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08/04 Educational

The Atlantic Challenge of Blue Water Sailing

The Challenge and Appeal of Atlantic Blue Water Sailing Sailing across the Atlantic is not just a journey. The Atlantic challenge demands resilience, adaptability,

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Sail on Oosterschelde with Classic Sailing

07/04 Educational

Crossing the Atlantic on a Sailing Ship – The Reality of Ocean Passage Sailing

An Atlantic sail is often seen as the ultimate blue-water challenge, but what is it really like? Beyond the romantic notion of endless horizons

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Sailing to watch Penguins in Antarctica

20/02 Expedition Sailing

What is Expedition Sailing?

Expedition sailing is not about ticking off destinations or following a set itinerary. It’s about the journey—sailing into remote waters, tackling the challenges of

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Darwin200 Voyage with Classic Sailing

19/02 Featured Destination

Set Sail for Paradise: Discover the Pacific with Tecla

It’s big, its the Pacific. The Pacific Ocean, a vast expanse of blue dotted with idyllic islands, has captivated explorers and adventurers for centuries.

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oosterschelde under sail

21/06 Darwin200 Around the World

Oosterschelde – Unexpected Voyage Availability

Oosterschelde – Unexpected Voyage Availability

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Eye of the Wind with Classic Sailing

06/12 Announcing New Voyages

March Sailing Ideas – Trans Atlantic West – East Crossings

Where can I go sailing in March? March is the time of year to sail back across the North Atlantic Ocean, using the Westerlies

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06/12 Announcing New Voyages

February Sailing – Where can I go on a tall ship?

You can go sailing in February, but where? February is the month to see the Antarctic Peninsula, as the summer ends. The snow flurries

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tecla whale ice

17/11 Inspiration

Unforgettable Antarctica: Let Tecla Take You There

Sailing in Antarctica is like nothing else you’ll ever experience. There is an awful lot of hyperbole around these days, but this is one thing which it is simply not possible to exaggerate.

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Ocean Sunrise with Classic Sailing

10/11 Inspiration

The Rhythm of the Sea

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

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Sailing Holidays on the Eye of the Wind

06/10 Inspiration

A Taste of the Ocean: Bitesize Deep-Sea Voyages

An ocean crossing can seem a daunting prospect, not least because of the time commitment. However many ships in the Classic Sailing fleet offer

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refit Work on Oosterschelde

23/09 Darwin200 Around the World

Oosterschelde September 2022 Maintenance

. MAINTENANCE  Major job, After two previous restorations of a part of the hull, we decided to tackle the third part as well. This

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faroe islands with classic sailing

12/02 Inspiration

Preparing and getting ready for a big adventure.

Preparing for a long voyage. With so many exciting voyages and events to choose from, we hope you have found the inspiration you need

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Dawn at Sea

31/03 Ocean Passages

Seeing Dawn Break at Sea

Dawn at SeaDawn on a sailing ship out of sight of land is a very special experience.On land you may glimpse the dawn through

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