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Explore the historic, beautiful Yorkshire coast from the decks of Jolly Swagman, Yorkshire's premier charter yacht. Sailing from her home port of Whitby you can cruise the waters where Captain James Cook learned his craft.

Observe the wildlife and pre-history of this 180 million year old Jurassic fossil coast, see from the sea where world history was made and where Dracula landed. See Whitby as it should be seen - under sail on the decks of a cruising yacht as she sails the waters of the North Yorkshire coast.

Skipper Mike Coates is a blue-water sailor, a commercial yachtmaster who is widely known and respected in the sailing community through his columns in Practical Boat Owner. Mike is also available for marine consultancy and lecturing.