27/07 Festivals
While it’s fantastic to stand and watch from the shore, you may be wondering how you can get aboard and into the heart of the action!
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The Tall Ships are in town – How do you get onboard? Are you too late? Probably, they fill up by Easter. So PLAN
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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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06/06 Featured Destination
In Old Norse, this archipelago is Svalbarð: ‘svalr’ meaning cold and ‘barð’ meaning rim, edge or shore. The cold shores of Svalbard (consisting of
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20/04 Inspiration
My grandfather, Kit Mayers, was a big influence on me. His stubborn adventurousness, stoicism and passion for the world was inspirational.
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08/02 Featured Destination
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
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20/01 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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20/01 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Ahoy all, Jess here – Classic Sailing’s resident seasick professional sailor! (what a title, eh?) Our seasickness article was first written in 2013. Since
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06/01 Featured Ship
This beautiful ship has, like many traditional sailing vessels, had numerous different roles in her 112 years, and her history is fascinating.
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25/11 Absolutely No Experience Required
There are so many reasons to get out on the water on a traditional sailing ship, and you’ll soon feel part of the team. No experience required to have the time of your life!
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