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29/08 Inspiration

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

28/08 Book Reviews

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

23/08 Educational

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

17/08 Educational

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

04/08 Educational

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

27/07 Festivals

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!

27/07 Antarctica

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

21/07 Educational

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

06/07 Educational

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

04/07 Inspiration

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

04/07 Featured Destination

Part 2 . The Noop of Noss and Prehistoric Jarlshof,  The Noop of Noss This is a very special place and I regard it

04/07 Featured Destination

Part 2 . Out Skerries, The Millionaire island of Whalsay, Lerwick,  We left the fabulous Fair Isle behind and took a gentle sail to