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13/09 Inspiration

SHE_SEES REWRITING WOMEN INTO MARITIME HISTORY

An Initiative by Lloyd’s Register Foundation As the calendar marks not only International Maritime Day on September 28th but also London International Shipping Week,

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Lifejackets on a pilot cutter

30/08 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sailing Safe?

How We Prioritise Your Safety at Sea Ahoy future sailors and cautious adventurers! The open sea may look like a wide playground, but I

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Value for money sailing holidays.

30/08 Absolutely No Experience Required

Worried about the Cost?

The Value-Conscious Voyager: More Than Just a Passenger The fact that you’re considering the cost so carefully tells us you’re not one to squander

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Hannah and Jess on Veracity owned by Holly Latham

29/08 Inspiration

Journey to Friendship

When you think of classic sailing, you will imagine traditional wooden boats, tall ships, hands-on sailing techniques, and the open sea. But please realise

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Dr Helen Czerski - Blue Machine: How the Ocean Shapes our World

28/08 Book Reviews

Blue Machine  – a book review.

This amazing book of over 300 pages is at first sight daunting but in fact it is a collection of mini stories that entertain

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23/08 Educational

“Hold on the Peak, up on the Throat!” Let’s explore the Gaff Rig.

When you think of a ‘traditional’ sailing ship, many people will picture something from a Pirates of the Caribbean film. A big, old galleon

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Floating containers - iStock paid for 18-8-23

17/08 Educational

Lost Containers

Contains these parts The MV Cita and the Isles of Scilly. The tales of the MV Cita and the MSC Napoli are particularly emblematic

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people make a voyage

04/08 Absolutely No Experience Required

Steering Your Experience with Skilled and Calm Skippers

Hear the sea not shouty skippers. At Classic Sailing, we believe the ocean waves should be the loudest voice you hear on your voyage,

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Tall Ships in Fredrikstadt, Norway Photo by Johnny Leo Johansen

27/07 Festivals

The Tall Ships are in town – How do you get onboard?

While it’s fantastic to stand and watch from the shore, you may be wondering how you can get aboard and into the heart of the action!

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Fin Whale South Shetlands Tecla

27/07 Antarctica

What to Pack for Polar Sailing

**Advice Section:** 1. **Clothing and Accessories:**    – Pack warm, waterproof clothing, including windproof trousers and a high-chest sailing salopette. You may need to purchase

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Scotland endless anchoring opportunities all avoiding the midges

21/07 Educational

Midge Free Scotland

Midges don’t go to sea. Fear not the midges, brave sailor, when you set forth to explore Scotland by sail! Let me allay your

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Eye of the Wind crossing the Atlantic with Classic Sailing

06/07 Educational

Preparing and using your phone when beyond wifi and cellular coverage.

When sailing in areas with no Wi-Fi or cellular coverage, utilising airplane mode can have its advantages and disadvantages. While it disconnects you from

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Sunset over Orkney

04/07 Inspiration

Sailing and finding inner stillness.

Two concepts  Finding Inner Stillness at sea Discovering remote places of extraordinary tranquillity. Part 1 Inner Stillness at sea. The reasons I speak. I’m

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