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The Scilly Isles cruise offers adventurous sailing for those wanting more experience, from competent crew level to yachtmaster and beyond, and an opportunity for mileage building and qualifying passages. Be as involved as you like – you can gain skippering experience and take on the planning and navigation. Join us on Sunday evening for a drink and introductions, when we will make a final decision on the planned itinerary (depending on the forecast). We depart early on Monday morning for a long passage heading west towards the Devon and Cornwall coast. We intend one of two stops before heading across from Land’s End to St Mary’s, the largest island in the Scillies. There is some great walking on nature trails and coastal paths from Hugh Town (giving the legs a well needed stretch!) From here we have a couple of days to explore Tresco (with its collection of subtropical and exotic plants), Bryher (the smallest community in the Scillies), St Agnes (with its most south westerly pub in Great Britain) and St Martins (with its views back to Land’s End). You can also explore the uninhabited islands, though this will most likely be by trip boat, as the tricky granite rocks have previously caught countless vessels! On Friday we will begin our voyage back to the Solent, arriving at our marina in Gosport on Sunday. There is no pressure to always remain with the group once our sailing has finished for the day. If you want to walk, shop, meditate, explore, or just be in your own space that is just fine! The final destination for this trip is weather dependent. If the wind is unsuitable, we may head to alternative destinations. We will keep you fully informed and give you details a week before departure, so you know whether to bring your passport or not! What is included? The only additional cost is a proportion of mooring fees which are split between those aboard. These vary between nil- £5 per night depending on where we stay. Upon booking you will receive your Joining Instructions which provide a suggested list of what to bring. Sailing waterproofs are an important item, whatever the time of year, as they keep you warm and dry. We have these for you to borrow, free of charge. You are likely to have most other items on the list and we encourage clients to travel light because of the limited storage room on board. Your Joining Instructions will also detail where to find us. We sail from Royal Clarence Marina in Gosport which is easily accessed by road (it is 20 minutes from the M27 at Fareham) or by train to Portsmouth Harbour (from Waterloo). We look forward to sailing with you! Date, availability and costs
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With over 100 islands in one of the world’s most beautiful archipelagos, there is so much to explore (
Our yachts are generally vegetarian. Breakfasts and lunches will be warm, tasty and filling but will not contain meat! By eating ashore in the evening a non-vegetarian diet can be catered for.
