| Leg |
Embark |
Disembark |
Nights |
Details |
| 1 |
Sat
03/01 |
Sun
01/02 |
2 and 5 night courses |
A series of 2 and 5 night courses
designed to train for heavy weather sailing. Southampton. |
| 2 |
Mon
09/02 |
Fri
19/03 |
2 and 5 night courses |
A series of 2 and 5
night courses designed to train for heavy weather sailing. Hartlepool. |
| 3 |
Mon
29/03 |
Wed
07/04 |
9 |
Hamble
bound for Scrabster in Scotland
Build sea miles, 60+ miles passages. Many night hours. Great
east coast locations. Decision making experience suitable for
Coastal/Yachtmasters, or just for fun. 800+ miles total. |
| 4 |
Sat
10/04 |
Tue
20/04 |
10 |
ORKNEY
ISLANDS
Easter Cruise of beautiful Orkney.
70 gorgeous islands, protected sailing, with local vessels,
shore activities and warm local welcome. The Shetland Islands
are also in our sights weather depending! Start/Finish at Scrabster
in Scotland. 300-400 miles. |
| 5 |
Fri
23/04 |
Sat 08/05 |
6 |
Scrabster,
Scotland to Bergen, Norway
Norway in May! All the guides say this is a great time to visit.
Fjords, spring flowers and scents, friendly Vikings! What an
arrival. 300-400 miles of open sea and coastal sailing. Easy
flights and ferries back to the UK. |
| 6 |
Sun
02/05 |
Sat
08/05 |
6 |
NORWAY
Bergen to Bergen - Cruise South, return by a different route.
The Hardangerfjord and its arms, jagged pine-clad mountains,
incredible grandeur. Mostly within the protection of the Skaergard
- hundreds of islands offshore - each with their own character,
life, sea-route and fascination. 150-200 miles |
| 7 |
Sun
10/05 |
Sat
16/05 |
6 |
NORWAY
Bergen to Bergen - Cruise North, return by a different route.
The delightful Sognefjord, with hundreds of islands and safe/secure
anchorage's - many involve mooring to rocks, also includes the
famous narrows at Grunnesundet! Busy fishing villages of 50
people or total solitude. Scenery to take your breath away.
150 - 250 miles of sailing within the protection of the Skaergard. |
| 8 |
Tue
18/05 |
Tue
25/05 |
7 |
Bergen
to Trondheim. Cruising North again with a little more pace this
time - 317 miles. Sognefjord, Nordfjord are on the way as is
Hornelen - Norway's highest vertical cliff 859 metres directly
overhead! Alesund is regarded as Norway's most beautiful town.
An exciting mix of inter Island and coastal sailing. History
and beauty combined. |
| 9 |
Fri
28/05 |
Sat
11/06 |
14 |
Trondheim
- Norway bound for Seydisfyordur - Eastern Iceland. This passage
of 700 miles minimum will be an Ocean Qualifying Passage for
RYA Ocean purposes. Option: enough time is available to explorer
the Faroe Islands. Or the East coast of Iceland. Our arrival
has always been dramatic - we seem to go quiet, eyes think its
an illusion. Beauty that overwhelms. |
| 10 |
Wed
16/06 |
Sun
27/06 |
11 |
ICELAND
Seydisfjordur bound for Akureyri in Northern Iceland. 400 miles
of 24 hours daylight, deep ravines, waterfalls, a wealth of
flora, whales puffins, gillimots and temperatures of 16 degrees
Celsius. Visit Grimsey Island. In the Arctic Circle with cliff
walks in pure air. Mostly day sailing, stopping in peaceful
anchorage's or harbours. Husavik is called the whale watching
capital of the world. Akureyri hides amid snow capped mountains
at the head of Iceland's longest fjord. |
| 11 |
Wed
30/06 |
Sat
10/07 |
10 |
Akuryri
bound for Isafjordur NW Iceland. This leg is mostly day sailing,
around the Horn, into remote untouched beaches, fields of wild
flowers, welcoming Icelanders in their summer houses. We may
fish for our supper. Collect glacier water to top up tanks.
This area is food for the soul. You can't help but be moved.
Look into the heart of a blue glacier, thousands of years old!
350 - 400 miles. Escape to the West Fjords. |
| 12 |
Tue
13/07 |
Fri 23/07 |
10 |
Isafjordur
to Isafjordur. The West Fjords - an ideal place for hikers,
nature lovers, and individuals who love natures art. The 6 fjords
which run into the Isafjardardjup provide protected all weather
sailing. Each fjord has its own surprises and distinctive character,
enchanting space and quiet. Majestic diversity. Sail anchor
walk and explore with us - a land where trolls still abound!
200 - 300 miles of relaxed sailing. |
| 13 |
Sun
25/07 |
Wed 04/08 |
10 |
Isafjordur
bound for Keflavik - Reykjavik.
Jules Verne wrote 'journey to the centre of the earth' on this
leg. His inspiration was the volcano Snaefellsjokull. Start
in the West Fjords you will round the Latrabjarg - the most
Westerly point, bird covered cliffs, hundreds of Islands. Your
eyes need time to adjust to the scale. Reykjavik a beautiful
city, must enchant you. 350 - 450 miles, day sails, anchorage's,
fishing harbours and long legs. |
| 14 |
Sat
07/08 |
Tue 17/08 |
10 |
Keflavik
- Reykjavik bound for Oban Scotland.
An Ocean Qualifying Passage for those who need their RYA 'Ocean'.
700 miles or so of open sea passage, with a chance of visiting
St. Kilda or the Westerman Is. Spare days, maybe able to explore
some of the lovely Scottish Islands. |
| 15 |
Fri
20/08 |
Sat 28/08 |
8 |
SCOTLAND
AND IRELAND
Oban - Scotland bound for Whitehaven Scottish Island Cruise,
Ireland, Isle of Man are all on the menu! Lots of 60 mile passages,
decisions, communication, opportunities for Day Skipper, Coastal
and Yachtmasters. Great sailing to 'friendly' destinations for
all levels of experience 300 - 400 miles. |
| 16 |
Tue
31/08 |
Sat 08/09 |
8 |
Whitehaven
bound for Falmouth - Cornwall via Ireland. The Scilly Is and
lots of friendly Celtic Ports deserve a visit. Learning opportunities
for all levels, night hours and sea miles. Ireland and the Westcountry
in September. Beautiful sailing 300 - 400 miles. Guiness with
Cornish Pasties!! |
| 17 |
Fri
10/09 |
Sat 18/09 |
8 |
WESTCOUNTRY,
SOUTH COAST CHANNEL IS. And BRITTANY
Falmouth - Cornwall bound for Southampton
Cross channel passages to Brittany. Anchorage's seafood and
wine. We will endeavor to complete lots of miles in this fantastic
cruising area. Tides with long ranges, Traffic separation schemes,
secondary ports - all providing experience building opportunities,
500 miles or so. This leg will suit skippers and crews looking
to hone skills and build confidence as well as those with less
experience who would just like to enjoy sailing this popular
area. We will also spend time deploying a 20' diameter sea anchor,
drogue storm sails, heavy weather training and boat management
in those difficult conditions!! Finish at the Hamble.
|
| 18 |
Sun
17/10 |
Sat 02/11 |
16 |
ATLANTIC
Hamble - Southampton bound for Canary Is. An ocean passage,
cross Biscay, visit Portugal, Madeira and various Canary Islands.
Finish at Gran Canaria. This leg is a great experience for seasoned
sailors as well as those wishing to build their sea miles. Also
a qualifying passage for Yacht Master Ocean candidates. We can
supply charts / pilotage information beforehand enabling you
to be fully involved in the planning. All books, sextants, equipment
carried. |
| 19 |
Thu
23/12 |
T.B.C. |
Approx
26 |
"ARC"
ATLANTIC RALLY FOR CRUISERS
Take part in this translatlantic event from Gran Canaria to
St Lucia. Enough time is built in to cruise the Caribbean. trade
wind sailing, sun, fair winds and lots of fun are ordered. This
will be an Ocean Qualifying passage for Yacht Master Ocean,
as well as a fantastic adventure for those with less experience.
Yachmaster Ocean Instructor Skipper and First Mate will look
after you on a licensed vessel. 3000 miles minimum. Let us know
if you are interested. |
