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East Coast Sailing Adventure; Newcastle to Falmouth
- Vessel: Blue Clipper
- Where: Newcastle, UK
- Duration: 10 days
- Embark: Newcastle - 18 September 2023, 14:00
- Disembark: Falmouth - 27 September 2023, 10:00
Sail with tall ship Blue Clipper for an Ocean mile builder from Newcastle to Falmouth, Cornwall.
Join Blue Clipper for a tall ship adventure sailing holiday from Newcastle to Falmouth. This hands-on sailing adventure is perfect for those wanting to experience life on a traditionally rigged tall ship and tuck some sea miles under their belt.
- Fully crewed tall ship
- Longer passages at sea
- Hands-on experience
- En-suite cabins
- Traditional tall ship sailing
YOUR SAILING AREA
UK EAST COAST
Starting in Newcastle, the focus of the expedition sailing voyage is to give guests a fully immersive tall ship sailing experience. There will be longer passages at sea to cover ground so where you stop along the way will entirely depend on the wind and weather. Your destination is the South coast in the Cornish maritime port of Falmouth.
Expedition Sailing
During this trip, you will develop a love of sailing, and the best way to make a start on any boat is to feel you are a vital and competent part of the crew. We will teach you the seamanship skills of steering, setting sails, reefing, and tying knots with conviction! The skills you learn will be relevant for modern yachts, but you should also feel at home on traditional boats and tall ships with blocks and tackles. This a passage trip where guests have the option to become part of watch system, but this is not essential as there are plenty of crew on board to manage some of the night sailing that is needed to cover the many miles from Newcastle and down to the south coast of Cornwall.
There is a whole new language to learn and by the end of the week you won’t be fazed by terms like sheet, fender, windlass or ‘bear away’ and all the things that make going onboard a tall ship a bit bewildering. This adventure will require some full days at sea and maybe some overnight sailing if the weather dictates. Ideally this adventure is for those with some previous time on board a boat or those that want so increase their miles at sea.
Life onboard
Sailing with tall ship Blue Clipper is certainly an enjoyable, hands-on experience and guests are encouraged to get involved with all aspects of sailing this magnificent tall ship. From hoisting the sails to taking the helm, the friendly and knowledgable crew are always on hand to show you the ropes.
Blue Clipper has a dedicated chef onboard too so you don’t have to worry about cooking after a days sailing in the salty sea air. Think locally sourced produce, fresh fish and home-made bread with hearty home-cooked meals and plenty of tea, coffee and cake! Your ticket price includes one glass of wine with your evening meal too.
Rest up after a day of adventure in your spacious private en-suite cabin. With twin bunks, sailing with Blue Clipper is certainly one of comfort and is the perfect choice for couples or solo travellers.
Read more about what to expect from a typical day and life onboard Blue Clipper.
As with all Blue Clipper’s sailing holidays, your ticket price includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, soft drinks and a glass of wine with your evening meal. There are six ensuite twin cabins with all bedding and towels provided per guest.
Simply click “Enquire Now” to reserve your berth for five days whilst you sort your travel plans. No booking form or deposit is required until you are ready to book!
Similar voyages
| Voyage | Set Sail | Days | Cost p/p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Coast Sailing Adventure; Newcastle to Falmouth | 19 September 2022 | 10 | £1,996.00 | Enquire now |
| East Coast Sailing Adventure; Newcastle to Falmouth | 18 September 2023 | 10 | £2,190.00 | Enquire now |
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Blue Clipper
Guest berths: 12 Rig: Gaff Schooner
Built-in Sweden in 1991, tall ship Blue Clipper is an impressive three-masted gaff rig schooner. With a clipper bow, original teak deck and elegant stern, she mixes a traditional tall ship feel with a relatively modern build giving guests an authentic experience with all the mod cons.
She has spent many years sailing all over the world from the Caribbean to the Arctic and is a frequent participant in the European Tall Ship regattas. Originally owned by the Brandy company Hennessy and named ‘Spirit of Hennessey, she appeared in many TV programmes and commercials before being privately bought in the late 90’s.
On deck, she boasts ample space for her guests to become fully immersed in hands-on sailing; heaving the ropes, hoisting the sails, learning ropes skills and even taking the helm. She has 3 kayaks and 3 paddle-boards for guest use while on anchor so you can explore even further inshore.
A spacious saloon, wheelhouse and galley also sit at deck level while below decks has been well-considered with six ensuite cabins a family cabin that sleeps six. All cabins have a porthole for natural light and heating/air conditioning.
Read more about Life on Board Blue Clipper here.
In 2016 she started her new life with her current owner and now spends her summers sailing Northern Europe and Scotland and the Hebrides and her winters chasing the Caribbean sunshine.
More about Blue ClipperFAQ
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What COVID policies are in place for sailing with Blue Clipper?
There are currently no Test & Sail policies in place for the 2022 season.
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Are all meals included?
Yes, all meals on board are included in the price. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and hot drinks) Generally, alcohol is not included; *One glass of wine is included with your evening meal on leisure voyages (not expedition/crossings)
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Can you cater for dietary needs?
Yes, please let us know when making your booking.
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Do I need to tip the crew?
Tips are not mandatory but are welcomed by the crew!
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What language is spoken onboard?
English
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What are the sleeping arrangements?
6x Twin Ensuite, 1x six-berth family cabin
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How many toilet/showers does she have?
9 in total. All Cabins are Ensuite aside from the six-berth that shares a bathroom.
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Is there an age limit?
Over 12's ideally but please check in the over for ages between 12-18 years.
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Is there WIFI?
No, but you should easily be able to reach 3G/4G from the shore.
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Can I charge my phone/Camera?
Yes - please bring EU adaptors.
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Are there life jackets provided?
Yes.
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Are Waterproofs provided?
No
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Do I need sailing experience?
No, absolutely not! Just a lust for adventure and a want to get actively involved.
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Will I be sea sick?
Everyone reacts differently but we recommend if you are at all worried to take some medication 24 hours before departure.
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Locations
From: Newcastle
To: Falmouth
Falmouth
BY RAIL:
There are direct trains with Great Western Railway to Truro from starting routes of Plymouth, Exeter St Davids, Cardiff Central and London Paddington. Once at Truro station you will need to change onto the Maritime line to Falmouth Town Station.
BY AIR:
The quickest way into the county during the spring/summer months, Newquay Airport requires taking either a taxi to Truro Train Station for the onward rail travel, or a taxi direct to Falmouth.
STAY IN FALMOUTH:
There are plenty of places to stay in Falmouth. Try The Chain Locker, Cutty Sark Inn or Seaview Inn.
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