When people see our traditional sailing barge for the first time, one of the most often asked questions we hear is “What are those big paddles on the sides for?”
Well, they are not paddles! They are known in English speaking countries as ‘leeboards’. The Dutch call them ‘Zwaarden’ which oddly translates to English as ‘Swords’.
If you are looking for a unique present, consider our sailing vouchers. Our sailing tours suit all generations and are a great outdoor experience. We offer relaxed family friendly sailing in sheltered waters exploring one of Cornwall most beautiful rivers.
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Our sailing season 2019 has come to an end. Although our tours are very dependent on the weather we are happy to say we were out on the water for almost all of our planned sailing trips. The River Fal is beautiful whether it is spring, summer or autumn and each part of the season offers unique experiences. We both have a real passion for the River Fal, its nature and heritage and are already looking forward to new adventures in 2020.
Many people have a perception of a sailing trip as being a boat heeled over, splashing and bouncing its way excitingly across choppy waters. While this might be true of many sailing trips and what some people want to experience, we aim to offer something quite different.
Sailing in our minds can be a gentle, engaging and magical experience suitable for all generations of family, friends and individuals. We aim to tempt those who have never sailed before onto the water, but also for the experience to be appreciated by seasoned sailors. It should not be just about sailing, but also about discovering and seeing a beautiful area in a way that enhances the journey. Being under sail should bring about a feeling of having a closer connection to an areas nature and heritage. This is what we offer onboard ‘Drifter’.
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