Life Aboard: Eda Frandsen

Our voyages are suitable for all levels of sailing experience, from complete beginners to seasoned sailors. Life on board is hands-on and participatory, with plenty of opportunities to get involved on deck, though you’re equally welcome to sit back and simply enjoy the journey.

What to expect…

  • Experienced professional crew, including skipper and chef, with plenty of local knowledge

  • Flexible sailing itinerary, shaped by weather and sea conditions

  • Encounters with wildlife, including dolphins, minke whales, puffins and many other wonderful seabirds.

  • Dinghy access ashore for beach landings and island exploration

  • Bedding and towels provided

  • Use of onboard wellies and waterproofs

  • All required safety equipment

  • A relaxed, small-group sailing experience, suitable for both first-time and experienced sailors

  • All meals included, freshly prepared onboard by our chef

    • Local meat and seafood

    • Seasonal fruit and vegetables

    • Fresh bread from the Mallaig Bakehouse

    • Cakes, cheeses and desserts

Eda Frandsen accommodates up to eight guests in shared cabins, with four sets of bunk beds arranged across the boat.

Two twin-bunk cabins are located adjacent to the saloon, and a four-berth forepeak can be divided with privacy curtains. Guests share two toilets and one shower, while the three crew members have separate accommodation with their own entrance.

Berths are standard single length but slightly narrower than a typical single bed, as is common on sailing vessels.

While accommodation aboard is more compact than a hotel, Eda Frandsen is spacious by traditional sailing boat standards, with dedicated storage for luggage, waterproofs and wellies.

Assemble onboard and meet your fellow crew members. Bunks are allocated, luggage is stowed, and we are given a safety briefing before getting underway.

Arrive & Meet

Arrival

2:00 pm or 3:00 pm, depending on your voyage

Safety Briefing

3.30 pm

Departure

4 pm

Arrival at anchorage - pre dinner drinks

6 pm - 6.30 pm

Dinner

7:30pm

Our voyages are centred on time spent under sail, typically sailing for 4–6 hours each day, before dropping anchor each evening in beautiful, secluded bays. There is time ashore at each stop — to explore, wander, or simply take in the stillness of these remarkable places.

Breakfast

8:00 – 9:30am

Sailing

10 am - 3 pm

Lunch - usually underway

1:30pm

Explore ashore

4 pm - 6 pm

Dinner

7:30pm

  • "I recently took part in the Eda Cornwall trip in the Helford and I have to say it was a beautiful, mind-resetting experience. Stella and Mungo are the perfect hosts, allowing you to be as involved as you like, providing the most delicious food and the most warm, welcome atmosphere. Although we had gorgeous weather throughout which showed Eda in her prime, I’m sure even on rougher days the experience would be just as magic. Would 10/10 recommend a trip."

    Anhya, May 2025

  • "Returning to sail on Eda Frandsen after a 17 year gap was bound to cause some apprehension. Would it be as exciting? Would the new owners make it such an enjoyable experience? Would the food be as good? Would the crew be as friendly? Would we see as many dolphins? The answer was a resounding yes on all counts (except for the food, which was even better than before). Mungo and Stella clearly love this classic sailing boat and use their extensive sailing and catering experience to get the best out of her and give their passengers an unforgettably wonderful experience as a result."

    Andrew- May 2025

At the end of your trip…

We often spend the final night of your voyage at anchor, which means an early departure and breakfast underway before you step ashore at the end of your trip.

Breakfast

7:30 – 8:30am

Arrive back in Port

8:30am

Departure

9:00 am

How It Works

  • Browse our upcoming voyages; our trips are available on a berth-by-berth basis, or you can book the whole boat for you and your friends if it is available. Our voyage dates are shown in our schedule; we do not offer trips outside of set voyages.

  • Please complete one form per member of your party. Once you have submitted a booking form, each guest will receive a separate Voyage Safety Consent Form by email. This form collects important health and emergency contact information required for safe sailing. Any health information provided will be handled confidentially and processed securely in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

    We will be in touch as soon as we can to confirm your place onboard and to arrange the payment of a 25% deposit. Please do not make any travel arrangements until your booking has been confirmed.

    The remaining balance will be due 8 weeks before your trip, for which we will send you an invoice closer to the time.

  • After booking, we'll send you the Joining Instructions & Kitlist with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations and some more information about what to expect from your trip.

  • We recommend booking your transportation to and from the voyage as soon as possible to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.

    We strongly recommend taking out personal travel insurance for this voyage, and we are happy to say that we can offer a 10% discount code for Topsail Insurance. Just use the code FRANDSEN with your quotation!

  • Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your adventure!

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