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Smuggler’s Run Sailing from Cornwall

  • Vessel: Grayhound
  • Where: Cornwall/France
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Embark: Falmouth, Cornwall - 7 May 2023, 14:00
  • Disembark: Douarnenez, France - 9 May 2023, 11:00

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

Join replica Cornish lugger Grayhound in the maritime port of Falmouth, Cornwall as she offers a hands-on sailing adventure. Sail with the crew on a smugglers run from Falmouth to Douarnenez 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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