Sail north Norfolk - Coastal Exploration Company

Our experiences blend adventure with nature, heritage, and mindful living. Reconnect, recharge, and embrace a lifestyle that respects our planet, celebrating a slower, sustainable way of life.

Salt Marsh Sail

A salt marsh sail meanders through the well protected and calm creeks from Wells to Cley.

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Sea Sails

Head to sea and explore our beautiful coast in one of our sea-going vessels.

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The weekly sailing schedule.

Our recommended sails for the week ahead.

Date Location Times Boat (PAX) Trip highlights and details
Wed 03 Sep 2025 Blakeney Quay
Depart1430
Return1800
Beach boat (4)
Set sail from Blakeney Quay to explore the area on Mabel - our newest edition to our fleet!
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Thu 04 Sep 2025 Wells salt marsh
Depart1530
Return1900
Crab Boat (6)
Come with us out past Well’s iconic beach huts on this sea-style sail & on over to Wells Bar
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Sat 06 Sep 2025 Wells salt marsh
Depart1700
Return2030
Whelker (10)
Supper sail wild swim artisan provisions fresh ground coffee natural saltmarsh serenity
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Sea School

A full day of instruction whilst on an exploration, teaching the basic skills required of a coastal explorer; boat handling, how to stay warm and dry; boat handling skills, knots, how to sail a lug rig, wild swmming, tides, creek navigation, wildllife and foraging.

Our next planned Sea School:

Tuesday 25th Sept depart 0700

Contact HQ +44 (0) 7817 307551 explore@coastalexplorationcompany.co.uk

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Sail Cargo

Join our sail cargo route from KIng's Lynn to Wells-Next-the-Sea and further. Join the crew or ship your freight.

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Film and Media

Use our boats to access shoot location in north Norfolk's wilderness. Film, photography or audio.

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Norfolk Carbon Charter - Silver Level

We have been awarded the Carbon Charter - Silver Level for our sustainable business practices such as a) our use of sail power and electric engines which are charged from panels at CEC HQ, b) sourcing of food and drink items from within 28 miles of our HQ and c) our efforts to delivery cargo under sail.

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Get in Touch

Contact CEC HQ who will be pleased to assist you with booking or any enquiries:

+44 (0)7817 307551
explore@coastalexplorationcompany.co.uk