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06/06 Featured Destination

In Old Norse, this archipelago is Svalbarð: ‘svalr’ meaning cold and ‘barð’ meaning rim, edge or shore. The cold shores of Svalbard (consisting of

20/04 Inspiration

My grandfather, Kit Mayers, was a big influence on me. His stubborn adventurousness, stoicism and passion for the world was inspirational.

08/04 Book Reviews

Adam here.Let me tell you about the book “Trade Winds” by Christiaan de Beukelaer. This book is a fascinating voyage through the difficult waters

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

25/03 Climate Change

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

15/03 Climate Change

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

10/03 Inspiration

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

17/02 Featured Destination

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

08/02 Featured Destination

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

01/02 Antarctica

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

20/01 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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

20/01 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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