We wanted to give you a taste of what last summer looked like here onboard Eda Frandsen as we continued our exploration of the West Coast of Scotland. Despite being our third season of sailing here, there is still so much to explore! So sit back, relax, grab a cup of tea and enjoy the spectacular scenery that Scotland has to offer...
Read MoreWe are delighted to say that, as of 2024, Eda Frandsen Sailing will be donating on a regular basis to the Knoydart Forest Trust!
Read MoreThis time last year we were contacted to be part of a brand new Gestalten book with the working title BOATLIFE aiming to showcase the extraordinary lives of nomadic sea-faring folks around the world.
Read MoreEarlier this year, we were delighted to be joined onboard by Duncan Craig from House and Garden Magazine It just so happened to be an extortionately sunny week here in Scotland, but that aside, we think he did a pretty fantastic job of describing what life aboard is really like….
Read MoreThe HWDT tracking app is a free tool that enables sailors and other sea-goers to record sightings of whales, dolphins, porpoises and other marine mammals in the Hebridean waters. Using this app, crew members are able to gather valuable data on the presence, location and behaviour of these species, which helps to inform research and conservation initiatives aimed at protecting these animals and their habitats.
Read MoreWe thought we would use this opportunity to give you a taste of what we have been up to behind the scenes this winter. When it comes to living and working on wooden boats, there is never a dull moment, and here you can see what happened when our simple job of replacing the batteries turned into replacing the whole mast step and some fairly major woodwork. We hope you enjoy our humble attempt at filmmaking and if you have any questions feel free to drop them in the comments!
Read MoreOne of the draws of life on board a sailing boat is making the most of what you have to hand, resourcefulness becomes second nature as you are often far from the nearest shop. It’s one of the reasons I love cooking, specifically at sea. Where I am completely aware that not everyone has access to fresh mackerel, or is able to go fishing for it themselves. Should you however be presented with such an occasion, it would be a shame for you to not know what to do……
Read MoreOnce upon an early Spring weekend in April 2022, a group of ladies gathered on the deck of Eda Frandsen to come together in drawing, painting and printmaking beneath the most gorgeous quiet spring light.
Read MoreAnother highlight of the Summer was being included in The Guardian’s ‘10 of the Best Sailing Holidays in Europe’.
Read MoreSailing at night is a truly wonderful state to experience. The rushing of water past the hull, finding a star by which to navigate, and seeing the very first glow of sunrise in the sky. We wouldn't give it up for the world, and that is why we want to share it with you.
Read MoreIt seems there has been a bit going on in the background whilst we have been frolicking about on the ocean waves! With our “Print Making Under Sail” voyage from Spring 2022 being featured in the July/August issue of Condé Nast Traveller
Read MoreWe are looking for a person with a genuine passion for wooden boats who would like to pursue a long term career as a sailor, to begin their journey with us. The position would begin in early March and would involve finishing off the winter jobs list, preparing the boat for a busy season and then a back to back season of charters in both Cornwall and Scotland.
Read MoreExperience a Taste of Summer onboard Eda Frandsen. With music by Charlie Grey recorded live onboard Eda Frandsen in Lismore in the summer of 2021.
Read MoreIf you came sailing onboard Eda Frandsen this summer, there is a fairly good chance you ate Sourdough Crumpets for breakfast at least once.
So if you, like me are still trying to keep your lock-down sourdough starter going and are a fan of buttery, crunchy bottomed, golden-delicious breakfast treats that can be either sweet or savoury. I have written my many-times-tested Eda Frandsen approved method below!
Read MoreOn Thursday evening, just after I had gotten out of the shower, and just before we were about to head out for dinner, an enormous, towering cumulus came looming over the town behind us. Within 5 minutes neither Mungo nor I could stand up on deck and all the boats out on moorings suddenly tore at their chains and lines.
Read MoreWelcome to Eda Frandsen and the next chapter in her long and happy life!
Meet Stella & Mungo, Eda Frandsen’s new custodians, who, after spending many years sailing around the world are very happy to be returning to their native homes to fulfil their long-held dreams of sharing their skills, knowledge and sailing philosophy with a whole new generation of sailors.
Read MoreIt’s a pretty interesting story actually.
Having been constructed in 1938 at a shipyard in Grenå, for a shell- fisherman from Lemvig, “Legoda” as she was originally known, worked as a Hajkotter fishing trawler until 1988. Being renamed in 1970 as “Eda Frandsen” after the wife of her owner of the time, Aye Anderson.
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