Embark | Disembark | Vessel | Duration | Voyage No |
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Sun 04-06-2023, 17:00Falmouth, Cornwall | Fri 09-06-2023, 10:00Falmouth, Cornwall | Mascotte | 5 Nights | MT040623 |
Set sail from Falmouth aboard 1904 pilot cutter Mascotte and so many opportunities for adventure open up before you. Depending on the conditions, the Skipper may take you out to the Isles of Scilly, up the coast to Devon, or even across the channel to explore Brittany.
Expect a fantastic combination of exiting sailing, shoreside jaunts, wild swimming, wildlife, secluded beaches and night skies like you’ve never seen before.
Vessel type / Rig | Gaff Cutter |
Guest Berths | 7-8 |
Beam | 15ft |
Draft | 8ft |
Deck Length | 60ft |
Overall Length | 75ft |
Tonnage | 55 tons |
Year Built | 1904 |
Adventurous beginners and sailors who love the mix of a coastal wanderings and deep sea sailing. The world is your oyster on this week-long trip, and dependent on conditions you might head over to the Isles of Scilly, explore the stunning beaches and harbour towns of Cornwall and Devon, sail round Land’s End or even head over for a night in Brittany! Wherever the wind takes you, you can be sure of fantastic shoreside exploration as well as cracking sailing.
Mascotte is a great choice for varied and interesting sailing like this. She is big enough to be comfortable when sailing offshore, and with a long waterline her cruising speed is better than smaller vessels. Once at anchor in a beautiful setting, whether it is the Cornwall mainland, the Scillies or elsewhere, you have wide decks and plenty of places to sit and absorb the panoramic views. Ashore you can stride out around an island or headland, swim from secluded beaches, bird watch or beach comb.
Falmouth is a fantastic jumping-off point for a South West adventure. Not only are there good public transport links, but from a sailing perspective its a sheltered and safe embarkation point, and gives the crew plenty of options for passage planning. Arriving in the late afternoon, there’s time to get familiar with the ship, receive a full safety briefing from the crew, enjoy freshly cooked dinner aboard while getting to know your fellow sailors, and then settling in to your bunk for a cosy night’s sleep before striking out to sea the following morning.
Look out for dolphins and basking sharks where the tides run the fastest. Good spots are off the Lizard, Epsom Shoal, Wolf Rock, Lands End and as you approach the Scillies. In Spring there are puffins and shearwaters and in the late summer the seas are having their pups.
You will get to know the coastline from a sailor’s point of view. You can sail among and round the rocks, from island to island and headland to headland, enjoying the differences in the geology and flora as you go. Take the opportunity to snorkel or swim in clear and private waters, far from the madding crowd, and enjoy a night sky at sea like you’ve never seen before.
Variety is the spice of life, and on a voyage focused on exploration, rather than a particular destination, you can really take the time to soak in the journey. There might be cross-channel sailing with some real miles under the keel, combined with weaving through islands and creeping up tree-lined rivers and creeks. When it gets too shallow there’s always Mascotte’s lug-rigged sailing punt by which to continue the adventure!
This voyage involves remote anchorages and the possibility of a bit of a roll in any swell, even in calm weather. The ship would not go to the Scillies in bad weather or big seas but it can still be quite exciting on the passage out and back. With a loose itinerary the Skipper can design the trip to suit the group, aiming for adventurous deep water passage making or sheltered coasting, or a mixture.
Whether you are an experienced sailor or a complete beginner, the professional crew will train you to be guest crew from the moment you arrive, with the intention that everybody works together to sail the ship. The common thread to all Classic Sailing holidays is ‘Hands on’ participation on ships that use ropes, blocks and tackles and ‘people power’ to set sail.
We cater for a wide range of ages and physical abilities and how much you are expected to do varies a bit between vessels. See the vessel tab above which explains all about the ‘sailing style’ and what to expect in terms of hands on participation. There is a lot of information about day to day life, the ships facilities and accommodation on the vessel pages.
Every customer sailing with us will need to fill in basic medical questions on their booking application. If you are not sure if your current level of fitness and agility are up to a voyage, then please ring the Classic Sailing Office on 01872 58 00 22 and we can chat through your concerns and possibly find options that might suit you better.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
We now have several vessels that use Falmouth as a joining or leaving port. As every vessel is different, and we do not have our own pontoon there, all joining instructions are slightly different. Any changes will be communicated to you before your voyage start date.
This is a list of the likely joining locations, but sometimes the ship can also be at anchor. Read the vessel’s joining instructions carefully for full details.
Click on the two Blue Pins for more information on the joining locations on the map below:
Port Pendennis is the small marina behind the National Maritime Museum Cornwall and the nearest rail station is ‘Falmouth Town’ (3 mins walk). The Maritime Museum has a big tower like a lighthouse so aim for that and at the entrance, turn right and walk down the side of the museum. The gate to the marina is behind the museum building.
Custom House Quay is a stone quay enclosing a small wet dock in the Centre of Falmouth Town. It is used for some of the foot ferries to St Mawes in the peak summer. Only 5 minutes walk from Falmouth Town Station if you head towards the town centre. Situated at the Maritime Museum end of the high street and has its own short stay car park between Trago Mills Store and the Chain Locker Pub if you are driving (see long term parking below) and want to drop your bags first.
Falmouth Visitors Yacht Haven is about 100 yards beyond Custom House Quay but if walking from the rail station towards town it is best if you walk accross Custom House Quay short term car park and nip through the alley tunnel through the Chain Locker Pub. The yacht haven is a small marina only yards from Falmouth main shopping street (Arwenack St), tucked away down the bottom of Quay Street.
Falmouth Port Map and Details PDF
Great trip, good food and company.
Don
Loved every minute. Fantastic experience on a beautiful boat!
Heather
Beautiful boat, friendly experienced staff, give it a go!
Caroline
Such a wonderful experience aboard the most fabulous pilot cutter. It truly was 'as good as it gets'. Three days of the most wonderful sailing imaginable, in the most beautiful boat, in the most capable, charming and safe hands of the crew. Thank you, thank you, thank you all.
John & Chrissie
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