29/06 Featured Destination
Part 1 . Orkney and Fair Isle It’s a long way from Cornwall to Orkney. Arriving by ferry from Aberdeen as the sunsets at
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In Old Norse, this archipelago is Svalbarð: ‘svalr’ meaning cold and ‘barð’ meaning rim, edge or shore. The cold shores of Svalbard (consisting of
Read More20/04 Inspiration
My grandfather, Kit Mayers, was a big influence on me. His stubborn adventurousness, stoicism and passion for the world was inspirational.
Read More08/03 Darwin200 Around the World
Are you 18 to 25 years old? Or do you know any youths that would really like a Half Price VoyageOosterschelde Darwin200 VoyagesSailing in
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Island Hopping – Far From the Beaten Path If you’re yearning to explore tropical islands (and who isn’t!) a voyage aboard the1917 Dutch Topsail
Read MoreHow to Get There Flying is the most direct way to get to Mindelo on São Vicente Island. The island’s own Cesária Évora Airport
Read More20/01 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A delivery voyage, sometimes described as a ‘Mile-builder’, is a sailing trip from one port to another without much hanging around in between. Often
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The prospect of feeling nauseous on board ship puts a lot of people off sailing. Famous cases don’t help matters. Darwin called his mal-de-mer
Read More06/01 Featured Ship
This beautiful ship has, like many traditional sailing vessels, had numerous different roles in her 112 years, and her history is fascinating.
Read More21/12 Inspiration
The festive season is a wonderful time of the year, but somehow it can also instil a desire to escape, get out of the
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