Embark | Disembark | Vessel | Duration | Voyage No |
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Mon 04-09-2023, 14:00Oban, Scotland | Tue 12-09-2023, 10:00Oban, Scotland | Provident | 8 Nights | PV040923 |
Two distinctive Islands – Jura and Islay
Jura. You can recognise the Paps of Jura from a long way off and they make an interesting walk once ashore.
Craighouse is a delightful port and is the main settlement and capital of the Jura complete with its own distillery. From Kinuachdrachd Harbour, more a sheltered bay than a harbour, on the north east of the island you can walk up to see the Corryvreckan whirlpools.
Islay is more fertile with cattle farming but mostly famous for its whiskys distilleries, there are eight distilleries; two are close to a good anchorage in the Sound of Islay. Other nearby islands include Oransay, joined to Colansay at low tide. There is a wonderful anchorage Provident can use as both islands have beautiful sandy beaches and easy coastal walks.
Explorers who enjoy hard-to-reach and little-known places
Birdwatchers and wildlife lovers
Anyone keen for some traditional sailing in relatively sheltered waters
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.
The whole southern stretch of the Inner Hebrides will be your playground for this voyage, and the possibilities are endless.
Beautiful unspoilt beaches, abundant wildlife and wild landscapes greet you. Great anchorages and beautiful sailing grounds through the Sound of Mull and down towards Islay.
You’ll appreciate the differences between the landscapes of these islands. Jura with its rugged landscape and hills, including the prominent ‘Paps’. There are some beautiful ports and harbours, and the must-see Corryvreckan whirlpools. Islay is more fertile, with famous water quality and the accompanying eight whisky distilleries.
Oransay and Colansay, joined at low tide, boat wonderful anchorages and lovely exploring ashore. If you miss the tide on your wanderings and can no longer cross from one island to the other, fear not. You can radio the ship and one of the crew will come and pick you up in the rib. There are many advantages to travelling by boat!
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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