Classic Sailing
@classicsailing.bsky.social
We're Classic Sailing - a small, friendly Tall Ship travel agent in Cornwall, UK. Offering hands-on traditional sailing voyages for people who want to do, not watch. Join the crew, not the crowd!
Lessons from HMS Victory for today’s Sailors:
This 25-minute animation of HMS Victory is both historical and relevant today. It explains how an 18thC ship of the line was built, rigged, and fought & shows the complexity of sailing & why these ships demanded such large crews!
youtu.be/4Nr1AgIfajI
This 25-minute animation of HMS Victory is both historical and relevant today. It explains how an 18thC ship of the line was built, rigged, and fought & shows the complexity of sailing & why these ships demanded such large crews!
youtu.be/4Nr1AgIfajI
How an 18th Century Sailing Warship Works (HMS Victory)
YouTube video by Animagraffs
youtu.be
October 14, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Lessons from HMS Victory for today’s Sailors:
This 25-minute animation of HMS Victory is both historical and relevant today. It explains how an 18thC ship of the line was built, rigged, and fought & shows the complexity of sailing & why these ships demanded such large crews!
youtu.be/4Nr1AgIfajI
This 25-minute animation of HMS Victory is both historical and relevant today. It explains how an 18thC ship of the line was built, rigged, and fought & shows the complexity of sailing & why these ships demanded such large crews!
youtu.be/4Nr1AgIfajI
Let’s talk seasickness. Do you get it? What helps? What would you tell a new sailor who’s worried?
I’ve updated our article with tips, stories + science: classic-sailing.com/article/will...
Share your own tales below ⬇️
I’ve updated our article with tips, stories + science: classic-sailing.com/article/will...
Share your own tales below ⬇️
Will I Get Seasick?
Worried about seasickness? Don't worry, we've got tried and tested prevention and remedy tactics, plus plenty more to reassure you.
classic-sailing.com
August 27, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Let’s talk seasickness. Do you get it? What helps? What would you tell a new sailor who’s worried?
I’ve updated our article with tips, stories + science: classic-sailing.com/article/will...
Share your own tales below ⬇️
I’ve updated our article with tips, stories + science: classic-sailing.com/article/will...
Share your own tales below ⬇️
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⛵️ SAIL Amsterdam 2025 🇳🇱,
the maritime festival which takes place every 5 years, will take place from August 20-24, 2025.
It coincides with the city's 750th anniversary celebrations.
#sail #boats #navigation #ship
the maritime festival which takes place every 5 years, will take place from August 20-24, 2025.
It coincides with the city's 750th anniversary celebrations.
#sail #boats #navigation #ship
August 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
⛵️ SAIL Amsterdam 2025 🇳🇱,
the maritime festival which takes place every 5 years, will take place from August 20-24, 2025.
It coincides with the city's 750th anniversary celebrations.
#sail #boats #navigation #ship
the maritime festival which takes place every 5 years, will take place from August 20-24, 2025.
It coincides with the city's 750th anniversary celebrations.
#sail #boats #navigation #ship
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Ceremonial historic sail ship SHTANDART modelled after first Russian Baltic Fleet warship has been barred entry from both Norway and Denmark last weeks.
Was accepted to some EU-countries earlier this summer despite sanctions.
Kudos to @bernardgrua.bsky.social for spreading the word.
Was accepted to some EU-countries earlier this summer despite sanctions.
Kudos to @bernardgrua.bsky.social for spreading the word.
#Shtandart #TSShtandart not welcome in #Esbjerg #Denmark #PortOfEsbjerg #PoE due to #EU #Europe #Sanctions
www.soefart.dk/article/view...
www.soefart.dk/article/view...
Dansk skibsfestival i Esbjerg afviser tidligere russisk skib
Skibet 'TS Shtandart' får ikke lov at lægge til i Esbjerg. Det er omfattet af EU-sanktioner mod russiske skibe
www.soefart.dk
August 7, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Ceremonial historic sail ship SHTANDART modelled after first Russian Baltic Fleet warship has been barred entry from both Norway and Denmark last weeks.
Was accepted to some EU-countries earlier this summer despite sanctions.
Kudos to @bernardgrua.bsky.social for spreading the word.
Was accepted to some EU-countries earlier this summer despite sanctions.
Kudos to @bernardgrua.bsky.social for spreading the word.
Question: What surprised you most on your first sailing voyage?
August 5, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Question: What surprised you most on your first sailing voyage?
Reposted by Classic Sailing
Could Cornwall and the Scilly Islands be poised to get an electric ferry? www.businessgreen.com/news/4517227...
Study to explore electric ferry link between Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Deep dive to gauge technical and commercial viability for electric only corridor on popular shipping route
www.businessgreen.com
August 5, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Could Cornwall and the Scilly Islands be poised to get an electric ferry? www.businessgreen.com/news/4517227...
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“There's been a watertight scientific & economic case on the need to stop bottom trawling in marine protected areas”
Only 38 of 377 MPAs are fully protected from bottom trawling. It's shocking.
@hugotagholm.bsky.social in Wildlife Mag on the proposed bans 🔽
www.discoverwildlife.com/environment/...
Only 38 of 377 MPAs are fully protected from bottom trawling. It's shocking.
@hugotagholm.bsky.social in Wildlife Mag on the proposed bans 🔽
www.discoverwildlife.com/environment/...
UK government proposes ban on bottom trawling in Marine Protected Areas | Discover Wildlife
Government proposals to ban bottom trawling in more vulnerable marine habitats aim to protect important and rare underwater life.
www.discoverwildlife.com
June 17, 2025 at 9:33 AM
“There's been a watertight scientific & economic case on the need to stop bottom trawling in marine protected areas”
Only 38 of 377 MPAs are fully protected from bottom trawling. It's shocking.
@hugotagholm.bsky.social in Wildlife Mag on the proposed bans 🔽
www.discoverwildlife.com/environment/...
Only 38 of 377 MPAs are fully protected from bottom trawling. It's shocking.
@hugotagholm.bsky.social in Wildlife Mag on the proposed bans 🔽
www.discoverwildlife.com/environment/...
What's your favourite knot and why?
Mine's the humble clove hitch. It may seem innocuous, BUT... with small amendments it becomes a slip knot, constrictor knot, rolling or riggers hitch, buntline hitch and many more...
Tell us yours!
#knots #sailingskills
Mine's the humble clove hitch. It may seem innocuous, BUT... with small amendments it becomes a slip knot, constrictor knot, rolling or riggers hitch, buntline hitch and many more...
Tell us yours!
#knots #sailingskills
June 17, 2025 at 9:47 AM
What's your favourite knot and why?
Mine's the humble clove hitch. It may seem innocuous, BUT... with small amendments it becomes a slip knot, constrictor knot, rolling or riggers hitch, buntline hitch and many more...
Tell us yours!
#knots #sailingskills
Mine's the humble clove hitch. It may seem innocuous, BUT... with small amendments it becomes a slip knot, constrictor knot, rolling or riggers hitch, buntline hitch and many more...
Tell us yours!
#knots #sailingskills
What’s your ideal role onboard — Helm? Sail trim? Lookout? First in line to climb aloft?
If there is a reason to go out on the end of the bowsprit, I'm there! I also love to teach traditional skills to trainees and sailing guests! Knots, terminology, ropework etc
-Jess
If there is a reason to go out on the end of the bowsprit, I'm there! I also love to teach traditional skills to trainees and sailing guests! Knots, terminology, ropework etc
-Jess
June 13, 2025 at 12:13 PM
What’s your ideal role onboard — Helm? Sail trim? Lookout? First in line to climb aloft?
If there is a reason to go out on the end of the bowsprit, I'm there! I also love to teach traditional skills to trainees and sailing guests! Knots, terminology, ropework etc
-Jess
If there is a reason to go out on the end of the bowsprit, I'm there! I also love to teach traditional skills to trainees and sailing guests! Knots, terminology, ropework etc
-Jess
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Been sailing before? What are your top tips for first time sailors?
My top tips:
1) Think about what you want to get out of your voyage and ask the crew questions.
2) Always bring snacks to share!
3) If you can go aloft, do!
-Jess
#ClassicSailing #TallShip #Sailing #YesYouCan #Crew #Holiday
My top tips:
1) Think about what you want to get out of your voyage and ask the crew questions.
2) Always bring snacks to share!
3) If you can go aloft, do!
-Jess
#ClassicSailing #TallShip #Sailing #YesYouCan #Crew #Holiday
June 10, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Been sailing before? What are your top tips for first time sailors?
My top tips:
1) Think about what you want to get out of your voyage and ask the crew questions.
2) Always bring snacks to share!
3) If you can go aloft, do!
-Jess
#ClassicSailing #TallShip #Sailing #YesYouCan #Crew #Holiday
My top tips:
1) Think about what you want to get out of your voyage and ask the crew questions.
2) Always bring snacks to share!
3) If you can go aloft, do!
-Jess
#ClassicSailing #TallShip #Sailing #YesYouCan #Crew #Holiday
What was your biggest ‘*oh wow!*’ moment at sea?
I think seeing a basking shark was pretty special.
But for me, was beating the fleet of trad boats to the first buoy at Falmouth Classics and then looking back at the madness we'd managed to avoid was pretty specular! 😅
- Jess,
Classic Sailing
I think seeing a basking shark was pretty special.
But for me, was beating the fleet of trad boats to the first buoy at Falmouth Classics and then looking back at the madness we'd managed to avoid was pretty specular! 😅
- Jess,
Classic Sailing
June 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
What was your biggest ‘*oh wow!*’ moment at sea?
I think seeing a basking shark was pretty special.
But for me, was beating the fleet of trad boats to the first buoy at Falmouth Classics and then looking back at the madness we'd managed to avoid was pretty specular! 😅
- Jess,
Classic Sailing
I think seeing a basking shark was pretty special.
But for me, was beating the fleet of trad boats to the first buoy at Falmouth Classics and then looking back at the madness we'd managed to avoid was pretty specular! 😅
- Jess,
Classic Sailing
⛵ Hello Bluesky!
We’re Classic Sailing – a small, friendly tall ship travel company based in Cornwall, UK, offering hands-on sailing adventures aboard traditional boats.
Haul ropes, stand watch, navigate by stars!
Join the crew, not the crowd.
Say hi or tell us your dream sailing destination!
We’re Classic Sailing – a small, friendly tall ship travel company based in Cornwall, UK, offering hands-on sailing adventures aboard traditional boats.
Haul ropes, stand watch, navigate by stars!
Join the crew, not the crowd.
Say hi or tell us your dream sailing destination!
May 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
⛵ Hello Bluesky!
We’re Classic Sailing – a small, friendly tall ship travel company based in Cornwall, UK, offering hands-on sailing adventures aboard traditional boats.
Haul ropes, stand watch, navigate by stars!
Join the crew, not the crowd.
Say hi or tell us your dream sailing destination!
We’re Classic Sailing – a small, friendly tall ship travel company based in Cornwall, UK, offering hands-on sailing adventures aboard traditional boats.
Haul ropes, stand watch, navigate by stars!
Join the crew, not the crowd.
Say hi or tell us your dream sailing destination!