From the Log...
"Both the pace and structure of what we did was excellent."
"Nothing could have improved the experience"
"James was amazing - always calm and patient"
"Fantastic - it was brilliant"
"100% recommend SeaClan"
Recent (2024) crew comments
"Hi Lisa, I would like to thank you and James for inviting me to the sailing trip to Conwy.
We learnt a lot about sailing in the UK, from passage planning to recognizing the lights and buoys at sea, using winch and tightening lines, which reinforced what we had learnt in the theory course.
We experienced different aspects of sailings in one trip, choppy waters and calm waters, strong wind and light wind, the amazing sunrise in Liverpool Bay and the beautiful scenery in Conwy, not to mention the yummy meals and the hot English tea you prepared.
I also enjoyed the wonderful companions of other crew members, Holly, Katy, Alex and another James. I am looking forward to more fantastic experience like this in the future. So it's not just a trip. It's the beginning of a journey. Thank you."
Mr R, Hong Kong
"After being initially apprehensive, I gained more confidence as the (Day Skipper Theory) course progressed."
Mr D, Liverpool
"James's teaching style is brilliant, warming, and encouraging. He is great at coaching and passing on information."
Mr H, Merseyside
"An outstanding instructor with excellent knowledge able to answer all questions clearly."
Mr J UK
"Your teaching style is amazing James"
Miss E, Liverpool
From a single recent Day Skipper Theory course:
"The instructor answered every question enthusiastically and informatively."
"James was great a t breaking the course information down when I did not understand at first."
"The course was exceptional - I could not fault the teacher in anyway."
"James explained everything very well. It all made a lot more sense than if I had tackled it online."
"James has been a really excellent instructor, his enthusiasm and knowledge of sailing along with the course content have been inspiring. His teaching method certainly worked for me."
"I went sailing from Liverpool to Conwy with Lisa and James, aboard their yacht for 4 days.
It was my first sailing trip and I can safely say it'll be the first of many. Such a magic experience, feeling the power of the tide and wind driving you forwards through the sea. And sunrise and sunset are even more beautiful out at sea.
James and Lisa are so kind and so professional. They really know their stuff and take such good care of the crew, making you feel really safe. And we learnt loads as everyone's encouraged to help out.
Thanks a million and see you aboard again soon."
Miss C, Sheffield
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"I never thought I would ever go on a sailing course, let alone on a yacht like this one! The new friends and motivation I have found with the people at SeaClan have truly changed my life in ways I could never imagine. I now have hope, and all that I need to make that hope real. Thanks again.
Mr J, Liverpool
I am a Neuroendocrine cancer patient. I was looking for a complimentary treatment to my cancer, and came up with the idea of using sailing as a way of dealing with my unpredictable terminal cancer diagnosis. So I searched all the cancer charities, but unfortunately none had any knowledge of charities which could help cancer patients with sailing for adults. I feel very lucky to have come across James Lovett's website where he took people out on sailing trips.
On talking to James he invited me on my first ever sail at sea (March 2019). We sailed from Plymouth to Liverpool, which was everything, and more of just what I had been dreaming, and wishing for. I cannot thank James enough for his time, patience, calmness, stress free professionalism, and complete empathy to my situation, which made this experience for me so very important as it served both my spirit and body as I had hoped it would. I recommend James highly to you as, James does not just focus on the sailing but more importantly on his crews well being, and safety.
I have just sailed again with James from Liverpool to Conwy, and back (October 2019). I thank him for introducing me to the ways of the sea and its great potential for healing the spirit while in awe of the beauty that is mother nature. I know that sailing is impossible to measure against ones illness, but let me assure you that sailing with James has been immeasurable to my spirit, as it lets me take back some control and joy in my life which medicine/surgery sadly cannot. This has strengthened me in ways that I cannot express. What great fun, and laughter I had at sea are my fond memories of sailing with James and his crew.
Mr M, London
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"I felt very relaxed and at ease from the outset. James quickly helped me with areas which I was previously having difficulty with, and he has given me renewed self-belief. His coaching was very good."
Ms M, Scotland
"An Incredible Journey. James listened, offered support and brought calmness to what could have been a very chaotic situation. He offered me an enlightened perspective and has taught me over time to step back and reflect before acting on ones initial emotions. This has been a life skill learned and thanks to James's life coaching, a tool that can be used in all walks of life.
Mr R, UK
"Hi James, I just wanted to say thanks for an amazing experience when I came to you."
Mr J, UK
"I just wanted to say a huge thank you for having such an immense impact on my life this year. You are phenomenally good at what you do James - the distance I have come since starting with you is amazing. We have had some life changing experiences - I am so inspired! It's so strange to think that one person can speak with such clarity. Thanks so so much James."
Mrs S, Wales
"James, all I can say is you are brilliant. Thank goodness I found you."
Ms J, UK
"There is nothing negative to say. I am so grateful for all of your support and kindness. It is a cliché but you have literally changed my life."
Mrs L, UK