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An integral part of the Scilly experience is inter-island boating. The Voyager is a fully equipped skippered boat licensed to current marine agency safety standards and are owned by Terry Perkins, a boatman of well over 20 years experience who operates out of St. Martin's.
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Boats leave the hotel quay at 10.15 most mornings for Tresco and St. Mary's and, subject to tide and weather there are trips on alternate days to St. Agnes and Bryher, and once a week to Bishop's Rock lighthouse.
A trip to the Eastern Isles or the Western Rocks to see the seals and birds is well recommended. Private charters and visits to uninhabited islands can also be arranged through reception.
On Wednesday and Friday evenings there is fierce inter-island rivalry from April through to September when the gig racing season gets underway.
The ladies race on a Wednesday and the men on a Friday and boats follow the races with visitors and locals alike cheering their favourite crew which comprises 6 oarsmen/women and a cox.
Scilly has 10 gigs, the oldest of which was built in 1847 and the newest has just been launched. On the first bank holiday in May, Scilly hosts the World Pilot Gig Championships with up to 100 gigs taking part.