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Smuggler’s Run Sailing from France

  • Vessel: Grayhound
  • Where: France/Cornwall
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Embark: Douarnenez, France - 2 April 2023, 14:00
  • Disembark: Falmouth, Cornwall - 4 April 2023, 11:00
Board type:All Inclusive
25% deposit payable on bookings made more than 90 days in advance. Full amount payable on all other bookings.
Ticket type: Single berth (shared quarters)
Price:£450.00 per person

Become part of the crew as you sail Cornish lugger Grayhound on a smugglers cargo run from France to Cornwall!

Join replica Cornish lugger Grayhound in the French port of Douarnenez as she offers a hands-on sailing adventure. Sail with the crew on a smugglers run from Douarnenez to Falmouth, Cornwall as Grayhound delivers cargo as her ancestors would’ve done some 250 years ago.

This voyage is perfect for those who want to learn about sailing an 18th-century Cornish lugger while experiencing some open water sailing. Get to grips with a traditional rig and the crew welcome guests with an immersive lugger sailing experience. There is no sailing experience necessary but a good attitude and a hands-on sense of adventure are a must!

  • Cargo delivery run
  • Good level of fitness required
  • Traditional Wooden Boat
  • Open Saloon sleeping
  • Perfect for adventurers

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