Experience life at sea and the exhilarating pleasure of sailing aboard an historic trading Ketch

Experience life at sea and the exhilarating pleasure of sailing aboard the historic vessel, Irene, along the stunning coastline of Clovelly or to Lundy Island this September.  Enjoy lending the crew a hand by hoisting and trimming sails, and steering the ship. No experience necessary - just come along for the fun! 

'Irene' was launched over 100 years ago at Bridgwater, Somerset and is a "West Country trading ketch", designed to be beached along river banks so loads could be easily transferred to horse-drawn carts.  

SEPTEMBER SAILINGS:  Starting on the day of the Clovelly Lobster & Crab Feast on Sunday 6 September to Saturday 26 September : 

Bideford Bay Day Sails
Join the crew and experience sailing a traditional West Country trading ketch or just relax and enjoy the trip along the beautiful coastline.  Lunch included.

Overnight to Lundy Island at weekends
Sail from Clovelly to Lundy and explore the island, full of wildlife and wonderful scenery.  Then dine and sleep aboard 'Irene' overnight.  On the Sunday you will experience the RNLI performing a mock rescue on board before sailing back to Clovelly. 

Below decks 'Irene' is fitted with cosy and comfortable en-suite cabins each with double and single bunks.   Meals included (delicious food with locally sourced ingredients).

Bookings
All voyages are subject to weather conditions and must be booked in advance.  Deposits are required (only refundable in case of bad weather) and travel insurance is necessary for overnight voyages.

For information and to book your place/s, please contact the Skipper, Charles Robertson on 07896 215213 or email charles-robertson@live.co.uk.

Click here for details of the sailing schedule