🌊 Classic Voyages for Modern Adventurers ⛵️ Eda Frandsen is a beautiful traditional gaff cutter, built in 1939 in Denmark. Never sailed before?
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She offers the finest traditional sailing in the Western Isles of Scotland, in Cornwall and the West country. Come on your own, with a friend, partner or a whole group and explore some of the best sailing grounds, abundant wildlife, good food and company and fantastic sailing. Sailing on Eda is a hands on experience, you can become involved in all aspects of running the boat as well as have time t
o sit back, relax and enjoy the surroundings. All trips include bedding, all meals using locally sourced fresh produce, wet weather and safety equipment and professional crew. that's not a problem, many people haven't, you'll receive a full briefing and Eda is very stable with large decks and plenty of space. Whether you are a beginner or experienced seafarer, there is plenty to do and we are happy to teach if you are interested to learn. All ages are welcome
If you are interested or would like to find out more about sailing on Eda, the best way is to call or email us or visit or website www.eda-frandsen.co.uk
Eda started life as a Danish fishing vessel and in the 1990s was discovered by her previous owners, who took her to Scotland, rebuilt and fitted her out for her current use as a charter vessel. A gaff cutter rig was chosen, with a large yet versatile sail area, rather than a ketch rig that would have been favoured for fishing. After a major fire ashore in 1993, she was extensively rebuilt by the owners, which involved a team of volunteers, lots of hard work and determination, and 3 years later Eda was launched. Beautifully kept and maintained, the level of craftsmanship and detail is first class.
04/11/2024
Sailing into Monday morning… We hope you have all had a great first weekend of winter folks!
It’s a very cosy, tea and toast filled, catching up with computer work Monday morning here.
Just a note to say I have added 3 Ladies berths to our voyages in 2025 page!
So if you have been waiting for a cancellation to come up, now is your chance! Head to our website to see what we have available for next summer.
Thank you all for the lovely messages over the last few weeks, we have read and loved every single one of them 💌
31/10/2024
Selected Eats 2024…..🫐🥬🥦🥒🥬🥕🍆🍑🍠🍒
As I rummage through an entire Summer of photos, a select few deserve a permanent place here….. A celebration of dishes hot, cold savoury and sweet that have been dished up underway this Summer!
Featuring, Sumac chicken, vegetable tagine, toasted Walnut and watercress salad and the undisputed queen of the summer table, Parsley Hummus….
The fastest easiest Hazelnut Brioche
Perhaps the best Blueberry Banana bread I have ever made… 🫐
Fresh Mackerel from Stornoway with Turmeric Saurkraut and Pesto
Foraged Chanterells on Sourdough
Staples of the Summer, Leek and Red onion Tarte Tatins
The most decadent Chocolate Cremaux with 🐝 pollen and Raspberries
& finally the OG Sweet Potato Tortilla. Served once a week on Eda for 4 years straight…
21/10/2024
Some reviews are too cute not to share 🥰 🎀
Notes and photo from Vale following her Passage voyage from Scotland to Cornwall….
“If you’re wondering if this is the right trip for you, wonder no more: it is. It doesn’t matter if you’ve sailed the seven seas or if you’ve never put foot on any boat: this is the right trip for everyone. It is amazing how fast you’ll feel at home on board of Eda Frandsen: she is a boat that hugs you, and her crew hugs you with her. I’ve never met such a passionate crew, with such passion, experience and joy in hosting guest and sailing, sharing good and abundant meals, old and new stories and, in general, their way of life. Eda Frandsen Sailing is much more than just a holiday on some wooden old ship with some nice and experienced crew: it is more a -even if short- journey in a way of life. So, if you’re unsure to book a trip: just book it! You won’t regret it. Any issue you may think you’ll may have about personal space, food, boring hours, seasickness, other guests, etc. needs to be put aside, because I’ll discover yourself at ease with everything the very moment you’ll put your foot on board, thank to the crew. Thank you Eda Frandsen for a journey I’ll never forget!”
Thank you Vale! 🙏
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20/10/2024
Joel, screeching across the Bristol Channel on the passage from Scotland to Falmouth this September….
30 knots and sunshine on the beam, Eda’s kind of sailing…🥰⛵️🌊
19/10/2024
12.10.24 🕊️
We got married!
Last weekend, Mungo and I got married here in Cornwall surrounded by friends and family. The sun shone brilliantly down on us and we could not be feeling happier or more grateful! ♥️
A huge thank you to everyone that leant an ear to us discussing the preparations this summer and to the many of you who have sent well wishes and words of wisdom in the past few weeks.
In true Eda Frandsen style it was a huge communal effort to bring everything together at the end of our season, and we are feeling very blessed to have such wonderful people in our world.
Thank you to all of you that have joined us onboard Eda over the past few years, we wouldn’t be here without you! ♥️
19/10/2024
We’re breaking our internet silence to say that the end of our season went off with quite a bang 💥 !
We had a little party and Mungo was allowed to fire the biggest canon of his life! 😅
19/09/2024
It’s definitely reached the point in our sailing season when remembering to share photos and videos has slipped all the way to the bottom of the to do list!
Which I have to remind myself is okay, we are in the business of taking people sailing, and lately, focusing on being present onboard and enjoying every last minute of the season has felt like the most important thing…..Sometimes it feels as though the days are merging into one another, but then you look back at your camera and see that really isn’t the case.
This year on Eda we have really felt people’s need to escape the hustle and bustle of land life. We have joked that we offer Sleeping & Sailing holidays, because the sleep you get after a full day on the water, just hits different.
So here’s to a selection of Golden moments from the last month or so… We’ve been soaking up every last minute of it….
11/08/2024
A truly special day sailing on the West side of Rúm.
Rumours of the local Orcas in the area kept all eyes on the horizon as we swooshed along the coast under full sail…. ⛵️
Music by Daimh 🎶
11/08/2024
A high contender for one of my favourite shots of the summer so far, by one of our lovely guests.
Eda at anchor off the little island of Ensay in the Sound of Harris. Such a perfect view!
30/07/2024
Dolphin watching on the bow 💙🐚🌊
28/07/2024
We had an absolutely stunning sail from Canna to Muck last week, via the West side of Rùm in glorious sunshine! It was also the first time that we decided to launch the drone whilst sailing and serving lunch all at once, what could possibly go wrong?!
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23/07/2024
A blissful day…… Blasting back from the Outer Hebrides last week…..🥰🌊🌬️
22/07/2024
An ode to the magic of summer Puffins ✨
22/07/2024
The Eda Frandsen bubble 🫧 feels very real at the moment.
Spending more time at sea than on land, sleeping with the hatches open and swimming in the sea. It’s feels good to have a place where people can come to really unwind. Someone joked the other day that we should advertise as a restorative sleep retreat and it has to be said, the sleeping after long days of sailing lately have been 10/10……💤!
21/07/2024
35mm Summer so far…..
13/07/2024
A gorgeous sail from Canna to Vatersay yesterday….
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A truly special day sailing on the West side of Rúm.
Rumours of the local Orcas in the area kept all eyes on the horizon as we swooshed along the coast under full sail…. ⛵️
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#sail #scotland #explore Music by Daimh 🎶
A blissful day…… Blasting back from the Outer Hebrides last week…..🥰🌊🌬️
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#sail #scotland #explore
A gorgeous sail from Canna to Vatersay yesterday….
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#puffins #outerhebrides #scotland #explore
A perfect morning in the Sound of Harris 📍
#visit #scotland #explore
Cruising into Loch Torridon last summer, can you tell we are already looking forward to going sailing?! ⛵️
Notes on last summer….✍️
Top tips for late season sailing in Scotland? Bring one of your friends who can play the fiddle like this with you…… 🎻🎶🕊️♥️#edafrandsen #sailing
Let’s re-live this moment…Would probably rate this in Top 10 Minch crossings of all time! Fast and free! #edafrandsen #woodenships
Charging into Loch Torridon the other day 🌞🗻#sail #scotland
Did you know…. Puffins can dive to a depth of 60 metres, fly up to 55 miles per hour and beat their wings over 400 times per minute? These ones didn’t even mind company! ... #scotland #lovenature #leavenotrace
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We specialise in traditional sailing holidays combining the simplicity and beauty of a bygone era with today’s modern comforts. Guests enjoy a unique blend of grace, character and seaworthiness and whether a beginner or seasoned seafarer, we offer voyages that are suitable for all ages and abilities.
Voyages on Eda Frandsen range from short breaks in Cornwall, to trips up or down the Irish sea and six or nine night adventures from our home port of Mallaig. So whether it is a brief escape, or a complete sense of immersion you are after there should be something for all.
Our 2021 schedule is live and close to fully booked, with a schedule for 2022 soon to be released. If you would like to be notified of schedule releases and the launch of our new website, please email [email protected] and let us know.
If you are interested or would like to find out more about sailing on Eda, the best way is to call or email us or visit our website www.eda-frandsen.co.uk
Eda Frandsen is a beautiful traditional gaff cutter, built in 1939 in Denmark. She offers the finest traditional sailing holidays in the Western Isles of Scotland and the South -West of England. Come on your own, with a friend, partner or a whole group and explore some of the best sailing grounds, abundant wildlife, good food and company and fantastic sailing.
Sailing on Eda is a hands on experience, you can become involved in all aspects of running the boat as well as have time to sit back, relax and enjoy the surroundings. All trips include bedding, all meals using locally sourced fresh produce, wet weather and safety equipment and professional crew.
Never sailed before? that's not a problem, many people haven't, you'll receive a full briefing and Eda is very stable with large decks and plenty of space. Whether you are a beginner or experienced seafarer, there is plenty to do and we are happy to teach if you are interested to learn.
Eda started life as a Danish fishing vessel and in the 1990s was discovered by the infamous Robinson family of Doune, who brought her to Scotland, rebuilt and fitted her out for her current use as a charter vessel. A gaff cutter rig was chosen, with a large yet versatile sail area, rather than a ketch rig that would have been favoured for fishing.
After a major fire ashore in 1993, she was extensively rebuilt by the owners, which involved a team of volunteers, lots of hard work and determination, and 3 years later Eda was launched.
