Each September we look back at how our Summer Sailings events went and decide what exciting things we might do next year. In 2024 we sailed around the English Channel visiting over 40 ports and anchorages in England and Northern France and sailing some 1,200 miles; a fantastic experience all round if a little challenging with the Brexit effect. The programme was tight and complicated by unpredictable weather and to meet our itinerary we ended up motoring too often instead of sailing.
Snark is a unique boat, not only can she sail around the coast and up to 60 miles offshore but with her shallow draft and off grid capacity we can travel deep into the beautiful rivers and estuaries that grace our part of the world or anchor in shallow bays unsuitable for deeper draft vessels.
So, we have decided that in 2025 we will focus on these attributes and offer a series of voyages taking in the ten navigable West Country rivers from the Ex to the Helford and the dramatic rugged coastline in between. The passages between these are short enough to allow us to dawdle a little and focus on sailing Snark rather than motoring; reducing our carbon footprint and offering a unique perspective on the heritage and natural life of the region.
We have been asked for more trips to the Isles of Scilly so we have increased the number of visits to three. These remote and windswept islands off the southwest corner of England are challenging to sail to but well worth the effort. It is a world of wide sandy beaches, dramatic rock formations and organic island produce. Snark is well suited to explore the many shallow bays and channels and provide a comfortable base for island hopping, seaweed scavenging, bird and seal watching, sea swimming, beach barbeques and many other seaside pursuits.
For more information, dates and prices please visit Summer Sailing Holidays | the SNARK
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