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Vegan Sailing Weekend
November 13, 2026
Hey crew Vegan Sailing Weekend ⛵️ No previous experience necessary just a willingness to take part and "learn the ropes" 😆 There will be upto 8 people depending on the boat chartered. Example Schedule Friday 1800-2200 Arrive, settle in, meet everyone. Saturday 0800 Breakfast and optional visit to Bek's Sourdough vegan bakery 0900 Safety brief and basic training 1030 Set sail! 1230 Lunch stop with a RIB ride ashore at Seaview Isle of Wight 1800 Cowes Isle of Wight Sunday 0800 Breakfast 0900 Briefing 0930 Set sail! Leave Cowes 1230 Lunch while sailing 1500 Berth and prepare boat for handover 1600 Finish Actual schedule will depend on weather, group ability, etc. We will be sailing on Saturday and Sunday. Weather dependent the plan is to sail to the Isle of Wight, spend the evening at a marina on the island and then sail back to Gosport the next day. You need a sleeping bag & pillow, warm clothes, towel, wash kit, photo ID, shoes with soft none marking soles and waterproofs. You might like to bring some comfy PJs or joggers and slippers. Optionally you can hire sailing boots and sailing waterproofs for just £10. Your luggage should be soft and collapsible, a duffle bag / sports bag is ideal. There is no storage space for a hard cases. All the safety equipment, life jackets, etc, are provided with the yacht. Food 😋 To keep it simple we will provide ... Breakfast - Saturday & Sunday. Yoghurt & Granola Lunch - Saturday and Sunday. Often pasties that can be served warm from the oven. Dinner- Saturday night. Homecooked meal on the yacht. Tea, coffee, soya milk. To keep arrival times flexible we don't provide dinner on Friday evening (but we can arrange to eat together, go out, etc depending on when everyone arrives) You are welcome to bring extra food, favourite snacks, drinks alcohol. The yacht has a fridge, hob, oven, kettle and toaster. There are pubs, takeaways, shops, etc, nearby if you need to buy anything. Sleeping arrangements 😴 There are two double cabins and four single berths in the living area. There are shower facilities in the marinas, which are free to use. Crew contribution towards charter cost, insurance, fuel, marina fees and food £150. Important to note. Your crew contribution is not payment for carriage or service, it is a contribution towards the costs of the trip. The skipper is also contributing to the cost of the trip and is not being paid. Sailing is an adventure sport. The skipper is qualified and will act with the safety of the crew and ship as their top priority. The skipper may need to alter the plan to keep everyone safe. Thank you for following 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dc32SchtpD-/
