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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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Why we recommend DialaFlight to get you thee and back.

25/03 Climate Change

Top Tips on making travel more eco-friendly

These top tips are from the book ‘Sustainable Travel’ by Holly Tuppen. It would be great if you could take these ideas into account

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15/03 Climate Change

High Seas Treaty

Roughly two thirds of the worlds oceans are classed as the “High Seas” – areas of open water not governed by a single country.

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Sun set on Tecla

10/03 Inspiration

Time for a Change? Why Sailing is a Great Way to Spend Your Career Break or Gap Year

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

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17/02 Featured Destination

May: The Best Time of Year to Visit Scotland?

If you’re keen to visit Scotland, whichever part of the year you choose you’ll see stunning landscapes, wilderness and wildlife. However if you’d like

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08/02 Featured Destination

Oosterschelde: A Tropical Adventure

Island Hopping – Far From the Beaten Path If you’re yearning to explore tropical islands (and who isn’t!) a voyage aboard the1917 Dutch Topsail

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Traditional sailing ship Tecla will all her sails up, passing a large white iceberg in front of a moody sky. Polar exploration sailing adventure holidays with Classic Sailing.

01/02 Cold Climate Sailing

Tecla: Exploring a Frozen World

Palm Trees are Overrated February and March aren’t exactly known for having exquisite weather, at least not here in the UK. And smuggly showing

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20/01 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Delivery Voyage?

A delivery voyage, sometimes described as a ‘Mile-builder’, is a sailing trip from one port to another without much hanging around in between. Often

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Eye of the Wind crossing the Atlantic with Classic Sailing

20/01 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Will I Get Seasick?

Ahoy all, Jess here – Classic Sailing’s resident seasick professional sailor! (what a title, eh?) Our seasickness article was first written in 2013. Since

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landing on uninhabited islands or seal watching are favourite activities with Tallulah's rowing tender

08/01 Featured Destination

Isles of Scilly – The row boat comes too

It’s a risk towing a valuable clinker rowing boat for 65 miles, but whenever possible ‘Number 8’ comes with Tallulah to the Scillies. We

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Sailing holidays on Eye of the Wind with Classic Sailing

06/01 Featured Ship

Eye of the Wind: a Brig with Tales to Tell

This beautiful ship has, like many traditional sailing vessels, had numerous different roles in her 112 years, and her history is fascinating.

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27/12 Boat building

Career Change – My experiences on a 40 week boat building course

Could I become a boat builder?…or at least improve my skills Debbie Purser from Classic Sailing took a bit more than a career break

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Tecla sailing through icy waters on a Classic Sailing adventure holiday. The nameplate of the ship with the green capping rail can be seen in the bright light as the ship slowly noses through the ice,

15/12 Cold Climate Sailing

Sailing the Northwest Passage

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

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