14th – 20th June 2025, Oban – Mallaig, £895
Join the crew of yacht Merlin for a week of relaxed sailing in the stunning isles of the inner Hebrides. During this week of the Summer Solstice, we will have many hours of daylight to see the Scottish Islands at their finest, and celebrate the longest days of the year. If weather allows, we’ll aim to celebrate with a beach fire and a chance to share songs and stories.
Starting in Oban, we will have some of Scotland’s most beautiful scenery on our doorstep as we sail North to finish in Mallaig. The islands of Mull, Staffa and Treshnish, lie to the west, with the Small Isles of Rum, Eigg, Muck and Canna, and Skye further on.
June is a perfect time of year for spotting seabirds such as puffins, guillemots and gannets, and if we’re lucky we may see basking sharks and whales, as well as other sea mammals such as seals and dolphins.
This is an open programme, and we will tailor what we do and where we go to the interests of the crew, but as with all Sail Britain’s trips, there will be lots of hands on sailing, and learning more about the ocean, it’s ecosystems and the the amazing wildlife which calls it home.
We will spend the days sailing between beautiful islands, stopping each evening in a wild anchorage with plenty of time to explore ashore, or even forage for some wild delicacies to add to our weekly barbecue! No experience is necessary and the skipper and first mate will teach you everything you need to know to sail the boat and, if you like, have a go at some of the navigation!
Practical information:
- Start point – Oban (The crew will send details with exactly where to find Merlin on the day of arrival)
- Start time – Saturday 14th June, 6pm
- End point – Oban
- End time – Friday 20th June, 12 noon
What’s included:
- Fully equipped yacht and professional crew
- 6 nights accommodation onboard
- All meals for the week
- All safety equipment and training
What’s not included
- Your travel to and from the start/end points of the voyage
- Travel insurance
- Any expenses ashore, although these tend to be very limited out in the wilds!
For more info have a look at our FAQs page for an insight into life onboard.