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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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surprise wedding - an elopement to porthcressa

31/07 Inspiration

A Marriage Elopement to Scilly & the Fastnet Fleet

Feeling pretty privileged that Richard and Pip chose Tallulah for a summer runaway to the Isles of Scilly to get married. No fuss. Just

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The Crew of the Oosterschelde, Darwin200 Leg 32, Jenn the mate, Dan, Famke, Captain Jan William, Jaan, Lucas, Vicky the cook.

24/07 Voyage Reports

Crossing the Atlantic on a Tall Ship: Horta to Falmouth, Oosterschelde and Darwin200

 Will this be the last time? Adam reports on his Oosterschelde voyage July 2025 At 76, with more sea miles behind me than ahead,

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16/07 Expedition Sailing

Imperfect Scilly Isles – a sailors paradise you have to earn

So tantalisingly close to Lands End but so elusive, even to local sailors, the Isles of Scilly is sometimes as tough to get to

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Family Voyages with Classic Sailing

16/07 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Voyages for all the Family

The Family Who Sails Together… It can be tricky trying to find active holidays that suit the whole family. Traditional sailing can be the

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Photo by Max Mudie Tallshipstock.com

18/06 Inspiration

Where are the tall ships

Where are the tall ships: Tall Ships Races, a Practical Guide From early July to late August, some of the world’s largest traditional sailing

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11/06 Featured Destination

The Austral Islands: Isolation has its Blessings

Far off the well-trodden paths of the South Pacific lies a forgotten chain of volcanic jewels—the Austral Islands, or Tuhaa Pae. This is the

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racing the big pilot cutters

04/06 Festivals

Review of the 19th Pilot Cutter Review 2025

Review of the 19th Pilot Cutter Review 2025 Plus a look to 2026 From Fowey to St Mawes Gathering in the Fowey Gallants Sailing

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31/05 Top Voyages For...

Classic Sailing’s Top Voyages for Photographers

The Classic Sailing Team’s top picks for sailors who love to snap! If you’re looking for photography sailing holidays that go beyond just ‘boats

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