Photo by Daz
Grayhound Lugger
HISTORIC REPLICA OF A 1776 CORNISH PRIVATEER
CLASSIC SAILING - hands on traditional sailing
www.classic-sailing.co.uk
Parton Vrane, Portscatho, Cornwall, TR2 5ET
[email protected]
+44 (0)1872 580022
What to Expect
What Grayhound does best
Grayhound was a big build and a bold project to create an ocean
going lugger that could be a family home, cargo ship and exciting
charter vessel. If you have always hankered after that dream to sell
up and sail, then we can bring you the feel of ocean wandering and
island hopping on a wooden boat , without having to sell your house
or give up the day job. With only 9 guest crew , 4 professional crew
and young Malachi this is a totally different ship board community
and vibe to a large tall ship. A truly shared experience.
Grayhound has a huge bowsprit and outrigger so her total sparred
length is 106ft. 3500 square foot of sail can drive her fast hull at
speeds over 10 knots. The main and foremast carry large lug sails
and above topsails and t’gallants can be hoisted. Unlike a square
rigger this lugger is no slouch to windward. She will be a thrill to race
at festivals from Looe to Antigua, but the beauty of this lug rig is its
versatility. There are no booms at deck level. Her lug sails can be
reefed. Her sail balance allows her to sail without a jib on the
bowsprit. Her topmasts can be brought down for ocean crossings.
Grayhound was created by two ocean sailors, Marcus and Freya, who
love traditional rig, and have already spent many years sailing the
world on their own boats and working with guest crew on traditional
boats as skipper, mate or chef. This time with their son Malachi, this
highly energetic young couple want to show you their favourite
places and the many locals that they know in ports far and wide.
The deck has room for two ships boats and still loads of space to
stride about or tuck into a sheltered spot. There is a spacious
’doghouse’ with big windows so you can dip out of the rough weather
or tropical sun and not miss the scenery. The sails are no heavier to
hoist than our other gaffers but hoisting the topsail and t’gallant yards
requires well co-ordinated teamwork. Working Language is English.
“Traditional seafaring reveals people to themselves in a way today’s technically
orientated sailing never can. Grayhound seems to me the epitome of looking life full in
the face. She represents an enterprise of shocking boldness. The nation should be
proud of young people with a vision on this scale and the fortitude to see it
through.” Tom Cunliffe
CLASSIC SAILING
www.classic-sailing.co.uk
Parton Vrane, Portscatho, Cornwall, TR2 5ET
[email protected]
+44 (0)1872 580022
TOWT organises all aspects of the cargo itself and then Grayhound
After a hugely successful Atlantic Ocean circuit via France, Spain, Portugal, delivers it under sail using as minimal engine hours as possible. Each
Canary Islands, Cape Verde Islands, Caribbean and The Azores, Grayhound product Grayhound carries has a coded label which one can track to
have found their niche in carrying cargo to and from France, with guest see where, how and who sailed it.
crew on board.
Cargo Carrying
A Greener Way of Transporting Cargo
The current line-up of goods Grayhound will carry is organic wine, ale,
tea, gin, vodka, sardines, salted caramel and honey. She is licensed to
carry 4.5 tonnes of Cargo in the saloon and 750kg in barrels safely
secured on deck.
Ventures afloat and ashore
Marcus and Freya have always enjoyed welcoming others onto and
into their home, and introducing them to lugger sailing. They also
love to venture ashore with you. There are always plenty of
professional crew on board, so that you go ashore together, leaving
one person on anchor watch.
Grayhound is the 1st British registered vessel, this century, to provide a
The Isles of Scilly are a perfect destination in which to lose track of
regular cross channel cargo delivery service under sail.
time, revert back to your childhood and explore, on foot, by horse or
TOWT
by bike. Only a few islands are inhabited, many are wildlife protected
Grayhound is proud to work with a Breton company called Trans Oceanic areas, and others, well, you are free to explore...if you can get to
them. Arriving on your own boat, means you are not tied to a ferry
Wind Transport ( TOWT). Together TOWT and Grayhound run a regular
timetable or destination.
and credible cargo route seven months of the year between the South
West of the UK and France.
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1776 Grayhound History
What to Bring
Grayhound is a replica of an original lugger that
was built for the revenue men at Cawsand,
Cornwall in 1776. Fast, and armed with cannon
she later became a privateer chasing French
prizes. Read the full history of Grayhound 1776
Grayhound has waterproof and insulated
flotation jackets and trousers on board which
are very warm. In summer you may wish to
bring some lightweight waterproofs.
Shoes with a good grip for deck & aloft
Rubber Boots or second pair of shoes for wet
weather or getting in/out of dinghies
Swim suit & beach towel
Suntan lotion & sunglasses
Sun hat / warm hat, scarves, gloves
Clothes that dry quickly. Mix of warm,
waterproof & windproof layers
Small rucksack for going ashore
Travel insurance documents/money/passport
Personal medicines/ spectacles
Camera/binoculars etc
Phone chargers. 240 generator on board UK
three pin sockets.
Musical instruments welcome. Ipods or CDs
can be played on the stereo.
No wine or beer to buy on board but you are
welcome to bring a bottle or two for meals
There are storage areas for each bunk . Please
pack in a soft rucksack or bag. A torch is
useful as a few baggage spaces are at the foot
of bunks with reading light at other end.
Grayhound Replica - Build Project
Read about the incredible Build Project. Watch
the time lapse video of her construction and the
1500 people who sponsored her trenails and all
the people who were inspired by the first 3
mast lugger to be built in the UK for 200 years.
See our Grayhound Photo Gallery
Grayhound was launched in August 2012 on the
Saturday Britain won 6 Olympic Gold Medals
but 2000 people still came to be part of an
emotional day. Grayhound Launch Photos
Accommodation
There is a communal eating area down below
with a wide opening hatch so we can star gaze
or let the sun in while eating. In hot climates we
will be eating alfresco. We have a deck house
which is a chill out area and where the crew
navigate. Grayhound has that amazing brand
new feel to her. She smells of dry wood and
pine forests. The ship has a solar powered
ventilation system and a wood burner for cold
destinations. We think Grayhound is one of our
best vessels for family holidays. There are two
large separate accommodation areas—each
with a WC which could take family groups of 4-5
members. Without a family on board she can
take 8 individuals in two cabins. The mate,
trainee, Marcus, Freya are aft of the galley and
Malachi has his own little cabin and play cave.
Vessel Specification
Year Built
2012
Home Port
Fowey
Sparred Length Overall
108ft
Length on deck
64ft
Beam
19ft
Draft
11ft
Sail Area
3500 sq ft
Guest Crew Overnight
8 persons
Professional Crew
4-5 crew
Max for day sails
12 persons
Showers/toilets
1/2
Ships boats 16ft gig, clinker rowing boat
12v and 240v from generator
Communications & Nav
Grayhound will have Sat C Coms
VHF radio. AIS. GPS. Sextant x 2
Safety
Currently Category 2 MCA coded. She
has been built to worldwide charter
standards Cat 0 stability rating, 4 watertight bulwarks and will be equipped to
Cat 0 for her ocean voyages shortly.
What is included
Duvets, linen, pillows, Sailing instruction
All meals on board
What is not included
Travel to joining port, shore expeditions with
any hire vehicle or local guide (optional &
shared costs)
CLASSIC SAILING
www.classic-sailing.co.uk
Parton Vrane, Portscatho, Cornwall, TR2 5ET
[email protected]
+44 (0)1872 580022