Here’s what we did in 2018. If you’d like to sail with us in 2019, please look at the Sailing Dates and email the skipper, Paul.

26-27 May Brixham Heritage Sailing Regatta

An unexpected challenge of navigation and nerves. Read more…

14 June Suhaili Falmouth 50 – Parade of Sail

We sailed to Falmouth on the 11th and 12th to join a Jamboree of Sail to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Golden Globe, the first single-handed non-stop round the world race. Sir Robin Knox-Johnston led a Parade of Sail on Thursday 14th on Suhaili, the original boat in which he won the race. Read more…

22-24 June Falmouth Classics

The largest classic boating event in the UK. We came third in the luggers class after some exciting sailing in very light winds and a heatwave. The cover image on the gallery of images of the event is us! Read more…

6-8 July SW Gaffers Annual Race and Rally, Plymouth

For the first time, Southwest Gaffers held its annual race and rally in Plymouth, Guiding Star’s home port. There was racing on the Sound on Saturday 7th July and a sail in company up to Saltash on Sunday 8th for a pasty. Read more…

25-29 July Douarnenez Temps Fete

A wonderful two weeks of sailing, music and food. The one race for working boats was too stressful for photos, though… Read more…

13-23 September cruise to Isles of Scilly

This turned out to be a cruise to Guernsey instead, where we found unsettling memories of the Second World War and stunning nature. Read more…