A Fantastic Experience Not To Be Missed!!
Patsy M,
06 Aug 2011
A half day on the wonderful clippers yacht was fantastic. Staff were professional and made it fun. They gave us tasks to do so teams became competitive at the same time. Learn't about the Clipper round the world yacht race and what they have to do. Something I would love to do!! Who knows!! Thank you Red Letter Days!
Excellent - Really Enjoyed The Experience!
Sarah P,
06 Aug 2011
Well organised, friendly skipper and team, a chance to get involved and have a go!
Fantastic Experience
Philip B,
06 Aug 2011
Very well organised day, knowledgable and friendly crew who gave everybody the chance to experience the equipment on board and for a novice, like myself, they made the day unforgettable.
Fab 50Th Birthday Celebration
Sarah P,
11 Jun 2011
This is a great day out, whether you are a complete novice or have been sailing for some years. As an experienced sailor I found this a very enjoyable experience, and it was great to have the opportunity to do some big boat sailing. I would definitely recommend this Red Letter Days experience!
A Mini Insight Into World Class Yachting
Lynda F,
11 Jun 2011
Left full of wonderment at what world class sailors endure and the size of their achievements.
Fantastic Experience
Anthonius V,
21 May 2011
Very well organised event! Professional and friendly crew. Would do it again in the future.
Brilliant Experience
Christine B,
21 May 2011
It was an excellent day, the sun shone and the wind blew, we had a chance to have a go at hoisting sails and skippering the boat and pulling lots ropes. It seemed at times the crew were talking a different languange but all very friendly and helped you if you needed it translated into pigeon english. Excellent day, would love to do it again,
Swept Away!
David F,
21 May 2011
What a fantastic day sailing a world class clipper yacht. I was a complete novice but the friendly, professional crew soon put me at my ease and it was not long before I was part of the crew sailing the yacht. What an experience!
A Brilliant Day's Sailing
Justin S,
21 May 2011
It was the perfect weather for a day out on the water - sunshine, blue skies and some decent wind. The skipper and his mates were very friendly, professional and entertaining. I think everyone had a fantastic day and I couldn't think of a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Highly recommended.
Really Unique Experience
Marian W,
18 Sep 2010
I am really interested in sailing and do a bit at weekends, but this was a totally knew experience on a completely different scale from what I am used to. It has given me the 'bug' for going clipper racing on the round the world races - one day I hope to do this.
What A Fantastic Day!
Geoffrey M,
10 Jul 2010
We had a excellent day on the Clipper, which was made special by the superb weather conditions - warm, sunny with a good breeze. The skipper, Ollie was great and so were the rest of the crew. There was plenty to learn and everyone mucked in. We tacked our way towards Cowes and saw a number of yacht races en route. Plenty to see in the Solent. I would recommend this experience to anyone with a sense of adventure.
A Wonderful Memorable Experience
Irenee H,
10 Jul 2010
I had a fantastic day and one that I will remember for a long time. The boat was exactly as pictured. The crew (Ollie (Skipper) and Al were really friendly, helpful and vastly experienced, which was reassuring! The other guests were a good mix of gender, age and lifestyle and we all gelled well. Ollie and Al made sure that we each had a turn at all of the tasks and that no one missed out on anything they wanted to try. They pointed out landmarks, explained the instruments and kept us entertained with anecdotes of their sailing experiences.The weather was warm and sunny and the stiff breeze kept us sailing along at a good pace.There was excitement as the boat leaned to one side but never so much as to make the experience scary. My only tiny gripe was that with 12 guests and 2 crew members there were occasions when there was nowhere to stand/sit without being in someone's way. Nonetheless it was a wonderful experience and one that will stick in my memory for a long time.
Oarsome Sailing, Left Wanting More!
Jennifer P,
12 Jun 2010
Nice welcome, clear explanation of the yacht, felt welcomed aboard to enjoy the experience and able to do some hands on sailing including taking the helm which was really good and lucky with the wind. Thank you to our crew, very professional.
Where Do I Sign Up?
Stephen D,
08 Aug 2009
I had sailed small dinghies before, but being set loose on a million pound racing yacht was something else! The Skipper and Crew were great, and encouraged (not forced) everyone to work as a team. Before long we were sailing the Solent with everyone manning their stations. The weather was superb, although I would personally have liked it to be a little more windy. Everyone was so enthusiastic, and we had a great morning of sailing. To think that next month that very boat, yes the very one I had sailed, would be setting sail in the 'Round the World Yacht Race'. I wish Chris and his Crew the very best of luck! Maybe with a little more practice, I'll be able to sign on for next year's race.
Great Day Out!
Tim D,
11 Jul 2009
Fantastic experience. The weather wasn't great but it didn't matter as the sailing was great fun. The skipper and crew were very knowledgable and good company as well as making sure we took part in the day, to the extent we wanted to. I would recommend it to anyone.
Fantastic Day Out!
Catriona N,
11 Jul 2009
Absolutely brilliant - the instructors on board with us were very patient and really got everyone involved in the whole experience - particularly impressive given the range of sailing experience on board (from keen amateur to total novice). Bad weather didn't spoil the sail at all (possibly even enhanced it!). Thank you!
An Exhilarating Experience
Mark T,
11 Jul 2009
A great opportunity to take part in an activity you rarely have the experience to participate in. I particuarly enjoyed the fact you were encouraged to take part under supervision with an emphasis on teamwork. A great afternoon on the water.
Unforgettable - I Recommend The Day To Anyone
Colleen S,
23 May 2009
Professional sailors were excellent - very supportive, encouraging, enthusiastic - had total confidence in their judgement and got opportunities to do all sorts of things on the boat. It was a very physical day, and although I was not as strong as most people I did not feel for one minute out of place - I did not even think about it at the time - which tells its own story.
Earn Respect For People Who Sail Round The World
Giles C,
23 May 2009
A fantastic experience where you get to sail and operate a real round the world racing boat. Examine the equipment on deck, manhandle a sail weighing 150kg, see the living and sleeping accommodation downstairs and speak with experienced skippers who have done it before. From this experience you will be able to decide if you have what it takes to sail around the world ... I don't!
A Great Day Out - And Great Weather!
Jon R,
23 May 2009
Two experienced skippers from the upcoming round-the-world race looked after us brilliantly. They showed us the ropes (literally), and were always happy to answer the constant stream of questions about sailing around the globe on one of those boats! Great fun.