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Christmas Gift Voucher Offer

To celebrate the release of Sussex Yacht Experiences vouchers we’re offering a 15% discount on vouchers until 20th December 2026.

To redeem the offer, use the code MERLOTXMAS.

Vouchers are valid for 2 years from date of purchase.

Community Taster Sailing

Our community taster sails are designed as relaxed, low‑commitment introductions to getting out on the water.

On selected dates we schedule three 1.5‑hour sessions at certain times (e.g 11am, 2pm and 5pm), and people can book one of these private mini‑cruises.

You get the same exclusive access to the yacht as a bespoke charter, but because the sessions are pre‑scheduled, the price comes in around 40% less than a standard two‑hour cruise, making it an easy, affordable way to try sailing without the full cost of a longer experience.

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Winter Deals

Our Winter Sailing Deals offer up to 50% off our advertised rates, giving you the chance to enjoy crisp, calm winter seas at an incredible price, and we’ll still only run sessions when the weather is ideal. Eastbourne enjoys more sunshine days than anywhere else in the UK, so winter often delivers bright, beautiful conditions perfect for relaxed coastal sailing.

Supporting Our Community

We’re currently shaping a new charity partnership programme to support local organisations and create meaningful sailing opportunities for families, young people and community groups across Eastbourne. This space will soon showcase our chosen charity partners, the community days we run together, and how sailing can make a positive difference along our coastline.

If you’re interested in future community sailing dates, keep an eye on our socials, sign up to the newsletter, or just drop me a message, it’s the easiest way to stay in the loop.

    
 
 
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   Dean O'Brien 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can thoroughly recommend a trip on Merlot, with Matt being a competent captain and great fun to be around. I took a sail with my youngest, who's autistic, as an experience for him. He can struggle with new things but loved every minute of it, and Matt could not have been kinder and more patient with him while sailing, which only added to the wonderful time we had. The boat is comfortable, up to spec, and great fun to be on. We enjoyed a sail along the coastline, enjoying the views and all the beautiful Sussex coastline can offer. The whole experience was a wonderful one, which I will be repeating again.