Sea Salts and Sail Festival Day Sail

Sail the beautifully restored Cornish Lugger Our Daddy for a day sailing experience as she joins a flotilla of classic vessels for the bi-annual Sea, Salts and Sail Festival in the quaint fishing village of Mousehole in Cornwall.

This weekend sees the Sea, Salts and Sail Festival in the traditional fishing village of Mousehole in Cornwall. Scores of historic vessels assemble in and around the picturesque harbour to celebrate Cornwall’s rich maritime heritage. This unique event recreates the sights, sounds and smells of a bygone era when Tom Bawcock and his famous Mousehole Cat would have fished these waters. Wooden hulls, spars, topsails and canvas are framed against the majestic beauty of Mounts Bay, transporting visitors back in time.  Classic boats from the Cornish coast and as far as Brittany flock to this waterside village making for a spectacular maritime weekend re-creating the sights and smells of what was once so important to this vibrant fishing port. Sail with these beautiful vessel’s aboard Our Daddy for Saturday’s impressive Parade of Sail, a sight that stirs the heart of even the most hardened landlubber. A list of the boats attending can be found here.

On land sees Mousehole come alive with a weekend full of musical entertainment and merriment with food and market stalls lining the harbour walls. A full entertainment list can be found here.  There’s poetry, storytelling, wood and stone-carving and young mariners can also make traditional craft models and then race them in the harbour water – an event that causes much fun, noise and laughter. a beautifully sourced photographic display also captures village life from the 1800s to the present day.

Whether you’re a seasoned solo sailor or a family looking to do something a bit different with your weekend, Our Daddy can cater for all ages and abilities and is the perfect boat to learn the ropes or simply sit back and enjoy the view.

Tim and Steve have been sailing this coast for years and used to run their own sailing school so you couldn’t be in safer hands. They also pride themselves on the food served aboard, with a delicious Tapas style lunch, endless Tea or Coffee, cake and biscuits included in the price. They certainly won’t leave you going hungry!

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Sea Salts and Sail Festival Day Sail

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Travel insurance notes

As this is an active adventure holiday, we advise that everyone has the appropriate personal accident travel insurance whilst onboard in addition to standard travel insurance which would cover you in the time between making your booking and departing for your adventure. These policies can sometimes be combined so please check with your travel insurance provider.

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