Life on Board Bessie Ellen

For those who do know a bit about sailing, and those who are interested to learn, the skilled, patient crew will quite literally show you the ropes and get you involved. For guests who are on board to soak up the views, watch the wildlife and relax, you are by no means expected to work your socks off during your holiday – but it is jolly good fun!

In accordance with Nikki’s desire to be as environmentally conscious as possible, meals on the ship tend to be as locally sourced as possible, supporting local suppliers and farmers. Occasionally this even means foraging for our own mussels! All our food is expertly cooked by Nikki and her crew. After dinner, enjoy a drop of whiskey and listen to Nikki and her tales of life at sea – including stories of pirates – and hear just how exciting living life at sea can be.

For further evidence of what you can expect of life on board Bessie Ellen, have a look at these write-ups by novice sailors Hazel Southam and Sarah Whitehead.

Life on Board

The perfect balance of sailing, exploration and good food. Mix that up with some of the best sailing grounds in the UK, hidden anchorages and plenty of time to discover off the beaten track locations ashore, a sailing holiday on Bessie Ellen won’t leave you wanting for much more.

Below decks, her guests are indulged in a spacious saloon with original wooden beams, comfy open bunks and two toilet/wetrooms where you’d be forgiven for forgetting that you were even on a boat!

Nikki is also the proud owner of Bessie Ellen’s sea dog Bracken. A border terrier, he is getting ready for his first season on the water and cannot wait to meet guests. Bracken will only be sailing on Bessie Ellen within UK waters so won’t sailing overseas and will be living in the Captains Quarters.