Selected boat: Crab Boat (6 pax)

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Trip price: £545.00
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    The north Norfolk Crab Boat sailing experience offers a hands-on introduction to traditional coastal sailing, using a lug-rigged working boat designed for both salt marsh creeks and open-sea coastal passages. Stable, shallow-drafted, and exceptionally safe, the crab boat is ideally suited for exploring tidal landscapes shaped by wind, weather, and the rhythms of the sea.

    Led by experienced skippers, this Norfolk sailing experience is limited to a maximum of six people, allowing guests to take part in handling sails, navigating narrow channels, and reading coastal conditions. Each trip includes a stop for breakfast or lunch/supper, with hot tea or coffee, to pause in the marsh, forage and admire the abundant wildlife, with the option for wild swimming when conditions allow.

    From quiet salt marsh waters to more exposed coastal stretches, the crab boat offers an authentic connection to working sail and traditional seamanship. Designed for small groups, the experience prioritises learning, observation, and immersion in the coastal environment, making it suitable for both newcomers and experienced sailors. Routes are dictated by wind and tide, shaped through discussion with guests, ensuring every sail is unique.

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Traditional Norfolk Crab Boat Sailing Experience

The Coastal Exploration Co crab boat sailing experience in North Norfolk is rooted in traditional working craft historically used along the North Sea coast for fishing, salt marsh work, and short coastal passages. Designed for seaworthiness, the Norfolk crab boat’s shallow draft allows access to salt marsh creeks and tidal channels unreachable by deeper vessels, while its traditional lug rig provides reliable performance in open-sea sailing conditions.

This immersive Norfolk coastal sailing experience combines hands-on seamanship with environmental awareness. Activities include wild swimming, foraging, and wildlife observation within the unique salt marsh ecosystem. Participants learn how wind, tide, and weather shape movement through tidal landscapes, gaining insight into traditional sailing techniques passed down through generations. Those seeking a slower pace can also relax and enjoy the journey.

Reflecting Coastal Exploration Co’s slow living and maritime heritage ethos, the experience blends historic vessel design with modern safety standards. Suitable for both sheltered marsh exploration and coastal sailing beyond, this low-impact, sustainable sailing experience offers an authentic way to connect with the natural world and life at sea.

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