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Our last JOG race of the season.
Meet Friday evening for Dinner on board, Race Saturday and then the social event for which JOG is renown folowed by race on Sunday and back to Lymington Sunday afternoon.

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.

Royal Yachting Association Competent Crew & Day Skipper 5 day course.
Includes weekend so only 3 days off work.

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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1900 Friday start Can go up on tide. ..

Royal Yachting Association Competent Crew & Day Skipper practical course. Extended course likely to be cross channel.

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..

This is an extra race which covers first part of Fastnet course. Return may be by hire car or train. .

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.

The JOG 6oth Anniversary week is in Falmouth 25th to 29th July. Return Lymington by 31st July. Not in the Race Package..

Royal Yachting Association Competent Crew & Day Skipper course during Cowes week.

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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Fri 1500 as we have to go up against tide. Last RORC race of season.
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Probably St Vaast and Cherbourg. Return early Sunday afternoon. HW Dover at 20:57.
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Royal Yachting Association Competent Crew & Day Skipper practical course.

Great races for novices. Only £150 or £100 to anyone doing RYA with us. 0830 Sat start. Last place! Female–cabin share. Now Full

Join by 1530. Last race of the season, we came 2nd last year.

Royal Yachting Association Competent Crew & Day Skipper 5 day course.
Start Friday evening so only 3 days annual leave needed.
2 places at £325–was £425 save £100

Royal Yachting Association Competent Crew & Day Skipper 5 day course.
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Royal Yachting Association Competent Crew & Day Skipper 5 day course.
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Royal Yachting Association Competent Crew & Day Skipper practical 5 day course.
Now full.

Sailing plus a good meal out.

ON offer at £325!

Royal Yachting Association Competent Crew & Day Skipper practical 5 day course.

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.

Special Offer last place at £50.

Special Offer 2 places at £50 each.

Last 2 places £325 — 5 Day RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper Practical courses. PJ

Now only £100

Over Easter.

Reduced to £375 and a special of £200 to Students/ Pensioners, or unwaged.
5 Day RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper Practical courses. PJ

5 Day RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper Practical courses. PS

Probably cross channel for a good meal out in France or alderney.
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BH weekend
Our first big RORC race of the season as we prepare for the Round Ireland race.

5 Day RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper Practical courses.

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A good race for beginners followed by a good meal out.
Full

The cruising weekend starting on 26/4 has been extended so this course is not running.

Probably to St Vaast to take in a good meal out and the Saturday morning market–suitable for partners with limited sailing experience/ motivation.
Always popular–Full

Bank Holiday Weekend
We will be racing seriously by now. One place due to wedding.

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.
Late addition to programme so only £175 or £300 per couple. FULL

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

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.
FULL

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.

5 Day RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper Practical courses.
Only £395 if booked and deposit paid before 1st June–Now Full

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. 

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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

Change overs based on Belfast airports.
3 previous Wild Spirits already signed up including Peter who has also completed a Round Britain and Ireland race, a Fastnet and a Sydney Hobart. Now Full.

5 Day RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper Practical courses. Phil is instructing and I will do ‘meet and greet’.
One cancellation so £325

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

18.00 Start from Cowes.

RYA Competent Crew/ Day Skipper starts Tuesday evening so only 3 days off work.
The sea is at its warmest about 21st September and we usually have some of our best sailing in September and October.

Mile builder Sunday evening to Weds afternoon. Probably France.
Includes all fees, fuel, oilies if needed and good on board food but allow for a meal out.

Special Offer–last place at only £225

JOG race to Owers from Cowes. Meet Friday evening return Sunday afternoon.
A good race for novices as several experienced crew on board.

one place–call me if interested

This course is now full.

Course Full

Break 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.

Course Full

Another opportunity to make good use of the days between Xmas and New Year. This time over the weekend.

Training for race team–probably a spare space or 2 due to skiing etc

FULL

A steady cruising weekend suitable for partners who are not so sure about sailing.
One Dinner out (extra cost)

Full of regulars

Phil is instructor

Starts 0730 Friday meet Weds night and train MOB etc Thursday o/n Cowes before race. Return race as well.

Nab Tower race on Saturday. Training on Sunday. Meet Friday evening.
Suitable for Novices–see RYA courses for ‘Bundle Offer’

Probably race to Selsey Bill on Saturday then training on Sunday. Meet Friday evening

Suitable for Novices–see RYA courses for ‘Bundle Offer’

Royal Ocean Racing Club race to Le Havre. Full.

Steady weekend cruise with all meals on board.

Full

RYA Course. Day Skipper/Competent Crew.

Updated 2nd May2013

Cowes to Yarmouth and return race.. Friday evening meet.

One place has become available

Race from Cowes round Eddystone Rock of Plymouth and finish near lymington. Meet Friday starts 0930 Saturday.

Full

Not included in the Fastnet Race Package.

Full

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.-

Our first big race of the season and a superb destination. Depart 1230 Friday
Allow for finish on Weds 19th. Race team probably fly or drive back—probably a car coming out but also local airport.
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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.

RORC Friday race, start 1000 so Thursday evening meet—allow the Monday off .
Bastille weekend in France but we may just turn round and o/n in Channel Islands on way back.

Probably Alderney but if the wind is right we might run SW and back by Weymouth. Thursday evening to Sunday afternoon.
Late change so only £249 includes all on board food, fuel, fees etc

Full

Last RORC race before Fastnet. 1000 sat start so Friday evening meet.

Full

Additional RYA course.Weds evening to Monday afternoon and a chance to see some of Cowes week

late offer £275

The big one. Over 300 yachts for the classic race.

Full but spaces on other races.

Our third big cruise
Starts Plymouth and finishes Lymington.
The Isles of Scilly are beautiful and the best way to see them is on a Yacht. How long we spend there is weather dependent.
Start is Plymouth Monday evening and finish is Lymington. We may have an overnight and will also visit some west country ports such as Fowey.
This one was £100 cheaper as there is a small probability that we may be delayed or even worse–it hasn’t happened in the last 8 years but it could.

I have lost a couple of regulars for health reasons so next 2 places go at just £495

Race to Poole o/n Poole and race back.–
nearly always a couple of team can’t do this race so there will be spaces.

Now Full

Suitable for Novices

FULL

RYA course.
Day Skipper and competent crew.
If you have done your CC with us earlier in year and taken DS theory then we will deduct £75

FULL

Our last big long race of the UK season.
Sometimes a bit more breeze which suits us better than some of the lighter, less stable yachts.

Full

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

Race to Nab or similar.
Saturday start so Friday evening meet.

Book by 1st August and save £50–only £100

Race to Nab or similar.
Saturday start so Friday evening meet.

Last place now £125 so I can close the admin.

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.

Competent Crew tun over a long weekend and normal weekend.
Start Yachting over a weekend

Run by Nick and Vanda with a maximum of 4 students and an option of a private cabin (extra £100)
Nick is an experienced Yachtmaster and Cruising Instructor who, with Vanda, have run Flotillas, Luxury Cats etc. Vanda is superb Cook so the food will be great , but it is a RYA course and you will be involved in all aspects of running Wild Spirit.

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.

Competent Crew tun over a long weekend and normal weekend.
Start Yachting over a long weekend

Run by Nick and Vanda with a maximum of 4 students and an option of a private cabin (extra £100)
Nick is an experienced Yachtmaster and Cruising Instructor who, with Vanda, have run Flotillas, Luxury Cats etc. Vanda is superb Cook so the food will be great , but it is a RYA course and you will be involved in all aspects of running Wild Spirit.

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.

RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper course
A good time to sail–the sea is warmest about 21st September.

Phil is instructor.

FULL

Simple sailing from Monday early afternoon to Weds early afternoon.

!st November–now full

First JOG race of the season on Saturday. Cowes round Nab Tower and back.
Train Sunday.

£215 if not part of Round Ireland and RTIR team.

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.

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.
You can either do RYA Comp Crew or if, you are ready Day Skipper, or just sail and build experience.
Finishes Weds afternoon 30th April.Save £200./strong>

bank holiday weekend

Race to either St Vaast
You will need the Friday afternoon off.
Super port–good meal out.

RYA Day Skipper or Competent crew.

Starts Friday evening so only 3 days off work

Full

Meet Friday evening for Saturday start to our first long offshore race of the season
Finish by Monday afternoon.
Bank Holiday weekend.

FULL

Round the Island Race–largest in the World–1700+ yachts.

Wild spirit is full.

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
Can include the delivery to Wicklow and return to Holyhead after the race.

Race weekend 12th to 14th September

Meet Friday evening for early Saturday start and race round south of Isle of Wight to good social night in Poole.Sunday race back to Cowes then return to lymington

Part of Race package or £200 as single event–suitable for novice racers.

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!

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Our last UK Offshore Race of the season.
Include in Race Package or £175 as single event

St Vaast is a lovely little port with a famous Saturday morning market and several good restaurants.
We will meet Thursday afternoon and sail across either overnight or Friday.
allow for one or 2 Dinners out. I know where to eat due to years of selfless research.

Our last inshore race of the season with a good social do afterwards.
Suitable for novices.
Part of racing package or £150 as single event.

Almost full.

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

Part 2 of the course
together with Part 1 — late change in programme so cost will be £425 to cover both weekends with no hidden extras.

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.
We will overnight before and after the race in Cowes close to the centre of the action.
Our aims are
1) Complete the race safely (a lot of competitors don’t really know the racing rules)
2) Enjoy ourselves
3) Do as well as we can.

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.

St Malo Race. Thursday evening meety if we race if forecast is light wind we will train instead.

One place available at 4/7

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

JOG Weymouth race. Great social weekend. Suitable for novice racers

Full

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.

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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

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.

Probably 2 Channel crossings but otherwise a very relaxed cruise with some Dinners out (not included in price).
Great experience and 2 qualifying passages for budding yachtmasters.

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

Extra Royal Ocean Racing Club race to Cherbourg.
Friday evening start so join by 1600 Friday
We will have a good meal out in Cherbourg before returning to Lymington for Sunday afternoon
late addition so only £200

JOG races to Poole and back, a good sociable weekend, suitable for Novices.
A good introduction to racing.

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Our last UK offshore race of the season. JOG so sociable event.
Friday afternoon join for evening start.
2 qualifying passages for budding Yachtmasters plus several night hours.

JOG race to Owers (off Selsey Bill) and back followed by good social do.
Suitable for Novices.

Last place so special offer of £125Was £225

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

RYA Friday afternoon to Weds
Max 4 students
Own cabin supplement £75 subject to availability

Full

Fastnet and other team members. No charge but at least one meal out.

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.

Second training weekend–should include spinnaker work

Late drop out so One place

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.

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.
An opportunity to refresh your skills for the new season plus get some miles in. £275 including oilies, on board food, all fees, fuel etc.

Last place–special offer of £225 for just sailing/ refreshing skills.

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.

Part one of RYA course where you can do Competent Crew or Day Skipper.
Part 2 on 20th May or weekend later in year
Price covers both weekends. If just sailing it is £250 for the weekend.
Nick is Instructor and Vanda will be on board so food will br superb.

St Vaast, one of our favourite destinations. Friday evening race start so we slip at 1600.
Good meal out Saturday night and cruise back possibly by way of another Port.

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.

An easy sailing weekend with a good meal on board on Friday and out on Saturday.
Aimed at regulars and partners.
Depending on interest we could make it a long weekend and return Monday as tides are right for a trip down to Weymouth.
£195 each

Meet Friday evening for Race from Cowes to Yarmouth via South of Island.
Good social evening and race back to Cowes Sunday before return to Lymington

Good for Day Skippers who want to see practical navigation using tidal data and get the best part of 100 miles in.

RYA Comp Crew or RYA Day Skipper starting Sunday evening.
Late addition to programme so only £425 but still no hidden extras. we include all meals (unless crew opt to eat ashore) Oilies, marina Fees, fuel, log books etc.
Paul an experienced Yachtmaster Instructor will be Skipper.
Out of Lymington Yacht haven with free parking.

Comp Crew or Day Skipper in 2 parts with March or April weekends for £550
or just a sailing weekend to refresh skills for £275

One day RYA heavy weather Safety/ ISAF course.
This course plus the RYA Sea survival one day course is needed for compliance with ISAF safety regs for the Fastnet, Round Ireland, Sydney to Hobart and other major races.
For anyone who will skipper a yacht offshore this is a useful course, it might even save your life.
Paul will be Instructor.
Start is 0800 Friday and overnight berth on board is included. finish will be by 1600 to allow people to get round to other race teams before the Eddystone Race on Saturday morning.
Half the course is practical and all is taught on board so numbers are limited.
Cost is £100 each with discounts for JOG and RORC members.

This course is run via Hayling Sea School.

3 spaces left.

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.

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.
Team includes, Mel–Wild Spirit Round Ireland and Fastnet teams, Geoff H lots of WS experience plus C600 team, Louise new to WS.

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.

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.
Only available as part of the race team package with 8 out of the 9 places gone at 8/11/15

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.

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.
free Car Parking or train from London.

Geoff will be skippering again.

Join Lymington yacht Haven at 1800 Friday or Cowes Yacht haven after 2030–near Red Jet fast Cat.

Full

Starts Friday but we don’t have a time yet.
We race round west of the Channel Islands and down to St Malo, cruise back probably to east of Alderney.
We aim to be back on Sunday and sometimes the tide means we can’t get into St Malo in which case we may fuel up in Jersey.
2 Qualifying passages and about 300 NM for those working towards Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore.

One place left at 9/2/16

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.
Good for building miles and gaining experience such as that first channel crossing. We will probably do one day and one night crossing.
If you want to just go sailing then deduct £25 as no RYA fees etc.
Price includes all food, fees, fuel etc but not wine or dinners out.
Paul will be skipper.

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.

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.
The first time this race has been run by the Royal Ocean Racing Club and I think it will become a regular feature of non-Fastnet years.

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.

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.

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

First race training for the Fastnet Team.

may be a space for someone who is thinking of doing just a race or 2.

First race training weekend for the Fastnet Team.

May be a space for people who want to just do a race or 2.

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.

RYA course from Thursday evening to Tuesday afternoon so only needs 3 days leave.

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).

RYA Yachtmaster Prep weekend.
2 weekends of training next on 7th to 9th October with exam on 21st to 23rd October
£825 covers all 3 weekends but exam fee and food plus any marina fees for 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.

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.

RYA course–group have booked

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.

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.

RYA Competent Crew Practical course, probably with Channel crossing
If you want to just sail and gain some experience yopu are also welcome.

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.

YM Exam weekend. with 2 Prep weekends.
£825 plus Exam fees and food and any marina fee on exam weekend.

RYA Course

Oen place left (6/9/16) in helsal 3 team that won class last year.
66 foot long and built to take the Southern Ocean. If you only have the time or money to do one Sydney to Hobart this is the team to be in.
You must having racing experience, contact Paul [email protected] for more details

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.

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

First training weekend for the JOG campaign.

Likely to be a couple of spare places.

First  Fastnet team training weekend

May be a spare place or 2

2nd JOG training weekend

2nd fastnet team race training weekend

Our first race of the season.
JOG so always a great social scene afterwards
Probably overnight Cowes and train whilst returning to Lymington

Individual places £225

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
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.

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.

5 Day RYA course. Comp Crew/ Day Skipper.
Friday evening start so only 3 days leave needed.

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.

Our first Royal Ocean Racing Club of the UK season and qualifier for the Fastnet.
We don’t have start times yet but allow to join Friday evening and back late on BH Monday.

Part of Fastnet campaign but nearly always a space due to work or family committments etc

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.
Paul is skipper, Peter Fletcher, Dr Paul Mara and Zoe Leffler are Official Crew.

Combine withBermuda to Antigua trip for just £1995

Fastnet campaign team race in the Channel.

Probably a spare place or 2.

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.

Dates—Join 21st May in Bermuda finish in Falmouth Harbour Antigua by 30th May.
3 Places for full Ocean YM qualifying passage supervised by Paul Jackson, RYA YM Ocean and RYA YM Instructor.
Cost is £750 each including all food, fuel etc. You will need to submit sailing CV and be accepted as the QP includes you being in charge of a watch. You will also be able to do your Astro-Nav on this 935NM passage but will need to provide your own Sextant and be familiar with using it before we start. You will also need to bring your own forms for recording sights and if you use them (recommended) Reeds Astro-Navigation Tables. This is for experienced Yachtmasters who have already studied the YM Ocean theory and who are preparing for the final oral exam.
Partial QPs – You can also just do your Astro-Nav and gain experience on this trip then do your QP on a later trip. Cost is £500 each. Join 21st or 22nd May in Bermuda finish in Falmouth Harbour Antigua by 30th May.
The Yacht
Spirit of Juno is a Farr 65 that has raced round the World, she was built to carry up to 19 crew though we will have a maximum of 10 on board. She is a tough vessel built to withstand the Southern Ocean so if we do get a gale she is the right yacht to be on. In 2016 we were the first ‘Sea School’ yacht home in the Caribbean 600 when about 30% of the others retired.

Combine with Antigua to Bermuda race for just £1995

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.

Wild Spirit will be available for Bareboat Charter during this period (except for 8th to 11th)
Price will depend on length of charter with reduced rate for former Wild Spirits.
You will need to demonstrate suitable qualifications and/or experience and there will be a breakage deposit.

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

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.
We fly back from DUB around 1900 on 28th June.

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.
Cost is £295 including Food but allow for 2 meals out. Marina fees are included in cost. Loan of Oilies is extra.

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

Relaxing after a busy day

Total cost includes bothweekends—£525 which includes all on board food, fuel, fees etc.

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

Race training weekend. Good social do/ meal out on Saturday as well.

5 Day RYA with Tuesday evening start so only 3 days leave needed.
Day Skipper and Competent Crew available.
Includes good on board food and no hidden extras.

if you want to just sail deduct £25

The annual race to Weymouth, normally by way of the South of the IOW
Great Social night after race and sail back to Lymington on Sunday.

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.

Fastnet team will now be ready to compete for best sea school yacht in this famous race.
last time Irish Offshore sea school beat us but we then beat them in the Volvo Round Ireland race 2016 so its all to play for but friendly rivallry.

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

Starts at Plymouth Yacht Haven and finishes in Lymington.
Where we go in betwen depends on the weather and the crew.
We might go out to the Scillies or across to Brittany or the Channel Islands.
We aim to be back into Lymington by early Saturday afternoon so you can travel home before BH rush,
meet is Wednesday evening with meal on board and departure on Thursday morning.

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.
We will probably have a few meals out as well.

RORC race to Cherbourg.
The miles count as qualifiers for the Volvo round Ireland Race in 2018.

Three places left for what is normally a cracking race. On special at £99.

Note joining time of 1500 due to evening start.

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!
Meet Lymington on Friday evening.

One place left at £99 after that it is back up to full price

The 7 day RYA format proved popular in 2016
It allows us to cross the channel but still have plenty of time for the syllabus.
The sea is at its warmest about the 21st September, the crowds have gone but everywhere is still open and pleased to see us.

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.

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

5 day RYA course
The sea is at its warmest about 21st September and this is one of the driest periods of the year.
Everywhere is open but the crowds have gone. A great time of the year to sail.

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.
Join Saturday evening for dinner on board at 2030 finish Thursday afternoon.

We are taking Watchet Sea Scouts sailing again for a few days so Wild spirit is unavailable during this period

Extra RYA course with 2 bookings already.
Comp Crew and Day Skipper or just build some miles and revise your skills.
We have heating on board and will probably be in a Marina every night.

£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.
We will probably have one or 2 meals out in a Pub but you can stay on board and eat if you wish.

Not sure if you have experience/ theory knowledge needed for Day Skipper–just ask Paul

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
Not a formal RYA course but useful experience and good if you are considering a Scottish Milebuilder trip next year and want to try us out.

We have diesel and electric heating and we will be in a Marina every night so plenty of hot showers etc.

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).
In Guadeloupe we visit several ports and Bays on the sheltered west of the Island which is officially part of France and uses Euros. We may also visit Dominica . We return to Falmouth Harbour Antigua either in time for Dinner on Saturday night, then O/n alongside or sail, back overnight in time for breakfast in Falmouth on Sunday morning.
Not too many miles but opportunities to visit unique places and have a great week of sunshine and warm seas in February.

Cost is £795 but reduced to £525 if you are doing the Caribbean 600 with us.

Last 2 places–make me a sensible offer

Same successful format as last 3 years.
Join by evening of Tuesday 13th Feb and train Weds to Saturday. Big party so Sunday off with start on Monday and we should be finished comfortably in time for party on Friday 23rd

Cost is £1750 which includes accom on board alongside in Antigua YC Marina close to all the social action.

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

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

First 2 races of the season and they are JOG ones so good social do as well.
We finished 3rd in Class in the last Cherbourg race of 2017. race there, relax and good meal out then race back.

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.
If you want to try us out come and do these 2 races and if you sign up for the Volvo Round Ireland we credit you with £195.

NB Thursday evening meet for early Friday start.

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

Lymington to Falmouth with several stops.
Good for working towards yachtmaster qualifications and obtaining Qualifying passages.

last minute space available due to work pressure

Falmouth has train service to London. One way hire cars also possible.

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+.
A great Milebuilder for those working towards Yachtmaster or wanting to build their experience and miles. You will be actively involved and there are Qualifying Passages for YM.
We will probably finish in Dun Laoghaire or Greystones which have easy connections with Dublin Airport.

If you want to do the Milebuilder after this (or before) you can stay on board at no extra cost.

Join in Dublin (Dun Laoghaire or Greystones with easy links to Airport)
Several stops as we head north towards either the Isle of Man or Rathlin Island and or Arran and then Troon with easy links to Glasgow 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

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,
Mike H

Wild Spirit at anchor off Taransay in Hebrides.

Cost includes all on board food, fuel, fees, marinas etc–We don’t do hidden extras.

Trip from Troon to Barmouth via Menai Straits.

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Meet Saturday evening for Sunday departure. We will sail south taking in a few stops such as Portpatrick, Whitehaven, Carnarfon Peel and Conway.
The 3 Peaks Yacht race sailors will be on board and practising so you may learn quite a bit about changing sails and short handed sailing, more for those who are interested in racing or thinking about it. We may well spend a couple of hours surveying the depths at Carnarfon bar and will undoubtedly plumb the depths of another Bar or 2.
We will be in Barmouth by Friday lunch at latest, probably Thursday evening.
2 who have raced with us before plus 3 peaks on board plus one new team member so full

Depart Wild Spirit Friday afternoon and train station is close to town centre or it may well be possible for you to stay on board until Saturday morning and to see the start of the 3 Peaks yacht race.

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.

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.
But if you are interested I have several contacts who are looking to put a team together so do drop me an e-mail

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.
We sail back to Troon—easy for rail or Glasgow airport—by mid-day Weds 20th June.
That trip will be just £195 but note it is at the end of a race. If things go wrong on the race we may end up in Oban, which is really same train line, or even somewhere else. Chances of this happening are less than 10% and you can follow our race progress via free Yellow Brick tracker. If we ended up in a difficult place and you couldn’t join then we would give you £195 back but no liability for cost of travel etc.

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.
You may also get a free invite to the 3 Peaks finish party, no promises.

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.
Andy Palmer has completed Fastnets, Sydney to Hobarts and many other races with Paul. An Engineer with excellent IT skills he is capable in every position on board.
Lydia Coffey, has raced on Wild Spirit and several other yachts and skippered racing teams as well. Based in Scotland. Lydia also brings some useful local knowledge of N. Ireland waters to the team.
Corey Eliasson from the US completed the Antigua to Bermuda race plus return with Paul in 2017 and has sailed in other parts of the World, fit and agile he is a natural foredeck.
Bruce Baker from Oz is with us, he has completed a Fastnet, Sydney to Hobarts, Hobart to Sydney and Lord Howe Islands with Paul. With years of experience of racing in Oz he also brings cooking and engineering skills.

Ian Stevenson has Ocean sailing experience plus some offshore racing and did the Falmouth to Dublin leg with us in some fairly strong breeze.
Tim has also raced and trained on Wild Spirit and completed the Lymington to Falmouth trip. Both are heading for yachtmaster.

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

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

Wild Spirit available for charter, either Bareboat or skippered during this period.
Call Paul on 01823 433813 to discuss options.

Under Spinnaker in the Irish Sea.

Contact Paul to discuss options, but as an example
handover morning of Friday 13th July and return by 1600 Friday 27th would cost £3250.
There is an insurance deposit as well of £1750 returnable after the charter.
You will need to hold at least a YM Coastal Certificate or convince me of your experience. First Mate will need either minimum of RYA Day Skipper or similar experience.

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.
Note–you can get shorter yachts which sleep more people but think of the difference in length between a half pint glass and a pint. If you are 6 feet 4″ you can sleep on Wild Spirit without having to adopt a foetal position.
A spinnaker and outboard are included, others charge extra.
Berthing in Troon and Largs Yachthavens is included.

A full fortnight of sailing and depending on weather etc we will go out to St Kilda

Will may well visit Barra and Harris plus several other Islands

Picture of us in Rodel on Harris.
Serious sailing if the weather isn’t kind so we have a 2 week trip with a view to getting a 2 day weather window so we can overnight at St Kilda. To maximise our chances we head out to the Outer Hebrides as soon as we can and this may well involve a night sail. Possibly a stop at Oban or Tobermory then on to Skye, Barra, N. Uist, Harris or, as we did last time, anchor off Taransay before heading out to St Kilda. On the way back we may take in the Monach Islands. If the weather window doesn’t appear until the second week we sail in the lee of the Outer Hebrides and wait our chance.
Serious sailing in a stunningly beautiful part of the World and great opportunity to develop sailing skills. Graham a regular is on board, he has sailed to St Kilda with Paul before. Pam, another Wild spirit regular, who has raced round the World is also on board. You don’t have to be very experienced but unless you are certain then it is not for novices.

Great for the adventurous and thos working towards RYA qualifications, expect to be fully committed team members helping with all aspects of the voyage.
Potential Qualifying passages for those building for Yachtmaster qualifiactions.

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.

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.
At least one Qualifying Passage for YachtMaster and good opportunities to develop Nav and passage planning skills. Not too serious but the Irish Sea can be lumpy in the wrong conditions. We can take a keen novice but more aimed at those who have sailed before. A few nights in Marinas or ports which may include being alongside harbour walls such as in the charming little harbour of PortPatrick

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.

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.

RYA with a few more miles.
You can do Competent Crew (needs no experience) or if you have the required experience and theory level we can have up to 2 Day Skippers.
Alternatively you can just build miles towards Yachtmaster and we will cover at least 120NM including some night sailing.
Join Plymouth Friday evening(easy train) finish Lymington Wednesday afternoon (easy train)
You can arrive earlier than the meet time of 2130 and get on board. I will probably be there by 1800 and eat on board or in the restaurant at the marina.

Food on board, fuel, marinas, loan of Oilies etc are all included in the price.
For just mile building and with your own Oilies deduct £25

Friday 21st September JOG Cherbourg race
last cross channel race of the season and always a good social affair
Start of race is 1800 so we meet at 1500 and go up on the tide

Good if you are thinking about the Fastnet

Last JOG race weekend of the season so a very good social scene.
We will go up to Cowes Friday evening leaving 1830 (or you can join in Cowes)

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

Competent Crew/ day Skipper course with max of 4 Students (including a max of 3 Day skippers).
Starts and finishes Lymington Yacht Haven with free parking and superb facilities.

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.
Depending on the crew and the weather we might cross the channel.

If you have just want to build miles deduct £25.

Competent Crew/ day Skipper course with max of 4 Students and max of 3 Day skippers.
Starts and finishes Lymington Yacht Haven with free parking and superb facilities.

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.
Depending on the crew and the weather we might cross the channel.

If you have just want to build miles deduct £25.

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.

Photo from succesful RYA course in October

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.
240 miles and at least 2 qualifying passages for Yachtmaster.

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.

The festive charity sail those who have to take Annual Leave and want something useful to do.
A great way of gaining some miles and a couple of days experience, Tim from our Volvo Round Ireland team is with us so we can happily take a Novice or 2.
We will be in Marinas with hot showers etc every night and we have 2 heating systems on board.
FULL
We are only going to have a maximum of 4 plus Tim and I and Wild Spirit is coded for 10 so plenty of space.
No Holly and paper hats but we will have at least one meals ashore and a good time.
Our on board food is also good enough to enjoy a glass or 2 of wine with but we never drink and sail.
The Charity we are supporting will be Knoticat whic run a Poole based Catamaran adapted for Wheelchair and other assisted or elderly people, they are run on a completely voluntary basis and i am asking for a donation of £195 each, which can go through Wild Spirit.
[ We run Wild Spirit on a not for profit basis and support a couple of charities each year ]

Join Friday evening for a good meal on board at 2000 and finish Sunday afternoon
If the weather looks particularly nasty, final call on whether we sail is Thursday afternoon.
Risk is reflected in price and if we don’t sail then you get all your money back.

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.

We are back, of course we would be, it is one of our favourite races.
A classic warm water race round beautiful islands in trade winds, well normally yes, but last year, like half the fleet, we had to retire due damage from sustained winds of over 40 kts. For us it was a badly ripped mainsail, others fared worse with one Catamaran capsized. One thing which the 2018 gales proved is that when the going gets rough a Farr 65 that has raced round the World and across the Southern Ocean is a good boat to be on.
For 2019 we will have brand new, stronger sails. All 4 Official Crew have considerable experience, both on Juno and other yachts. We are seeking team members to join us on Team Juno. We provide 4 days of training before the race and if you wish you can also sleep on board, which both saves the cost of accommodation plus increases familiarity with the layout. It is great if you are already an accomplished racing sailor, but you don’t need experience if you are a committed team member.
The Skipper will again be Paul Jackson back for his 6th C600. With over 100,000 NM this Ocean YachtMaster and YachtMaster Instructor plus RYA Offshore Safety Instructor has 25,000Nm of serious racing experience including having won Division in the Sydney Hobart twice, winning 3 Peaks Yacht Race and line Honours for the Lord Howe Island Race.
The First Mate will be Arran Chapman who skippered Juno for the Regattas in 2018 with considerable success including winning their Class in Antigua Sailing Week. He will be skipper for the Caribbean regattas again for next season and as well as a great sailor has good engineering skills plus a thorough knowledge of Juno. Fit and agile he will take a lead role in foredeck training and will lead one watch.
Karoline George returns as Second Mate and brings with her a wealth of experience including Fastnets, Sydney Hobarts plus C600s. Karoline was with Paul when they were knocked down in over 60 knots in a Sydney Hobart damaging the rig, despite losing 7 hours for repairs they still finished 5th out of 16 in their Division. She will lead on training for pit work plus lead the other watch.
Navigator will be Mike Honner who races his own yacht in the US and has raced both C600s plus Antigua to Bermuda on Juno. He is Navigator for Paul’s Volvo Round Ireland Team and has proved a great team member when the going gets tough.

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.
The package–Accom on board from Sunday afternoon 10th Feb to Sunday morning 24th.
Training starts 1000 13th Feb. and concludes in time for the first big sponsored party on Saturday evening 16th. Race starts 18th and we normally get back in by late Thursday with sponsored prize giving party Friday evening 22nd. Cost–£1750 up to 1st December includes food during training and race, team shirts accom on board for those who want it.
WHAGS–Vic, Karoline’s husband will be back and is our social anchor-man. I anticipate that my wife, Judith, will be there for much of the time and 2 others are interested already.

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
We are after committed team members only

2019 Fastnet team full but a space or 2 on races/ training weekends

Join Friday evening for a good meal on board at 2000 and finish Wednesday afternoon so only 3 days leave needed.

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.

Our first race weekend. Meet Friday evening, race Saturday and train Sunday.
JOG so a a good social event after the race.

Several of Fastnet team on board so we can take a Novice or 2.

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.

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.

Not Wild Spirit in pic–we have just had the standing rigging re-newed

Fastnet qualifier race to Le Havre over BH weekend.
We will have one or 2 places available for non-Fastnet team members.

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.
Probably at least one overnight crossing, several night hours and 2 Qualifying Passages for YachtMaster. Max 6 on board.
Great for building RYA miles, working towards Yachtmaster and building experience.

Late addition to programme so lower price but still includes on board food, fuel and marinas.

Passport needed for this one.

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.

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.

A weekend of preparation for YM.
There is no set programme and with a maximum of 3 ‘students’ the focus will be on identifying areas for development. Don’t expect qualifying passages and more likely to include quite a bit of parking practice. We aren’t arranging an exam this time but can do so in the future.
You can also just come and build some miles plus see the process in action.

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.

Wild Spirit under Spinnaker in round ireland race

Race training weekend with Simon and Hjalte.
suitable for non-racing sailors with some experience but not novices

A couple of spare places due to work etc.

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.
Meet Thursday evening , train Friday (several members of fastnet and 3 peaks yacht Race teams on board) race Saturday.

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.

Friday evening till Sunday afternoon.

Race training and a good meal out.

Not suitable for novices

Meet for 1330 Saturday at Lymington and catch the afternoon tide. Itinerary will depend on crew plus weather but Channel Islands and France most likely. At least 2 qualifying Pasages for Yachtmaster and a few meals out.
You can do Competent Crew on this trip and it is good for those wanting to build miles, experience and confidence (£50 extra to cover RYA fees plus Oilies).
Passport is essential.

Two regulars booked May 2019.

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.

Meet Plymouth Wednesday evening ready to catch tide Thursday morning and head west.
Itinerary is weather plus team dependent but the Isles of Scilly are top of the list.
We finish Lymington and the price reflects this plus it is after the Fastnet but we have several days for any repairs. In the, most unlikely, event of this trip being cancelled we will refund cost in full, but travel is down to you. In 12 years of doing trips after the Fastnet, Round Ireland and 3 Peaks Yacht race we haven’t had to cancel a single one.

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.

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.
Good social do after the race and it is one we have done well in previous years.

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

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.

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.

Pic of us close to Irish team after 300 miles–we won by 3 minutes

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

Watchet Sea Scouts are on board again.
We support them plus an annual charity, this year Knoticat of Poole.

RYA course out of lymington.
you can do either Day Skipper if you have the necessary pre-course experience/ Day Skipper Theory or Competent Crew which requires no experience.
It can be cold but we do have heating on board and we will be in a Marina with Hot Showers and electric every night.
The sea is at about the same temperature on 1st January as 1st May so November is not as cold as some might think, we have to get 4 hours of night sailing in and this is ofetn done in 2 or 3 sessions on a November course which still allows for a Pint afterwards.
Cost includes all on board food (better than most sea schools) use of Oilies marina fees plus fuel.
If you want to just sail and have your own Oilies deduct £25.
Probably 3 meals ashore which are extra.
Lymington Yacht Haven has great facilities and free car parking. easy train access as well.
30/9—One place left.

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

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.

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.
For 2020 we will be berthed in a World Heritage site–Nelsons Dockyard. Training will start on the Wednesday morning and you can stay on board from Sunday evening 16th Feb until the Saturday after the race.

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.

Nelson’s Dockyard at night.
Several regulars already signed up and Official Crew include Bruce Garrod from Paul’s Sydney to Hobart team plus Dr Shelf (Stuart Walker) and Nick Ridgway plus Peter Thorn from the Wild Spirit team who won 3 Peaks Yacht Race with Paul in 2018 taking both Daily Telegraph Cup for line honours and Barmouth Cup for IRC.
Anne-lise with extensive Clipper experience plus a Fastnet joins us as do Craig and Fiona with previous Wild Spirit and Fastnet experience.
All except 2 have sailed with Paul before.
Record holding swimmer Claire joins us for her first big race so if you are a novice you won’t be alone and with plenty of experience on board all you need is the determination to be a good team member.

As ever our objectives are to
1) Complete the race safely
2) Enjoy ourselves
3) Do as well as we can

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.
Whether with us or someone else if you are flying from UK do book your flights now.

Paul after we beat the Volvos in the 2017 race.

First JOG race of the season.
join Wild Spirit winner of the 2018 Three Peaks yacht Race Friday evening
Race Saturday out to Nab Tower and back and sail/train Sunday.
Includes all food, fees, fuel etc but allow for saturday Dinner out

Join Thursday afternoon in Lymington we will go up with the tide before the start of the race on Friday morning.
Lymington Yacht Haven has free car parking, train and great facilities.
0845 start Good Friday for race to Cherbourg. Good JOG social do plus meal out then return race to Cowes on Sunday and back into Lymington Monday afternoon.

A night out in Dublin gets underway

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.
Cost includes all fuel, fees, marinas etc but allow for a few meals out plus a maximum of £50 for food Kitty

3 regulars on board and a maximum of 6 including Paul

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.
Includes all fuel, fees etc but kitty for food and probably a few meals ashore.
On Board Food Kitty is capped at £100 if it is more than this we will stand extra.

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.

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.
Depart Troon Tuesday 19th after sail changes, clean up etc.
Possible lift south after race or train or taxi to airport.

Meet Troon for trip down to Barmouth. Several stops and probably one overnight sail.
Through the notorious Menai Strait and Swellies. Probable overnight in Caernarfon then down to Barmouth for either Thursday evening or Friday morning.

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’

Pic of us on way to win the 2018 race

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

Fort William to Kirkwall—Friday 19th June 3rd July. You can probably slep on board Thursday night as well if you wish.
Through the Caledonian Canal then up to Orkney, some cruising round Orkney then into Kirkwall.
Only 165 NM Rhumb line but the first 3 or 4 days won’t be fast as we have Locks to deal with and scenery to look at– We have done the Crinan Canal several times and know you can’t rush a Canal. The Caledonian also has some spectacular scenery but it would be good to spend 2 or 3 days sailing round Orkney before we finish.
This is after the Three Peaks Yacht Race so in the unlikely event that the weather is extremely bad it is possible we might start from Oban instead (still easy by train)

Costs for the 2 week Cruises
Starts at £795 for 2 weeks including on board food that is better than most Sea Schools
Supplements for sole occupancy of cabin (£450) and en suite cabin (£150)
What’s included?
All safety gear compliant to Royal Ocean Racing Club standards e.g. Lifejackets with position locators.
All fuel, fees, marinas and, if used, canals.

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.

Pic–alongside Fair Isle on previous trip

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.
Two or Three longish days or possibly one night sail but time to visit a few landmarks like the Broch of Mousa, the Jarlshof Prehistoric Settlement, Scalloway Castle and the Shetland Bus memorial.

Costs for the 2 week Cruises
Starts at £795 for 2 weeks including on board food that is better than most Sea Schools
Supplements for sole occupancy of cabin (£450) and en suite cabin (£150)
What’s included?
All safety gear compliant to Royal Ocean Racing Club standards e.g. Lifejackets with position locators.
All fuel, fees, marinas and on board food.

The youngest Wild Spirit takes the Helm–pic

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.
Useful for building skills prior to a Flotilla holiday in the future.
Paul is a Yacht Master Instructor and Ocean YachtMaster with over 100,000 miles experience.
He is also Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner plus Fellow of Royal Society of Public Health.

Can be just a day or up to 10 days.

Contact Paul via [email protected] for options

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.

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.

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.
Might be a night hour or 2 but not planning on an overnighter.

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.

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.
Not sure where we will go but the crowds will have gone so none of the parking problems we have had in August in Falmouth and Dartmouth.
possibly a few nights hours and defintely a good Dinner or 2.

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

During half term skippered charter for families is available on Wild Spirit with experienced Ocean Yachtmaster / Instructor.
This is great opportunity to see if the family will like sailing and develop skills for either future trips in UK Waters or further afield.
We can do a single day (up to 24hrs) starting at £500 whilst 2 days starts at £900 and 3 at £1250.
Plymouth has the great advantage of sheltered waters as well as an easy day sail to lovely ports such as Fowey. A short sailing break can also be attached to a West Country break to occupy a week or 2.
Give Paul a call on 01823 433813 to talk through options, suitability and availabilities.
We don’t do hard sell just honest advice.

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.
OnDeck having its base in Antigua is a huge advantage and with our new facilities at slipway in Nelsons Harbour we are well placed for the 2022 race.

A classic warm water race round beautiful islands in trade winds?
Well normally yes, but in 2017 half the fleet had to retire due to sustained winds of over 40 kts. One thing which the 2017 gales proved is that when the going gets rough a Farr 65 that has raced round the World and across the Southern Ocean is a good boat to be on.
We are seeking team members to join us on Team Juno. We provide 4 days of training before the race and if you wish you can also sleep on board, which both saves the cost of accommodation plus increases familiarity with the layout. It is great if you are already an accomplished racing sailor, but you don’t need experience if you are a committed team member as all 4 Official Crew have considerable experience, both on Juno and other yachts.
We do expect you to be committed team members and attend all the training. Skipper Paul looks at all potential team members before we take the booking, this about safety and ensuring all the team enjoy the race plus training.
Paul is back for his 6th C600. With well over 100,000 NM this Ocean YachtMaster and YachtMaster Instructor plus RYA Offshore Safety Instructor has over 30,000NM of serious racing experience including having won Division in the Sydney Hobart twice, winning 3 Peaks Yacht Race twice on IRC, plus once Line Honours and line Honours for the Lord Howe Island Race.
The package–Accom on board from Sunday afternoon 13th Feb to Saturday morning 26th. We may have to limit the numbers, but it has never been an issue before as several team members have brought partners with them and stayed in Hotels or Villas.
Training starts 0960 16th Feb. and concludes in time for the first big sponsored party on Saturday evening 19th. Race starts 22nd and we normally get back in by late Thursday with sponsored prize giving party Friday evening 27th. Cost–£1800 or $2450 USD, this includes food during training and race, team shirts accom on board for those who want it. Being able to sleep on board from Sunday evening 13th until morning of Saturday 28th allows significant savings on accommodation costs.

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.