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28/03 Educational

Year of… Animals??

The language used on tall ships can be very strange to new sailors. There’s lots of unusual names to learn and new lingo to

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Provident Fidden Isle of Mull

18/03 Featured Destination

Sailing in Scotland, Myths and Reality

Myths and reality, why it’s not about being cold, wet or bitten to death by midges. Is it cold sailing there? We never go

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12/03 Boat building

Meet Dan Lee: Guest Tutor at the Boat Building Academy

Rising star of social media for his instructional boat building videos, Dan Lee is stepping out from behind the camera to teach a two-week

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Jumping in the rain!

11/03 Inspiration

Sailing and Rain: Is It Really That Wet?

Sailing and Rain: Is It Really That Wet? Many people assume that sailing in the UK means spending most of your time wet and

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07/03 No Experience Required

What is a ‘Hands On’ Sailing Holiday?

Part of the Crew – Not Just a Passenger Unlike a conventional cruise, on a Classic Sailing voyage you become part of the crew

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01/03 Climate Change

Protecting the UK’s Blue Meadows

Classic Sailing’s Jess Clay recently attended a fascinating webinar hosted by the Balancing the Boat group, featuring special guest speaker Eden Stevens from the

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Sailing to watch Penguins in Antarctica

20/02 Antarctica

What is Expedition Sailing?

Expedition sailing is not about ticking off destinations or following a set itinerary. It’s about the journey—sailing into remote waters, tackling the challenges of

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Tahiti with Classic Sailing

19/02 Featured Destination

Set Sail for Paradise: Discover the Pacific with Tecla

It’s big, its the Pacific. The Pacific Ocean, a vast expanse of blue dotted with idyllic islands, has captivated explorers and adventurers for centuries.

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18/02 No Experience Required

Herding Cats & Sea Dogs… Planning a Group Sailing Holiday

Our Top 10 Tips for a Stress-Free Voyage with Family or Friends Traditional sailing trips are ideal as a group getaway. Once you’re on

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08/02 No Experience Required

A Voyage to a Happier, Healthier You

Ever noticed how a walk along the beach lifts your mood? Now, imagine being surrounded by that energy for days at a time. The

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Looking for whales on Oosterschelde

25/01 No Experience Required

Award-Winning Short Breaks Across the UK and Europe

Looking for an unforgettable escape? Classic Sailing offers award-winning short breaks of six days or less, giving you the chance to experience life on

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hannah and sophia are re training as boat builders

04/01 Boat building

How 2 women funded a 40 week boatbuilding course

The 40 week professional boat building course at The Boat Building Academy is something many of us would like to do, but it is

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Sabbatical - Setting Sail into a Rejuvenated Future

03/01 People stories

Our Theme for 2025 is PEOPLE

People with passion and hope Whether you are looking forward to 2025 with excitement or trepidation, there is a vital ingredient that we all

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