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    Norfolk Coastal Sailing Experience – On Salford, a 1950s Lug-Rigged Whelk Boat

    Step aboard Salford, a 1950s lug-rigged whelk boat, and enjoy a hands-on coastal sailing experience along the Norfolk coast. Stable, seaworthy, and exceptionally safe, Salford is designed for coastal passages and shallow-water exploration, offering an authentic taste of life aboard a classic North Sea working boat.

    Trips usually depart from our HQ in Wells-Next-the-Sea, with routes exploring the scenic North Norfolk coastline, including the wildlife-rich waters around Scolt Head, Brancaster, and Blakeney.

    Led by experienced skippers, the experience is limited to eight guests, allowing participants to learn the ropes, handle sails, steer, and read coastal conditions. The trip prioritises learning and wildlife observation, with opportunities to spot seabirds, coastal mammals, and marine life, while also providing time to sit back, relax, and enjoy the rhythms of the sea. Each trip includes a pause for breakfast or lunch/supper, with hot tea or coffee, and the optional wild swim when conditions allow.

    From quiet coastal waters to slightly more exposed stretches, Salford offers an authentic connection to traditional sailing and maritime heritage. Designed for small groups, the experience ensures a balanced blend of hands-on activity, observation, and relaxation, 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.

    Combined your charter with Victorious or My Girls, for larger groups.

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Norfolk Coastal Sailing Experience – On Salford, a 1950s Lug-Rigged Whelk Boat

Experience hands-on coastal sailing aboard Salford, a 1950s lug-rigged whelk boat, on the Norfolk coast. Perfect for sailors, wildlife enthusiasts, and coastal explorers, this small-group adventure combines traditional seamanship, wildlife observation, and relaxation.

Learn the Ropes & Sail a Classic Boat

Led by experienced skippers, the experience is limited to eight guests, giving participants the chance to learn the ropes, handle sails, steer the boat, and read coastal conditions. Salford is stable, safe, and perfect for shallow-water exploration, providing an authentic taste of life aboard a North Sea working boat.

Wildlife Observation & Scenic Exploration

Sails explore the North Norfolk coastline, including Scolt Head, Brancaster, and Blakeney, with opportunities to see seabirds, coastal mammals, and marine life. Guests can also relax and enjoy the rhythms of the sea, making it a balanced mix of activity and leisure. Trips include a pause for breakfast or lunch/supper, with hot tea or coffee, and the optional wild swim when conditions allow.

Small-Group Coastal Adventure

Designed for small groups, the experience prioritises learning, observation, and immersion in the coastal environment. Routes are dictated by wind and tide, shaped in close discussion with guests, ensuring each sail is unique, safe, and memorable.

We can set sail with our other vessels, such as Victorious and My Girls for larger groups.

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