Training

21/05 Boat building

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.

28/03 Educational

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

07/03 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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

28/02 Educational

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

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

27/10 Careers

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

14/07 No Experience required

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

10/06 Educational

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

16/04 Small boats

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

08/02 History

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

29/01 RYA Sailing Courses

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

28/01 RYA Sailing Courses

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

28/01 RYA Sailing Courses

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