Sailing Holidays with Trinity                     

"A week ago today, I came back from the most memorable five days. It has taken a week to come back to reality. It has been a magical experience & I will certainly book another holiday - it can't be soon enough!" Ann

Take one of the finest traditional sailing vessels, add a group of like-minded companions and a friendly professional crew, then set sail for a week or more to explore some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in Europe.

This is sailing the Trinity way.....

For those with a sense of adventure, sailing holidays with Trinity are a friendly and rewarding way of getting away from it all.

Our fleet consists of four gaff-rigged boats, all built between 1892 and 1924.  They are the former Brixham sailing trawlers 'Leader' and 'Provident', the gaff cutter 'Golden Vanity' and our newly-acquired vessel, Spirit of Britannia, from Boston in Lincolnshire.

Our sailing holidays are a mixture of activity afloat, exploration ashore and pure relaxation. We aim to arrive at a new harbour or anchorage each evening after the day’s sailing. Whichever direction we head in there are many interesting places to visit. On all cruises our highly-trained, friendly and professional crew are on hand to ensure maximum enjoyment and comfort.

On many cruises fixed itineraries are avoided, allowing us the maximum freedom to go with the weather, not fight it, and yield to the mood of the moment --- whether to press on to a new destination that lies over the horizon, visit the bustling market at the latest port of call or just ramble ashore, swim and have a lunchtime barbecue on a quiet beach before getting under way for the day.

The 'home' cruising area for the majority of our sailing holidays includes the south coasts of Devon and Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, Brittany, Normandy and the Channel Islands. We also offer cruises on the West Coast of Scotland, visiting its many sea lochs and the islands of the Hebrides.

On longer cruises we range further afield  or have more time to wait for the weather or dally in the chosen area, and this makes it possible to specify destinations.                                                                                                                We also take part in the annual Tall Ships Races - this year to Denmark, Poland, Sweden and Norway and visit other maritime events. There is something in our programme to suit all tastes.

We set sail with mixed parties on board: single people, couples, friends or families, who book by the berth. However, it is also possible for private parties to charter an entire vessel (see Charter below).

On board all the boats there are no mechanical aids, and teamwork is the order of the day. Technique is more important than strength, so everyone can join in under the expert guidance of the crew. Alternatively, you can just tuck yourself up in a corner with a good book --- how much or how little you choose to do on your holiday is entirely up to you.

Provident and Leader displace 85 tonnes and 110 tonnes respectively. Each carries up to twelve guests, plus crew, including a full-time cook. All meals are provided, and they are an important part of the experience. The cooks prepare delicious dishes to the highest standards using the best of ingredients, obtained from local suppliers or markets en route. Dinner in particular is time to relax after the activities of the day, and enjoy the company of friends old and new.

Spirit of Britannia can accommodate nine guests, plus skipper, mate and cook.

Golden Vanity can accommodate six guests, plus  skipper and mate.

Safety is an important consideration, and the boats are equipped to DTI Code of Practice standards.

~ Click here to see the 2008 sailing programmes ~