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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 No Experience required

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

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

11/07 Training

Yachtmaster Ocean Theory Syllabus This is a course in astro-navigation and worldwide meteorology which also reveals the mysteries of the sextant. It assumes you

11/07 Training

RYA Yachtmaster Coastal & Yachtmaster Offshore Theory – Syllabus This is an advanced course in navigation and meteorology for candidates for the Yachtmaster Coastal

05/07 Wildlife

FREE Guide for spotting whales dolphins, porpoise, albatross and loads more when at sea. Find out what you have been missing, it’s all there.

03/07 History

The History of Pilgrim The hull of 1895 Pilgrim was badly hogged but at least she was still afloat. The plans to restore her

29/06 Book Reviews

Salty Stories and and Update on the Adventures of Grayhound this Summer Three masted sailing lugger Grayhound and her wonderful crew have been enjoying

28/06 Ocean Passages

  From Hurricane ravaged Virgins to the wild shores of Hispaniola An Oosterschelde Voyage Blog from Debbie Purser     Mini Ocean Cure –

13/06 History

Learn about some of the animals in salty dog speak. When you start sailing there are a lot of strange expressions to get your

17/05 History

Brixham is a busy fishing town set in the heart of Devon at the southern end of Torbay. Ideally placed to enjoy the very