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Channel Islands & Brittany Tall Ship Adventure from Brixham

Cross the Channel on an 1895 sailing trawler, visit Paimpol’s sea shanty festival and explore island harbours.

Trip duration
13 days / 12 nights
Group size
Up to 12 guests
Sailing type
Adventure
Operating season
Available in Aug

The experience

Join Pilgrim of Brixham, an 1895 wooden sailing trawler, for a round trip from Devon to Brittany and the Channel Islands. Take a turn at the helm or help handle the red sails as you cross the English Channel. In Paimpol, the sea shanty festival brings live music and traditional boats to the waterfront. Then sail north for a mix of island harbours and sheltered anchorages, with time ashore when conditions allow. No…

The highlights

  • Sail aboard a restored 1895 Brixham trawler
  • Visit Paimpol’s Festival du Chant de Marin, subject to conditions
  • Explore Guernsey, Sark and Alderney as weather and tides allow

Activities

  • Wildlife Watching
  • Photography
  • Food & Drinks
  • Island Hopping

Your itinerary

Fixed dates

Book one of the captain's published departure dates.

Adaptable itinerary

Route, stops and duration can be tailored to your group.

Meet the crew at the Town Pontoons at 16:00 and get settled aboard. This itinerary is illustrative. Weather and tides guide the route.

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What's included

Included

  • Full board, snacks and hot or soft drinks
  • Crew and sailing tuition, marina and fuel fees, tender trips
  • Bedding and lifejacket

Not included

  • Towels, waterproofs and alcohol
  • Travel to and from the boat, flights and transit hotels
  • Travel and sailing insurance, tips and personal expenses

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Hosted by VentureSail Holidays

VentureSail Holidays

VentureSail Holidays is the booking contact for this private charter. Your hosts aboard Emma Claire are skipper Chris and Bryony of Salcombe Sailing Adventures.

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Response time
~24h
Languages
english
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The boat

Pilgrim of Brixham
Name
Pilgrim of Brixham
Type
traditional
Length
22.7 m
Year
1900
Cabins
10
Capacity
20 guests

Meeting point

Brixham Town Pontoons, Brixham Harbour, Devon

Embark 1 August 2027 at 16:00. Disembark 13 August 2027 at 12:00.

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From
US$ 3440 / person