Atlantic wildlife

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 At night you often hear owls hooting from your bunk

Wildlife at Sea

The Atlantic Ocean and the remoteness of Cornwall bring their own special rewards; oaks are adorned with lichen – a sign of crystal clear air quality. Unpolluted seas and the Gulf Stream provide unexpected sightings of turtles, sunfish and regular visits by dolphins, whales and basking sharks. Gales often bring in wheeling gannets, tiny storm petrels, guillemots, razorbills and even puffins.

The Fal and Helford Estuaries are designated Special Areas of Marine Interest. Breeding seals hide in sea caves and the drowned river valleys or rias have dense oak woodlands with branches sweeping down to deep green waters. At low tide the mudflats are home to egrets, oyster catchers, wading birds, otters and at night, from your bunk you can hear owls hooting in the darkness.

Our Skippers have learned from various local wildlife experts invited on board and are accredited (WiSe) wildlife safe operators.