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An RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate is the ultimate sailing qualification for UK sailors and for many aspiring professional sailors around the world. Whether you want

A compulsory online course for new and revalidating RYA Commercial Endorsement holders.  Each year approximately 4,500 people apply to the RYA for a commercial

25/01 History

Santa Maria Manuela  was launched on May 10 1937, in Lisbon, Portugal. The ship was built in the CUF shipyard in 62 days, together

31/12 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Like all things in life, you get out what you put into an adventure, but sometimes you need to do your own risk assessment

10/12 Sailing Pilot Cutters

Information correct to the best of ability 13-05-2024, updates welcome. How to Identify Pilot Cutters Classic Sailing has created this European Pilot Cutter Directory

25/10 Training

Bitts Hand’s up if you know where the bits are on a Tall Ship? If not head to the bowsprit and if the inboard

25/10 Training

Rope or sheet or halyard or . . . . . Let’s explain why the question, How Many Ropes on a Sailing Boat, is

06/09 Training

Square Rig Manoeuvre’s This is a series of FREE tips on manoeuvering  square riggers. Not many of us will reach the lofty heights of

22/08 Voyage Reports

All I wanted was a tall ship, strong trade winds, hot sun and a destination virtually unknown to mass tourism.” Debbie Purser, Director &

19/07 Training

How to Be Helpful in the Morning As guest crew on a well run skippered charter voyage you may not be aware of even

19/07 Educational

More than Just Looking at the Scenery – Connect with the Coastal Culture If you are visiting the UK, or if you live here

12/07 Training

When to Coil Ropes on a Square Rigger There is a time when you should be coiling ropes on a square rigger….and there are