sailing holidays
ScotWinds
Operating from Gairloch on the West
Coast offering Skippered Charters
and RYA Sailing courses around
the stunning NW Coast, Skye, and
Outer Hebrides aboard luxury
41ft, 6 berth, X-412 yacht.
6 SANDALWOOD CRESCENT
INVERNESS IV2 6GS
T: 01463 772910 M: 07714 751621
sailing@scotwinds.co.uk
www.scotwinds.co.uk Grid Reference: 2,3,4
st kilda
St Kilda is a group of four small islands 41 and set off to walk the high ridge. “Watch Moonshadow Yacht
miles west of The Outer Hebrides. This out for the Skuas,” said the warden “they Charter Ltd
was my first visit. probably won’t attack but they might
distract you - these cliffs are 1400ft high.” 19
We left the Sound of Harris despite a He was wrong – and the cliffs are high!
forecast low with strong southerlies
which would make the St Kilda anchorage Sunset - dining in the cockpit, watching
untenable. We figured the wind would veer puffins (how could the islanders have eaten
after the cold front. such cute little birds?) and reflecting on the
poignant history of the island.
Our heavily reefed Oyster coped well as Share a memorable holiday exploring
we sailed beneath a text book weather Starting the long return passage southeast the Scottish Islands onboard the 20
system. The clouds, squalls and rain to the Sound of Barra, we sailed close to metre yacht Moonshadow of Lorne.
cleared and St Kilda’s huge cliffs rose from neighbouring Boreray – awed by the huge Enjoy exhilarating sailing, stunning
the horizon. Fulmars escorted us into the stacs and teeming gannet population. scenery, and mouth-watering meals in
empty anchorage in front of the village comfort and style.
abandoned in 1930. We have sailed to St Kilda each summer since
then. It’s never easy but always worth it. MOSS COTTAGE, MOSS ROAD, NORTH
Next morning – midsummer day – was CONNEL, BY OBAN, ARGYLL PA37 1TXT: 07796 130 180
perfect. Blue skies and no other boats! We Richard Leigh, New Horizon Sailing admin@symoonshadow.co.uk
explored the village, chapel and schoolroom www.newhorizonsailing.com www.symoonshadow.co.uk Grid Reference: 2,3
New Horizon Sailing Grid Reference: 1,2,3,4,6
Relaxed or active holidays, adventurous hands-on sailing and
RYA Training aboard a fully equipped, comfortable, powerful
OYSTER yacht. Individuals, groups, beginners and experts return for
like-minded company, excellent cuisine, spectacular scenery, wildlife
and a warm welcome from your experienced and calm skipper.
Cruising area includes Clyde, West Coast, Mull, Skye, Outer
Hebrides, St. Kilda, Orkney, Shetland, Faroes and Norway.
Contact: Richard Leigh
T: 01844 260854 or 07770 303613
richard@newhorizonsailing.com
www.newhorizonsailing.com
www.sailscotland.co.uk
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