Pettifox Cornish coastal sailing week

Vessel: Pettifox Cornish coastal sailing week
Where: Cornwall

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Sail and explore the coast of Cornwall from Fowey with classic boat Pettifox. Perfect for families with no experience!

This voyage is perfect for small groups of family or friends who want to get to experience traditional sailing in sheltered waters and soak up the diversity of Cornwall’s coastline.

Find Pettifox in the picturesque port of Fowey with its charming narrow streets and coloured cottages stretching the foreshore. It’s no wonder that the ancient town of “Foye” is such a mecca for outdoor sailing enthusiasts who come from afar to explore this perfect little estuary. Your voyage will, of course, be dictated by the direction of the wind and tide to make full use of Pettifox’s sails, so there is no set route or itinerary.

Sheltered Sailing

After you’ve spent the day exploring what the Fowey river has to offer and you’re familiar with the boat, it is likely that you will set sails and work your way down the coast toward Falmouth with its picture-perfect streets, river mouth and bay.

Discover the Helford River and explore the beautiful creeks that have inspired the likes of Daphne du Maurier…and Kylie Minogue. Moor up on National Trust beaches, visit riverside smuggler’s inns and experience true freedom as the wind fills Pettifox’s sails and propels you along this unique and impressive coastline. Woodland lines the riverbanks providing perfect anchorages for Pettifox.

An early morning walk ashore is one of the most relaxing ways to start the day as oystercatchers chatter away, herons clack in the branches and the quiet cormorants dive with a satisfying plop. Perhaps stopover in the town of Falmouth itself. A lovely maritime port with plenty of boutique shops, working docks and beautiful headland walk to sandy beaches.

The south coast provides some truly sheltered sailing grounds. Whichever way you head along the Cornish coast, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for dolphins, birds and plenty of other marine life. You might even fancy a swim in the beautiful Helford river so don’t forget your swimsuit!

Family Friendly

Pettifox is well suited to families or small groups of friends who are looking for a secluded sailing holiday exploring the coasts of Cornwall. No experience is needed to climb aboard – Pettifox is an easy rig to sail so is perfect for young families wanting to learn more about life on the water. Below decks, she has four single berths with two extra child berths available on request and with all your meals included, you can simply sit back and soak up the fresh sea air.

Your ticket price includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and soft drinks. There are two curtained bunk berths are in the saloon and two bunks in the fore cabin. Bedding is provided – you just need to bring your own towel.

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!