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WS365 | 30 Nov 20:00 |
4 Jul 16:00 |
JOG Race weekend | £175 | 4 | Email Wild Spirit |
Our last JOG race of the season. Some of Fastnet team on board so we can take a few novices. Cost is just £175 which includes all on board food, fuel, fees and marina costs. |
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WS15 | 19 May 17:00 |
24 May 17:00 |
RYA Course | £450 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
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WS16 | 26 May 19:00 |
30 May 17:00 |
RORC Eddystone Race | £250 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
0800 Friday start Can go up on tide. This race may finish late. You can o/n on board if it does. At this stage qualifying miles are vital. Bank Holiday but start likely to be midday Friday. We came second in class last year –beaten only by a yacht that had previously been overall winner of Fastnet. |
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WS17 | 2 Jun 17:00 |
12 Jun 12:00 |
D-Day Beaches Cruise with RYA Course option | £595 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
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WS28 | 17 Jun 16:00 |
19 Jun 17:00 |
RORC Race to Cherbourg | £250 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
1900 Friday start Can go up on tide. .. |
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WS19 | 23 Jun 17:00 |
26 Jun 17:00 |
Round the Island Race Weekend | £395 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
WS20 | 26 Jun 17:00 |
3 Jul 17:00 |
RYA Course | £550 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Royal Yachting Association Competent Crew & Day Skipper practical course. Extended course likely to be cross channel. |
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WS21 | 8 Jul 17:00 |
12 Jul 17:00 |
St Malo Race – RORC and JOG | £200 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Join Thurs Eve or Fri a.m. Can go up on tide. We have already qualified for fastnet so id it is a very slow race we may retire in order to get back in time. Also daily Ferries back from St Malo for work slaves. I have had a team member drop out due to work so now only £200 if you book by 27th June.. |
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WS22 | 15 Jul 16:00 |
17 Jul 12:00 |
Dartmouth | £- | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
This is an extra race which covers first part of Fastnet course. Return may be by hire car or train. . |
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WS23 | 17 Jul 17:00 |
24 Jul 17:00 |
Scilly Islands Cruise | £350 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Scillies starting from Dartmouth finishes Falmouth — last female place now only £350 if booked by 27th June. Trains easily available to Dartmouth and Falmouth or group hire car. |
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WS24 | 24 Jul 16:00 |
31 Jul 12:00 |
Falmouth | £225 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
The JOG 6oth Anniversary week is in Falmouth 25th to 29th July. Return Lymington by 31st July. Not in the Race Package.. |
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WS25 | 2 Aug 17:00 |
7 Aug 17:00 |
RYA Cowes Week Course | £500 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Royal Yachting Association Competent Crew & Day Skipper course during Cowes week. |
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WS26 | 13 Aug 09:00 |
22 Aug 17:00 |
Fastnet | £1950 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
1100 Sun Start Can go up on tide. Allow till eve Monday 22nd at Plymouth. The Fastnet only experiences strong winds once in every 10 races, sometimes there can be a day or 2 of no wind. We allow extra time for this, this also allows for ‘temporary Discontinuance’ in a Gale. |
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WS27 | 21 Aug 17:00 |
28 Aug 17:00 |
West Country Cruise | £250 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Now Full. |
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WS29 | 2 Sep 15:00 |
4 Sep 17:00 |
RORC Race to Cherbourg | £150 was 225 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Fri 1500 as we have to go up against tide. Last RORC race of season. |
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WS30 | 7 Sep 17:00 |
11 Sep 17:00 |
Cruise to France | £ 375 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Probably St Vaast and Cherbourg. Return early Sunday afternoon. HW Dover at 20:57. |
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WS31 | 11 Sep 17:00 |
16 Sep 17:00 |
RYA Course | £450 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Royal Yachting Association Competent Crew & Day Skipper practical course. |
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WS32 | 16 Sep 17:00 |
18 Sep 17:00 |
JOG Poole & Return | £150 was 200 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Great races for novices. Only £150 or £100 to anyone doing RYA with us. 0830 Sat start. Last place! Female–cabin share. Now Full |
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WS33 | 23 Sep 15:00 |
25 Sep 17:00 |
JOG Cherbourg Race | £was 200 now 100 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Join by 1530. Last race of the season, we came 2nd last year. |
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WS34 | 30 Sep 17:00 |
5 Oct 17:00 |
RYA Course | £375 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
Royal Yachting Association Competent Crew & Day Skipper 5 day course. |
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WS35 | 9 Oct 17:00 |
14 Oct 17:00 |
RYA Course | £425 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Royal Yachting Association Competent Crew & Day Skipper 5 day course. |
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WS36 | 16 Oct 17:00 |
21 Oct 17:00 |
RYA Course | £395 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Royal Yachting Association Competent Crew & Day Skipper 5 day course. |
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WS43 | 23 Oct 17:00 |
28 Oct 17:00 |
RYA Course | £395 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Royal Yachting Association Competent Crew & Day Skipper practical 5 day course. |
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WS44 | 28 Oct 17:00 |
30 Oct 17:00 |
Race Team Re-union | £FOC | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Sailing plus a good meal out. |
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WS45 | 10 Nov 17:00 |
15 Nov 17:00 |
RYA Course | £325 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
ON offer at £325! Royal Yachting Association Competent Crew & Day Skipper practical 5 day course. |
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WS46 | 26 Dec 17:00 |
31 Dec 17:00 |
RYA Course Boxing Day to New Year's Eve | £395 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Royal Yachting Association Competent Crew & Day Skipper practical 5 day course. Boxing Day to New Year’s Eve. You can just sail and avoid relatives. |
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WS56 | 10 Feb 17:00 |
12 Feb 17:00 |
Work and Sail | £20 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
WS58 | 17 Feb 17:00 |
19 Feb 17:00 |
Race Training Weekend | £50 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
Special Offer last place at £50. |
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WS59 | 24 Feb 17:00 |
26 Feb 17:00 |
Race Training Weekend | £50 | 4 | Email Wild Spirit |
Special Offer 2 places at £50 each. |
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WS61 | 25 Mar 17:00 |
30 Mar 17:00 |
RYA Course | £325 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Last 2 places £325 — 5 Day RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper Practical courses. PJ |
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WS62 | 30 Mar 17:00 |
1 Apr 17:00 |
JOG Solent Race | £125 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
Now only £100 |
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WS63 | 6 Apr 17:00 |
9 Apr 17:00 |
JOG Cherbourg Race | £250 | 3 | Email Wild Spirit |
Over Easter. |
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WS64 | 10 Apr 17:00 |
15 Apr 17:00 |
RYA Course | £425 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Reduced to £375 and a special of £200 to Students/ Pensioners, or unwaged. |
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WS65 | 20 Apr 17:00 |
22 Apr 17:00 |
JOG Nab Tower Race | £200 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
WS66 | 22 Apr 17:00 |
27 Apr 17:00 |
RYA Course | £425 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
5 Day RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper Practical courses. PS |
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WS67 | 28 Apr 17:00 |
1 May 17:00 |
Mile Builder Cruise | £325 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Probably cross channel for a good meal out in France or alderney. |
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WS68 | 4 May 14:00 |
7 May 17:00 |
RORC Channel Race | £275 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
BH weekend |
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WS69 | 9 May 17:00 |
14 May 17:00 |
RYA Course | £450 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
5 Day RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper Practical courses. Now Full |
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WS70 | 18 May 17:00 |
20 May 17:00 |
JOG Yarmouth Race | £200 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
A good race for beginners followed by a good meal out. |
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WS71 | 20 May 17:00 |
25 May 17:00 |
RYA Course | £- | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
The cruising weekend starting on 26/4 has been extended so this course is not running. |
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WS72 | 24 May 17:00 |
27 May 17:00 |
Long Weekend to St Vaast | £250 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Probably to St Vaast to take in a good meal out and the Saturday morning market–suitable for partners with limited sailing experience/ motivation. |
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WS73 | 1 Jun 12:00 |
4 Jun 17:00 |
JOG/RORC Deauville Race | £295 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Bank Holiday Weekend |
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WS74 | 8 Jun 00:00 |
10 Jun 00:00 |
Easy sailing weekend | £- | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
An easy weekend of sailing, suitable for those who don’t like to go out of sight of land. A good dinner out as well. |
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WS75 | 15 Jun 20:00 |
21 Jun 00:00 |
Lymington – Wicklow | £295 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
An opportunity to sail from the Solent, along the southern English coat and across the Celtic Sea to Ireland. We are likely to do 300NM non stop then have a couple of nights in different Irish ports. Full |
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WS76 | 24 Jun 00:00 |
2 Jul 00:00 |
Round Ireland Race | £1750 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
The big one for 2012 – organised by the Wicklow Sailing Club in association with RORC. Don’t book a flight back until Monday evening just in case it is a slow race. You can overnight on board up to the start of Cork week if you wish. |
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WS77 | 4 Jul 00:00 |
13 Jul 00:00 |
Cork Week | £750 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Price Reduction – now just £750! This trip includes intensive race training on 4-7 July ready for one of the worlds friendliest but competitive regattas. Racing daily from 7-12 July and incorporating an optional passage back across the Irish Sea to Milford Haven at the end of the week. |
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WS78 | 16 Jul 17:00 |
21 Jul 09:00 |
RYA Course – Milford Haven | £550 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
5 Day RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper Practical courses. |
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WS79 | 22 Jul 17:00 |
3 Aug 17:00 |
Ireland Cruising Leg 1 | £800 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Starting from Milford Haven [near train station] finish close to Shannon airport, two weeks of cruising. RYA course possible as part of cruise. Peter a Wild Spirit regular who has also completed a Round Britain and Ireland race, a Fastnet and a Sydney Hobart with me has already booked. Now full |
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WS80 | 5 Aug 17:00 |
19 Aug 17:00 |
Ireland Cruising Leg 2 | £500 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
RYA Course possible as part of cruise.Change over based on Shannon airport finishing near Belfast. Peter a Wild Spirit regular who has also completed a Round Britain and Ireland race, a Fastnet and a Sydney Hobart with me has already booked as have Judith and Cheryl . We have a maximum of 6 sailing a Yacht that is ‘Coded’ for 10. 2 places left now reduced from £850 to £500 Now Full |
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WS81 | 19 Aug 17:00 |
2 Sep 17:00 |
Ireland Cruising Leg 3 and return to Lymington | £750 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Change overs based on Belfast airports. |
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WS82 | 7 Sep 17:00 |
9 Sep 17:00 |
JOG Race to Poole and Back | £200 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
WS83 | 9 Sep 17:00 |
14 Sep 17:00 |
RYA Course | £425 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
5 Day RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper Practical courses. Phil is instructing and I will do ‘meet and greet’. |
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WS84 | 14 Sep 17:00 |
18 Sep 17:00 |
Cruise to France | £325 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
We will probably head across to St Vaast which is a lovely little port on the Cherbourg peninsular. Cruises are weather dependent and the destination may vary to make sure the sailing is enjoyable. Other alternatives include Alderney or Cherbourg. Wild Spirit is rated to Category 1 stability for Ocean racing—enough for a trans-Atlantic but our cruises are about enjoyment not endurance. We normally have at least one good meal out which is not in the cost. We will have a maximum of 6 on board. We meet Friday evening and may sail through the night if conditions are good. We will probably do over 200 NM and several night hours |
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WS85 | 21 Sep 12:00 |
23 Sep 17:00 |
JOG Race to Cherbourg | £175 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
18.00 Start from Cowes. |
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WS86 | 25 Sep 19:00 |
30 Sep 16:00 |
RYA Course | £450 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
RYA Competent Crew/ Day Skipper starts Tuesday evening so only 3 days off work. |
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WS87 | 30 Sep 18:00 |
3 Oct 16:00 |
Mile Builder | £295 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
Mile builder Sunday evening to Weds afternoon. Probably France. Special Offer–last place at only £225 |
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WS88 | 5 Oct 20:00 |
7 Oct 16:00 |
Race Weekend | £150 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
JOG race to Owers from Cowes. Meet Friday evening return Sunday afternoon. one place–call me if interested |
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WS126 | 22 Nov 17:00 |
23 Nov 17:00 |
Stop the Boat! | £210 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
This course is now full. |
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WS127 | 27 Dec 17:00 |
28 Dec 17:00 |
Stop the Boat! | £210 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Course FullBreak up the Xmas break! Get away for a couple of days and improve your boat handling skills. We can teach you how to manouevre confidently in and out of a berth and take the stress out of your yachting trip. |
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WS128 | 29 Dec 17:00 |
30 Dec 17:00 |
Stop the Boat! | £210 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Course FullAnother opportunity to make good use of the days between Xmas and New Year. This time over the weekend. |
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WS94 | 22 Feb 17:00 |
24 Feb 17:00 |
Race Training * | £175 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Training for race team–probably a spare space or 2 due to skiing etc FULL |
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WS97 | 1 Mar 17:00 |
3 Mar 17:00 |
Cruising Trip | £195 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
A steady cruising weekend suitable for partners who are not so sure about sailing. Full of regulars |
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WS130 | 15 Mar 17:00 |
17 Mar 17:00 |
Stop the Boat | £225 | 4 | Email Wild Spirit |
Phil is instructor |
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WS99 | 28 Mar 17:00 |
31 Mar 17:00 |
RORC Race to Cherbourg * | £250 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Starts 0730 Friday meet Weds night and train MOB etc Thursday o/n Cowes before race. Return race as well. |
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WS101 | 12 Apr 17:00 |
14 Apr 17:00 |
Nab Tower Race plus Training * | £200 | 3 | Email Wild Spirit |
Nab Tower race on Saturday. Training on Sunday. Meet Friday evening. |
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WS103 | 26 Apr 17:00 |
28 Apr 17:00 |
Selsy Bill Race and or Training * | £200 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Probably race to Selsey Bill on Saturday then training on Sunday. Meet Friday evening Suitable for Novices–see RYA courses for ‘Bundle Offer’ |
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WS104 | 3 May 17:00 |
6 May 17:00 |
le Havre Race * | £250 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Royal Ocean Racing Club race to Le Havre. Full. |
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WS105 | 10 May 17:00 |
12 May 17:00 |
Cruising Trip | £- | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Steady weekend cruise with all meals on board. Full |
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WS106 | 12 May 17:00 |
17 May 17:00 |
RYA Course | £495 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
RYA Course. Day Skipper/Competent Crew. Updated 2nd May2013 |
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WS107 | 17 May 17:00 |
19 May 17:00 |
Race Weekend * | £225 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Cowes to Yarmouth and return race.. Friday evening meet. One place has become available |
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WS139 | 24 May 12:58 |
27 May 13:58 |
Eddystone Race | £295 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Race from Cowes round Eddystone Rock of Plymouth and finish near lymington. Meet Friday starts 0930 Saturday. Full |
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WS109 | 30 May 17:00 |
2 Jun 17:00 |
Round the Island Race | £TBC | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
Not included in the Fastnet Race Package.Full |
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WS132 | 2 Jun 18:12 |
7 Jun 16:12 |
D-Day | £495 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
After a break due to a clash with racing dates the ever popular D-Day trip returns. We meet Sunday evening 2nd June and will sail across either through the night or on Monday. We will visit ports such as St Vaast, Arromanche and Port en Bessin. If the weather is right we will anchor in the remains of the Mulberry harbour (Port Winston) off Arromanche on the night of 5th and go ashore up Gold Beach. Landing on a D-day beach on the anniversary is something you will never forget. You can do Competent Crew on this trip.- |
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WS111 | 14 Jun 17:00 |
19 Jun 17:00 |
La Trinite Race * | £1375 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Our first big race of the season and a superb destination. Depart 1230 Friday |
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WS112 | 18 Jun 17:00 |
28 Jun 17:00 |
South Brittany Cruise | £595 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
The first of our big cruises. A couple of longer legs, probably one overnight and several good meals out. We start in La Trinite–close to La Rcohelle airport or we will have a car going out.Finish in Lymington. Last place Offer now only £400 probable place in car out or cheap flights to la Rochelle. |
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WS114 | 12 Jul 17:00 |
16 Jul 17:00 |
St Malo Race * | £325 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
RORC Friday race, start 1000 so Thursday evening meet—allow the Monday off . |
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WS115 | 18 Jul 20:00 |
21 Jul 17:00 |
Long Weekend Cruise | ££249 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Probably Alderney but if the wind is right we might run SW and back by Weymouth. Thursday evening to Sunday afternoon. Full |
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WS116 | 27 Jul 17:00 |
28 Jul 17:00 |
Channel Race * | £250 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Last RORC race before Fastnet. 1000 sat start so Friday evening meet. Full |
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WS117 | 31 Jul 17:00 |
5 Aug 17:00 |
Extra RYA Course | £595 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Additional RYA course.Weds evening to Monday afternoon and a chance to see some of Cowes week late offer £275 |
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WS119 | 10 Aug 17:00 |
19 Aug 17:00 |
Fastnet Race * | £2950 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
The big one. Over 300 yachts for the classic race. Full but spaces on other races. |
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WS120 | 19 Aug 17:00 |
30 Aug 17:00 |
Isles of Scilly Cruise | £495 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
Our third big cruise I have lost a couple of regulars for health reasons so next 2 places go at just £495 |
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WS121 | 6 Sep 17:00 |
8 Sep 17:00 |
Race to Poole and return race | £225 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Race to Poole o/n Poole and race back.– Now Full Suitable for Novices |
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WS138 | 13 Sep 19:00 |
15 Sep 17:00 |
Start Yachting | £- | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
FULL |
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WS122 | 16 Sep 17:00 |
20 Sep 17:00 |
RYA Course | £475 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
RYA course. FULL |
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WS123 | 20 Sep 17:00 |
22 Sep 17:00 |
Race to Cherbourg * | £225 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Our last big long race of the UK season. Full |
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WS140 | 29 Sep 18:08 |
4 Oct 16:08 |
RYA | £425 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Competent Crew / Day Skipper course Book by 1st July and save £100–only £325 Full A good time to sail–the sea is warmest about 21st September. Updated 25/7/13 |
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WS124 | 4 Oct 17:00 |
6 Oct 17:00 |
Nab Tower race * | £150 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Race to Nab or similar. Book by 1st August and save £50–only £100 |
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WS129 | 4 Oct 18:21 |
6 Oct 19:21 |
Nab Tower Race | £- | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Race to Nab or similar. Last place now £125 so I can close the admin. |
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WS145 | 6 Oct 17:00 |
11 Oct 17:00 |
RYA 5 Day Course | £425 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper course A good time to sail–the sea is warmest about 21st September. On offer for £325 for next booking. |
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WS143 | 11 Oct 05:15 |
13 Oct 06:15 |
RYA Start Yachting/Comp Crew with Nick and Vanda Part 1 | £199 | 4 | Email Wild Spirit |
Competent Crew tun over a long weekend and normal weekend. Run by Nick and Vanda with a maximum of 4 students and an option of a private cabin (extra £100) Aimed at those who will cruise rather than race this course runs at the most civilised time of the year for the combination of getting in 4 hours of sailing with lights needed whilst still arriving in time for a glass of wine. The price includes both weekends, great on board food,RYA log books all fuel and fees plus loan of Oilskins if needed. |
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WS144 | 17 Oct 05:29 |
20 Oct 06:29 |
Comp Crew Part 2 with Nick and Vanda | £- | 4 | Email Wild Spirit |
Competent Crew tun over a long weekend and normal weekend. Run by Nick and Vanda with a maximum of 4 students and an option of a private cabin (extra £100) Aimed at those who will cruise rather than race this course runs at the most civilised time of the year for the combination of getting in 4 hours of sailing with lights needed whilst still arriving in time for a glass of wine. |
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WS146 | 22 Oct 17:00 |
27 Oct 17:00 |
RYA 5 Day Course | £400 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper course Phil is instructor. FULL |
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WS147 | 18 Nov 17:00 |
20 Nov 17:00 |
Simple sailing | £175 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Simple sailing from Monday early afternoon to Weds early afternoon. !st November–now full |
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WS150 | 4 Apr 20:07 |
6 Apr 16:07 |
Race–Nab Tower | £215 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
First JOG race of the season on Saturday. Cowes round Nab Tower and back. £215 if not part of Round Ireland and RTIR team. |
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WS155 | 17 Apr 20:19 |
21 Apr 16:19 |
Races to Cherbourg and return–easter | £275 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Race to Cherbourg starting Friday morning. Meet Thursday evening. Return race from Cherbourg starts Sunday morning. Our first offshore race of the season. Included in Race Team package—was £275 as one off. last places now £195. |
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WS154 | 25 Apr 19:15 |
30 Apr 16:15 |
RYA 5 Day Course | £450 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
RYA Day skipper or RYA Competent Crew–5 days but Friday evening start do only 3 days off wo I have just had a cancellation on the course starting Friday evening 25th April, due to a bereavement. |
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WS156 | 2 May 20:24 |
5 May 16:24 |
Race to St Vaast | £295 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
bank holiday weekend Race to either St Vaast |
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WS157 | 9 May 19:29 |
14 May 16:29 |
RYA Course | £495 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
RYA Day Skipper or Competent crew. Starts Friday evening so only 3 days off work Full |
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WS158 | 23 May 20:35 |
26 May 16:35 |
Round Eddystone Race | £295 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Meet Friday evening for Saturday start to our first long offshore race of the season FULL |
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WS159 | 19 Jun 19:44 |
22 Jun 10:00 |
Round the Island Race | £395 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Round the Island Race–largest in the World–1700+ yachts. Wild spirit is full. |
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WS161 | 27 Jun 16:00 |
8 Jul 09:00 |
Round Ireland Race | £1250 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
The Round Ireland Race. Superb Hospitality followed by over 700 NM of some challenging racing around beautiful coastline, then more hospitality. My favourite Offshore race in the world.The Fastnet and Sydney Hobart are not in the same league as this one. Last place on offer at £1250 if you have some sailing experience–call me to discuss |
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WS168 | 12 Sep 19:32 |
14 Sep 17:32 |
Races to Poole and back | £200 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Race weekend 12th to 14th September Suitable for Novices–races to Poole and back.
Part of Race package or £200 as single event–suitable for novice racers. |
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WS169 | 14 Sep 16:36 |
21 Sep 17:36 |
RYA plus Channel Islands | £575 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
A 7 day RYA course so we can cross to the Channel Islands or France. Meet Sunday evening finish Sunday afternoon. You can do either Competent Crew or Day Skipper or just come sailing. £575 inclusive but allow for a couple of Dinners out–we know where to eat–years of selfless research! Now Full 13/2/14 |
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WS170 | 26 Sep 16:00 |
28 Sep 17:43 |
Race to Cherbourg | £175 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Our last UK Offshore Race of the season. |
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WS179 | 2 Oct 15:31 |
5 Oct 16:31 |
Cruise to St Vaast with Dinner out | £225 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
St Vaast is a lovely little port with a famous Saturday morning market and several good restaurants. |
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WS171 | 10 Oct 19:46 |
12 Oct 17:46 |
Race round Owers (Selsey Bill) | £150 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Our last inshore race of the season with a good social do afterwards. Almost full. |
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WS178 | 16 Oct 20:00 |
19 Oct 18:00 |
RYA Part 1 | £425 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Thursday evening to Sunday afternoon. great for brushing up skills and getting some miles in. Also available for just sailing as a single event–last place £195 |
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WS185 | 24 Oct 20:00 |
26 Oct 16:00 |
RYA Part 2 | £- | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Part 2 of the course |
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WS203 | 25 Jun 19:30 |
28 Jun 16:30 |
Round the Island Race | £425 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
A spectacular race for the numbers (1800 entrants) the colour and the atmosphere. We meet Thursday evening, practice Friday and race on Saturday. Gentle sail on Sunday. The level of interest has been so high that we are also running a 42 foot Jeanneau as well as Wild Spirit. We filled on 27/1/15. I can probably get you into another team–call me to discuss what you want to achieve. |
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WS205 | 9 Jul 15:30 |
12 Jul 19:30 |
Race to St Malo | £325 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
St Malo Race. Thursday evening meety if we race if forecast is light wind we will train instead. One place available at 4/7 |
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WS206 | 17 Jul 20:00 |
24 Jul 16:00 |
7 day RYA with Channel Crossing | £775 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
RYA Comp Crew/ Day skipper over 7 days with Channel crossing.We plan to come back via East of Isle of Wight to take in a bit of the America’s Cup action–depends on viewing arrangements to some extent. Also good for those working towards Yachtmaster and wanting a couple of qualifying passages. Up to 5 students as it makes watch system more flexible. One of Caribbean 600 team booked. Full |
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WS207 | 24 Jul 20:00 |
26 Jul 16:00 |
Weymouth Race | £295 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
JOG Weymouth race. Great social weekend. Suitable for novice racers Full |
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WS211 | 30 Jul 20:00 |
2 Aug 16:30 |
St Vaast–Long wekend | £295 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Plan B–St Vaast Trip St Vaast for meal out Friday evening and market Saturday morning then round to Cherbourg for meal out with return afterwards for Sunday late afternoon (if we are late you can overnight on board). Late change so only £295 and you can still have £50 off if you have done a RYA course or race with us that wasn’t on special offer. Now Full |
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WS212 | 4 Aug 19:30 |
9 Aug 16:30 |
RYA 5 day Course Tuesday evening to Sunday | £575 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
RYA Comp Crew/ Day skipper Tuesday evening to Sunday We will also see some of the racing during Cowes week starting on the Saturday. Full |
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WS213 | 15 Aug 14:00 |
22 Aug 12:20 |
Fastnet race | £3650 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Our big race for 2015 (for 2016 it is Round Ireland) Saturday afternoon meet. Start is Sunday. Finish is in Plymouth Full–But register your interest as in the past work etc has forced someone to drop out. |
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WS214 | 23 Aug 17:00 |
31 Aug 11:54 |
West country/ Channel Islands Cruise | £495 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
Probably 2 Channel crossings but otherwise a very relaxed cruise with some Dinners out (not included in price). There is very small element of doubt about exact start time and place as it is after the Fastnet so there is a possibility of damage (although we have 2 days to sort it out) and we can’t say which of the 3 marinas in Plymouth we will be in yet. The price reflects all this. Max of 6 on board for this trip and 3 places booked by regulars so we can take a novice or 2. Own cabin supplement £95 subject to availability. Food arrangements are different on this trip and we have a Kitty for Dinners plus we eat out several times. We will be back in Lymington either Sunday evening or morning of Bank Holiday Monday. Train to start and finish easy plus free parking at Lymington |
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WS225 | 4 Sep 16:00 |
6 Sep 15:00 |
Extra Race to Cherbourg | £200 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
Extra Royal Ocean Racing Club race to Cherbourg. |
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WS215 | 11 Sep 20:00 |
13 Sep 15:30 |
Race weekend | £275 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
JOG races to Poole and back, a good sociable weekend, suitable for Novices. Now full/strong> |
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WS217 | 25 Sep 15:00 |
27 Sep 04:30 |
Race to Cherbourg | £250 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
Our last UK offshore race of the season. JOG so sociable event. |
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WS218 | 2 Oct 20:00 |
4 Oct 16:30 |
Race Weekend | £125 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
JOG race to Owers (off Selsey Bill) and back followed by good social do. Last place so special offer of £125Was £225 |
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WS219 | 9 Oct 20:00 |
11 Oct 16:30 |
Taster /Refresher weekend £150 | £150 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Friday evening to Sunday afternoon Allow for one modest Dinner out and if you want bring some wine to go with Dinner on board Friday night. Everything else is included. Full |
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WS220 | 16 Oct 20:00 |
21 Oct 16:30 |
RYA Comp Crew/ Day Skipper, Fri to Weds | £525 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
RYA Friday afternoon to Weds Full |
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WS221 | 23 Oct 11:04 |
25 Oct 12:04 |
Race team Re-union weekend | £0 | 5 | Email Wild Spirit |
Fastnet and other team members. No charge but at least one meal out. |
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WS226 | 5 Feb 20:00 |
7 Feb 16:00 |
Training weekend | £125 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
First training weekend for race team. A couple of places for non-team members and useful for those progressing towards RYA Yachtmaster or Day Skipper. |
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WS227 | 4 Mar 20:00 |
6 Mar 16:00 |
Training Weekend | £125 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Second training weekend–should include spinnaker work Late drop out so One place |
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WS228 | 24 Mar 20:00 |
28 Mar 16:00 |
Easter races to Cherbourg and return | £225 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Meet Thursday evening for Friday morning start. Good meal out in Cherbourg and race back on Sunday. Lots of experience on board so we can take a couple of novices. 2 Qualifying passages for those working towards Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore. |
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WS233 | 29 Mar 16:00 |
1 Apr 16:30 |
RYA Course | £275 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
3 day part of RYA Comp Crew/ day Skipper course 2 day weekend part later in year Just sailing–Afternoon of Tuesday 29th March to afternoon of Friday 1st April. Last place–special offer of £225 for just sailing/ refreshing skills. |
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WS229 | 8 Apr 20:00 |
10 Apr 16:00 |
Nab Tower race wekend | £150 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
Race out round Nab Tower then back for a social evening. Train on Sunday 2 spaces available–useful for developing towards RYA Yachtmaster and very likely to involve a spinnaker run. Two places left for the next race weekend starting evening of Friday 8th April. Now on offer at £150 and if you have sailed with us during the last 2 years you can still claim your £50 off. Paul Love-Williams will be skipper. With Fastnets, Sydney Hobart, Caribbean 600s and Round Ireland under his belt the race out round Nab Tower followed by training on the Sunday should be a pleasant outing. |
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WS236 | 21 Apr 19:00 |
24 Apr 17:00 |
RYA Course | £550 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Part one of RYA course where you can do Competent Crew or Day Skipper. |
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WS230 | 29 Apr 16:00 |
2 May 16:00 |
Race to St Vaast | £250 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
St Vaast, one of our favourite destinations. Friday evening race start so we slip at 1600. Lots of experience on board. Good for a first channel crossing plus some night hours and 2 Qualifying passages for those working towards Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore. Full 7/1/16 but someone will probably have to work etc so drop me an e-mail to express interest. |
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WS253 | 6 May 20:00 |
8 May 13:00 |
Regulars plus partners cruise | £195 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
An easy sailing weekend with a good meal on board on Friday and out on Saturday. |
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WS232 | 13 May 20:00 |
15 May 16:00 |
Race Weekend | £225 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Meet Friday evening for Race from Cowes to Yarmouth via South of Island. Good for Day Skippers who want to see practical navigation using tidal data and get the best part of 100 miles in. |
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WS257 | 15 May 19:00 |
20 May 16:00 |
RYA Course | £425 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
RYA Comp Crew or RYA Day Skipper starting Sunday evening. |
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WS234 | 20 May 19:00 |
22 May 17:00 |
RYA Course | £550 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Comp Crew or Day Skipper in 2 parts with March or April weekends for £550 |
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WS262 | 27 May 00:00 |
27 May 23:59 |
ISAF Course | £100 | 3 | Email Wild Spirit |
One day RYA heavy weather Safety/ ISAF course. This course is run via Hayling Sea School. 3 spaces left. |
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WS235 | 27 May 19:00 |
31 May 17:00 |
May Bank Holiday race | £250 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Meet Friday evening for a Saturday morning race to Eddystone and back (230NM) Qualifying passage for those working towards Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore plus 250NM of good sailing experience and the opportunity of rounding the famous rock. |
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WS238 | 3 Jun 20:00 |
5 Jun 17:00 |
Training Weekend for Round the Island Race | £675 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
For 2016 we are running a separate training weekend in June plus the spectacular Round the Island race at the start of July. £675 to include both weekends which is less than most companies are charging for just the race. This format allows those who have to work on Fridays to take part and saves a day of Leave whilst getting twice as much training. The extra training plus the experience we have on board means we can take some novices, partners with the right attitude, and those progressing with RYA qualifications. The training weekend starts and finishes in Lymington yacht Haven with Free car Parking and great facilities. For the race you can either join/ depart Lymington or Cowes Geoff Johns will once again skipper for both the race and training event. |
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WS243 | 11 Jun 00:00 |
16 Jun 00:00 |
Lymington to Wicklow | £225 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Saturday morning start for trip from Lymington to Wicklow about 360NM Great for building RYA miles and qualifying passages for budding Yachtmasters. Price includes all on board food. Depart yacht on Thursday with Bus or train to Dublin airport for cheap flights back to UK. |
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WS244 | 17 Jun 18:27 |
26 Jun 11:00 |
Round Ireland Race | £2750 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
The big race of the year, over 700NM of challenging sailing round some of the most beautiful scenery in the World. Superb hospitality before and after the race. |
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WS245 | 25 Jun 20:00 |
30 Jun 15:00 |
Wicklow to Lymington | £225 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
We leave Wicklow on Sunday and head back to the Solent with stops if progress permits and at least one overnight passage. Qualifying passages for those working towards Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore and at least 360NM in the log book. Easy to get to from Dublin airport. We aim to be back in Lymington for Weds evening. £225 including on board food. Accom on board Saturday night. |
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WS240 | 1 Jul 20:00 |
3 Jul 16:00 |
Round the Island Race | £345 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
One of the great sailing events, up to 1800 yachts line up for this annual event 2 places left for just the race. Join Friday afternoon Lymington. Geoff will be skippering again. Join Lymington yacht Haven at 1800 Friday or Cowes Yacht haven after 2030–near Red Jet fast Cat. Full |
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WS246 | 7 Jul 20:00 |
10 Jul 17:00 |
St Malo race weekend | £225 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Starts Friday but we don’t have a time yet. One place left at 9/2/16 |
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WS256 | 15 Jul 20:00 |
22 Jul 16:00 |
7 day RYA with cross channel | £695 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Friday evening meet for a week of sailing that can include RYA Comp Crew or Coastal Skipper Practical but not Day Skipper . We aim to cross to St Vaast, Cherbourg and/or the Channel Islands and have at least 2 dinners out at restaurants I have located after years of selfless research. |
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WS247 | 4 Aug 20:03 |
13 Aug 12:30 |
Cowes Week or Weekend | £495 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
last Place– Tuesday to Saturday–Just £195 One of the best Regattas in the World, every sailor should take part at least once. Included in our package is on board accommodation throughout with breakfast, food on board during races plus training, lifejackets and all other safety gear. We include all the Regatta entrance fees, fuel, berthing costs etc. Unlike some, we don’t do hidden extras. Wild Spirit is equipped to full RORC Offshore racing standards and as well as being an Ocean Yachtmaster, Paul is also an ISAF/RYA Heavy Weather Safety Instructor. Our cost is considerably less than our competitors, some of which do not offer accommodation on board. Corey our legendary Sydney to Hobart Bowman will be on board. |
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WS248 | 13 Aug 16:00 |
21 Aug 16:00 |
RORC 400/Ushant Race | £725 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Join Saturday afternoon for a Sunday start. We race down the Channel out towards the Isles of Scilly then South round Ushant (Ouessant) and then finish at St Malo before returning to Lymington. 400 NM of offshore racing and a great weeks sailing. Not suitable for novices but great for those working towards RYA Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore and who want to race. If you combine this with Cowes Week we will do a special price of just £995 which is less than some of our competitors charge just for Cowes Week. |
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WS249 | 2 Sep 15:00 |
4 Sep 16:30 |
Cherbourg Race | £225 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Start Friday evening and race through the night to Cherbourg. Good meal out and return for Sunday afternoon. 2 Qualifying passages plus several night hours for those working towards RYA Day Skipper, Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore. |
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WS267 | 5 Sep 20:00 |
6 Sep 10:00 |
Caribbean 600 race | ££1750 | 9 | Email Wild Spirit |
Join 12th Feb for 2 week package including on board accom in the centre of the action 5 days training and this increasingly popular race £1750 for early sign up including accomodation |
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WS268 | 5 Sep 20:00 |
6 Sep 16:00 |
Race training–Fastnet team | ££195 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
First race training for the Fastnet Team. may be a space for someone who is thinking of doing just a race or 2. |
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WS269 | 5 Sep 20:00 |
6 Sep 16:00 |
Race training–Fastnet team | ££195 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
First race training weekend for the Fastnet Team. May be a space for people who want to just do a race or 2. |
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WS276 | 6 Sep 20:00 |
7 Sep 16:00 |
Easter Race to Cherbourg and return race | £325 | 5 | Email Wild Spirit |
Our first big races of the season and as they are JOG (Junior Offshore Group) always a great social do, often with a sponsored party. We don’t have the start time yet but allow for joining on Thursday evening and return Easter Monday. On the Sunday we race back to Cowes. Part of the JOG camapign but probably a couple of places due to other committments etc. |
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WS261 | 8 Sep 20:00 |
13 Sep 04:00 |
5 day cruise | £425 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
The sea is nearing its warmest and the school holidays are over. A perfect time to revise sailing skills, probably cross the channel and have a couple of good meals out. Out of award winning Lymington Yacht Haven, with free car parking and great facilities. Paul is Skipper and judith is on board. Price includes all fees, good food, fuel, marinas etc. There are no hidden extras but we will probably have at least one Dinner ashore which will be extra (though you can stay on board and we will provide food, it is no problem). |
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WS258 | 16 Sep 20:00 |
18 Sep 12:00 |
Yachtmaster Prep | £100 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
RYA Yachtmaster Prep weekend. YM places are full but we also have a space for people just to crew on the Yachtmaster prep weekends in the Autumn. Good for building miles and experience plus seeing what YM entails.Cost is £100 each. |
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WS250 | 23 Sep 15:30 |
25 Sep 16:30 |
Cherbourg Race | £195 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Our last cross channel race of the season a good social event and meal out then back to blighty. JOG so really good social do. 2 Qualifying passages plus several night hours for those working towards RYA Day Skipper, Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore. |
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WS265 | 25 Sep 20:00 |
30 Sep 16:00 |
RYA Course | £450 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
RYA course–group have booked |
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WS251 | 30 Sep 00:00 |
2 Oct 23:00 |
Race to Lymington | £195 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Meet Friday evening for Saturday morning start for race of about 48 NM JOG so good social do and possibly Volvo Round Ireland team re-union dinner. We can take a novice or 2 for this race and it is good experience for developing RYA Day Skippers and Yachtmasters. |
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WS259 | 7 Oct 20:00 |
9 Oct 16:00 |
Yachtmaster Prep | £100 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
2nd Weekend of YM Prep. £825 includes all 3 weekends but exam fee, food and any marina fee on exam weekend are extra. YM places are full but we also have a space for people just to crew on the Yachtmaster prep weekends in the Autumn. Good for building miles and experience plus seeing what YM entails.Cost is £100 each. |
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WS263 | 9 Oct 19:00 |
14 Oct 16:00 |
RYA Practical day Skipper/Competent Crew | £250 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
One of the party that was booked has broken her wrist and this means that 2 others, who were with her, aren’t coming so special offer of £250. October is a great month for sailing. On average sea is at its warmest on 21st september, everywhere is open but not crowded and it is one of the driest months. |
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WS260 | 21 Oct 20:00 |
23 Oct 18:00 |
Yachtmaster Exam weekend | £825 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
YM Exam weekend. with 2 Prep weekends. |
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WS264 | 23 Oct 20:00 |
30 Oct 13:00 |
RYA | £450 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
WS273 | 19 Dec 09:00 |
31 Dec 21:00 |
Sydney to Hobart race | £- | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Oen place left (6/9/16) in helsal 3 team that won class last year. |
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WS306 | 3 Feb 20:00 |
5 Feb 16:00 |
Training Weekend | £0 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Wild Spirit is back in the water and the new sails need trying out/ deck fitings organising. So training weekend for team members from C6oo, Fastnet and JOG plus former or potential Wild Spirits subject to numbers. |
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WS286 | 12 Feb 21:00 |
26 Feb 11:00 |
Caribbean 600 race | £1750 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
RORC Caribbean 600 race Our 3rd time with Spirit of Juno an easy to sail tough Farr 65 that has raced round the World. Paul is Skipper, Andy Palmer, Fletcher, Karoline and Rigger Paul are Official Crew. Great race but not physically challenging like a Sydney to Hobart or Fastnet. Sailing in warm trade winds and sea at 25C. last year we didn’t need oilies at any stage of the race. Despite Brexit pressures we have held cost at £1750 This includes good on board accom alongside in the centre of the action, not stuck round the corner like some other pay to play offers. Two places left |
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WS270 | 3 Mar 20:00 |
5 Mar 16:00 |
Race training–JOG team | £195 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
First training weekend for the JOG campaign. Likely to be a couple of spare places. |
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WS271 | 10 Mar 20:00 |
12 Mar 16:00 |
Race Training–Fastnet Team | £195 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
First Fastnet team training weekend May be a spare place or 2 |
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WS300 | 17 Mar 20:00 |
19 Mar 16:00 |
JOG Training | £- | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
2nd JOG training weekend |
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WS301 | 24 Mar 20:00 |
26 Mar 16:00 |
Race training–Fastnet team | £195 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
2nd fastnet team race training weekend |
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WS272 | 31 Mar 20:00 |
2 Apr 17:00 |
JOG race round Nab Tower | £225 | 3 | Email Wild Spirit |
Our first race of the season. Individual places £225 |
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WS275 | 4 Apr 20:00 |
9 Apr 16:00 |
RYA Comp Crew/ Day Skipper | £425 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
5 day RYA course starts Tuesday evening so only 3 days leave needed. You can do either Competent Crew or, if you have the experience and knowledge Day Skipper, on this RYA course. Please do ask us which is the right one for you. You can also just sail and build miles/ refresh your knowledge Normally we opt for one Dinner ashore. This is extra, but, if you wish you can still eat on board and we provide the food for cooking. |
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WS302 | 13 Apr 20:00 |
17 Apr 15:00 |
Easter races to Cherbourg and back | £275 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
Fastnet team,. Meet Thursday evening for start on good Friady morning. good meal out in Cherbourg and return race Sunday. Allow BH Monday finish. The Easter, Weymouth and second Cherbourg race weekends are combined events for our Fastnet and JOG teams. We do this so members of the Fastnet and JOG Wild Spirit teams can meet; this is partly a development issue and we will be competing again in the 2018 Volvo Round Ireland Race. Possibly a couple of spare places due to family pressures at Easter. Often a cracking race both ways. If we have the same conditions as last year then with our new sails we could do well. |
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WS277 | 21 Apr 20:00 |
26 Apr 16:00 |
RYA Course | £475 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
5 Day RYA course. Comp Crew/ Day Skipper. Please remember our cost includes all on board food (better than most schools) fuel, oilies, marina fees etc. We don’t do hidden extras. (Schools with Kittys for marinas, food and fuel, evening meals ashore plus charges for olies and log books soon add £150 to the real cost). Normally we opt for one Dinner ashore. This is extra, but, if you wish you can still eat on board and we provide the food for cooking. |
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WS278 | 28 Apr 20:00 |
1 May 16:00 |
RORC Cervantes Race | £350 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Our first Royal Ocean Racing Club of the UK season and qualifier for the Fastnet. Part of Fastnet campaign but nearly always a space due to work or family committments etc |
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WS279 | 6 May 20:00 |
21 May 00:00 |
Antigua to Bermuda Race | £1750 | 4 | Email Wild Spirit |
Assemble Antigua for 4 days training and then race from Antigua to Bermuda on Spirit of Juno a Farr 65 2 week package including good on board accom £1750 for early bookings. Combine withBermuda to Antigua trip for just £1995 |
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WS280 | 12 May 20:00 |
14 May 16:00 |
RORC De Guingand race | £295 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
Fastnet campaign team race in the Channel. Probably a spare place or 2. |
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WS298 | 18 May 20:00 |
21 May 16:30 |
RYA part 1 | £525 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
1st Weekend, Thursday evening start Both weekends will be fairly intensive and we will take a maximimum of 4 students Nick Hall will be Instructing both weekends, as well as being an experienced RYA Instructor he has been a lead skipper for Flotillas in the Med and Caribbean. Weekends are 18th to 21st May and 23rd to 25th June You can talk to Nick about the course on 07787 945378
Cost for both weekends is total of £525 which includes all on board food, fuel, fees etc. |
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WS307 | 21 May 17:55 |
30 May 17:55 |
Bermuda to Antigua Ocean YM Passage | £750/500 | 5 | Email Wild Spirit |
Dates—Join 21st May in Bermuda finish in Falmouth Harbour Antigua by 30th May. Combine with Antigua to Bermuda race for just £1995 |
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WS281 | 26 May 20:00 |
29 May 22:00 |
RORC Eddystone Race | £350 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
RORC race from Cowes round the Eddystone light and back. BH wekend and we may finish late on the Monday or even early Tuesday (you can stay on board o/n if you wish). A great race, our best place in the race was 2nd several years ago and the yacht that beat us went on to win the Fastnet that year. |
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WS282 | 30 May 20:00 |
27 Jun 16:00 |
Bareboat Opportunity | £- | 8 | Email Wild Spirit |
Wild Spirit will be available for Bareboat Charter during this period (except for 8th to 11th) |
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WS283 | 9 Jun 08:00 |
11 Jun 18:00 |
RORC Morgan Cup | £325 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
RORC race finishing in Guernsey We dont have a start time yet but probably be Friday evening so afternoon meet. As ever somone will end up having to work or go a wedding so likely to be a spare place |
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WS308 | 22 Jun 20:01 |
28 Jun 15:01 |
Scotland Mile builder+ RYA | £295 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
From Fort William (Corpach) to Dublin (Dun Laoghaire) passing Rhum, Jura and Islay then down past Rathlin island and the Isle of Man. Join evening of Thursday 22nd June for Friday morning departure, we sail south down Loch Linhe tpast Oban, Islay, Mull and Jura. Superb cruising area but with serious tides to consider. We will call into sevral ports and may include Oban, Islay, IOM and Rathlin Island as overnight stops. At least 350 NM so an overnight passage or 2. Skipper will be Paul, a Yachtmaster Instructor who has sailed this area several times. Excellent for those working towards Coastal and Yachtmaster Offshore, but you can do RYA Comp Crew if you wish–check with Paul to make sure you are suitable. We have a 37 foot Jeanneau SunFast. Cheap flights and easy connections from Glasgow airport and to Dublin at the finish. The train station at Corpach is a very short walk from the boat. Mike has booked on the 1221 train from GLA to Corpach–4 hours of one of the most scenic train lines in the World. He paid £20 for his ticket. One CC booked plus 2 milebuilders at 29/4/17 This is after the 3 Peaks yacht Race and there is a slightly increased risk element for this trip so in the event of bad weather disrupting the race we will use Oban as the alternative starting point as it still works for flights etc. A rare opportunity to build miles in one of the most beautiful cruising areas in the World. |
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WS297 | 23 Jun 20:00 |
25 Jun 16:30 |
RYA Day Skipper / Comp Crew | £525 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
The long and short wekends will be fairly intensive and we will take a maximimu of 4 students Nick Hall will be Instructing both weekends, as well as being an experienced RYA Instructor he has been a lead skipper for Flotillas in the Med and Caribbean. Weekends are (long) 18th to 21st May and 23rd to 25th June. You can talk to Nick about the course on 07787 945378
Total cost includes bothweekends—£525 which includes all on board food, fuel, fees etc. |
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WS284 | 29 Jun 20:00 |
2 Jul 16:00 |
Round the Island Race | £495 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Classic race, up to 1800 entrants. Every sailor should do it at least once. NOTE–every sailor not every Racing sailor. Geoff will skipper again and we meet Thursday evening for training on Friday followed by the race on Saturday and overnight at the Folly before returning Sunday Spectacular and great fun but don’t assume all the competitors know the rules of racing! £495 and no early booking discounts as we always end up turning people away |
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WS285 | 7 Jul 20:00 |
10 Jul 20:00 |
Race training weekend | £375 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Race training weekend. Good social do/ meal out on Saturday as well. |
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WS287 | 11 Jul 20:00 |
16 Jul 16:00 |
RYA Course | £525 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
5 Day RYA with Tuesday evening start so only 3 days leave needed. if you want to just sail deduct £25 |
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WS289 | 21 Jul 20:00 |
23 Jul 15:00 |
Race to Weymouth | £275 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
The annual race to Weymouth, normally by way of the South of the IOW Suitable for those wishing to try racing and not too long if you decide it isn’t for you! Meet Friday evening for Sturday start. We provide all safety gear and for those trying racing we will also provide free loan of Oilies. Cost is £275 and we will give a free place on an Autumn race to you as well if you haven’t sailed with us before. Currently 6 on board including 3 who have completed fastnets, Volvo Round Ireland, Sydney Hobarts etc. |
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WS292 | 5 Aug 00:00 |
13 Aug 00:00 |
Fastnet on Wild Spirit | £3850 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Based on previous years there is about 40% chance of a team member having to miss the big race. Priority in filling any space will go to those who have done a race with us before. Cost fo £3850 is for whole Fastnet campaign package |
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WS290 | 16 Aug 20:00 |
26 Aug 16:00 |
Cruise | £650 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Starts at Plymouth Yacht Haven and finishes in Lymington. You can do an RYA Competent Crew course on this trip or you can just sail and build miles and experience. Paul will skipper and Judith, his wife, will be on board plus Pam a Wild Spirit regular who has raced round the World and Graham another experienced regular. Different format for this one with Kitty for evening meals and drinks; all other costs included in the price. |
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WS291 | 1 Sep 20:00 |
3 Sep 16:00 |
Race to Cherbourg | £99 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
RORC race to Cherbourg. Three places left for what is normally a cracking race. On special at £99. Note joining time of 1500 due to evening start. |
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WS293 | 8 Sep 20:00 |
10 Sep 16:00 |
JOG Race to Poole plus return race | £99 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
Always a great race weekend. we race from Cowes to Poole by a long route (normally round south of the Island) then a spinnaker rush back on the Sunday morning. Great social scene and last year we picked up some silverware! One place left at £99 after that it is back up to full price |
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WS294 | 10 Sep 20:00 |
17 Sep 15:00 |
RYA 7 day course with cross channel | £625 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
The 7 day RYA format proved popular in 2016 A great holiday and a RYA qualifiaction as well if you want to do one. If you just want to sail and build the miles then deduct £25 from cost. Allow for at least 2 meals out on this trip. |
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WS295 | 29 Sep 15:30 |
1 Oct 15:00 |
Cherbourg Race | £100 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
Good event for first cross channel race–the sea is at its warmest about 21st September Cost is only £100 and if you sign up for the Volvo Round Ireland with us next year we will deduct the £100 Friday afternoon 1530 meet as race starts about 1800 |
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WS296 | 14 Oct 21:30 |
19 Oct 15:00 |
5 Day RYA | £425 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
5 day RYA course There are no hidden extras but do allow for one Dinner ashore, though you can stay on board and eat if you wish, we will provide the food. |
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WS310 | 24 Oct 14:24 |
27 Oct 20:24 |
Sea Scouts | £- | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
We are taking Watchet Sea Scouts sailing again for a few days so Wild spirit is unavailable during this period |
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WS309 | 5 Nov 20:00 |
10 Nov 16:00 |
RYA Comp Crew/ Day Skipper | £425 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Extra RYA course with 2 bookings already. £395 for next booking and then it goes back to normal price of £425 There are no hidden extras and as well as Oilies we provide RYA Logbooks for Competent Crew. Not sure if you have experience/ theory knowledge needed for Day Skipper–just ask Paul |
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WS311 | 27 Dec 20:00 |
29 Dec 16:30 |
Christmas Sail | £30 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Not a commercial trip but you are invited to contribute to a charity (can be via us to Knoticat a Catamaran for disabled people based in Poole). Other costs–say £30 split between crew. Andy Palmer will be skipper he has done Fastnets, Sydney Hobart, Round Ireland and Caribbean 600 plus many other races with Paul. With enforced Annual Leave it is a good opportunity to do something constructive and possibly avoid certain relatives. Evening 27th to evening of 29th. 5 booked so only one space left We have diesel and electric heating and we will be in a Marina every night so plenty of hot showers etc. |
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WS325 | 4 Feb 08:00 |
11 Feb 09:00 |
Caribbean Cruise including France | £- | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Volcanoes, Rum, Sun and Snorkelling. Leaving from Falmouth harbour morning Sunday 4th February, Spirit of Juno a Farr 65 will sail to Montserrat with its active Volcano, we will probably overnight at Port Little Bay or Belham Valley and conditions permitting we will sail south then go ashore and see the aftermath of the eruption that turned the small town of Plymouth into a modern day Pompeii. Then we will either further night at Belham Valley with a morning sail south towards Guadeloupe or an overnight run down towards Les Saintes where ‘Death in Paradise’ was filmed. It all depends on time and conditions (though typically we have warm easterly trade winds). Cost is £795 but reduced to £525 if you are doing the Caribbean 600 with us. |
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WS326 | 13 Feb 18:30 |
23 Feb 11:00 |
Caribbean 600 | £1750 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
Last 2 places–make me a sensible offer Same successful format as last 3 years. Cost is £1750 which includes accom on board alongside in Antigua YC Marina close to all the social action. |
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WS321 | 2 Mar 19:45 |
4 Mar 16:45 |
Race Training weekend | £100 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Race training weekend. Included in Volvo Round Ireland Package but places also available to others. Looking full at 23/12/17 but drop me an email if you are interested |
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WS312 | 23 Mar 19:00 |
28 Mar 16:30 |
RYA Course | £425 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
RYA course–you can do either Comp Crew–no experience required or if you have the experience and knowledge Day Skipper, just ask if you need advice Our standard format and popular RYA course with good food, great tuition and no hidden extras. 3 booked including one who did Comp Crew last Autumn If you want to just come sailing and refresh skills or build some miles you are not only welcome but you save £25 |
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WS314 | 29 Mar 18:00 |
2 Apr 16:00 |
Easter Cherbourg Races | £195 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
First 2 races of the season and they are JOG ones so good social do as well. Full as of 23/12 but someone will probably have to work etc so drop us an e-mail Cost is £195 or included in Volvo Round Ireland Race package. NB Thursday evening meet for early Friday start. |
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WS313 | 6 Apr 19:00 |
11 Apr 16:00 |
RYA Course | £425 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
RYA course–you can do either Comp Crew–no experience required or if you have the experience and knowledge Day Skipper, just ask if you need advice one place left Our standard format and popular RYA course with good food, great tuition and no hidden extras. 2 bookings via recommendation and one doing Day skipper after having done his Comp crew with us and then DS Theory If you want to just come sailing and refresh skills or build some miles you are not only welcome but you save £25 |
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WS315 | 15 Apr 18:00 |
20 Apr 14:00 |
Mile Builder Lymington to Falmouth | £275 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Lymington to Falmouth with several stops. last minute space available due to work pressure Falmouth has train service to London. One way hire cars also possible. |
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WS316 | 22 Apr 17:00 |
28 Apr 13:00 |
Falmouth to Dublin–Milebuilder | £295 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Join Falmouth Sunday evening for the trip round to Dublin. We will call in to a few ports but there is one long leg with an overnight sail. Minimum of 250NM and probably 300+. If you want to do the Milebuilder after this (or before) you can stay on board at no extra cost. |
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WS317 | 1 May 10:00 |
6 May 14:00 |
Dublin to Troon Milebuilder | £375 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Join in Dublin (Dun Laoghaire or Greystones with easy links to Airport) Good Milebuilder and for those progressing towards RYA Yachtmaster. Normally fairly benign conditions though in May the normal SW prevailing wind may change to NE. Splendid scenery and hospitality with stops at a few places. Cost includes all on board food, fuel, fees, marinas etc. No hidden extras. One place left |
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WS318 | 11 May 21:00 |
19 May 09:00 |
Scottish Explorer | £595 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Join either Friday evening or early Saturday morning for a full week of sailing out of Troon Yacht Haven (easy from Glasgow airport) 4 regulars booked and this is going to be a very sociable trip with good food and no night sailing. There will be time ashore plus a few meals out (extra cost). Great sailing with you and the team – learned more in 2 weeks than I have in the last 5 years … Thanks ! Best, Wild Spirit at anchor off Taransay in Hebrides. Cost includes all on board food, fuel, fees, marinas etc–We don’t do hidden extras. |
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WS339 | 27 May 10:00 |
27 May 12:00 |
CARIBBEAN 600 2019 | £- | 5 | Email Wild Spirit |
WS319 | 2 Jun 20:00 |
8 Jun 10:30 |
Troon to Barmouth | £395 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Trip from Troon to Barmouth via Menai Straits.
Meet Saturday evening for Sunday departure. We will sail south taking in a few stops such as Portpatrick, Whitehaven, Carnarfon Peel and Conway.
Going North during 3 Peaks 2017 on way to some silverware. Good for sailors with some experience and those going for Yachtmaster soon. We will go through the Swellies, over Caernarvon Bar and through Bardsey Sound so not for the faint hearted. |
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WS320 | 9 Jun 12:12 |
15 Jun 13:12 |
3 Peaks Yacht Race | £950 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
That really is Paul in a DJ in the middle. We have 2 exceptional runners and had 3 experienced racing sailors so we are full. |
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WS331 | 14 Jun 20:00 |
20 Jun 07:56 |
Fort William to Troon | £195 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
You would need to be in Ft William –Corpach station– is next to our berth for evening of 14th June or by 0930 morning of 15th. Whilst not a formal RYA course this is excellent for those working towards Yachtmaster as we will sail through at least one complex tidal sound and either through the Crinan canal or round the Mull of Kintyre. |
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WS328 | 23 Jun 16:00 |
7 Jul 14:00 |
Volvo Round Ireland Race | £1750 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Volvo Round Ireland, simply the best offshore race in the World. The welcome is legendary, the scenery superb and unlike so many of the 600 races it is a natural course, which is why it is just over 700 miles. This will be our 4th Round Ireland and last time we finished 5th in class beating our friendly rivals Irish offshore sailing to be second in the Sea School Class. Paul Jackson YMI Ocean with over 100,000NM back for his 4th Round Ireland. He skippers and Helms in Australia and Caribbean as well as European waters. Ian Stevenson has Ocean sailing experience plus some offshore racing and did the Falmouth to Dublin leg with us in some fairly strong breeze. Jonathan, Irish but working in the US raced with Paul in the C600 and Mike from the C600 team plus Antigua to Bwermuda joins us from the US as Navigator |
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WS329 | 7 Jul 18:00 |
12 Jul 10:00 |
Dublin (Wicklow) to Troon (Glasgow) | £195 | 3 | Email Wild Spirit |
This trip is after the Volvo Round Ireland race and we will store the cruising gear at Wicklow and put it back on for Sunday morning departure. Wicklow is easy for Dublin airport, just a Bus ride. Just where we stop will depend on the weather and we will probably have one overnight passage. We will probably sail between 175 and 215NM and include at least one Qualifying passage for YachtMaster. It is after a major race so there is the possibility that we might have to delay or even cancel due to damage. In the last 12 years we haven’t had to do this but it is a possibility. The price of the trip reflects this increased risk. if we did have to cancel we give you your money back but not costs of flights. Potential stops include Peel on Isle of Man, Howth, Ardglass, Bangor, Glenarm, Rathlin Island, PortPatrick and Lamlash. We should be back into Troon by Wednesday evening but it could be early Thursday so best to book flight out of Glasgow or train for Thursday late morning or afternoon. Good restaurant at Troon Yacht Haven which we may well head for on last night. 2 or 3 of our Volvo Round Ireland team will be on board |
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WS324 | 13 Jul 10:00 |
27 Jul 10:00 |
Bareboat Charter | £- | 8 | Email Wild Spirit |
Wild Spirit available for charter, either Bareboat or skippered during this period. Under Spinnaker in the Irish Sea. Contact Paul to discuss options, but as an example I can put a skipper on for you for an extra £450 but you have to feed him or her, however this lowers the insurance excess to £1000. Wild Spirit is coded for 10 people and sleeps 8 in reasonable comfort. |
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WS322 | 28 Jul 16:00 |
11 Aug 09:00 |
St Kilda and Hebrides | £1450 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
A full fortnight of sailing and depending on weather etc we will go out to St Kilda Great for the adventurous and thos working towards RYA qualifications, expect to be fully committed team members helping with all aspects of the voyage. One regular who has raced round the World booked, one who has sailed there with me before on a Round Britain trip and one more experienced sailor. |
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WS327 | 25 Aug 14:00 |
31 Aug 11:00 |
Irish Rover–Leg one Troon to Dublin | £375 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
Special Offer–We have lost a team member so as I like a minimum of 4 on board next place is half price at £190 We finish at Dun Laoghaire Marina which has a direct Bus from Dublin airport with it’s cheap flights and good for provisioning plus crew changes. (Troon is easy from Glasgow Airport). We will probably have a night sail and may take in the Isle of Man, probably Peel, or head straight down to Ireland, or go by way of Rathlin Island. Cost includes all on board food, fuel, marinas, fees etc but allow for a few meals ashore to be shore. Whilst the Bus to the airport works well a shared Taxi may also make sense. I fly out at 1455 on 31st. |
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WS336 | 2 Sep 19:33 |
7 Sep 17:00 |
Irish Rover –Leg 2–Dublin to Plymouth | £395 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Second leg of the Irish Rover from Dublin (Dun Laoghaire) to Plymouth. No doubt about it, we will have some night sailing as we have a crossing to make. Depending on the weather we may run down the coast perhaps stopping at Kilmore Quay or Dunmore East before heading across towards either the Isles of Scilly or Lands End. Stops may include Falmouth, Fowey or Helford River before arriving at Plymouth. With over 250NM this is a great mile and experience builder for budding YachtMasters and Day Skippers who want to build competence. Cost includes on board food, fuel, marinas etc. Allow for a few meals out and you need a Passport I arrive in Dublin airport at 1715 on 2nd September If you have similar timed flights a shared taxi may make sense. |
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WS337 | 14 Sep 21:30 |
19 Sep 16:00 |
RYA–Plymouth to Lymington | £325 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
RYA with a few more miles. Food on board, fuel, marinas, loan of Oilies etc are all included in the price. |
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WS332 | 21 Sep 15:00 |
23 Sep 16:00 |
Cowes to Cherbourg Race | £225 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Friday 21st September JOG Cherbourg race Good if you are thinking about the Fastnet |
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WS334 | 28 Sep 20:00 |
30 Sep 17:31 |
JOG Race weekend | £- | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Last JOG race weekend of the season so a very good social scene. One place left Good social scene and suitable for a novice or 2 and we have made it a try racing weekend for people with at least Comp Crew level skills at just £95 |
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WS340 | 2 Oct 20:00 |
7 Oct 16:00 |
RYA Comp Crew or Day Skipper | £425 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Competent Crew/ day Skipper course with max of 4 Students (including a max of 3 Day skippers). Tuesday evening join with dinner at 2000 (you can join later if you wish) finishes Sunday p.m so only 3 days leave needed. The sea is normally warmest on 21st September and this is agreat time of the year to sail. If you have just want to build miles deduct £25. |
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WS335 | 12 Oct 20:00 |
17 Oct 16:00 |
RYA Course | £395 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Friday evening to Wednesday afternoon so only 3 days lave needed. We will probably have a couple of meals ashore which aren’t included but we will provide food on board if you don’t want to eat out. The sea is normally warmest on 21st September and this is agreat time of the year to sail. If you have just want to build miles deduct £25. |
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WS357 | 24 Oct 18:15 |
24 Oct 18:15 |
Dieppe race | £- | 5 | Email Wild Spirit |
A Fastnet qualifier, though hopefully we should be qualified by then. this means team members are more likely to succumb to work pressures so probably a couple of places. register your interest if you want to do this one — we don’t have a start time yet but probably need to be ready to leave Lymington by 1500 on the Friday. |
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WS355 | 30 Oct 14:45 |
4 Nov 19:45 |
RYA Milebuilder | £145 | 5 | Email Wild Spirit |
Leave Lymington Tuesday afternoon 30th October and sail to Plymouth with one or possibly 2 nights there before sailing back, possibly with a stop at Brixham or Weymouth.Back in Lymington Sunday evening or if delayed early Monday morning. Good for those heading for RYA Yachtmaster or wanting to do some mile building sailing. Not for novices. This is weather dependent, if it doesn’t look at all good we will just sail locally and finish in Lymington for Sunday mid-day. Cost of £145 reflects this uncertainty but still includes all on board food fuel and marinas. |
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WS342 | 29 Dec 17:30 |
31 Dec 16:00 |
Xmas Charity sail 29th to 31st December | £195 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
The festive charity sail those who have to take Annual Leave and want something useful to do. |
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WS346 | 1 Feb 20:00 |
3 Feb 15:30 |
Weekend warm up | £95 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Join Friday evening for a good meal on board at 2000 and finish Sunday afternoon Yes it can be cold, but we have heating on board and will be in Marinas both nights with hot showers. One Dinner out but everything else is included, food, fees, marinas, fuel, use of Oilies if you don’t have any. Not a formal RYA course but tution will be given and good for building experience. |
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WS338 | 13 Feb 10:00 |
23 Feb 12:00 |
CARIBBEAN 600 2019 | £1750 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
We are back, of course we would be, it is one of our favourite races. Six of the 2017 team are already expressing interest in returning for the race. Training starts 1000 13th February and race starts Monday 18th. Originally built and MCA Coded to carry 19 to race round the World we run with a maximum of 16. Spirit of Juno has 15 good sea going berths plus others used for storage. We will run on 2 watches and, once again, aim to beat the Volvo 60s both on IRC and through the water. |
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WS344 | 1 Mar 20:05 |
3 Mar 13:05 |
Fastnet, first training weekend | £225 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
first training weekend. more details of campaign soon but looks like 7 in team as of 24th August 2018 pic from previous Fastnet. Full campaign of up to 11 races plus training weekends is £2850 2019 Fastnet team full but a space or 2 on races/ training weekends |
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WS347 | 29 Mar 08:00 |
3 Apr 15:03 |
RYA Comp Crew/ Day Skipper | £395 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Yes it can be cold, but we have heating on board and will be in Marinas with hot showers every night. A couple of Dinners out but everything else is included, food, fees, marinas, fuel, use of Oilies and Logbooks for Comp Crew. |
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WS348 | 5 Apr 19:00 |
7 Apr 16:30 |
JOG race weekend | £225 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Our first race weekend. Meet Friday evening, race Saturday and train Sunday. Several of Fastnet team on board so we can take a Novice or 2. |
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WS349 | 9 Apr 19:00 |
14 Apr 18:00 |
RYA Comp Crew/ Day Skipper | £425 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Join Tuesday evening for a good meal on board at 2000 and finish Sunday afternoon so only 3 days leave needed. A couple of Dinners out but everything else is included, food, fees, marinas, fuel, use of Oilies and Logbooks for Comp Crew. |
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WS350 | 18 Apr 20:00 |
19 Apr 16:00 |
Easter races to Cherbourg and back | £325 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Most of Fastnet team will be on board so we can take a couple of novices for what is often a great race weekend. Note meet is Thursday evening as race starts 0700 Friday morning. Allow for a good meal out in Cherbourg, after years of selfless research I know where to go. |
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WS351 | 3 May 20:10 |
6 May 16:10 |
Race to Le Havre | £295 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Not Wild Spirit in pic–we have just had the standing rigging re-newed Fastnet qualifier race to Le Havre over BH weekend. |
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WS368 | 15 May 20:00 |
19 May 14:30 |
St Vaast Milebuilder | £245 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
Probably Cherbourg then St Vaast and back with a good meal out and a visit to the Saturday morning market. But it is all weather dependent and some quite big tides. Late addition to programme so lower price but still includes on board food, fuel and marinas. Passport needed for this one. |
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WS366 | 24 May 07:00 |
24 May 16:30 |
ISAF Course–for Fastnet etc | £120 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
The offshore safety course for races such as Fastnet or Sydney to Hobart pic-(spot my bald spot) A mix of theory and practical plus 2 short exams leads to Certificate which in conjunction with RYA Sea Survival is requirement for Cat 0, 1 and 2 races. Note 0900 sharp start but you can probably o/n on board before course. finish is 1630 so you can get to your team yacht in time for the Eddystone race the next day. Small amount of pre-course reading will be e-mailed–max half an hour. |
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WS352 | 24 May 20:00 |
27 May 18:30 |
Eddystone Race | £295 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Eddystone race—probably join Friday evening but this is sometimes a slow race so allow for finish as late as Tuesday morning If we get to this one we have gone too far—Mel on previous Fastnet. |
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WS369 | 31 May 19:30 |
2 Jun 04:30 |
YachtMaster Prep Weekend | £295 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
A weekend of preparation for YM. |
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WS353 | 7 Jun 17:00 |
9 Jun 16:30 |
Morgan Cup Race | £195 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Morgan Cup in Channel, a Fastnet qualifier typically round marks and over 100NM Couple of places available. Would help if you have raced before but fine if you have sailing experience. Not suitable for complete novices. |
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WS358 | 21 Jun 20:00 |
23 Jun 14:00 |
Race training weekend | £275 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
![]() Wild Spirit under Spinnaker in round ireland race Race training weekend with Simon and Hjalte. A couple of spare places due to work etc. |
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WS359 | 27 Jun 20:00 |
30 Jun 16:00 |
Round the Island Race | £395 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
The Famous Round the Island Race . With up to 1800 yachts it is a great specatacle and everyone sailor should do it at least once, even if they aren’t really into racing. We eat out Lymington Thursday evening, Friday evening we are in Cowes and i have booked a table at Mojacs. Saturday we are booked into Cowes after the race but as we may be late in I haven’t booked anything. Depart Lymington Sunday afternoon. |
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WS360 | 12 Jul 20:00 |
14 Jul 16:22 |
Race training weekend | £250 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
Friday evening till Sunday afternoon. Race training and a good meal out. Not suitable for novices |
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WS361 | 20 Jul 12:30 |
27 Jul 15:30 |
RYA Competent Crew with cross channel | £595 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Two regulars booked May 2019. |
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WS362 | 2 Aug 20:00 |
11 Aug 10:30 |
Fastnet | £3250 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
The famous fastnet race and team was full at 20/10/18 The races and training are set out on this page but basically Training weekend, 12 races or training and the Fastnet, cruise, extra use of Wild spirit and a re-union weekend may well be included making as much sailing as most partners will tolerate. |
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WS363 | 14 Aug 19:00 |
24 Aug 17:30 |
RYA Comp Crew /Milebuilder cruise to the Scillies | £575 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Meet Plymouth Wednesday evening ready to catch tide Thursday morning and head west. You can do RYA Competent Crew on this one and it is good for building miles plus experience add £50 to cover Oilies and RYA fees. It is quite possible we will also visit Channel Islands and possibly France so a Passport is needed. |
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WS370 | 6 Sep 19:00 |
8 Sep 16:00 |
Race Weekend | £195 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
We were full but have one who has succumbed to work pressure so one place now available. Race weekend Cowes to Poole, often by south of IOW and return direct race on Sunday. Suitable for novice racers with some sailing experience (competent crew) or keen sense of adventure. all on board food, fees, fuel, marina costs included and we will even loan Oilies to beginners FOC. Cost is £195 and Wild Spirit was the winner of the 3 Peaks Yacht Race in 2018 |
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WS373 | 8 Sep 19:30 |
15 Sep 12:30 |
7 day Milebuilder and Comp Crew with cross channel | £495 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Join Sunday evening 8th September and probably sail in Solent Monday then cross channel. As ever itinerary is weather dependent but should include 2 channel crossings and at least 4 night hours. For milebuilder cost is £495, for Comp Crew add £40 to cover Oilies, log book etc. Back early afternoon Sunday so good for those who have to travel a distance. Cost includes good on board food, marinas, fuel etc. We will probably also have a few Dinners out at restaurants and Pubs i have selected through years of selfless research. September is a great month to sail, the sea is at its warmest on 21st Sept but the summer rush is over so no stress about getting berthing for the night. By doing Competent Crew on this one you will also gain more experience, a couple of ‘Qualifying Passages’ and have a good holiday. If you want to have sole occupancy of a cabin then add £150 but we will only have a maximum of 6 on board and we are codedd (=licensed) for 10. |
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WS374 | 27 Sep 19:55 |
29 Sep 16:30 |
JOG race weekend | £175 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Our last JOG race of the season with an experienced skipper and team aboard Wild Spirit, a 40 footer that won the 3 Peaks Yacht Race in 2018. Meet Friday evening for Dinner on board, Race Saturday and then a social event at historic ships museum, allow for Dinner out. Overnight Cowes followed by race on Sunday and back to Lymington Sunday afternoon. Big Spring tides so we need to be back into Lymington by 1630 at latest on Sunday. |
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WS384 | 24 Oct 12:21 |
24 Oct 14:21 |
3 Peaks Yacht Race | £850 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Consistently rated as one of the top 10 adventure races in the World the 3 Peaks is a real endurance test for both runners and sailors. We are after just one sailor to join Wild Spirit for the 2020 race, we won both Line Honours and on IRC in 2018 beating the Irish team by just 3 minutes after 400 miles. You will need to be a seriously competitive team player with sound racing background. The ability to function on very little sleep also helps, though we normally get a Steak and a couple of Pints in Whitehaven when the runners are up the hill. Our runners are again likely to be a former World Record holder and a former UK Record holder who won King of the Mountains in 2018 Finish in 2018 was a bit windy Seriously tough race but superb |
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WS376 | 25 Oct 20:00 |
27 Oct 16:27 |
Sea Scouts Sailing Weekend | £- | 5 | Email Wild Spirit |
Watchet Sea Scouts are on board again. |
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WS377 | 12 Nov 18:30 |
17 Nov 16:00 |
RYA Course | £425 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
RYA course out of lymington. |
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WS379 | 13 Dec 19:08 |
15 Dec 16:08 |
Charity sail | £- | 5 | Email Wild Spirit |
Annual Charity event in aid of Knoticat Charity Poole. Several of the Caribbean 600 team are on board Places by invitation and probably full at 30/9/19 |
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WS378 | 16 Jan 20:00 |
24 Jan 10:30 |
Barbados Sailing Week Farr 65 Spirit | £1575 | 5 | Email Wild Spirit |
Classic regatta with day races and parties at night. We will have Spirit of Juno a classic 65 foot Farr that has raced round the World. In conjunction with OnDeck Antigua Contact Paul for more details. |
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WS372 | 19 Feb 09:30 |
29 Feb 15:30 |
Caribbean 600 2020 | £1950 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Only One place left at 27/12/19 We are back again, of course we are, it is a brilliant race in superb surroundings on an iconic Farr 65 that has raced round the World. Staying on board saves a considerable amount as hotel rooms at this time are normally well over $100 USD per night. Juno is large and, for a racing yacht, comfortable with 15 sea going berths. The race starts Monday 24th and we are normally back in on Thursday well in time for the prizegiving party on Friday night. Flights out from Saturday afternoon make sense with choice of BA and Virgin to Gatwick, several to US. As ever our objectives are to Plenty of experience on board so we can take a few novices on this great race. Bookings will be via OnDeck but do please call Paul on 00 44 1823 433813 to have a talk first and ask any questions As of 21st October we only have 2 places left plus several possibles so anticipate being full fairly soon. Paul after we beat the Volvos in the 2017 race. |
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WS381 | 27 Mar 17:00 |
29 Mar 15:59 |
Nab Tower race | £195 | 7 | Email Wild Spirit |
First JOG race of the season. |
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WS380 | 9 Apr 19:00 |
13 Apr 16:00 |
Easter Races | £265 | 6 | Email Wild Spirit |
Join Thursday afternoon in Lymington we will go up with the tide before the start of the race on Friday morning. |
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WS392 | 17 Apr 19:00 |
18 Apr 11:00 |
Lymington to Dublin | £400 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Meet Friday 17th April for departure Saturday morning probably headed to Weymouth. Then a few hops down the coast probably taking in Dartmouth, Fowey and Falmouth or Newlyn before heading across to Ireland. All weather dependent but we will aim for a weekend in Dublin with changeover on Sunday. (Dublin = a marrina on the DART line or Bus to Dublin/aiport) Several Qualifying Passages for YachtMaster and some night hours. 3 regulars on board and a maximum of 6 including Paul |
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WS382 | 17 Apr 20:00 |
2 May 10:00 |
Lymington to Troon Milebuilder with QPs | £595 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Meet Friday 17th April for departure Saturday morning probably headed to Weymouth. Then a few hops down the coast probably taking in Dartmouth, Fowey and Falmouth or Newlyn before heading across to Ireland. All weather dependent but we will aim for a weekend in Dublin. After this we will probably head up the coast of Ireland to arrive in Troon by evening of Friday 1st May ready for departure on the Saturday morning. Note Bank Holiday for 2020 IS Friday 8TH May to celebrate 75th anniversary of VE Day. Particularly good for those wanting miles and experience. We should have several Qualifying Passages for YachtMaster and cover at least 600NM with one or 2 night sails. Paul flies back from Glasgow at 1500 on Saturday. Plus night or 2 in Dublin–we will be in a marina with train into centre. Full at 21/12/19 but one space left for Lymington to Dublin leg. |
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WS383 | 10 May 12:00 |
19 May 14:00 |
Scottish Islands Peaks Race | £495 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Classic adventure race taking about 3 days to sail, run and row from start at Oban to Mull, Jura and Arran before finish in Troon which is where we leave from on 10th. We need one seriously good sailor to join the team that won the 3 Peaks Yacht Race in 2018. It would also help if you know these waters. |
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WS390 | 6 Jun 11:00 |
12 Jun 14:30 |
Troon to Barmouth via Menai Strait | £325 | 2 | Email Wild Spirit |
Meet Troon for trip down to Barmouth. Several stops and probably one overnight sail. You can o/n Friday at Troon before the start and it may be possible for you to stay on board at Barmouth until mid-day Saturday 13th. The 3 sailors from the 3 Peaks Yacht Race team will be on board, but this is not a trip for the fainthearted. Excellent for building experience for YachtMaster. Cost includes all marinas, fuel, fees etc. kitty for food maximum £50 plus a couple of meals ashore. At least one night sail and a ‘Qualifying Passage’ |
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WS389 | 6 Jun 11:33 |
19 Jun 10:00 |
Three Peaks Yacht Race | £780 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Consistently rated as one of the top 10 adventure races in the World the 3 Peaks is a real endurance test for both runners and sailors. We are after just one sailor to join Wild Spirit for the 2020 race, we won both Line Honours and on IRC in 2018 beating the Irish team by just 3 minutes after 400 miles. |
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WS385 | 19 Jun 10:00 |
3 Jul 11:00 |
Fort William to Kirkwall | £795 | 4 | Email Wild Spirit |
Costs for the 2 week Cruises |
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WS386 | 3 Jul 13:00 |
12 Jul 10:30 |
Kirkwall bareboat Charter | £2750 | 1 | Email Wild Spirit |
Bareboat Charter to suitably qualified and experienced crew. Out of Kirkwall and includes mooring fees in Orkney Marinas and Orkney official mooring buoys. Handover either Friday p.m Saturday a.m. return Sunday morning. Coded for 10, sleeps 8. Includes Tender and outboard plus spinnaker. |
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WS387 | 12 Jul 18:30 |
25 Jul 11:00 |
Orkneys, Fair Ilse and Shetland | £795 | 4 | Email Wild Spirit |
Orkneys, Fair Isle, Shetlands-Kirkwall—12th July to 25th July Our aim is to sail round Shetland and back to Orkney taking in Fair Isle, The round trip could be a short as 280NM but we are likely to sail considerably further possibly going out round Foula the most westerly of the Shetland Isles with its dramatic cliffs and bird life. Scalloway is a likely stop and we may well eat at the restaurant in the North Atlantic Fisheries College to see if as good as last time. Costs for the 2 week Cruises |
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WS394 | 16 Aug 20:00 |
31 Aug 16:00 |
Skippered Charter–2nd half August | £- | 5 | Email Wild Spirit |
Wild Spirit can be available for skippered Charter for a ‘Family Unit’ during the second half of August. We have 3 double cabins plus a double in the saloon. Skipper Paul will need one of these cabins so we can realistically take a family of 4 or 5 where at least one has some sailing experience. Can be just a day or up to 10 days. Contact Paul via [email protected] for options |
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WS393 | 30 Aug 12:00 |
24 Sep 13:30 |
Bareboat Charter–14th August to 24th September | £- | 5 | Email Wild Spirit |
![]() WS Spinnaker RIR 2014 A combination of cancellation of a charter by a regular and Paul having to self-isloate prior to minor Op means Wild Spirit can be available for Bareboat Charter during period 30th August and 24th September. She can come in either cruising or racing mode but the skipper plus mate must have a suitable level of experience/ qualifications. Contact Paul to discuss. |
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WS395 | 24 Sep 20:00 |
27 Sep 16:00 |
Milebuilder Plymouth–£345 | £345 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Meet Plymouth Yacht Haven Thursday evening with good meal on board then early Friday Saturday or if wind is right we may even go Thursday night. Probably One Qualifying Passages towards YachtMaster if weather is right, possibly Plymouth to Newlyn which is 66NM then back to Fowey then to Plymouth. Oilies available at £20 for trip Includes all on board food etc–we don’t do hidden extras. |
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WS396 | 9 Oct 19:00 |
11 Oct 16:30 |
Weekend Sail | £250 | 0 | Email Wild Spirit |
Pic of Fowey a great off peak destination Meet Friday evening, good day sailing on Saturday, probably to Fowey and sail back to Plymouth Sunday. L If we go the other way then Dartmouth and Brixham are good with possibility of Salcombe as well. One or possibly 2 Dinners out at moderate prices. Sole Cabin occupancy so numbers limited to 4 including skipper or 5 if a couple (£125 for 2nd person) Full Covid money back guarantee see top of page. Includes all on board food, fees, fuel, marinas etc. Oilies £20 extra. |
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WS397 | 22 Oct 20:00 |
25 Oct 16:30 |
Long weekend out of Plymouth | £325 | 3 | Email Wild Spirit |
Alright pic is of us up at Coll in 2018 but the web site crash has wiped all my galleries and I haven’t rebuilt them yet. Extra Long weekend sailing with Thursday evening meet and finish by 1630 Sunday. Max 4 on board, or can have one couple, then it is 5 including me. If first to book is keen we can probably get one Qualifying Passage in towards YM by leaving early Saturday morning and heading to Newlyn but weather must be right. Then on Sunday round to Fowey or Falmouth on the tide and back to Plymouth Monday. £325 includes all on board food, fees, fuel, marinas. Hire of oilies is £25 extra Covid money back guarantee applies–see top of page |
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WS398 | 23 Oct 17:00 |
1 Nov 15:30 |
Half Term Family Sailing–Skippered | £500 | 5 | Email Wild Spirit |
During half term skippered charter for families is available on Wild Spirit with experienced Ocean Yachtmaster / Instructor. |
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WS422 | 16 Feb 13:33 |
26 Feb 13:33 |
Caribbean 600 race 2022 | £- | 5 | Email Wild Spirit |
We are back, of course we would be, it is one of our favourite races. Obviously the cancellation of the 2021 C600 was a great disappointment, made worse by Antigua having some of the lowest Covid numbers in the World, but our base is there so RYA courses and other training continues. A classic warm water race round beautiful islands in trade winds? Book direct with http://www.ondecksailing.com/ but by all means give Paul a call on 01823 433813 to ask any questions and check we are the right team for you. |