Inspiration

29/08 Inspiration

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

04/08 Educational

Hear the sea not shouty skippers. At Classic Sailing, we believe the ocean waves should be the loudest voice you hear on your voyage,

27/07 Festivals

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!

04/07 Inspiration

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

04/07 Featured Destination

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

04/07 Featured Destination

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

29/06 Featured Destination

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

20/04 Inspiration

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

06/04 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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

10/03 Inspiration

When you’ve been doing the same old thing for a long time it’s beneficial – no, essential – to get a new perspective on

15/12 Cold Climate Sailing

Where is the Northwest Passage? The Northwest Passage is the sea route stretching through the Arctic Ocean, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific along the

10/11 Inspiration

Life at sea has different rhythms to the land. There are more changes than you might think and they all add to a unique

21/10 Climate Change

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