Cruising

As well as weekends we have several longer cruises every year. These are great for single people and couples. We only normally have 6 on board including me so there is space to bring back the odd case of wine.

These cruises are an excellent opportunity for those wanting to build miles for RYA qualifications and the majority of our sailing courses pupils take at least one cruise with us.

Weekends may see us in the Solent, going round the Island or to Weymouth or Poole. Long weekends may include a night crossing, or early morning start, for France or Alderney. This year we also had a 4 day weekend in July which allows us to go a little further.

All our cruises include at least one good meal out, this and drinks ashore are not included in the cost. We also eat well on board, this plus not filling up every berth led Sailing Today to describe us as ‘Hassle free sailing at its best’. We take the opportunity to visit local points of interest, markets etc.

Our cruises include the Channel Islands and the Normandy beaches. I know where to go and have selflessly researched restaurants, museums, markets etc.

Wild Spirit is a fast cruiser capable of competing in serious races like the Fastnet; she is more comfortable than many yachts with hot water, a full heating system and plenty of room for everyone to sit down below or in the cockpit. Whilst she is coded for 10 people we only normally have 6 on board when cruising. Dates and prices on the Packages Page.

Her safety equipment exceeds legal requirements and includes Radar an Electronic Position Indicating Radio Beacon and ‘sea brake’ system. I am a commercial Ocean Yachtmaster and Royal Yachting Association Instructor who has sailed over 40,000 miles including Royal Ocean Racing Club events in severe conditions.