Fairlead Sailing

I had a fantastic day's sailing with Paul to celebrate a milestone birthday. He was an excellent host and tutor; unfailingly patient with an (in) competent crew. He has a lovely boat and it was a beautiful run to Harwich, out to sea, and then a great place for lunch. Highly recommended!

Just finished an excellent sail from Jersey to Plymouth, via Guernsey, Alderney, Brixham, Torquay, Dartmouth and Salcombe. Paul is a great skipper - knowledgeable and professional, but patient, flexible and relaxed. Recommended, whether you want a pleasure trip/taster, mile-building or formal RYA/ICC qualifications.

Had an amazing holiday from Jersey to Plymouth , 7 day channel island and West Country cruise, would definitely book again

A good few days aboard to obtain my ICC and also to support a friend achieve his Yachtmaster Offshore. Paul has a cool, calm approach to his teaching which allowed us to learn ‘hands on’ whilst having a good amount of fun. Highly recommended.

I decided for my birthday treat to go sailing in an ocean going yatch. I was not disappointed and cannot wait to do it again.Joined by my daughter, son and two grandsons we all learnt a lot from our Skipper Keith. He was a great host and made our day really enjoyable, safe and fun.

We went for a couple of sailing trip with Paul over past 2 years and I am looking forward to the next one! Great quality of service and unforgettable experience! Highly recommended

Great day out. Skipper very patient calm and professional with our non sailors.Good lunch provided.Would definitely book again.

Just a fantastic day on my wife's birthday fun very informative great boat SERENA, good facilities, patient and extremely knowledgeable skipper Paul for our mixed age group, Dropped anchor for good lunch stop nice food all round great day would recommend Paul @ Fairlead Sailing for any event or trip. Will definitely use again

I went on the six-day cross-channel sail to French and Belgian ports as I wanted the experience of sailing across the English channel and North Sea - and what an experience it was! I learnt something about sailing and navigation, and was able to contribute by taking the helm for much of the passage from Ramsgate to Dunkirk (making sure to avoid the big ships in the shipping lanes!) We were able to enjoy some time wandering around Dunkirk and Nieuwpoort, and to sample a Belgian beer or two. The weather was mostly good - sunshine and fairly calm seas, with enough wind but not too much. When it got a bit rougher on the return passage, I felt I was in safe hands, and managed to avoid being seasick! Thanks, Paul for the great experience.

Fantastic day out on a beautiful, well equipped yacht. The skipper was friendly, calm and very experienced making sure we were all happy, especially the least experienced of us who’s nerves soon turned into excitement.In addition to the normal boat safety equipment, Covid measures were also in place so we all felt safe.I have sailed inland for many years and although this was only a day cruise I learnt a great deal about the conversion up to a sea going boat.Looking forward to the next trip and hopefully starting my RYA training with Paul.I have no hesitation in recommending Fairlead Sailing.