"The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever."
Jacques Yves Cousteau
Sea Explorations:
Involve a sail to sea at some stage of the experience, always in one of our Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) coded vessels.
West from Wells to Scolt Head Island or further to Brancaster, exploring sand banks and our beautiful beaches, swimming ashore and low tide creek exploration. Walking off the marsh after 8 hours then to Wells in a taxi, or hanging on to return on the evening tide.
East to Blakneney or further to the famous Chalk Reef for some free diving.
Our new area of exploration on Victorious is the Wash and its mysterious sand banks that only appear at low tide.
We have two starting points:
Our HQ at East Quay, Wells-Next-the-Sea, for the crab boat and whelk boats
Fosdyke Yacht Haven, for our 42' Wash smack Victorious.
Length of explorations:
On the tide for 3 -4 hours, depending on tides, weather and the light.
A day, 8 hours, with the tide and then a low water exploration, normally finishing by walking off the marsh and return to Wells by taxi.
A Full day, 12 hours, returning on the evening tide rather than a taxi.
Our sea going vessels
My Girls
Our 20' north Norfolk lug rigged Crab Boat, which was made for the North Sea. Maximum 6 passengers
ON THE TIDE SAILS (3-4hrs)
£545 - 3-4 hrs on the tide
£625 - 4 hrs one way sail
DAY SAILS (8-12 hrs)
£795 - 8 hrs day sail
£895 - 8 hrs sea school
Salford
Our 30’ open wooden lug rigged whelker, was made for the open North Sea. Maximum 8 passengers
ON THE TIDE SAILS (3-4hrs)
£795 - 3-4 hrs on the tide
£845 - 4 hrs one way sail
DAY SAILS (8-12 hrs)
£980 - 8 hrs day sail
£1080 - 8 hrs one way
Victorious (coming soon)
Our 42' decked and gaff rigged sailing smack was built in 1923 for the Was. Maximum 8 passengers
ON THE TIDE SAILS (3-4hrs)
£945 - 3-4 hrs on the tide
DAY SAILS (8-12 hrs)
£1200 - 8-10 hrs day sail (return to Fosdyke)
£1400 - 8-10 hrs day sail (one way, Kings Lynn or north Norfolk)
Advanced sea explorations
Smuggling
Learn advanced seamanship and coastal field craft skills and then run a smuggling operation at sea.
Coastal Foraging
Sail to sea in either vessel to Scolt Head Island, across Holkham Bay and then enjoy some fantastic foraging.
Overnight Sail
A balanced taste of sailing, swimming, wildlife, with locally sourced food and kept warm at night with a wood stove.
Suggested kit
There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing!
Head; a woolly hat or sun hat
Body; always have plenty of layers and then a spare set in case you get wet! Carry a waterproof outer shell.
Footwear; in summer soft shoes you do not mind getting muddy and in the colder months wellington boots.
Swimming; shorts and T shirt in the summer and wet suit in the winter and a towl.
Other kit; a dry bag, suncream, flask and sunglasses.
Always carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated
Overnight; sleeping bag, torch and wash kit.
Contact C.E.C. HQ to book your exploration
Call our mobile or Whats App: +44 (0) 7817 307551
Email: explore@coastalexplorationcompany.co.uk
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