Newcastle – Falmouth Blue Clipper 2022

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

Life at Sea

Become a member of the crew for this 4-night sail from Newcastle to Falmouth learning all the skills necessary to sail a 3 masted tall ship Schooner. By the end of the journey, you should be able to steer the ship, handle sails, keep a lookout, and assist in the day to day duties on board.

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.

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 yacht a bit bewildering and intimidating. This adventure will require some full days at sea and maybe some overnight sailing if the weather dictates.

Where Blue Clipper stops to port will entirely depend in the wind and weather for the duration of the trip but there will be opportunity to explore ashore.

As with all Blue Clipper’s sailing holidays, your ticket price includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks and Soft Drinks. There are six ensuite twin cabins and one six-berth cabin with a shared bathroom.  All cabins have bedding and towels provided. 

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!

There are currently no voyages scheduled. Please get in touch with the VentureSail team to find out what’s available, or if other upcoming voyages might be suitable.
Call us in the Office on 01872 487288 or email [email protected], and we will be happy to help you find your next adventure!

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Newcastle – Falmouth Blue Clipper 2022

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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.

Please read more information on our Insurance guidelines page.

This voyage will not be more than 12 miles offshore.

FAQ

Travel Planning

From: Newcastle

To: Falmouth

To see where the ports are, along with your likely sailing area, please view the sail area & highlights.

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.