Wild Swimming sailing days from Plymouth Yacht Haven aboard 1906 Gaff Yawl ‘Moosk’. A unique perspective on beautiful Plymouth Sound, and a fantastic day out. You can be as involved as you like with the ship’s manoeuvres, with opportunities for helming and sail handling, with no experience necessary.
Sailing and Wild Swimming Cold water sea swimming benefits physical and mental health, improves fitness levels and circulation, boosts mood and the immune system. So, if this is your passion, or you fancy dipping your toe in the water, then join us on board for some wonderful sailing and wild swimming along the South Devon and Cornwall coast! We’ll put up the sails and sail away to find the perfect spot to drop anchor and swim from the boat.
Voyage
Vessel
VOYAGE HIGHLIGHTS
8 Hour trip
Secluded sea swimming
See Plymouth Sound from a whole new perspective
Delicious lunch on board
Learn the ropes
Every trip will be different according to conditions
The swims are intended to be a relaxed affair taking in the beautiful surroundings, enjoying the sea, and the companionship of the group, they are not intended to be competitive. As a guide you should be fit and able to swim a distance of 1km.
Swimming spots for day sails will be in the Plymouth Sound area, across to Jennycliff Bay / Bovisand Beach to the East or to Cawsand on the Rame Peninsula to the West, depending on the weather and sea conditions.
Moosk Gaff Yawl under sail
WINDS, WAVES & WEATHER
Every day is different, and so every trip will be different, but the Swim Guide and skipper will work together to give the best sailing and the most sheltered swimming possible.
HANDS ON HOLIDAYS
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.
AGILITY & FITNESS
Basic agility and fitness is required. 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 01326 53 1234 and we can chat through your concerns and possibly find options that might suit you better.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Skipper & professional crew
Personal Safety Equipment
Sailing Instruction
Lunch and refreshments on board
Waterproofs
Third Party liability insurance
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Travel to Joining Port
Travel from end port
Towels & trunks!
Start & End Port
Plymouth, UK
Plymouth is dubbed ‘Britain’s Ocean City’ and for good reason. It has huge significance for the UK’s maritime heritage, and the Royal Navy are still primarily based here.
Kit List
What to pack for a sailing holiday on Moosk
What's Included
Sailing Instruction
Safety Equipment (Life Jackets and harnesses)
Waterproof jacket and trousers if required.
Pillows and bed linen (Not day sails)
All Meals, Cooked Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner and Refreshments throughout the day.
Day sails include lunch and refreshments on board
What's Not Included
Travel to and from the start and end port.
You need to bring a sleeping bag (Not day sails)
Optional trips or tours taken ashore
Meals ashore
Alcoholic Beverages (Not day sails)
For RYA Day Skipper you will need to bring a passport sized ID photo in preparation for your RYA Certificate. (Not day sails)
What to bring for overnight voyages
A big soft bag, no suitcases please!
Pyjamas
2 pairs of warm trousers
2 long sleeve t-shirts
2 light sweatshirts or similar
A fleece jacket
Plenty of underwear and socks
Warm hat and ordinary gloves
Wellies or waterproof boots
A pair of trainers
Swimming kit (if appropriate)
Glasses or contact lenses
Anti seasickness tablets
Wash kit and towel
RYA logbook if you have one
Sun cream and Sunglasses
What to Bring for a swim and day sail.
Towel and swimming costume
Clothes for a day outside (Waterproofs are provided)
Review
RYA Day Skipper and Competent Crew Course Review
Very knowledgeable skipper who took the time (with enthusiasm) to impart his knowledge of passage making, pilotage, weather etc.
Night Sailing during a Day Skipper course on Moosk
Anonymous happy customer- July 2023
RYA Courses
What was the best bit?
Everyday there was something to learn and practice
What was the worst bit?
Going home
Why do you sail?
I love the feeling of the wind pushing the sails and being surrounded by traditional design. Learning the ropes and exploring the outdoors is my passion and if there’s wildlife involved I’m in heaven!!
Any other comments
Ollie is an extremely talented instructor. His temperament, knowledge and sense of fun, adventure and humour kept us all motivated. He never made me feel silly for getting things wrong or asking too many questions and I felt very safe at all times. - Jennifer F. RYA course in April.
Credit to Jennifer F on Moosk
Yachtmaster Course Review
The instructor Dom was fantastic he had so much energy, we were usually going from 8 am to 10pm as the syllabus is so big and he was always enthusiastic and feeding us bits of info at any opportunity. He had a good method of demonstrating first and then explaining and he was very good at giving useful feedback. Moosk is a good boat for this course as she’s small and manageable (at least compared to what Kathryn and I are more used to). The food was plentiful and Ollie the skipper was incredibly knowledgeable. I’d recommend this prep week to anyone interested in doing the YM especially if they are more familiar with traditional boats or a gaff rig rather than plastic boats.
Edwardian yawl Moosk in action and images. Photos from Classic Sailing customers, ships crew and professional photographers. We hope it gives a flavour of her sailing, life on board, the people that come, her beautiful sailing grounds and what it is like to live below decks.
