More

Voyage Filters

Adventures, News and Educational Articles

Run by sailors for sailors new or old.

Share This

Featured Journal

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

Read More
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

Read More
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

Read More
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

Read More
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

Read More
You won't get this view from a Spa!

26/03 Absolutely 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

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

21/03 Absolutely 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

Read More
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

Read More
On the helm of Morgenster

21/02 Absolutely 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

Read More
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

Read More
Met Office Synoptic of Storm Goretti

26/01 Educational

Weather bombs and Sting Jets

A first Hand Experience If you lived in Cornwall this winter you would have experienced both weather bombs and sting jets. These are not

Read More
Gazing into the sea and sky on Tecla

17/01 Inspiration

I never tire

Why my traditional sailing experience never tires me. Adam – Sunday, January 20th 2026 Hi sailor, This week I’m going to tell you all

Read More

01/01 Classic sailing at 30

Our Theme for 2026 is ‘CLASSIC SAILING at 30’

Celebrating 30 years of Classic Sailing 1996-2026 Last year we celebrated the PEOPLE that bring your sailing voyages to you, and the fascinating range

Read More

Current Voyages

Moosk

RYA Competent Crew or RYA Day Skipper - 6 days

Embark

Sun 04-04-2027

Plymouth, UK

Disembark

Fri 09-04-2027

Plymouth, UK

From

£972

Was £1070

Moosk

RYA Competent Crew or RYA Day Skipper - 6 days

Embark

Sun 02-05-2027

Plymouth, UK

Disembark

Fri 07-05-2027

Plymouth, UK

From

£972

Was £1070

Moosk

RYA Competent Crew or RYA Day Skipper - 6 days

Embark

Sun 06-06-2027

Plymouth, UK

Disembark

Fri 11-06-2027

Plymouth, UK

From

£972

Was £1070