After their first day sailing together, our crews arrived safely at Shotley marina in time to relax and enjoy this beautiful sunset. After eating a freshly prepared meal on board, there was just enough time for an explore around Shotley, before getting some much-needed rest before the following day’s sail to Lowestoft.

If you wish to support our crews on their voyage, and help Macmillan Cancer Support continue their vital work with those affected by cancer, please follow this link to our justgiving page:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/premier-sailing1

Thank you.

Premier Sailing would also like to thank all of our sponsors for this year’s endeavours. Their generous donations have all gone straight to Macmillan, so they can help those who need it most.

Volspec Ltd, Marinestore, Mantsbrite, Pantaenius , Tiptree, MOB Lifesavers, Boatfolk,

Monday finally arrived and our crews joined their boats bright and early. After getting to know each other, and stowing their luggage on board, there was time for a quick meet-and-greet with some of our sponsors before leaving to catch the best of the tide.

If you wish to support our crews on their voyage, and help Macmillan Cancer Support continue their vital work with those affected by cancer, please follow this link to our justgiving page:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/premier-sailing1

Thank you.

Premier Sailing would also like to thank all of our sponsors for this year’s endeavours. Their generous donations have all gone straight to Macmillan, so they can help those who need it most.

Volspec Ltd, Marinestore, Mantsbrite, Pantaenius , Tiptree, MOB Lifesavers, Boatfolk,

As Galliver II, Monet and Florence Agnes II undergo their final preparations for the sail4macmillan cruise, we are also well on our way to launching our inaugural Capitals Race and could not be more excited!

Check out the video for a taste of what is to come!

We will be posting regular updates as both adventures progress, so stay tuned!

If you wish to support our crews on their voyage, and help Macmillan Cancer Support continue their vital work with those affected by cancer, please follow this link to our justgiving page:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/premier-sailing1

Thank you.

We have just received our own Premier Sailing Racing branded jackets and salopettes from our friends at Gill, ready for the sail4macmillan Round Britain cruise 2021.
With only a week to go before the first leg of our largest ever cruise departs our base at Fambridge, the final preparations are being made to our three vessels - Galliver II, Monet and Florence Agnes – ensuring they are in tip-top condition.

Following the disappointment of 2020, we are so grateful to be able to run the cruise this year, and even more so that it is to be our biggest ever, so a great big thank you to everyone who has signed up and we can’t wait to see you on board!

And don’t forget The Capitals Race, departing from London’s St Katharine Docks on 6/7 August this year, for an all-out yacht racing experience!

If you wish to support our crews on their voyage, and help Macmillan Cancer Support continue their vital work with those affected by cancer, please follow this link to our justgiving page:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/premier-sailing1
Thank you.

On a sunny Saturday morning, our two boats entered our home creek and berthed for the last time on the sail4macmillan Round Britain cruise 2019. It has been a long trip for our vessels, and some of the crew, and it was only fitting that there should be a rousing reception with banners, flags and air-horns to welcome them in.

As the festivities began, crew members were welcomed by family and friends after their long voyage, and wasted no time in getting stuck in to a barbecued burgers and hot dogs, and maybe a well-earned drink or two as well. As the sun shone down on everyone it seemed a fitting end to this years endeavours, and our charity auction helped to raise even more for Macmillad Cancer Support, with items generously donated by our friends at Tiptree Jam and Marinestore, as well as by Premier Sailing.

All of us at Premier Sailing would like to say a huge thank you to all who have taken part and supported this year's cruise, it has been an honour to have met everyone who has taken part and we are humbled by the support given by those at home for this massively important cause.

Thank you all so much.

Now who fancies joining us next year?

If you wish to support our crews on their voyage, and help Macmillan Cancer Support continue their vital work with those affected by cancer, please follow this link to our justgiving page:

www.justgiving.com/fundraising/premier-sailing

Thank you.

If you wish to support our crews on their voyage, and help Macmillan Cancer Support continue their vital work with those affected by cancer, please follow this link to our justgiving page:

www.justgiving.com/fundraising/premier-sailing

Thank you.

If you wish to support our crews on their voyage, and help Macmillan Cancer Support continue their vital work with those affected by cancer, please follow this link to our justgiving page:

www.justgiving.com/fundraising/premier-sailing

Thank you.

If you wish to support our crews on their voyage, and help Macmillan Cancer Support continue their vital work with those affected by cancer, please follow this link to our justgiving page:

www.justgiving.com/fundraising/premier-sailing

Thank you.

Day three and our crews, well rested from the previous day's exertion, set off for the Hampshire town of Lymington. Located in the Solent, directly opposite the Isle of Wight, their destination was a 44-mile sail away in what seemed to be good conditions. Half an hour into the sail the fog came down and visibility became greatly reduced, sometimes to less than 100 metres. Fortunately our skippers have a wealth of experience, as do many of our crews, and the reduced visibility did not hold them up too much, although it took maximum concentration to hold course.

As the day progressed, a pod of dolphins came out to play with Ashanti and Clearlake II, chasing them and weaving in and out of their wakes as they made their way through the water. It is sights like these that make even the most arduous day sailing a worthwhile experience.

As our crews approached Lymington the fog lifted and the perfectly still water of the marina became home for the night. Both crews tucked into a meal cooked on board and then joined each other for a cheerful drink before heading for bed.

If you wish to support our crews on their voyage, and help Macmillan Cancer Support continue their vital work with those affected by cancer, please follow this link to our justgiving page:

www.justgiving.com/fundraising/premier-sailing

Thank you.

The second day of leg seven was not nearly as forgiving as the first! A steady ten hour sail past Exmouth and Lyme Regis turned into a fifteen-hour, seventy-six mile slog, tacking against force 5/6 easterly winds all the way. Any sailor will tell you that even the most detailed planning can come unravelled at the mercy of the wind, and today was no exception. Our crews are a hardy bunch, however, and took it in their stride and making the best of the situation, camaraderie counts for a lot and everyone worked together to bring their vessels safely into port.

Despite their tiredness, our crews found the strength to nip ashore in Weymouth for a well-earned drink together, before returning to their cabins for an even more well-earned sleep.

Our crews are not only putting themselves through this for the fun of it; they are also helping to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

If you wish to support our crews on their voyage, and help Macmillan Cancer Support continue their vital work with those affected by cancer, please follow this link to our justgiving page:

www.justgiving.com/fundraising/premier-sailing

Thank you.