England’s South Coast Westward Sail | UK

3 August – 9 August 2025 | $990

*NEW TRIP* 12 SPOTS AVAILABLE

Join us aboard expedition yacht SV Sea Dragon for a high-quality 6-day sailing journey from the historic maritime city of Portsmouth to the picturesque coastal town of Falmouth. This mile-building passage along England’s South Coast is tailor-made for aspiring sailors looking to gain hands-on experience, log valuable miles, and embrace the challenge of coastal cruising under the guidance of our professional expedition skippers.

What sets this voyage apart is the rare opportunity for each guest crew member to take full responsibility for a 60-nautical-mile coastal passage. Under the supervision of our Yachtmaster Ocean-certified skippers, you’ll plan the route, lead the navigation, manage the crew, and take the helm—providing a true command experience. This qualifies as a skippered passage for those working toward RYA Day Skipper, Yachtmaster Coastal, or Offshore certifications, and we’re happy to sign logbooks and issue a certificate of sea time upon request.

You’ll also get to:

• Experience night sailing and watch systems
• Refine sail trim and boat handling in varied conditions
• Deepen your skills in weather routing, navigation, and passage planning
• Build real-world confidence in a dynamic, supportive environment

Sailing with Panexplore means learning by doing—at sea, with professionals who’ve crossed oceans and led expeditions in some of the world’s most remote waters. This is not your typical sailing experience. It’s an immersive, empowering learning journey designed to fast-track your confidence on the water.

Please note that this sailing adventure requires you to be in good physical health and reasonably fit. Activities involve moderate to strenuous exertion, including extended hours awake and difficult physical environment to evolve in. If you have any medical conditions, recent injuries, concerns about your fitness level, or answer “yes” to any of the questions in the medical form, please contact us before booking. We take safety very seriously.

Key Details

• Distance: 190 nautical miles
• Cost: $990
• Date: Aug 3 – Aug 9, 2025 (7 Days, 6 Nights)
• Start: Portsmouth Harbour, England
• End: Falmouth Harbour, Cornwall – dependent on weather

For more details on the trip, please explore the drop down menus at the bottom of the page.

Tentative Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome aboard in Portsmouth Marina Plan to arrive at Sea Dragon for 1500 – 1700. Meet your fellow crew members and get settled aboard.

Day 2: Boat/safety briefings and departure After comprehensive safety briefings and familiarization with the vessel, we’ll set sail from Portsmouth, heading west along the stunning south coast of England. Experience sailing past the iconic Isle of Wight and the Needles as we begin our journey.

Day 3-5: Coastal Sailing Continue westward along the Jurassic Coast with its dramatic cliffs and rock formations. Depending on weather conditions and the group’s progress, we may make a stop in a sheltered harbor such as Dartmouth or continue on. This day provides excellent opportunities for skill development in coastal navigation and sail handling.

Day 6: Arrival in Falmouth We’ll sail into the beautiful natural harbor of Falmouth, one of the UK’s premier sailing destinations. After securing the boat and a final cleanup, you’ll depart by 1100, having gained valuable nautical miles and sailing experience.

The deposit is only $500. It’s non-refundable. If you can no longer make it, or if we need to cancel or modify the trip, we will either refund your deposit or apply it to a different trip. The remaining balance is due 60 days before the trip begins. Please review the crew contract.

If you have any questions or queries, please contact us. You can also schedule a call with us too.