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07/10 Inspiration

Where to sail tall ships in the UK

Tall ships are not just historic relics; they are working vessels you can still crew today. You can sail aboard them, see them at

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Stavanger

05/10 Inspiration

Where to See the Tall Ships: Best Viewing Points 2026, 2027 and 2028

The Tall Ships Races attract thousands of visitors each year. Knowing the best vantage points makes the experience easier. Here’s a guide to each

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02/10 Book Reviews

Salt on Your Tongue

A Beautifully Meandering Exploration of Women and the Sea My dad gave me ‘Salt on Your Tongue’ by Charlotte Runcie while I was pregnant.

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Steering by tiller

23/09 Educational

How to Steer with Confidence: Ships Wheel or Tiller Explained

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

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barnabas by debbie purser

16/09 RYA Sailing Courses

Training Partnership with the Cornish Maritime Trust

Pilot cutter Tallulah and Classic Sailing RYA school has been helping the Cornish Maritime Trust train their future skippers this year. Back in the

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puffin - bird

10/09 Wildlife

How to Spot and Identify Seabirds at Sea

Identify Seabirds Under Sail Watching seabirds from a sailing ship is one of the great rewards of being at sea. Away from the clutter

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Musicians onboard Tallulah

09/09 Announcing New Voyages

Tallulah the ‘Musician Magnet’ strikes again….

What is it about wooden boats that attract musicians, artists and crafts people? If Debbie on Tallulah says she has a few folk musicians

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Debbie at the Boat Building Academy

03/09 Boat building

The 40 Week Boat Building Course

Learn about the 40 Week Boat Building Course at Course at Lyme Regis – Debbie’s Experience When the pandemic shut down Classic Sailing in

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03/09 RYA Sailing Courses

Back to Sea School

Back to Sea School. Learn RYA theory online, master chartwork, and build real sailing skills with expert instructor support.

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tecla ocean sailing

27/08 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Couples and Partners – Traditional sailing holidays for two

Sailing with Your Partner Many couples take holidays together, but far fewer share a sailing holiday. Debbie, my wife, likes windsurfing but I just

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11/08 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Which Voyage is Right for Me?

With so many exciting voyages to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start. In this article we’re going to give

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Ocean Passages

07/08 Inspiration

Ocean Passages

Ocean Passages of the World – The Reality of Sailing Far from Land No land in sight!  What does it mean to leave the

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The Caribbean on a Tall Ship Sailing Morgenster with Classic Sailing

04/08 Inspiration

Gooseberries are great at sea!

Gooseberry Holiday’ the Next Big Thing? I live in a wonderful place, St Mawes, and we are now in high tourist season. You can

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