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26/04 Boat building

40 Week Boat Building Course – What it involves and what comes next

A Short Guide The 40 week boat building course is the only complete practical training route available in the UK. It is not a

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Sailing to visit Antarctica. Photo by Will Wagstaff

25/04 Antarctica

Antarctica Sailing

What It Involves and How to Decide. Antarctica sailing is one of the most demanding voyages we offer. There are limited opportunities each year.

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Sailing in Scotland on Provident

25/04 No Experience Required

Sailing Holidays in the UK

Introduction to Sailing Holidays in the UK Sailing holidays in the UK are a practical way to try hands on traditional sailing without travelling

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Antarctica Landscape by Adam Purser

21/04 Antarctica

Antarctica Wildlife by Will Wagstaff

Introduction by Adam Purser I first met Will Wagstaff many years ago giving guided wildlife tours to our guests from Eve of St Mawes

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Tecla sailing antarctic penguins icebergs

19/04 Antarctica

The Best Way to Visit Antarctica

It’s not like anywhere else. The best way to visit Antarctica depends on how you want to experience it. Some travellers choose expedition ships

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Tecla crew viewing penguins at Bailey Head, Deception Island , Antarctica

19/04 Antarctica

IAATO Antarctica and How Tourism Is Managed

What is IAATO IAATO Antarctica explains how tourism is managed on the continent through a combination of industry standards and international law. The International

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A plain-speaking comparison of sailing holiday companies in the UK, from hands-on traditional boats to tall ship cruises. Find the right fit for you.

09/04 Educational

Best Sailing Holiday Companies in the UK

Best Sailing Holiday Companies in the UK Tall Ships and Traditional Boats Explained If you are comparing sailing holiday companies UK wide, the most

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Classic Sailing Letter heading 2002

08/04 Classic sailing at 30

Chapter 2 – An office ashore –How we became a booking agent for other boats (2003)

In 2002 Classic Sailing was still paying off a £40 000 ships mortgage and an extra £10,000 business loan. Reality hit. There were never

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You won't get this view from a Spa!

26/03 No Experience Required

Wellness? Escapes? Short break? Retreats? Safe Havens?

Skipper Debbie writes from her experience Are we all trying to find somewhere to curl up in a blanket and hide right now?  There’s

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Linda up the rigging on Oosterschelde. Just part of the Top to Bottom of Tall Ship Sailing

21/03 No Experience Required

The Top to Bottom of Tall Ship Sailing

A frequent question I get asked is “Do you actually get to sail the ship, I don’t want to  sit there just watching?”  The

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Getting to know new people is part of the sailing adventure that you will grow to love.

21/02 Customer Reviews

How People Feel After Their First Sailing Trip

Why people enjoyed their first voyage. First time and novice “I was amazed how quickly we felt safe. It was only my second time

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On the helm of Morgenster

21/02 No Experience Required

Good Skippers don’t shout

Why Good Skippers don’t shout. You have to ask yourself why would a skipper be shouting? Is it for a safety reason, is it

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tecla whale ice

02/02 Antarctica

Breaking ice

Cold Sailing, Clear Minds, Real Adventure Overheard Office discussion DEB “ Jess do you like hot sailing destinations or cold?” JESS “Hot. Not really

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