Sailing from Denhelder to Ipswich

Join Trinovante in the Dutch port of Den Helder as she begins her journey across the North Sea and back to the UK.

We will sail an overnight passage of about 120 miles that will take us across the North Sea Deep Water Routes where there is plenty of shipping keep an eye out for. Although the North Sea seems vast, very large ships heading for big ports like Hamburg are confined to these routes by their draught.

Once Trinovante clears the shipping lanes we may have the whole horizon to ourselves. Offshore voyages have a totally different atmosphere onboard to our coastal sailing holidays and you immediately become a key part of the ship’s crew and one of the team. The passage could be a true opportunity to steer by the stars – specifically the North Star! Set the sails, steering a compass course, whilst keeping a lookout and settling into life at sea with your watch mates.

Although we will perhaps be the only boat on the horizon, we won’t be alone for birds. In the past, we have had lots of land birds keeping us company on the crossing by hitching a ride on Trinovante and they are often exhausted and keen to eat.

Once we have crossed the English Channel we will reach the Thames Estuary. This is Trinovante’s ‘home’ territory, it’s where she was built and is a fascinating area for a weekend break to follow our offshore passage.

Steeped in sailing history and tradition it’s one of the last places in the UK where you will see traditionally rigged boats as a matter of course. Fishing smacks and sailing barges race here throughout the season. In the quiet river anchorages, you will hear the distinctive call of oystercatchers and other wading birds feeding on the mudflats as the tide ebbs and flows.

As with all our sailing holidays, the exact itinerary will depend on the weather and tides will be chosen each day by your skipper to make the best use of the weather conditions. All meals and hot/soft drinks and hire of waterproofs are included in your ticket price.

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Sailing from Denhelder to Ipswich

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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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From: Den Helder

To: Ipswich

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