West Coast of the UK

Eda Frandsen is a beautifully restored 75-year-old Gaff Cutter. The rig is entirely traditional, showing incredible workmanship. Down below, she is comfortable and well-equipped, but naturally, personal space is limited. There is a homely saloon and four cabins with twin berths in a bunk arrangement. The cabins are separated from the saloon by privacy curtains, with each berth having its own locker storage. Please ensure that you bring your personal belongings in a soft holdall that can be compressed to fit into the locker. There are two bathrooms, including one with a shower.

The food on Eda Frandsen is guaranteed to be a real highlight of the trip. Incredibly fresh, wholesome and creative, the meals are created with sustainable local produce. With the sea air sure to whip up an appetite, you can be certain to be incredibly well looked after while on board.

Special Dietary Requirements

Due to the small size of the galley and the restrictions that come with being at sea, we are unfortunately unable to accommodate as wide a range of dietary requirements as we would like on this trip. Therefore, if you have any dietary requests, please check in with us before booking. If we are not made aware of your requirements before booking, we may be unable to cater for them. Unfortunately, we’re not able to accommodate nut allergies on our sailing trips.

• 9 nights accommodation on the traditional sailing yacht Eda Frandsen.
• All meals during the trip (Meals indicated as B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner).
• All specialist group sailing equipment.

Blue Graded 4-6

This trip is suitable for people with no previous sailing experience; however, a keen interest in seafaring and sailing is advisable to get the most out of your holiday.

Due to the traditional nature of Eda Frandsen, time spent aboard is a hands-on experience. For example, as there are no winches on board, you will be asked to help hoist the sails which is enjoyable and satisfying but can also be challenging.

Because of the extended nature of this offshore voyage, you will also be encouraged to actively participate in the watch-keeping program, with some nights potentially being spent at sea. As you would expect, the areas below the deck are compact and functional, meaning that space is naturally restricted. Therefore, it is important that you feel comfortable with having limited personal space while aboard.

27th Apr – 6th May 2024
The trip begins in Falmouth, Cornwall, at 3:00pm on Day 1. Please make your way to the entrance to the Falmouth Yacht Haven Marina, which is situated behind the Chainlocker pub, on Quay Hill. The marina entrance is on the left-hand side at the bottom of Quay hill, please wait at the top of the walkway down to the gate and one of the crew will come and meet you.
The trip will end in Oban, Argyll and Bute at 9.00am on Day 10.

14th Sept – 23rd Sep 2024
The trip begins in Oban, Argyll and Bute at 3:00pm on Day 1. Please make your way to the entrance to the North pier marina where you’ll be met by the crew. From the train or bus stations head around the waterfront keeping the sea on your left hand side, Eda will be berthed on the pontoons at the North pier which can be found in front of the Tourist information centre.
The trip will end in Falmouth, Cornwall at 9.00am on Day 10.