Torbay Half Day Sail
Our Torbay Half Day Sail provides a lovely afternoon out in our delightful bay and is a great introduction to heritage vessels. Torbay is known as the English Riviera with good reason. It is a UNESCO Global Geopark recognised for its unique coastal landscape. Your cruise provides a ‘taster’ of traditional sailing in the sheltered waters of the bay stretching from Berry Head in the South to Hopes Nose in the north and encompassing the resorts Brixham, Paignton, Torquay.
Sailing on Pilgrim is a unique and exhilarating experience
Not only will you have a superb afternoon sailing our 127 year old Brixham trawler, but you will see how Victorian fishermen handled these heavy and powerful vessels. You will be able to assist the crew to sail Pilgrim in the traditional manner yet benefit from the modern guest facilities we have on board.
Your sailing will start and end in the historic fishing port of Brixham at the southern end of Torbay. Brixham is often referred to as the ‘mother of trawling’ as it was at the heart of the development of the sailing trawler and is still England’s most productive fishing port to this day. It is bustling now, as it was then, and the harbour is still characterised by quaint colourful fishermen’s cottages and scores of fishing boats.
Where will we go?
As soon as your Torbay Half Day Sail gets underway, you will be able to savour the delights of Torbay. The climate is mild, the sunshine record is coveted and the scenery is breathtaking. Whether we stay in the bay or go further out, you will be able to appreciate the scenery, wildlife and the amazing feeling of just being propelled by the wind in the sails. There’s nothing quite like it!
Take a look at Pilgrim in full sail leaving Dartmouth here. You can find out more about life on board Pilgrim by reading our SAILING GUIDE. This tells you all the things you’ll need to know to make the best of your time onboard. If you would like to read reviews of guest experiences on Pilgrim check them out here.
Additional information
| Embarkation Time / Port | 14h00, Brixham |
|---|---|
| Disembarkation Time / Port | 17h00, Brixham |
| What is included | √ Berthing, mooring & fuel costs, √ Hot and cold drinks, √ Light Refreshments, √ Use of lifejacket and other onboard safety gear |
| What is not included | × Alcoholic drinks, × Car park fees at home port, × Towels, × Travel Insurance, × Wet weather clothing |
| Important Notes | * Please make sure you understand our Terms and Conditions and the cancellation policy, * Travel Insurance is required which covers ‘Adventure Sailing’ |
Boarding & briefing
Plan for the Trip
Hands-on or sit back and relax
Food and beverages
What to wear and bring
Momentos of your heritage sailing experience
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