A skippered, hands-on, sailing holiday or RYA Training Course on the West Coast of Scotland. Sailing amongst the islands of the Hebrides, Orkney, Shetland, Ireland and the Isle of Man in comfort aboard a quality Oyster yacht. Charter a berth or the whole boat.

Or you can take a RYA Practical Training Course at this accredited sailing school. You can combine a sailing holiday with RYA approved training from Start Yachting, to Competent Crew, Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster preparation.

Richard is your skipper and host, He is equally happy to handle the boat or leave you to sail while he keeps the mugs of tea and coffee topped up, prepares the meals or uncorks the wine.

He is a qualified RYA Yachtmaster Instructor and those who want to learn more will find him a calm and patient coach.

Experienced sailors will enjoy improving their navigation and boat handling skills in an area with interesting tides and snug anchorages.
Beginners will soon find themselves spending time at the wheel, trimming the sails or launching the dinghy.

Wind, Tide, Weather and the mood of the group dictate that no two cruises will be the same.

Favourite memories include;
reefed-down sailing in magnificent winds, barrelling along with the tide in narrow channels, dry-mouthed moments creeping into tight anchorages or rather wetter ones landing on rocky shores in the tender.

And;
a stroll on an empty beach, local hospitality, laughing at the antics of puffins around their burrows, the excitement of sighting the first dolphins or the craic over an excellent dinner as we share favourite experiences.

Whatever your age or experience, whether looking for a relaxing sailing holiday in Scotland cruising between islands, an approved RYA sailing course, a concentrated week of mile building in the Outer Hebrides, a short break, or more adventurous sailing to St. Kilda, Orkney, Fair Isle & Shetland or South West Ireland, you will find something to suit you.

The 2019 Programme is now available.

Sailing Holidays, Short Breaks, Milebuilding and RYA Training in Scotland including the Clyde, West Coast, Mull, Skye, the Outer Hebrides, St Kilda, Orkney, Fair Isle & Shetland and Ireland.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard.

“I have run out of superlatives to describe the scenery, the boat and its equipment and the food. This must be the crème de la crème of sailing trips.”
Mike (Birmingham)

“Thank you for an incredible sailing adventure. It was perfect”
Jan and Heris (Whole Boat Charter) (New York)

“I’m really satisfied again and would like to come back”
Olaf (Experienced Sailor & whisky connoisseur)(Hamburg)

Many thanks for a great week, and your exemplary, supportive skippering. I enjoyed it all, the company, getting back to sailing, the remote island experiences, and top sight seeing on Fair Isle and Shetland.
Karen (Coming back to Sailing) (Edinburgh)

“The coasts and waters of Scotland are never more beautiful than when seen from Stormdancer”
Marijke (frequent guest – Holland)

“Adventure in a safe pair of hands on a well-equipped, lovely boat.”
Sarah (Exeter)