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Cookies allow websites to recognise that a user on an individual computer has previously visited the site. The cookies save some information about that user for when they access the site again in the future.

What do we use them for?

  1. Strictly necessary cookies. These are cookies that are essential to make our website work. Our booking pages make use of cookies to enable you to make a booking. Without use of cookies, these features of the website could not operate.
  2. Performance cookies. These cookies collect anonymous information about users for the purpose of assessing the performance of a website. We use the well-known web analytics tool 'Google Analytics'.
  3. Functionality cookies. These are cookies that automatically remember choices that you have previously made in order to improve your experience next time you visit our website. The only such cookie used on our website at the moment is the cookie consent banner!
  4. Targeting or advertising cookies. These cookies are similar to performance cookies, in that they collect information about users' behaviour. However, this information is used at individual user level to advertise products and services. We currently use Google AdWords and FaceBook for internet advertising.
  5. Your consent to our use of cookies

    By using and browsing the Classic Sail Barcelona website, you consent to cookies being used in accordance with our policy.

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    Personal data

    Who are we?

    Classic Sail Barcelona is the sole proprietorship of the owner and skipper, David Baird. You can contact David by email, WhatsApp, phone or post. See the contact page for details.

    How do we collect information from you?

    We obtain information about you in the following ways:

    Information you give us directly

    If you make a booking with us, we will collect your name, email, and phone number in order to communicate with you about your reservation.

    We use third party payment provider services who will collect your payment information. Currently, we use Stripe and PayPal. Please note that we (Classic Sail Barcelona, David Baird) never have access to your card details. These are handled securely by the payment providers and your information never passes through our systems.

    When you visit this website

    We, like many companies, automatically collect the following information:

    • technical information, including the type of device you’re using, the IP address, browser and operating system being used to connect your computer to the internet. This information may be used to improve the services we offer.
    • information about your visit to this website, for example we collect information about pages you visit and how you navigate the website, i.e. length of visits to certain pages, products and services you viewed and searched for, referral sources (e.g. how you arrived at our website).

    We collect and use your personal information by using cookies on our website – more information on cookies can be found under the ‘Use of Cookies’ section.

    How and why is your information used?

    We may use your information for a number of different purposes, including:

    • managing a reservation you have made with us
    • keeping a record of your relationship with us
    • conducting analysis and market research so we can understand how we can improve our services, products or information;
    • seeking your views or comments on the services we provide;

    Who has access to your information?

    We do not sell or rent your information to third parties.

    We do not share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

    However, we may disclose your contact information to other service providers who we work with to deliver the events described in our website.

    Lawful Processing

    Data protection law requires us to rely on one or more lawful grounds to process your personal information. We consider the following grounds to be particularly relevant:

    Specific Consent

    Where you have provided specific consent to us using your personal information in a certain way, such as to send you email, text and/or telephone marketing, or browsing our website.

    Performance of a contract

    Where we are entering into a contract with you or performing our obligations under it like when you book a sailing trip with us.

    Review of this Policy

    We keep this policy under regular review. This policy was last updated in May 2018.

What our customers say

Over 250 ★★★★★ reviews

TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence & Hall of Fame 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Great view of Barcelona

Had a great sail with Capt. Dave. He was very accommodating and we enjoyed the conversation as we sailed the coastline. The boat was very easy to find in the large marina and the reservation process was smooth. Thanks Dave!
PATRICK R | madison

True sailing on the Med.

If you've been rum punch sunset cruising in Hawaii or Key West, think about this sail differently. This is an earthy, jump on a cool wooden boat and get ready to just have a sail type of experience. You bring your own food and beverages so nothing fancy there. There is no music unless you bring your own -- so prepare for the sound of the wind and the waves. If the wind is high, don't expect to be strolling on the boat - but rather holding a rail without letting go and enjoying a bit of adventure. Hit the restroom first and if you are the seasick type and the wind is up take some dramamine first as it really is a sailboat not a party boat! Dave was a solid captain who knew his stuff, but not there to give you a tour - just there to sail the boat. I really appreciated his clear communication about what to expect as well as flexibility with us with a last minute member cancelling due to illness.
Laura S |

Great boat and great skipper.

Great sail boat with an interesting history. Dave is a well-informed Scotsman who has been in Barcelona for almost a decade. He has a great website and I booked a bit in advance and he handled all my questions. We had a rare choppy sea (and some haze) so we missed the swim but the whole afternoon was relaxing.
JohnBoscoChicago_IL | Chicago, IL

A wonderful afternoon sailing on Skipper Dave's sailboat!

My husband and I sailed with Skipper Dave on his 41 foot, 1943 gorgeous wood sailboat. My husband is an accomplished sailor and offered to "crew" as we exited the harbor and got under sail. Of course, Skipper Dave was more than capable of doing this independently, but allowed my husband to assist. It wound up that he let my husband sail the boat (steer) for the 3 hours of the sail! He just loved being out on the Mediterranean, under sail, and manning the helm! I stayed on the fore deck and let those 2 sailors talk shop together. Skipper Dave was professional, capable and very friendly. He asked us what sort of sail we wanted...as I prefer a more smooth ride, he only put up the partial sails as it was a windy day. It was a perfect afternoon of sun and relaxation and a wonderful gift to my husband! Thank you for a lovely day!!
JulieNitz | Farmington Hills, Michigan

Great way to escape the crowds

Great day on the water! Took my two daughters (17,20) and a friend out for a three hour sail. They really enjoyed it, very relaxing. The boat is definitely older but has a lot of charm. Our captain was Dave, he was very knowledgeable and a super nice guy. It was the perfect way to escape the crowds and noise of Barcelona. Great trip.
JCS28715 | Asheville, North Carolina

Awesome and relaxing

Awesome sailing trip and really relaxing! If u like just laying back, talking and enjoying the view this is for you! You get a different vision of Barcelona and Dave is open to answer questions.
Daniel N |

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