12th – 19th July 2025, Stornoway – Mallaig, £895
The Outer Hebrides offers some of the most magnificent wilderness in Europe, secluded, beautiful anchorages, and some wonderful sailing. Join us for an ocean adventure and to put our expedition yacht Merlin through her paces! A voyage for all those with adventurous spirit!
Our route this week begins in the port of Stornoway, an important hub for the Outer Hebrides. From there we will raise sails for some of Scotlands most beautiful wild places, the remote sea lochs of Harris and Lewis and the towering cliffs of the Shiant Isles lie en-route, home to vast numbers of seabirds. Further south lie the many islands of the southern Outer Hebrides and the magnificent Isle of Skye. We will plan our route according to the weather, as many seafarers before us have done.
This week will be an excellent opportunity to get hands-on with the sailing, and learn more about passage planning and navigation. The days at sea might be longer than most in our programme, but each evening we will stop in a wild anchorage for a hearty dinner and a good night’s rest.
This week 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, in addition to sailing, we will have an opportunity to learn more about the ocean, it’s ecosystems and the the amazing wildlife which calls it home. And working as a team to sail the boat together is one of the best parts of seafaring, and many of our participants come home with new friends!
Practical information:
- Start point – Stornoway (The crew will send details with exactly where to find Merlin on the day of arrival)
- Start time – Saturday 12th July, 6pm
- End point – Mallaig
- End time – Saturday 19th July, 10am
What’s included:
- Fully equipped yacht and professional crew
- 7 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!