We have been having some great sailing over the winter months in Milford Haven. It really is a stunning place out of season, as it's relatively sheltered with the whole of Pembrokeshire on the doorstep.
"Edith Gray" is available for group charter throughout the winter months, ...if you would like a break to burn up some of those Christmas calories just give us a call!
Brought our Pilot Cutter back to Bristol for some filming last week. Gale force winds led to some exiting sailing up the Bristol Channel surfing from crest to crest. Broke the booming out pole (we'll need to make a heftier one). Planning to head back to Milford Haven this week for the Autumn itinerary. if anyone would like to join us (cost food and expenses) Let me know.
We have now brought the Pilot Cutter "Edith Gray" , back up to Milford Haven to be based there until Christmas. The Autumn trips will focus on the spectacular Pembrokeshire Coastline, and we will also be running courses in Traditional Boat Handling under Sail. So for all of you wanting to sail a 17 tonne Gaffer on and off a pontoon, here's your chance!
"Edith Gray" has beaten "Jolie Bris" Fastnet Record set in 1925.
The Pilot Cutter "Jolie Bris" built in 1913, won the First Fastnet race of 1925, then went on to win in 1929 and 1930. her best time was 6 days, 2 hours and 45 minutes.
"Edith Gray" completed the 2011 Fastnet race in 6 days, 1 hour and 49 minutes, beating "Jolie Bris" record by 56 min.
Edith Gray had a great Fastnet race. Six days of hard sailing ranging from dead calm to force 7, regularly averaging eight knots over the 650 miles, and finishing almost a day ahead of her rivals Morwenna and Maybird.
With Eight crew aboard, the vessel was pushed harder than normal, keeping the large topsail up throughout some nights of force five to six, ....rail under, and waves sweeping the decks. On one night alone we put sixty five miles between "Edith Gray" and her nearest rivals.
With all this Wild Sailing the crew still found time for the better things in life, ...Champagne and canapes rounding the fasnet rock, ...and home made Banofi Pie bashing to windward in a force six.
A Great Crew and a Great Race, .....already planning for the next Fastnet, ..........book now for 2013!!
Edith Gray is now in Southampton, ready for the start of the Fastnet. We had a good sail round lands end gusting force 7 from Falmouth to the Solent, she really flew!
Last minute preparations now for the Fastnet which starts this Sunday the 14th.
Edith Gray came first place in her race at Falmouth Classics, though being the only 30ft to 40ft boat to enter doesn't mean that much! ....so we had to beat the class ahead of us (the over 40ft) which we managed. Great weather but a lack of classic vessels.
If you would like to come down and have a look and a chat, s/v Edith Gray will be in pride of place at the Bristol Harbour Festival this year moored alongside the Amphitheater.
Last weekend we made our first trip to the stunning Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. We were not disappointed, having anchored off the island of Skomer we were enthralled to be visited on board by puffins and to have Manx shearwaters fly close by on their way to their evening landfall on Skomer.Saturday saw us make a tour of the island itself and then make the exciting passage up through Jack Sound. Our departure was necessitated by our needing to sail north but we know that we will be making an early return to Pembrokeshire and that its coastline offers us many prospective adventures and fresh discoveries. We are still very much getting to know Edith Gray and the more time we spend down below at a peaceful anchorage the more we recognize her comfort and homely qualities.
Milford Haven this weekend before heading up for the Lyver Trophy Race from Holyhead - Howth. Plan to visit the wild Islands off the Pembrokeshire Coast, great time to see the sea birds, seals and dolphines.
After an exhilarating weekend's sailing 'Edith Gray' emerged as convincing overall winners of the annual Pilot Cutter Review held at St Mawes, she won all four races on handicap and was a clear first over the line winner in two. Her jubilant skipper and crew are convinced that there is still better to come from this newest member of the pilot cutter fleet.
We are hard at work preparing "Edith Gray" for her trip around Lands end to Falmouth, in readiness for the Pilot Cutters Review at the end of May, Why not join us for this iconic passage. contact info@wildsailing for last minute prices / deals
Pilot Cutter "Edith Gray" came second place in her first race against the Other Pilot Cutters. Although being the smallest vessel in the fleet most of the fleet didn't get to see much more of her than her transom disappearing off into the distance........ more details to be posted shortly....
we have been collecting up all the forms distributed around Bristol for the prize draw of a free weekends sailing holiday in "Edith Gray". we should be contacting the lucky winner in the next few days.
Just got the itinerary through for the Pilot Cutter World Championships at St Mawes. A great week to Charter "Edith Gray" plenty of other Classic Vessels to see, race against and socialize with.
Busy preparing Edith Gray for the "Cock of the Channel" race. Curious to see how she performs against some much larger vessels.
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