how you can get aboard and into the heart of the action!

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Sunset over Orkney

04/07 Inspiration

Sailing and finding inner stillness.

Two concepts  Finding Inner Stillness at sea Discovering remote places of extraordinary tranquillity. Part 1 Inner Stillness at sea. The reasons I speak. I’m

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Part of the Gannet Skyscraper at the Noop of Noss

04/07 Featured Destination

Shetlands the Noop of Noss and Prehistoric Jarlshof

Part 2 . The Noop of Noss and Prehistoric Jarlshof,  The Noop of Noss This is a very special place and I regard it

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Super fisher - Charisma - Whalsay, Shetland. A mere £40million!

04/07 Featured Destination

Shetlands by Sail – Safety pins and Millionaire Island, Trinovante June 2023.

Part 2 . Out Skerries, The Millionaire island of Whalsay, Lerwick,  We left the fabulous Fair Isle behind and took a gentle sail to

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Sunset over Orkney

29/06 Featured Destination

Orkney, Fair Isle and Shetlands by Sail with three masted schooner Trinovante June 2023.

Part 1 . Orkney and Fair Isle It’s a long way from Cornwall to Orkney. Arriving by ferry from Aberdeen as the sunsets at

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The late author and Explorer Kit Mayers with a globe. You can buy his book to help raise funds for Greenpeace.

20/04 Inspiration

‘The First English Explorer’… and a much more recent one

My grandfather, Kit Mayers, was a big influence on me. His stubborn adventurousness, stoicism and passion for the world was inspirational.

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06/04 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Climb the Rigging on a Tall Ship?

On a tall ship voyage you will be encouraged to climb the rigging. If you enjoy it, this will be part of your job

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