Training

07/11 Absolutely No Experience Required

You’ll Actually Sail the Ship This is what sets traditional sailing training apart: when you step aboard one of our tall ships or classic

23/10 Educational

RYA Day Skipper Theory – Why it Matters Taking charge The RYA Day Skipper Theory course gives you the knowledge to take charge of

23/09 Educational

How to Steer Tall Ships and Traditional Vessels with Confidence Using a Ship’s Wheel or Tiller Explained – A Guide for Beginners and Modern-Yacht

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 Absolutely No Experience Required

Part of the Crew – Not Just a Passenger Unlike a conventional cruise, on a Classic Sailing voyage you become part of the crew

28/02 Absolutely No Experience Required

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 Training

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