Sailing in Scotland
Scotland 1: Oban - Stornoway
Scotland, with its many impressive locations, unspoiled nature, and hospitable inhabitants, is one of the most challenging and beautiful sailing areas in Europe. June is the perfect time of year to explore this fascinating region—the storms are (almost) over, the landscape is ablaze with colorful flowers, and seabirds accompany us on our journey. The seafood is legendary – whether from the fish market or mussels picked from buoys.
The focus of this trip is primarily on the sailing aspect, i.e., intensive sailing in a challenging area. Participants have the opportunity to learn, practice, and perfect tidal navigation, sail trimming, steering, sail changing, safety, and seamanship.
Date: June 13 - June 20, 2026
Start/finish port: Oban - Stornoway
Topics: Sail changing, tidal/current sailing, safety at sea, planning a crossing, seamanship, and most likely strong wind sailing
Price: € 1.295,- / person
Skipper: Andreas Hanakamp
Scotland 2: Stornoway - Scapa Flow - Inverness
Sailing around northern Scotland is challenging. The annual average includes strong winds, currents, high seas caused by these currents, and rapid weather changes. The legendary and historic natural harbor of Scapa Flow is a fixed point on the itinerary.
The focus of these trips is primarily on the sailing aspect, i.e., intensive sailing in a challenging area.
Date: June 20 - June 27, 2026
Start/finish port: Stornoway - Invernesse
Topics: Sail changing, tidal/current sailing, safety at sea, planning a crossing, seamanship, and most likely strong wind sailing
Price: € 1.295,- / person
Skipper: Andreas Hanakamp
