Embark | Disembark | Vessel | Duration | Voyage No |
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Sat 23-09-2023, 14:00Oban, Scotland | Thu 28-09-2023, 10:00Oban, Scotland | Provident | 5 Nights | PV230923 |
A unique outdoor adventure exploring the seas around the west coast of Scotland. Provident aims to go everywhere under sail, seeking out swimming adventures and beautiful anchorages. Your swimming guide Dan ‘the Merman’ is an experienced wild swim coach and guide who is there to support you in the water, ensuring safety at all times.
Vessel type / Rig | Gaff Ketch |
Guest Berths | 8 |
Beam | 18ft |
Draft | 9.2ft |
Deck Length | 70ft |
Overall Length | 92ft |
Tonnage | 85 tons |
Year Built | 1924 |
The unofficial capital of the West Highlands, Oban’s transport links make travel planning nice and straightforward, and there are some glorious landscapes to travel through en route to join the ship. We’d recommend arriving early to explore the town, perhaps visiting McCaig’s Folly with its stunning views across the bay, or nip into the distillery for a bottle to share with your fellow sailors.
Once on board you’ll enjoy a familiarisation from the crew before setting sail. It is only a few miles of open water before you are sailing in the Sound of Mull which has high mountains on either side and mostly flat water.
There are some stunning anchorages on the Atlantic side if conditions allow. Look out for otters and sea eagles, the perfect way to wrap up your first day on board!
Dan the Merman will plan in swimming sessions according to the conditions and experience of the group. With Provident as ‘mothership’, we can anchor close to remote islands to pick you up as you swim through interesting straits, around skerries or maybe you’ll prefer a morning lap of the boat!
So much to see, and yet still close to Oban in Sheltered waters.
For this voyage Provident will stick to the sea lochs and explore some of the smaller islands, finding stunning swimming spots wherever she goes..
Dan is a professionally accredited wild swim coach and guide who is there to support you in the water. Whether you’d like to finally learn front crawl in teh sea, take your swimming to the next level with efficient stroke / open water skills, or simply be guided for relaxed swims in idyllic wild locations, Dan is there to support you with a wealth of experience, a holistic approach and a smile.
Total stillness for the mind, total movement for the body- you’re only one swim away from contentment.
Dan the Merman
Mostly flat seas between the islands with some more exposed stretches. Expect a real mixture of conditions, as things can change quickly, but the crew are incredibly knowledgeable and familiar with all the sheltered anchorages and hiding places around the islands. The itinerary is kept loose to make the most of the conditions at the time, and the focus is on enjoyment, rather than ticking off any particular destinations.
Whether you are an experienced sailor or a complete beginner, the professional crew will train you to be guest crew from the moment you arrive, with the intention that everybody works together to sail the ship. The common thread to all Classic Sailing holidays is ‘Hands on’ participation on ships that use ropes, blocks and tackles and ‘people power’ to set sail.
We cater for a wide range of ages and physical abilities and how much you are expected to do varies a bit between vessels. See the vessel tab above which explains all about the ‘sailing style’ and what to expect in terms of hands on participation. There is a lot of information about day to day life, the ships facilities and accommodation on the vessel pages.
Every customer sailing with us will need to fill in basic medical questions on their booking application. If you are not sure if your current level of fitness and agility are up to a voyage, then please ring the Classic Sailing Office on 01326 53 1234 and we can chat through your concerns and possibly find options that might suit you better.
For joining your vessel in Oban, the North Pier in the map shown below will be the best place to meet the crew. Your vessel will either be tied up alongside the wall, or out at anchor. Make sure you take a note of the ship’s number found in your confirmation in case of any problems on the day.
N.B. BOATS HAVE LIMITED STORAGE SPACE SO PLEASE LIMIT YOURSELF TO ONE SOFT BAG OR RUCKSACK (NOT SUITCASES)
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