SAILING AROUND BRITAIN   

A once in a lifetime opportunity to sail around the British Isles on a 70ft ketch this will allow you to explore many parts of the UK that you might otherwise never see. Did you know Scotland is surrounded by more than 600 islands and the best way to discover them is on the water? Britain's is blessed with historic castles, cities both old and modern, rolling countryside making it a great land to explore. We will be sailing into busy ports as well as spending nights in remote bays; this really will be a trip of a lifetime.

RYA Training on board, If you have any areas that you wish to improve on you can talk to us and we will Tailor your role onboard to suit where you are with your training.

  Falmouth

Blessed with stunning sandy beaches that stretch for miles along the gorgeous Cornish coastline, Falmouth – located at the southern end of the Fal Estuary, arguably the U.K.'s most picturesque network of creeks & rivers – is a fine example of just how beautiful Britain really is and is the perfect place to lay back and soak up the summer sunshine, enjoy a relaxing stroll or try your hand at scuba diving and snorkeling.

  The Scilly Isles 

These islands were at the hub of an almost forgotten civilization stretching across the Western Atlantic from the Hebrides in the north to Galicia in the south. The Isles of Scilly became a kind of Neolithic service station at the heart of this vast dispersal of populations from far and wide offered a safe haven for vessels plying their trade across the Atlantic more than a thousand years before Christopher Columbus set sail.

   Cork, Ireland 

From the time of the potato famines of the 1840s through to 1950, over 2.5 million Irish people emigrated through Cobh, mostly to the USA. Based in disused sections of the town’s railway station, The Queenstown Story – the city was known as Queenstown until 1922 – tells the story of this emigration. Overlooking the town is the St Colman’s Cathedral, with its carillon of 49 bells – one of the biggest in the British Isles. The outside of the church is neo-Gothic at its most florid, with flying buttresses, carvings and gargoyles to spare. Down at the quayside are memorials to those who lost their lives on the Lusitania, sunk off the coast in 1915, and to the Titanic – Queenstown was her last port of call.

  Isle of Man 

These islands were at the hub of an almost forgotten civilization stretching across the Western Atlantic from the Hebrides in the north to Galicia in the south. The Isles of Scilly became a kind of Neolithic service station at the heart of this vast dispersal of populations from far and wide offered a safe haven for vessels plying their trade across the Atlantic more than a thousand years before Christopher Columbus set sail.

  West Coast & Oban 

The Isles of Argyll are romantic, beautiful, inspirational and incredibly popular with visitors returning each year, some as a heartfelt pilgrimage. These Isles are truly unique and present some stunning scenery and interesting attractions such as the Tobermory village, doubled as Balamory on children’s television, Iona Abbey, Ben More and of course any of the six distilleries on Islay famous for unique whisky flavor exported around the world.

  The Sound of Mull

Flowing between the Isle of Mull and the shores of Scotland, the Sound of Mull is a beautiful stretch of water that forms part of the Atlantic Ocean..

  Tobermory

Tobermory is a pretty little village with brightly colored houses located along the waterfront leading to the harbor and pier. The name Tobermory has its origins in the Gaelic Tobar Mhoire – Mary’s well – the water from which was said to have medical properties. Sadly, the Well disappeared a long time ago. The Mull Museum on the main street celebrates Mull’s history, with artefacts that include working implements used by local craftsmen.

Tobermory Distillery, the only one on Mull, was founded in 1798, but has been closed and reopened several times – the most recent reopening was in 1990. The buildings are those which were built when the Distillery first opened. It produces malt and a blend, with the former known as Tobermory the Malt: the bottle has an enameled label.

  Edinburgh 

Edinburgh is Scotland's compact, hilly capital. It has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings. Looming over the city is Edinburgh Castle, home to Scotland’s crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny, used in the coronation of Scottish rulers. Arthur’s Seat is an imposing peak in Holyrood Park with sweeping views, and Calton Hill is topped with monuments and memorials.

  Whitby 

Whitby is a seaside town in Yorkshire, northern England, and split by the River Esk. On the East Cliff, overlooking the North Sea, the ruined Gothic Whitby Abbey was Bram Stoker’s inspiration for “Dracula”. Nearby is the Church of St. Mary, reached by 199 steps. The Captain Cook Memorial Museum, in the house where Cook once lived, displays paintings and maps. West of town is West Cliff Beach, lined with beach huts.

  Dover

White Cliffs Country, a unique place where coast meets country, beauty meets history and England meets the Continent. Enjoy fascinating history, discover hidden gems and watch the world go by!

Example Itinerary

• Leg 1 Cowes to Edinburgh 
• Day 1 – Arrive on board 18:00. Welcome reception, introductions and itinerary discussion. Dinner served at 20:00
• Day 2 - We will be spending today learning about the yacht staying inshore with a night in Brighton 
• Day 3 – We will be setting sail for along the south coast heading for Ramsgate 
• Day 4 – Arriving In ramsgate with some time ashore
• Day 5 - Breakfast followed by safety briefing. We will be crossing the Themes Estuary and sailing offshore along the North Sea towards the Lowerstof. 
• Day 6 - Departing Lowerstof on the tide making our way towards Blyth. 
• Day 7 - Departing Blyth for an overnight sail 
• Day 8 – Work the tides and weather for offshore sail up the North Sea. This will give crew and watch leaders the chance to put the first part of training into practice, as we plan our overnight watches...
• Day 9 – We will be arriving in Edinburgh for a well deserved beer or glass of wine and a nice scotish meal ashore
• Day 10 –  A day to explore edinburgh and you are welcome to spend another night on board 
• Day 11 – After a hearty breakfast you will be departing with a head full of memories and a bunch of new friends

• Leg 2 Edinburgh to Belfast
• Day 1 – Arrive on board 18:00. Welcome reception, introductions and itinerary discussion. Dinner served at 20:00
• Day 2 – Departing Edinburgh, we set sail past Aberdeen looking at the chart for a place to drop anchor for the night maybe Wick
• Day 3 – Sailing to the Orkneys, We will be spending the night in Stormness
• Day 4 – Day to explore Orkney or take the tender  maybe do some wildlife sightseeing
• Day 5 – Today we will be heading on a long sail West to Stornaway
• Day 6 – Sailing around the local area looking for a nice bay to explore and some whiskey to sample
• Day 7 – Today we will be sailing through the breathtaking sound of Mull and may look to spend the night in Tobermory 
• Day 8 – Exploring some of the Western Isles, some of the prettiest places you can imagine aiming to be tied up in Port Ellen
• Day 9 – We set sail for Belfast 
• Day 10 – Today we will be in Belfast with time too explore the city 
• Day 11 – After a hearty breakfast you will be departing with a head full of memories and a bunch of new friends

• Leg 3 Belfast to Cowes
• Day 1 – Arrive on board 18:00. Welcome reception, introductions and itinerary discussion. Dinner served at 20:00
• Day 2 – After our safety briefing we will set sail for Dublin
• Day 3- A day to explore Dublin 
• Day 4 – We will continue our sail down the Irish Sea towards Kilmore Quay
• Day 5 – Today we will be setting off across the Irish Sea 
• Day 6 – Continuing our watch system at sea and learning navigation as we go
• Day 7 – We should be arriving on the Isles of Scilly
• Day 8 – After breakfast we will set sail for Falmouth
• Day 9 – Sailing along the south coast to Cowes 
• Day 10 – Working the tides we will sail along the coast to The Needles and on to Cowes for a celebration dinner.. 
• Day 11 – After a hearty breakfast you will be departing with a head full of memories and a bunch of new friends

We take your safety and that of the vessel extremely seriously and as such we reserve the right to alter or amend itineraries in the case of bad weather, tide or Foreign Office/Maritime Agencies advice.

CONNECTING TRAVEL AND FLIGHTS

Arrival

Cowes, Isle of Wight

Southampton International Airport

Direct trains to Southampton

Red Jet Ferry

Departure

Cowes, Isle of Wight

Southampton International Airport

Direct trains to Southampton

Red Jet Ferry

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS 

• Sail around Britain
• Visit the Scilly Isles
• Cross the Irish Sea
• Explore The Isles Of Scotland
• Learn coastal navigation 
• Learn coastal meteorology
• Gain new qualifications
• Meet new people
• 70ft Cat 0 yacht 
• Learn to crew a large ocean going yacht

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