ABOUT US
Our vision
Why should travel by sail, using the power of the wind and tides, be the exception rather than the norm? At SailLink, we believe in using what is naturally available. Sailing, once the backbone of maritime transport, was replaced by fossil fuels, bringing progress, but also significant challenges for our planet.
Today, we have a unique opportunity: to merge the natural beauty of sailing with modern technological advances. It’s not just about transport. It’s a statement. A way to bring meaning back to our travels, to reconnect with nature, and to reduce our impact while reinventing sustainable transport.
Our story
Navigation tests
Extensive testing of schedules and sailing routes between Dover and Boulogne.
ECHOES is ours!
The catamaran is acquired thanks to generous investors. Delivery trip Marseille-Dover in spring.
Official launch
Start of the first commercial season with passengers. Welcome aboard, pioneers!
End of season 1
Thank you to the 465 passengers and 135 bicycles welcomed on board for this first year!
Christmas special
Thanks to you and the £9,465 raised, we are confidently preparing for Season 2!
Season 2 launch
A second season opens between Dover and Boulogne. Back on the water, with more crossings than ever.
First pilot: Sussex to Normandy
Our first pilot crossings on a new, more demanding route. A glimpse of where SailLink could sail next.
Season 2 complete
A second season sailed. We are crunching the full numbers this winter, and the complete review lands soon.
The Crew
Andrew
Co-founder, Captain & Skipper
Stephanie
Co-founder, Strategy & Crew
Joris
Marketing & Communications
The Vessel: "ECHOES"
Designed for the open ocean, our catamaran "ECHOES" combines safety, performance, and comfort. When sailing, catamarans do not lean over like single hull yachts, making them more suitable for passengers.
Environmental Commitment
Wind and tide first
Every crossing is planned around the wind, the tides and the daylight. Sail is our engine, and the sea sets the pace.
Science on board
Our vessel carries a FerryBox, an automated instrument reading the sea's temperature, salinity and plankton signals as we sail. The data feeds long-term ocean research alongside Ifremer, season after season.
Living proof
We cannot undo the Channel's traffic on our own. What we can do is show, crossing after crossing, that a lower-impact way to travel already exists, and that it is worth choosing.
Get Involved
Travelers
Sail with usThe best way to support our mission is to experience it. The 2026 season is now closed, but 2027 dates open this spring. Join the crew list and be first aboard.
Crew & Talents
Share your skillsWhether you are a skipper, a specialist, or simply willing to help, we welcome external expertise and passionate hands.
Science & Research
Ocean Data PlatformWe turn our crossings into opportunities for science. Researchers are welcome to collect vital data on the ecosystem.
Partners
Support the missionAlign your brand with a new way to cross the Channel. Become a partner or investor and help us keep sailing.
The 2026 season has come to an end
Bookings for 2027 open this spring. Join our crew list and you will be the first to know the moment the new dates go live.
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