FULL 'Dementia Adventure' - our chosen 2011 charity - working with Classic Sailing
Submitted by adam on Thu, 23/09/2010 - 10:45
| Voyage Number | E131 |
| Voyage price | POA |
| Voyage Dates | 06/09/2011 - 15:00 - 09/09/2011 - 10:00 |
| Depart from | St Mawes, Cornwall |
| Finishing Port | St Mawes, Cornwall |
| Voyage area | Cornwall , UK |
| Voyage type | Short Breaks and Tasters , Weekend Voyages |
| Vessel | Eve of St Mawes |
| Availability | Fully booked |
Voyage Description
Introducing Dementia Adventure
Dementia Adventure is a community interest company established in April 2009 to provide adventure travel and short breaks for people living with dementia. Their adventure breaks have nature in mind and with help from Classic Sailing this will be their second foray into a residential sailing holiday for people living with dementia and their carers. The first voyage was in 2011 and was a huge success for all involved.
This 3 day break will be advertised soon on Dementia Adventure's own website. If you are a friend or carer for a relative with dementia do let us know and we will let you know how to get involved in this pilot voyage or any subsequent sailing breaks.
Tel 01872 580022
Cornwall Escapes - 3 Day Breaks
We paint our pilot cutter Eve of St Mawes dazzling blue to match the Cornish seascape. Artists have been drawn to the sea, rugged coastline and the famous light quality in the far west for centuries. Eves turquoise blue decks and hull seems to help get everybody in the holiday mood too. On the edge of the Atlantic Ocean we have our share of wild grey days, but they just seem to make the achingly beautiful blue sky / deep blue sea days extra special.
Founders of Classic Sailing Adam and Debbie based the company in St Mawes because we felt Cornwall and the Scillies was the best cruising ground in the world. We now promote sailing holidays in many far flung destinations but a flat water blast along the South Cornwall coast in a crystal clear north westerly takes some beating.
Western Approaches - a historic cruising ground
Stretching between Brittany and the Scillies, and covering the anchorage’s and ports of the West Country, we sail the same Western Approaches as the original pilot cutters would have to patrolled in search of the next sailing ship to put their pilot aboard.
The Breton, Scillionian, and Cornish that fringe the Atlantic hang fiercely onto their seafaring traditions—celebrating their history with gig boat racing, traditional wooden boatbuilding and maritime festivals. In eleven years of operating Eve we still receive warm welcomes from local people wherever we go. I think it is because we fit so well into their timeless landscapes.
3 Day Tasters - a relaxed way to learn to sail
Beginners & experienced Sailors are welcome on all our 3 day voyages.Over the last 12 years, on Eve alone we have introduced at least two thousand newcomers to sailing.
Eve makes a great boat to start sailing on. She has wide decks with plenty of room. She is a fine sea boat with a well proven safety record and kept to the highest standards. With blocks and tackles you can see what you are doing and the team work makes for a great sailing holiday.
We are also a recognised RYA Training Establishment so if you want to do a 6 day beginners course then look at our RYA Competent Crew Course on Eve of St Mawes for a more intensive and structured introduction to practical seamanship.
Healthy Exercise & Environmentally Friendly
Traditional Sailing boats like Eve are powered by the wind, but to harness it requires quite a bit of satisfying physical effort and teamwork. There are no winches on board except the antique brass handled windlass, so you soon get to know your fellow guests as you haul on blocks and tackles. Sometimes we glide effortlessly through the water with 14 tons of oak and larch propelled by the wind or tide. If the forecast is wrong it can be more of a struggle. After the tenth tacking manoeuvre into the teeth of a freshening gale you might begin to wish you had been to the gym more often. Its unlikely you’ll go home thinner (e.g. creme brulee, clotted cream, Lamb with camenbert, rosemary, flageolet bean and red wine) but we can guarentee you will leave looking a lot healthier and either sun tanned, or windswept and interesting. There is plenty of conversation, but even on a 38ft deck you can find a corner for quiet contemplation. For some strange reason, everyone seems to sleep very well on board cocooned safely amongst Eve’s timber curves.
Unspoilt Sailing Ground
From Eve’s mooring in St Mawes we can explore Falmouth Bay, one of the largest natural harbours in the world. Much of the Coastline is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, AONB, and there is no better way of appreciating than from the deck of beautiful sailing boat.
See the intinerary tab above for more our our favourite haunts, a typical itinerary and more details on where we might sail.
Wildlife at Sea & Ashore
The remoteness of the Cornish coast this far west bring their own special reward to those who travel with us: Starry nights with no street lights; ocean sunsets, isolated lighthouses and tiny fishing harbours; cliffs sculptured by pounding winter gales; almost tropical white sands with sparkling mica sticking to your toes; woodlands stunted by the wind but with trees adorned with lichen (a sure sign of unpolluted air) and lush ferns and springs along the many coastal footpaths.
The Gulf Stream provides unexpected sightings of turtles, sunfish and more regular visits by dolphins (common, bottlenose and risso’s dolphin), porpoises, whales and giant basking sharks. Gales often bring in wheeling gannets, tiny storm petrels, guillemots, razorbills and even puffins.
The Fal and Helford Estuaries are designated as Special Areas of Marine Interest. Breeding seals hide in sea caves and deep zawns. The drowned river valleys (called rias) have dense oak woodlands with branches sweeping down to deep green waters. At low tide the mudflats are home to egrets, curlews, oystercatchers and leggy herons—all the birds that go screech. At night you hear owls hooting in the moonlight, and a few guests have seen elusive otters in the early morning mists.
We record all wildlife sightings in the ships log and occasionally run specialist wildlife voyages or marine conservation breaks on Eve., but you only need to keep your eyes peeled on any voyage to see the best wildlife moments. Our Skippers have learned much from wildlife experts we have invited on board. Both Debbie and Adam are acredited (Wise) wildlife safe operators and we encourage all new skippers to develop their wildlife expertise.
We have some world class dive spots locally and in the Scillies due to the lack of major sediment bearing rivers, rich underwater ecosystem and wrecks, so it is well worth bringing a snorkel, mask & wetsuit in summer you have mermaid (or merman) tendencies. Many of our anchorages are near interesting rock pools or eel grass, or maerl beds where seahorses hide.
Join at 3pm on St Mawes Quay.
All itineraries are subject to the weather and the skippers decision.
The area outlined by the blue points above mark the area likely to be sailed but not necessarily all of it.
Day One
Meet on St Mawes Quay where all the ferries from Falmouth arrive. If the tide is in Eve will be tucked in the corner of the Quay just in front of the Ferry Steps. If the tide is out you will row our pilot cutter tender No 8 out ot Eve.
Once on board a safety and facility briefing will be given. Very soon you will be hoisting sails and getting under way.
The objective for the first day is get you to see how it feels to sail on Eve and get to somewhere not in St Mawes for the first night onboard. It will not be far away and the idea is for it to be sheltered and scenic and in time for a freshly cooked supper. The area is bounded by the Fal and Helford Estuaries for day one.
Day Two
Leaving the Fal or Helford area Eve we have time to sail the 24 miles to Fowey or stay closer at home and sail down the coast towards the Lizard. It all depends on the wind direction, tides, the ability of the crew and the decision of the skipper.
Eastbound
If going east towards Fowey you will pass on the way Gull Rock that has many breeding Cormorants, Shags, Razor Bills and Guillemots.
Rounding the large and famous Dodman Point the Bay of St Austell opens up before you. Close by is the village of Gorran Haven and the fishing port of Mevagissey. It is possible to stay overnight in Mevagissey or some of the sheltered bays up towards Charleston. If heading on to Fowey when you are bout two thirds of the way across the St Austell Bay the keen eyed can spot the top of the Tropical Biome at the Eden Project.
Fowey Harbour entrance is quite small and many people will watch you sail into this fascinating harbour. Fowey is on the port side, left, and Polruan on the Starboard, right side as you go in. There are normally pontoons or mooring buoys to pick up. The pontoons are not connected to the land so its either use the rubber dinghy and outboard or the Water taxi to go ashore. We always try to give time ashore in Fowey as it is an interesting and characterful small town with good restaurants, pubs, galleries, book shops, chandlery and many gift shops. (Oh and a cash machine, chemist and tiny supermarket.) There are also a very good shops for delicatessen, butcher and fish monger.
West and Southbound we can explore the coast down to the Lizard and may stop at Coverack or Cadgewith and some tiny little bays.
Day Three
If you have overnighted in Fowey or Mevagissey you will be sailing back to the Fal and keeping a close watch for all that you might spot at sea. These waters are frequented by basking sharks, sun fish, dolphins, porpoise and the occasional pilot or fin whale. There is no way we can guarantee seeing any of these wonderful creatures but the more you look the more you will see. In the air it is common to see Gannets and very occasionally Puffin and Storm Petrels, Adam’s favourite sea bird. I think of them as the swifts of the sea, they are similar in size and spend long months at a time without landing except when breeding.
Wherever you started from by the evening you will be either in St Mawes on Eve’s mooring or within striking distance of St Mawes for the following morning.
At least one evening we make it possible to go ashore after supper for a drink in a local pub. It is not something we do every night as we often want to take you to a remote but beautiful spot. As much as possible we try to give as much variety as practical over the three days.
Day Four
On the last morning we make sure you are well fed before putting you ashore in St Mawes by 10am.
Where do we go in three days ?
St Mawes - Home of the Pilot Cutter
In the 19th Century St Mawes was famous as the home port for many Falmouth registered pilot cutters and for building the best six oared pilot gigs in Cornwall (Peter’s Boatyard). Eve might be a recently built pilot cutter but the village is still very proud of her. The locals are always very keen to hear about your adventures when you return. Each year Classic Sailing organises a Pilot Cutter Review and racing with St Mawes Sailing Club and St Mawes Pier and Harbour Company and there are many other sailing events in St Mawes and Falmouth Bay throughout the year. Our ladies gig boat team won the World Gig Championships last year, so its not uncommon to be overtaken by a gig boat when sailing !
The Roseland Coast & Carrick Roads
One of the largest deep water harbours in the world, Falmouth Estuary provides an extensive sailing ground with a few shallow banks to keep navigators on their toes. In the winter oyster boats still dredge under sail, keeping the Falmouth Oyster Beds a sustainable fishery and creating a bygone scene for photographers and artists who bravely sail Eve in October and March. In summer there is a large fleet of Falmouth Working Boats who hoist colourful jackyard topsails and race very competitively several days a week. There is a stunning backdrop of steep farmland, windswept headlands, National Trust beaches, castles and small harbours.
The Lizard Peninsula
Stretching fourteen miles southwards the dark serpentine cliffs of the Lizard Peninsula protect Falmouth and the Roseland coast from the prevailing South Westerlies and ocean swell. The West facing side is lashed by winter gales, but in the calmer months there are caves to explore and coves like Lankidden, where Eve’s anchor bites into a wide sandy strip miles from any village. Right down the end is the Lizard lighthouse station at Church Cove, and if you can find a gap between the lobster pots then Cadgewith is a fair weather anchorage which feels very out on a limb even in summer. Row ashore to buy fresh fish or wander amongst the thatched cottages and fishing boats. Just around the Manacles Reef is Coverack with its hidden harbour and the most precipitous windsurfing school in the country. There is a fish restaurant with its own lifeboat ramp and the famous Roskilly ice cream shop is compulsory for adults re-living their childhood.
Helford River & Frenchman’s Creek
A great place to hole up after a bracing sail, and explore ashore. Woods are full of Bluebells, or wild garlic in spring or you can rustle through the autumn leaves to the pub in autumn. If you want a swallows and amazon’s messing about in boats holiday—the Helford is where you come. From a mooring there are always interesting boats to watch sailing in and out the wide river entrance...and dinghies dodging deftly between the moorings. Rockpools, tidal mud, waterside pubs with terraces you can row to, egrets and oystercatchers, exotic gardens like Glendurgan and the internationally renowned Trebah Gardens add to the sub tropical, lush setting. Beyond the deep Helford pool anchoring is forbidden on the oyster beds, but we know a few tucked away spots. If the tide is very high we can dry out against an ancient quay and relax or enjoy a BBQ—knowing there is no escape until the next tide.
Around The Dodman
There are endless anchorages in Gerrans and Mevagissey Bay either side of the Dodman if the winds are W through to NE. Lantic Bay, Silver Mine Cove, Kiberick Cove and Gull Rock, Towan Beach, Polkerris are some of our favourites.
There are very few marinas in Cornwall which is part of its charm. If we grow weary of the anchor windlass we can opt to be centre of tourist attention alongside in tiny ports like Mevagissey or the port of Charlestown where the Onedin Line and many other period dramas have been filmed.
Fowey—Pirates Lair
The delights of Fowey often beckons—historically home to Fowey Gallants— a fiercesome band of pirates, the present day harbour is equally colourful. The pilot book says the cliff lined entrance is accessible in any weather, but in big seas shooting in though the entrance is best done under sail as quickly as possible. Eve can easily create an entrance sailing into this historic port; With Fowey on one bank and Polruan on the other there are always plenty of spectators to watch you. The town has galleries, good restaurants and waterside bars and there is always something to watch out on the river. Troy’s (one design sailing boat) or gig boats racing, the steam launch, water taxis, ferries, canoeists, tall ships or china clay ships all keep the river scene interesting, and there are great walks along the coast in either direction. Once a year in May the Daphne du Maurier Festival takes over the town with literary and musical events.
St Mawes
Joining or leaving point.
Assemble towards the end of St Mawes Quay. There is only one quay right in the centre of the village. If the tide is in you will be able to board directly on to Eve of St Mawes or Annabel J. If there is not enough tide you will be taken out to your pilot cutter by dinghy.
Getting to or from your port.
Ferry is the best way. Contact St Mawes Ferry on 01872 861 911 or 07855 438 674 http://www.kingharryscornwall.co.uk/ferries Ferries are hourly in winter and three per hour in the summer.
Train
To get to St Mawes Ferry catch the train to the “Falmouth The Dell” Station which is on the branch line from
“The Dell” is ten minutes walk from Customs House Quay where one of three ferries runs to St Mawes in the summer. In the winter it is about another five minutes walk to the Prince of Wales Pier.
Bus and Coach
First Group run a regular service from Truro Bus Station a twenty minute walk from the Railway Station. http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/southwest/devon/home/index.php
National Express run Coaches to Truro all year and Falmouth summer time only. http://www.nationalexpress.com/coach/index.cfm
Service No 50 - Tel 0871 200 2233
Plane
Newquay Airport (NQY) is about 40 miles away and about £55 taxi fare.
Taxi - You can book a local taxi on 01326 279 042 or 07971 104 909 ask for Graham.
Flights currently from London Gatwick,
Road
The A30 is the best route into
The best way is to leave the A30 at Fraddon and follow the B3275 until it meets the A390 where you turn left for a little way back towards St Austell. Then follow the signs to the right for the A3078 which ends in St Mawes.
Parking
There are two car parks in St Mawes both trouble free and requiring coins.
St Mawes Quay Car Park is very convenient as it is where you join your voyage but is a little more expensive.
St Mawes Central Car Park run by the St Just in Roseland Parish Council at about £18.00 for 6 days is recommended. It is just a minute walk from the Quay.
History
St Mawes has a beautiful
The artist William Turner made St Mawes famous by painting a scene of the fishing harbour with the Castle on the hill behind, very Italianette, http://www.tate.org.uk/servlet/ViewWork?workid=14744&tabview=image
Attractions
St
St Just Church – a medieval building in a wonderful lush green setting next door to the Bar.
Sailing in the Roseland and Cornwall
- St Mawes Sailing Club www.stmawessailing.co.uk/
- Roseland Paddle and Sail www.paddleandsail.com
- St Mawes Kayaks www.stmaweskayaks.co.uk
- Fal Wooden Boat Hire www.falwoodenboathire.com
Walking
The South West Coast Path is linked by two ferries
Annual Events
Classic Sailing Pilot Cutter Review – June each year http://www.classic-sailing.co.uk/info/pilot-cutter-review
St Mawes Regatta as part of Falmouth Sailing Week see www.stmawessailing.co.uk/
Roseland Festival every Autumn http://www.crbo.co.uk/roseland/welcome.php
High Quality accommodation
Hotel Tresanton as used by Prince Charles and Adam Purser www.tresanton.com/
Mid range accommodation
Braganza best guest recommendations www.stmawes.info/bed-and-breakfast/braganza-guesthouse
Idle Rocks www.idlerocks.co.uk
Rising Sun www.risingsunstmawes.co.uk
Victory Inn and best pub Adam’s local. www.victory-inn.co.uk
Standard accommodation
Little
Camping
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Alternative Joining in Falmouth if the wind is too strong from the South West. You will be notified near the joining time if this is required. Please make sure we have your mobile phone number to let you know if we have had to to do this. We will use either Port Pendennis or Falmouth Visitor Yacht Haven depending on availability. Please NOTE this is only used it the weather is unsuitable for St Mawes.
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St Mawes
Joining or leaving point.
Assemble towards the end of St Mawes Quay. There is only one quay right in the centre of the village. If the tide is in you will be able to board directly on to Eve of St Mawes or Annabel J. If there is not enough tide you will be taken out to your pilot cutter by dinghy.
Getting to or from your port.
Ferry is the best way. Contact St Mawes Ferry on 01872 861 911 or 07855 438 674 http://www.kingharryscornwall.co.uk/ferries Ferries are hourly in winter and three per hour in the summer.
Train
To get to St Mawes Ferry catch the train to the “Falmouth The Dell” Station which is on the branch line from
“The Dell” is ten minutes walk from Customs House Quay where one of three ferries runs to St Mawes in the summer. In the winter it is about another five minutes walk to the Prince of Wales Pier.
Bus and Coach
First Group run a regular service from Truro Bus Station a twenty minute walk from the Railway Station. http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/southwest/devon/home/index.php
National Express run Coaches to Truro all year and Falmouth summer time only. http://www.nationalexpress.com/coach/index.cfm
Service No 50 - Tel 0871 200 2233
Plane
Newquay Airport (NQY) is about 40 miles away and about £55 taxi fare.
Taxi - You can book a local taxi on 01326 279 042 or 07971 104 909 ask for Graham.
Flights currently from London Gatwick,
Road
The A30 is the best route into
The best way is to leave the A30 at Fraddon and follow the B3275 until it meets the A390 where you turn left for a little way back towards St Austell. Then follow the signs to the right for the A3078 which ends in St Mawes.
Parking
There are two car parks in St Mawes both trouble free and requiring coins.
St Mawes Quay Car Park is very convenient as it is where you join your voyage but is a little more expensive.
St Mawes Central Car Park run by the St Just in Roseland Parish Council at about £18.00 for 6 days is recommended. It is just a minute walk from the Quay.
History
St Mawes has a beautiful
The artist William Turner made St Mawes famous by painting a scene of the fishing harbour with the Castle on the hill behind, very Italianette, http://www.tate.org.uk/servlet/ViewWork?workid=14744&tabview=image
Attractions
St
St Just Church – a medieval building in a wonderful lush green setting next door to the Bar.
Sailing in the Roseland and Cornwall
- St Mawes Sailing Club www.stmawessailing.co.uk/
- Roseland Paddle and Sail www.paddleandsail.com
- St Mawes Kayaks www.stmaweskayaks.co.uk
- Fal Wooden Boat Hire www.falwoodenboathire.com
Walking
The South West Coast Path is linked by two ferries
Annual Events
Classic Sailing Pilot Cutter Review – June each year http://www.classic-sailing.co.uk/info/pilot-cutter-review
St Mawes Regatta as part of Falmouth Sailing Week see www.stmawessailing.co.uk/
Roseland Festival every Autumn http://www.crbo.co.uk/roseland/welcome.php
High Quality accommodation
Hotel Tresanton as used by Prince Charles and Adam Purser www.tresanton.com/
Mid range accommodation
Braganza best guest recommendations www.stmawes.info/bed-and-breakfast/braganza-guesthouse
Idle Rocks www.idlerocks.co.uk
Rising Sun www.risingsunstmawes.co.uk
Victory Inn and best pub Adam’s local. www.victory-inn.co.uk
Standard accommodation
Little
Camping
Award winning Caravan and
Stay In Britain - Bed and Breakfast, Hotels, Guest House, Self Catering and campsites in britain
Alternative Joining in Falmouth if the wind is too strong from the South West. You will be notified near the joining time if this is required. Please make sure we have your mobile phone number to let you know if we have had to to do this. We will use either Port Pendennis or Falmouth Visitor Yacht Haven depending on availability. Please NOTE this is only used it the weather is unsuitable for St Mawes.
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Eve of St Mawes Pilot Cutter |
Eve's Voyages 2012 shown below |
Ekki Keel, oak frames, larch planking, Douglas Fir mast and bowsprit.
"Throughly enjoyed the holiday. It was a real escape. I pretend I'm on the boat at home. I haven't slept so well for a long time! " Liz L
Eve of St Mawes Dimensions:
Length on deck 38’
Length with bowsprit 51’
Beam 12’
Draught 6’ 2”
Engine 42hp
Tonnage 14
Rig Gaff Cutter
Sails: gaff mainsail, gaff topsail, staysail, working jib, flying jib, jib topsail and storm jib.
Construction
Built and Designed by Luke Powell, Working Sail.
Launched April 1997
Ekki keel, oak frames, larch planking, Douglas Fir Mast and bowsprit.
Below Decks:
6 single berths with reading lights
Headroom—some low beams
Large oak dining table & serious cooker.
Hot and cold running water
Shower and WC
Full size navigation table
Radar, GPS, DSC VHF
Safety: MCA Code of Practice Category 2, up to 60 miles from a safe haven.
Skippers
Co founder of Classic Sailing, Debbie has a commercial Yachtmaster Certificate and Deck Office ticket for large tall ships She has worked as a landscape architect, taught outdoor pursuits, sail training on large yachts and tall ships. She enjoys sketching and block print making and wild swimming.
Adam is director of Classic Sailing and a yachtmaster instructor. He has run several businesses and run off to sea to sail on tall ships. He loves taking Classic Sailing in new directions so it is a rare treat to find him skippering Eve these days.
James is our new skipper, having just joined us in Oct 2011. His background is working on wooden boats, and has spent many years in the Caribbean both skippering and being a shipwright.
Lara will be back in 2012 for a few guest skipper voyages.
>> Read more about our skippers - profiles with photos
Voyage Fees include:
All meals, sailing tuition, waterproofs, port fees, wildlife guides were arranged, pillows and pillowcases.
Involvement level: full hands on sailing, navigation if you wish and washing up.
Eve of St Mawes was launched new in 1997
Eve of St Mawes lots of information pdf
Eve owes her heritage to the pilot Cutters of the Isles of Scilly. Rugged and versatile craft built to withstand the rigours of the Western Approaches in comfort and safety; these little ships were fast, weatherly and immensely strong.
Built in 1996 by Luke Powell, many people mistake Eve for an old boat; such is the sense of history within her solid new timbers. Constructed entirely traditionally from the best materials available, Eve was built to last. She has been admired, photographed and written about countless times.
" Nobody would have guessed this as a brand new vessel. The feeling of history inherent in theses vessels was present in Eve" Classic Boat Magazine article on Eve of St Mawes 1997
Voyage Style
A hard working and plucky ship earning her keep, Eve offers block and tackle sailing on an intimate scale. On deck you have a boat only 38’ long that beginners can throw around easily for RYA teaching, but the beauty of a bowsprit is that she can also spread her wings.
Under full canvas from overhanging boom to bowsprit cap she becomes a 51’ cutter – able to set 5 sails, keep experienced sailors very busy and create quite a spectacle around the small ports and harbours of Cornwall, Brittany and the Scillies.
Eve is large enough to accommodate 6 in comfort and carry enough resources to sail independently of marinas, yet small enough to do some serious creek crawling. She fits perfectly into the secluded anchorages and out of the way corners of her playground.
Leaving only the sparkling wake behind her makes you realise the full potential of traditional boats like Eve of St Mawes and the ethical forces behind them.
"Eve is a beautiful boat, outside and in, and the all wood construction adds a charm distinctly lacking in 
most modern boats - real character " - Rob.
Whole Boat Prices
6 go for the price of 5 on any available voyage in Eve's published programme.
Whole boat 6 days normal voyage £3400
Whole boat 6 days special event voyage £3900
Group Booking ideas - short breaks for special birthdays, Pilot Cutter Racing, women only voyages with female skipper, RYA courses
What to Bring
N.B. BOATS HAVE LIMITED STORAGE SPACE SO PLEASE LIMIT YOURSELF TO ONE SOFT BAG OR RUCKSACK (not suitcases).
Sleeping bag (pillow & pillow case provided)
Hats for sun and cold weather.
At least two sets of warm clothes - layers e.g. tracksuit bottoms, shirts, fleece jacket, wool jumpers, thick socks, and neck scarf. It can get cold at sea even in mid summer.
Swim suit, towel, and suntan lotion.
Flat shoes with a good grip e.g. trainers or sailing deck shoes.
Sailing boots or wellies as the sea can come over deck if rough*.
(An alterative to boots in summer is to bring another pair of flat shoes with a good grip in case the first pair get wet).
All terrain type Sandals are great for dinghy trips ashore – but you do need shoes which protect your toes for sailing.
For sailing & Walking voyages / Scillies – Walking boots are useful and can be these can be worn on Eve’s deck too (over 1” thick planking with a non slip paint).
A small rucksack is useful for going ashore – especially on sailing and walking and Scillies voyages.
Camera, binoculars, sketchbook, a relaxing read.
Passport for French Voyages, (an E111 Form from Post Office - Reciprocal Free Health Care in Europe)
(Please bring a passport on Scillies, RYA courses or other 6-7 day voyages so Brittany can be an alternative option)
Any medication, spare spectacles. Seasick tablets - check with your Doctor, which brand if you suffer asthma or are on medication.
RYA Cruising Logbook for RYA Courses.
We supply offshore waterproof jacket and trousers, but you can bring your own.
Musical instruments are always welcome.
Alcohol – we do not supply alcohol on board, but you are welcome to bring modest quantities e.g. to drink with evening meals.
2012 Season
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FULL thanks Delivery Voyage from Boatyard & rigging mast and spars - volunteers required - 4 days EV1200 |
Eve of St Mawes | Gweek, UK | Falmouth, UK | Thu, 22/03/2012 - 15:00- to Sun, 25/03/2012 - 10:00 |
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Pure Wind Power Challenge - aiming not to use the engine - lots of sailing handling and traditional seamanship - 3 days for £375 EV1201 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Sat, 31/03/2012 - 15:00- to Tue, 03/04/2012 - 10:00 |
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Easter Sailing in Cornwall on a pilot cutter - 3 days for £375 EV1202 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Tue, 03/04/2012 - 15:00- to Fri, 06/04/2012 - 10:00 |
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RYA Competent Crew & Day Skipper Practical Course on a pilot cutter - 6 days £655 EV1203 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Sat, 07/04/2012 - 15:00- to Fri, 13/04/2012 - 10:00 |
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SAIL-WALK-ROW Voyage - our low carbon footprint mini adventure starring our new wooden rowing gig- 3 days for £375 EV1204 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Sat, 14/04/2012 - 15:00- to Tue, 17/04/2012 - 10:00 |
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Spring short sailing break - Enjoy Fresh and Wild Cornwall - 3 days for £375 EV1205 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Tue, 17/04/2012 - 15:00- to Fri, 20/04/2012 - 10:00 |
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RYA Competent Crew & Day Skipper Course on a pilot cutter - 6 days £655 EV1206 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Sat, 21/04/2012 - 15:00- to Fri, 27/04/2012 - 10:00 |
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Sail, sketch, paint and beachcomb with an artist in Cornwall - 3 days onboard £375 EV1207 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Sat, 28/04/2012 - 15:00- to Tue, 01/05/2012 - 10:00 |
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Taste of Salt - our classic sailing mini adventure - 3 days for £395 EV1208 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Tue, 01/05/2012 - 15:00- to Fri, 04/05/2012 - 10:00 |
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Taste of Salt - May bank holiday sailing break on a pilot cutter - 3 days for £395 EV1209 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Sat, 05/05/2012 - 15:00- to Tue, 08/05/2012 - 10:00 |
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SAIL-WALK-ROW Voyage - our low carbon footprint mini adventure starring our new wooden rowing gig- 3 days for £375 EV1210 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Tue, 08/05/2012 - 15:00- to Fri, 11/05/2012 - 10:00 |
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6 day RYA Competent Crew & Day Skipper Course during the Finn Dinghy World Cup in Falmouth (sail amongst Olympic hopefuls) - 6 days £695 EV1211 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Sat, 12/05/2012 - 15:00- to Fri, 18/05/2012 - 10:00 |
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Eve of St Mawes - Day Sail - £95 EV12D1 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Sat, 19/05/2012 - 10:00- to Sat, 19/05/2012 - 17:00 |
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Eve of St Mawes - Day Sail - £95 EV12D2 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Sun, 20/05/2012 - 10:00- to Sun, 20/05/2012 - 17:00 |
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BOOK EARLY Pilot Cutter World Championships - Join the fleet in Cornwall for spectacular racing - 5 days for £595 EV1212 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Wed, 23/05/2012 - 15:00- to Mon, 28/05/2012 - 10:00 |
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SPECIAL EVENT 1st ever Fastnet Race for Pilot Cutters - Challenging offshore race and explore SW Ireland - 7 days for £750 EV1213 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | Baltimore or Schull, Ireland | Mon, 28/05/2012 - 15:00- to Mon, 04/06/2012 - 10:00 |
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Eve explore Southern Ireland & Westwards with a fiddler - Kerry & Cork - 6 days for £695 EV1214 |
Eve of St Mawes | Baltimore or Schull, Ireland | Cork, Ireland | Tue, 05/06/2012 - 15:00- to Mon, 11/06/2012 - 10:00 |
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Isles of Scilly - Island Hopping - midsummer days and abundant wildlife 6 days £720 EV1215 |
Eve of St Mawes | Newlyn, UK | St Mawes, Cornwall | Fri, 15/06/2012 - 15:00- to Thu, 21/06/2012 - 10:10 |
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Cornish Marine Wildlife Voyage - plankton blooms & good time for basking sharks 3 days for £395 EV1216 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Fri, 22/06/2012 - 15:00- to Tue, 26/06/2012 - 10:00 |
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SPECIAL PHOTOGRAPHY VOYAGE sail amongst biggest ever gathering of J Class Yachts since the 1930's - 3 days £395 EV1217 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Mon, 25/06/2012 - 15:00- to Thu, 28/06/2012 - 10:00 |
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NEW EVENT See the action up close as the mighty J Class Yachts race in Falmouth Bay - 3 days £395 EV1218 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Thu, 28/06/2012 - 15:00- to Sun, 01/07/2012 - 10:00 |
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Spectacular Sailing Break on our pilot cutter - see classic super yachts racing for Pendennis Cup - 3 days £395 EV1219R |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Mon, 02/07/2012 - 15:00- to Thu, 05/07/2012 - 10:00 |
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SPECIAL PHOTOGRAPHY VOYAGE with expert -sail amongst the Classic SuperYachts racing for Pendennis Cup - 3 days £395 EV1220R |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Thu, 05/07/2012 - 15:00- to Sun, 08/07/2012 - 10:00 |
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SPECIAL EVENT Brest International Festival of the Sea 2012 & Brittany Summer Expedition - 6 days for £720 EV1221 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | Brest, France | Wed, 11/07/2012 - 15:00- to Tue, 17/07/2012 - 10:00 |
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SPECIAL OFFER Two voyage price for Brest & Douarnenez Festival 2012 and explore Brittany & Biscay coast - SAVE £220 -15 days for £1299 EVBOTH |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Wed, 11/07/2012 - 15:00- to Thu, 26/07/2012 - 10:00 |
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Eve of St Mawes - Parade of Sail from Brest to Douarnenez Festival 2012 and explore Brittany & Biscay coast - 8 days for £799 EV1222 |
Eve of St Mawes | Brest, France | St Mawes, Cornwall | Wed, 18/07/2012 - 15:00- to Thu, 26/07/2012 - 10:00 |
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Isles of Scilly - Offshore sailing, wildlife & island hopping in an unspoilt archipelago -£720 for 6 days EV1223 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Sun, 29/07/2012 - 15:00- to Sat, 04/08/2012 - 10:00 |
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Taste of Salt - our classic sailing mini adventure in Cornwall- 3 days for £395 EV1224 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Sun, 05/08/2012 - 15:00- to Wed, 08/08/2012 - 10:00 |
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Best of Summer: Sailing, Rowing & Wild Swimming Special £395 for 3 days EV1225 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Thu, 09/08/2012 - 15:00- to Sun, 12/08/2012 - 10:00 |
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Isles of Scilly - Offshore sailing, wildlife & island hopping in an unspoilt archipelago -£720 for 6 days EV1226 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Mon, 13/08/2012 - 10:00- to Sun, 19/08/2012 - 10:00 |
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RYA Competent Crew Practical Course for novices and dinghy sailors wanting to try bigger boats - 5 days for £595 E1227 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Mon, 20/08/2012 - 15:00- to Sat, 25/08/2012 - 10:00 |
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Isles of Scilly - Offshore sailing, wildlife & island hopping in an unspoilt archipelago -£720 for 6 days EV1228 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Mon, 27/08/2012 - 15:00- to Sun, 02/09/2012 - 10:10 |
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Active holiday - Learn to sail a traditionally rigged pilot cutter in Cornwall - 3 days for £395 EV1229 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Mon, 03/09/2012 - 15:00- to Thu, 06/09/2012 - 10:00 |
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'Fresh & Wild' Sailing Weekend - Seafood & Organic Local Produce - 3 days for £395 EV1230 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Thu, 06/09/2012 - 15:00- to Mon, 10/09/2012 - 10:00 |
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'Women Go Wild' after the school holidays - women only voyage with Debbie, Lara or Esther as skipper £395 for 3 days EV1231 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Tue, 11/09/2012 - 15:00- to Fri, 14/09/2012 - 10:00 |
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RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper Practical Course - 6 days for £695 E1232R |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Sat, 15/09/2012 - 15:00- to Fri, 21/09/2012 - 10:00 |
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Taste of Salt - our classic sailing mini adventure in Cornwall at a quieter time of year- 3 days for £395 EV1232b |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Sat, 22/09/2012 - 15:00- to Tue, 25/09/2012 - 10:00 |
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Pure Wind Power Challenge - a voyage trying to not to use an engine at all - Lots of sail handling -3 days £375 EV1233 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Tue, 25/09/2012 - 15:00- to Fri, 28/09/2012 - 10:00 |
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RYA Competent Crew & Day Skipper Practical Course - 6 days for £695 EV1234 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Sat, 29/09/2012 - 15:00- to Fri, 05/10/2012 - 10:00 |
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SAIL-WALK-ROW - explore the South West Coast Path from a pilot cutter - 3 days for £375 EV1235 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Sat, 06/10/2012 - 15:00- to Tue, 09/10/2012 - 10:00 |
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Sailing & Wildlife, wild food foraging & beach clean up- 3 days for £375 EV1236 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Tue, 09/10/2012 - 15:00- to Fri, 12/10/2012 - 10:00 |
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RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or Yachtmaster Coastal Preparation Course & Exam (optional) on a classic boat 6 days tuition and two days exam for £695 plus exam fee E1237 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Sat, 13/10/2012 - 15:00- to Sun, 21/10/2012 - 10:00 |
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Autumn Short sailing break in Cornwall - get outdoors - 3 days for £375 EV1239 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Tue, 23/10/2012 - 15:00- to Fri, 26/10/2012 - 10:00 |
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RYA Competent Crew & Day Skipper Practical Course - 6 days £655 EV1240 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Sat, 27/10/2012 - 15:00- to Fri, 02/11/2012 - 10:00 |
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Lay Up Voyage - last chance to sail & last row in the dark to a waterside pub this season- 3 days for £32595 EV1241 |
Eve of St Mawes | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Sat, 27/10/2012 - 15:00- to Fri, 02/11/2012 - 10:00 |
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