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To And From Ipswich, UK

UK Sailing Weekend

Ipswich, Suffolk, UK

3 Nights
100 Sea Miles

Taster Weekend
Friday 6th May
to
Monday 9th May
2022

FULL

Join The Ship Ipswich Haven Marina at 16.00
Leave 16.00

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UK Sailing Weekends

Sailing Type – Coastal Day Sailing

Thanks for a truly memorable weekend! The sailing experience and tuition were first class: I enjoyed the companionship very much: all that under the leadership of two people talented and thoroughly pleasant in equal measure. It was a privilege. Thank you again. And the megastar was Trinovante – what a ship!

Michael

You can book on any of our UK sailing weekends as a complete beginner or an experienced sailor.  All the training you need to fully participate onboard is included. You’ll be hoisting sails, steering, and generally participating in all the things that sailors do. That includes watching the sunset in a quiet anchorage at the end of the day.

If you have never sailed before, more information about what to expect from these sailing weekends is here
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Schooner Trinovante on a sailing weekend sailing past Felixstowe Docks.

About The Thames Estuary

The Thames Estuary is a fascinating area to take a break for a weekend sailing in the UK. Here you can enjoy a world of contrasts.

In quiet river anchorages, the tide ebbs and flows, as it has done for thousands of years.
We often have the place almost to ourselves. It’s a perfect location to hear oystercatchers and other wading birds calling as they feed on the mudflats.

A short day sail up the coast is the hustle and bustle of commercial activity on the River Orwell at Felixstowe. Here is one of the busiest container ports in the UK where big tugs manoeuver ships arriving from all over the world.

Steeped in sailing history and tradition, the Thames Estuary is one of the last places in the UK where traditional boats are still a common sight. You are almost certain to see a Thames sailing barges and one of the fishing smacks

This is also Trinovante’s ‘home’ and where our schooner was built so we know it well.

Getting ready to set the topsail on a schooner.

Where Does Trinovante go in a weekend?

Remember this is only a rough guide. on the actual weekend, we will be tailoring what we do to fit with the wind, the weather, and the tides

UK Sailing Weekend Day One

You arrive at Ipswich at 4 pm. Trinovante will leave Ipswich as soon as possible to head straight down the River Orwell.

Under the bridge, through the moorings, along wooded banks past Pin Mill, and onto Felixtowe.  An anchorage in the River Stour awaits before dinner and maybe a couple of beers on deck.

On the first evening, you will learn enough to feel comfortable onboard. We’ll also cover some basic safety training.

Steering the ship on a sailing holiday in the UK

UK Sailing Weekend Day Two

The following day Trinovante will weigh anchor, sail past Harwich and head out to sea. Sailing down the coast you will be leaving Walton-On-The-Naze and Clacton Pier on the starboard side.
The aim is to reach the River Blackwater or the River Colne to drop anchor for the night.

At the end of day two, you will have learned how to put up the sails and have had a go at helming. You may even start to feel like an old sea dog.

UK Sailing Weekend Day Three

Will we be tacking, have the wind on the beam or astern as we sail up the ‘Wallet’ past the Gunfleet wind farm to Harwich?

Trinovante often moors alongside Halfpenny Pier for the last night on these UK sailing weekends. There is the opportunity to look around and go ashore after dinner to one of the local pubs in Harwich Old Town.

At the end of a Uk Sailing Weekend a traditional sailing boat lies at anchor, sunset Pyfleet creek, Essex, UK

UK Sailing Weekend Day Four

One possibility is to sail deep into the rolling Suffolk countryside along the River Stour.  Or we could spend some time sailing out of the River Orwell.  All too soon the weekend is over and it is time to return to  Ipswich for a 4 pm arrival in the marina.


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All voyage notes refer only to possible itineraries – where we sail, the type of sailing and passage lengths and the places we call into will be entirely dependent on the wind and weather at the time.

What’s included in the price?

  • All meals onboard
    We provide breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. Obviously, if you choose to eat ashore, this is at your own expense. We can cater for most diets, but you must let us know about special diets at the time of booking. We cannot cater for special diets at short notice.
  • Non-alcoholic drinks
    Ships rules are no drinking alcohol at sea or if we are about to sail. This does NOT mean Trinovante is a dry boat – it’s fine to have a drink in the evening when we are at anchor or alongside. We don’t sell alcohol on board so bring your own.
  • Use of life-jackets and wet weather gear

What is not included in the price?

  • Your travel to and from the ship.
    Every voyage has travel information pages and info about finding the ship in harbour.
  • Travel insurance
    This is compulsory for all voyages apart from Sailing Weekends.
    We have a page on Buying Travel Insurance For Sailing Holidays

Have Some More Questions?

Check our Frequently Asked Questions Page or just get in touch for a chat.
It will be Su or John picking up the phone

All 2022 UK Sailing Holidays

Voyages In Date Order

Uk Sailing weekends on the schooner TrinovanteSchoonerSail

UK Sailing Weekends

October 31, 2019
Fri 6th to Mon 9th May 2022
3 nights FULL
Two sailing weekends to get out on the water in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
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Harwich To London

October 30, 2019
Sat 14th May to Thurs 19th May 2022
FULL
5 Nights £795
Sail the rural rivers of the Thames Estuary to finish at Tower Bridge in London.
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Harwich To Kirkwall, Orkney

October 31, 2021
Sat 28th May to Sat 11th June
14 nights £1960
A voyage to Orkney lasting several days with time to sail and explore ashore in Orkney.
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Sailing In Orkney, a small traditional sailing boat at anchor, harbour view near Stromness.SchoonerSail Limited

Sailing In Orkney

October 31, 2021
Thurs 16th to Thurs 23rd June 2022
FULL
High summer sailing and exploring in the Orkney Islands
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Puffins on Fair IsleSchoonerSail

Orkney to Shetland & Shetland to Orkney

October 31, 2021
Wed 29th June to Wed 6th July 2022
FULL
A voyage from Shetland To Orkney Or Orkney To Shetland
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Walking ashore on a sailing holiday in Shetland

Sailing In Shetland

November 2, 2021
Wed 29th June to Wed 6th July
FULL
A sailing holiday in Shetland with time to explore ashore.
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Sailing In Orkney, a small traditional sailing boat at anchor, harbour view near Stromness.SchoonerSail Limited

Kirkwall, Orkney To Whitby

May 1, 2018
9th Aug To 13th Aug 2022
8 nights £1280

Sail south along the Scottish coast across the Moray Firth and past Bass Rock.
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View through a port hole of the sea - taken on a UK Sailing Holiday.SchoonerSail Limited

Whitby To Harwich

May 1, 2018
18th Aug to 24th Aug 2022
6 Nights £895

Set sail on the old collier route. Offshore and Coastal Sailing
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Southen Pier at sunset with rigging blocks in the foregroundSchoonerSail

Ipswich To London

November 3, 2021
Sun 28th Aug To Thurs 1st Sept
4 Nights £640
Sail on the East Coast rivers and up to the centre of London.
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