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    Norfolk & Wash Sailing Experience – On Victorious, a 1923 Gaff-Rigged Smack

    Step aboard Victorious, a 1923 gaff-rigged sea-going sailing smack, and enjoy a hands-on traditional coastal adventure along the Norfolk coast and the Wash. Robust, stable, and exceptionally safe, Victorious is designed for open-sea passages on the North Sea, offering an authentic taste of life aboard a classic working sailing vessel.

    Trips usually depart from our HQ in Wells-Next-the-Sea, though we sometimes set sail from her winter base at Fosdyke, the discrete gateway to the Wash historically frequented by the Duke of Edinburgh for wild fowling.

    Led by experienced skippers, the experience is limited to eight guests, allowing participants to learn the ropes, hoist and trim sails, steer, and read coastal conditions. The trip also emphasizes wildlife observation, with opportunities to spot seabirds, coastal mammals, and marine life along the route. Each trip includes a pause for breakfast or lunch/supper, with hot tea or coffee, and the optional wild swim when conditions allow.

    From calm coastal waters to exposed open-sea stretches, Victorious offers an authentic connection to traditional sailing and maritime heritage. 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 and shaped in close discussion with guests, ensuring every sail is unique.

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Norfolk & Wash Sailing Experience – On Victorious, a 1923 Gaff-Rigged Smack

Experience traditional coastal sailing aboard Victorious, a 1923 gaff-rigged sea-going smack, on a hands-on Norfolk and Wash adventure. Designed for open-sea passages on the North Sea, Victorious is stable, safe, and robust, offering an authentic connection to maritime heritage and classic sailing techniques.

Learn the Ropes & Immerse in Coastal Life

Led by experienced skippers, this sailing experience is limited to eight guests, providing a unique opportunity to learn the ropes, hoist and trim sails, steer the vessel, and read coastal conditions. Participants gain practical seamanship skills while exploring the Norfolk coast or the discrete gateway to the Wash at Fosdyke, historically visited by the Duke of Edinburgh for wild fowling.

Wildlife Observation & Scenic Exploration

The experience also focuses on wildlife observation, allowing guests to spot seabirds, coastal mammals, and marine life. Each trip includes a pause for breakfast or lunch/supper, with hot tea or coffee, and the optional wild swim when conditions permit.

Departure Points & Unique Routes

Sails usually depart from Wells-Next-the-Sea, the Coastal Exploration Co HQ, but we can also start from Victorious’s winter base at Fosdyke. Routes are dictated by wind and tide, and shaped in close discussion with guests, ensuring every sail is unique, educational, and immersive.

Designed for Small Groups

From calm coastal waters to exposed open-sea stretches, Victorious offers a timeless maritime experience. Perfect for newcomers and experienced sailors, the experience combines heritage sailing, coastal adventure, and wildlife appreciation.

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