Sailing Programmes - BOOK NOW FOR 2010

Our eye catching historic sailing vessels are visiting some of the most scenic sailing grounds in Europe in 2010 - from the Skagerrak connecting Norway and Denmark, or the Isles of Scilly to regular favourites in Brittany and the West Country - see our destinations page for photos and descriptions.

Our fleet will be sailing from early April until the end of October and the programme below contains a full list of those cruises on which it is possible to book by the berth. At all other times, the vessels are available for whole boat charter, be it family, friends or corporate, or they will be engaged in sail training work for the Trinity Sailing Trust.

We hope there is something in the programme for everyone and look forward to welcoming you aboard!

Westcountry & Brittany Cruising Most sailing cruises are from Devon and cover the western and central areas of the English Channel: the south coasts of Devon and Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, Brittany, Normandy and the Channel Islands. These offer the very best of coastal scenery, secluded coves, bustling harbours and island haunts. The places we visit vary with each cruise, so there are always new ones, as well as old favourites, to explore. The majority of these cruises last one week, but new for 2010 we have some shorter weekend cruises.

The Isles of Scilly Within 25 miles of Land's End, the Scillies are a world apart, with an air of solitude and tranquillity from another era. There are five inhabited islands and about one hundred smaller islets. The islands have an abundance of interesting wild flora and birdlife, often not found anywhere else in the UK, sandy beaches and secluded anchorages, as well as the beautiful, sub-tropical Abbey Garden on Tresco. The climate is very mild, which make these cruises very popular. This year we have two six-night sailing holidays to the Scillies on Leader, commencing on 26th June and 3rd July from Falmouth.

Dartmouth Royal Regatta Leader will be attending the famous Dartmouth Royal Regatta for the final day or two of a cruise in late August, commencing on the 21st and the first couple of days for the cruise starting on 28th. The highlights of the event include a parade of classic sail on the River Dart, lots of activities both on shore and afloat, a spectacular display by the Red Arrows - this reckoned to be the most spectacular setting of all for watching them - and fireworks after dark. While others queue to get into town via the park-and-ride you sail into this lovely estuary and have a ringside seat from the middle of the river.

RYA Training Courses We offer a range of RYA sailing courses aboard Golden Vanity. These give those who want to learn in more depth, with structured tuition in sailing and seamanship, the opportunity to follow an RYA syllabus, aiming for the award of a certificate at the end of the week. Courses are available to suit all levels of sailor. Competent Crew will suit those new to sailing, or wishing to refine their basic skills. Day Skipper is ideal for those wishing to make the transition from crew to captain. Coastal Skipper is aimed at the more experienced sailor, looking to refine boat handling and navigation skills and learn some more advanced skippering techniques. Each involves a full week of cruising, allowing you to enjoy the area to the full and experience a variety of locations and conditions. Our RYA courses also include full meals cooked with fresh ingredients and do not involve a week of living out of tins.