"The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever."
Jacques Cousteau
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)
£595 - 3-4 hrs on the tide
DAY SAILS (8-12 hrs)
£795 - 8 hrs day sail
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
DAY SAILS (8-12 hrs)
£980 - 8 hrs day sail
Victorious
Our 42' decked and gaff rigged sailing smack was built in Kings Lynn in 1923. Maximum 8 Passengers
ON THE TIDE SAILS (3-4hrs)
£895 - 3-4 hrs on the tide
DAY SAILS (8-10 hrs)
£1095 - 8-10 hrs day sail
Sea Explorations – Key Information
Overview; Sail aboard our MCA-coded vessels and explore the Norfolk coast:
- West from Wells: Scolt Head Island or Brancaster – sandbanks and beaches at low tide.
- East from Wells: Blakeney or the famous Chalk Reef.
- The Wash: Explore mysterious sandbanks aboard Victorious.
Starting Points
- East Quay, Wells-next-the-Sea: Crab and Whelk Boats
- Fosdyke, Lincolnshire: 42-ft Wash smack Victorious
Duration
- Half day: 3–4 hours
- Day: 8 hours, including low-water exploration and marsh walk (return by taxi)
- Full day: 12 hours, returning on the evening tide
Provisions
- Breakfast: Bacon & eggs, juice, tea/coffee, or vegetarian option
- Lunch/Supper: Homemade soup, fresh tomatoes, bread, chutney, local cheese, juice, and cake
Experience / Age / Dogs
- No experience needed – participate or relax
- All ages welcom
- Dogs are welcome
2. Sailing time
On the tide sail
3-4 hours
Before and after High Water there is on average at least 4 hours of water depending on state of tide, wind direction, atmopsheric pressure and the boat's draft
A day sail
8 hours
We use the morning tide to sail to a particular location along the coast, then drop the anchor and explore the creeks and sand banks at low tide. We have to walk off the marsh, get picked up by taxi and return you to Wells.
A full day sail
10 to 12 hours
We use the morning tide to reach a specific location, explore the area at low tide, or stay at sea, and then wait for the evening tide to be able to sail back to our HQ in Wells.
An overnight sail
24 hours
We use the morning tide to sail along the coast and either drop the anchor in a protected spot, or stay at sea until the evening tide. We stay overnight and then use the morning tide to return to our HQ in Wells.
Specialised Coastal Sails
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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