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21/05 Boat building

“Skills Which I Can Take Literally Anywhere”

Former Paratrooper Steve Brown thought he didn’t have the skills or the funds to get into boatbuilding, but ‘fate’ led him to the BBA.

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28/03 Educational

Year of… Animals??

The language used on tall ships can be very strange to new sailors. There’s lots of unusual names to learn and new lingo to

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Sail on Oosterschelde with Classic Sailing

07/03 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

What is a ‘Hands On’ Sailing Holiday?

Become Part of the Crew On a Classic Sailing voyage you can become part of the crew for the duration of your voyage. Fear

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28/02 Educational

2024 – Classic Sailing’s Year of Skills: Confident Crew

Throughout 2024, we’re shining the spotlight on the various ways our customers get more with a Classic Sailing booking. Sailing on a traditional vessel

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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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27/10 Careers

Classic Sailing teams up with the Boat Building Academy

Did you know you can now book 2-5 day boat building courses through Classic Sailing? The Boat Building Academy is on Monmouth Beach in

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Tall Ship Sailing on Morgenster with Classic Sailing

14/07 No Experience required

VOYAGE PREPARATION

Before the Voyage Once on Board • Identify who will be in charge of you and let them know any personal requirements that you

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Diagram showing different styles of marine anchor.

10/06 Educational

Understanding Anchors

The History of the anchor dates back millennia. The most ancient anchors were probably rocks and many rock anchors have been found dating from

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Boat Building Academy with Classic Sailing

16/04 Small boats

Boat Building Academy – Prospectus

  Boat Building Academy Prospectus April 2021 This is the current version of the Prospectus  but please note there could be minor changes to

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the many uses of a sextant

08/02 History

The Many Uses of the Marine Sextant

The Marine Sextant and how it works A brass sextant is a beautiful instrument with knobs, slides, Vernier scales, mirrors, magnifiers, filters, lens and

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RYA Courses with Classic Sailing

29/01 RYA Sailing Courses

An Introduction to Qualifications with the RYA

Classic Sailing is run by Professional Sailors to give you the best advice. RYA Practical Sailing Courses on Classic Boats, plus Theory Courses Delivered

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RYA Yacht Master Ocean Theory Course

28/01 RYA Sailing Courses

RYA Yacht Master Ocean Theory Course

Astro navigation and the beauty of a marine sextant This course unravels the mysteries of astro navigation, using a sextant, ocean passage making, worldwide

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Tecla and Classic Sailing

28/01 RYA Sailing Courses

RYA Yacht Master Coastal Offshore Theory Course

This course will take your theory knowledge to the standard required for the Yachtmaster, Coastal and Yachtmaster Offshore practical exams, concentrating on advanced navigation

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