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Alba Sailing Charters - Scotland -  
http://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/

Alba Sailing are Scotland's premier independent yacht charterers. From our purpose built shore side premises at Dunstaffnage Marina, Oban, Argyll we offer a wide choice of sailing yachts from 9 to 15 metres for bareboat or skippered charter to experienced sailors. Unlike many charter companies, we own the majority of the yachts in our fleet so you can be sure of not only a warm personal welcome but also of our commitment to providing you with a well maintained and well equipped yacht that you will be proud to sail. Our base is at the heart of Scotland's West Coast cruising grounds so the Inner Hebrides, including the Isle of Mull and the Isle of Skye, can usually be circumnavigated within one week. Our Cruising in Scotland page gives you a brief outline of some of the many attractions our cruising area has to offer.  

Crystal Yacht Charter - Scotland - http://www.crystalyachtcharter.com/

Crystal Yacht Charter have a fleet of Bavaria 36’s based at Craobh Haven 14 miles south of Oban, which is the ideal place from which to begin exploring the beautiful West Coast of Scotland. We aim to provide you with hassle free cruising, route advice and the local knowledge, which will allow you to make the most of your cruise.
Craobh Haven is our main base for two main reasons – firstly, ease of access to the islands and secondly the facilities it provides. New for this season is the two base cruise, which will allow you not to go back on your voyage – this leaves from Craobh Haven and ends at Mallaig or vice-versa.

Endeavour Yachts - Scotland - http://www.endeavouryachts.com/

Endeavour Yachts are based within Clyde Marina, Ardrossan, on the west coast of Scotland overlooking the Firth of Clyde and the beautiful Scottish Highlands. Ideally placed for yacht charter and RYA training in Scotland we are located just 25 miles from Glasgow International Airport and 15 miles from Prestwick Airport. There is a train service from Glasgow and Prestwick to the marina. We operate high quality modern DoT coded yachts for charter between March and October.

Gael Sail - Scotland - http://www.sailscotland.net/

Gael Sail is an RYA Sailing School in Scotland offering a variety of RYA courses from Competent Crew through Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper to Yachtmaster Offshore preparation courses. In addition we also offer skippered yacht charter, adventure sailing holidays and cruises. From Troon we sail in the sheltered waters of the Firth of Clyde round the beautiful island of Arran to some of the most picturesque harbours and anchorages in the world. The spectacular bird sanctuary of Ailsa Craig (a basalt volcanic plug) is also within easy reach. We run a variety of adventure courses covering a number of interests from bird watching to music festivals and motor cycle racing. On every course we are on the lookout for dolphins, whales and basking sharks. We incorporate sailing lessons en route to special events or places of interest.

New Horizon Sailing - Scotland - http://www.newhorizonsailing.com/

The Scottish west coast is justifiably counted as one of the world’s best cruising grounds with its myriad lochs and islands including the Inner and Outer Hebrides. Experienced sailors will thrive on our particular navigation and pilotage challenges. Novice sailors will find ample opportunity to develop and hone their skills in sheltered lochs and anchorages. Everybody, including non-sailors, will enjoy the breathtaking scenery, the abundant wildlife, the space, the tranquillity, the warm hospitality and good company. This is the place to unwind and leave the stress of modern living behind for your time aboard and to take back fond memories and maybe new skills. For those of us interested in preserving this special environment there is no better way to visit one of Britain’s most unspoilt areas than by sail.

Portway Yacht Charters - Scotland - http://www.portwayyachtcharters.com/

Portway Yacht Charters - Scotland (PORTWAY) offer bareboat and skippered yacht charters in the waters and lochs of the beautiful West Coast of Scotland. At Rhu near Glasgow and Craobh Haven near Oban we provide the perfect bases for sailing holidays covering all of the west coast, from the Clyde Estuary to the Western Isles and reaching south to the coasts of Northern Ireland. There is space to sail away from the crowds which spoil so many other areas. It is still possible to sail all day seeing few other yachts and at night to occupy an otherwise deserted anchorage. Both Rhu Marina and Craobh Haven are easily accessible at all states of tide and have good visitor facilities and car parking. Local amenities, shops, restaurants and supermarkets will be found nearby, in Helensburgh (Rhu), and in Oban and Lochgilphead (Craobh Haven). Many anchorages, hotels and restaurants have free visitors moorings and all marinas welcome charter yachts.

Sail Orkney - Scotland - http://www.sailorkney.co.uk/

One of the finest cruising areas in Scotland. Sail Orkney (incorporating Orkney Yacht Charters and Shetland Yacht Charters) are pleased to offer Bareboat and Skippered Charters in the Orkney Islands. This quiet green and fertile land offers exploration and gentle cruising with spectacular scenery. You will find a warm welcome ashore with excellent facilities to match. Orkney has two distinct cruising areas; over 40 islands and skerries lie to the north of the Orkney Mainland, of which 12 are inhabited; here you will find excellent cruising in relative security and never far from a safe haven. To the south lies the deepest natural harbour in Northern Europe - Scapa Flow - which is world renowned for it's dramatic wreck diving holidays. Like the North Isles you will find an abundance of natural wildlife and snug anchorages.

Charter For You - Scotland - http://www.charterforyou.co.uk/

Customised yacht charters on the west coast of Scotland. Charter For You offers bare boat and skippered yacht charter holidays, RYA approved sail training, skippered day sailing and yacht management. We are based at Kip Marina, Inverkip, Scotland with a cruising area consisting of the West Coast of Scotland, including the Firth of Clyde and the Hebrides. We also offer spectacular, shore-side accommodation, and a car pick-up service from Glasgow Airport. Our vision is to offer a range of packages, the minimum of which is a modern, safe, clean and comfortable yacht. Individually tailored options for you can accommodate corporate events and special occasions.

Clyde Yacht Charters - Scotland - http://www.clydeyachtcharters.co.uk/

Our base is located at Clyde Yacht Marina, Ardrossan which is ideally located to explore the Firth of Clyde. The Firth of Clyde is one of the finest cruising areas in the UK and is served by many safe and friendly anchorages. Whether you wish to short sail between harbours, marinas or anchorages, or explore and stay in quiet nooks the choice is yours. The Island of Arran which dominates the Firth is only a short sail away and is described as Scotland in miniature. Brodick Bay, Lamlash Bay and Loch Ranza all have something different to offer. Enjoy the Clyde and West Coast hospitality. Sample the superb menus with seafood a speciality offered by quayside restaurants throughout the Clyde and Islands of the West Coast.

Flamingo Yacht Charter - Scotland - http://www.fy-charter.co.uk/

For sailing in the West of Scotland. Flamingo Yacht Charter offer a wide range of top quality yachts from 26 - 48ft (4 - 10 berths) which are fully equipped to DOT Code of Practice. You will find all the yachts thoughtfully fitted, well maintained, comfortable and Sea kindly. Originally based in Largs, we are now operating from Largs and Ardrossan on the Clyde. During certain periods of the season we also operate from Craobh Haven and Crinan which are both located on the West Coast. Largs Yacht Haven and Ardrossan Clyde Marina are both on the A78. Each are approximately 28 miles from Glasgow and within easy reach of the motorway network. If it's the West coast that calls you, Craobh Haven and Crinan are approximately 2.5 hours drive from Glasgow. Wherever you want to start from, access to Flamingo Yacht Charter is easy.
The marinas of Largs, Ardrossan and Craobh provide a full range of facilities and services required by the yachtsman.

Isle of Skye Yachts - Scotland - http://www.skyeyachts.co.uk/

Isle of Skye Yachts offer a varied selection of boats for your holiday so you are sure to find something to your taste.Yachts are generally taken "Bareboat", but if you would like a Captain or Pilot we have a number of experienced and helpful Skippers available who can help you maximise the enjoyment of cruising in a new area. Most charters run on a weekly basis from Friday or Saturday (see price list for details), but other days can be arranged, particularly at short notice. There are often Special Offers available for mid and low season dates. All the fleet are equipped to Category 2 (up to 60 miles from a safe haven) of the Marine and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Code of Practice for Commercial Sailing vessels. This opens up a massive cruising area from Shetland in the North, St Kilda in the West to Ireland in the South.

Lochaber Watersports Ltd - Scotland - http://www.lochaberwatersports.co.uk/

'Figment' is comfortably equipped for 6 crew with hot and cold running water, shower, freezer etc. She carries Department of Transport Category 2 Safety approval and is fitted with modern instrumentation including VHF radio, GPS, EPIRB, NAVTEX, etc. Full safety equipment including life raft, lifejackets and harnesses are carried on board. Figment has Eberspacher heating. An inflatable dinghy allows energetic crew to row ashore from isolated anchorages.

Longbow Cruising - Scotland - http://www.longbow-cruising.co.uk/

Longbow's home base is Rhu Marina, near Helensburgh (map), which is less than an hour from Glasgow by road or rail. She frequently starts and/or finishes cruises at Ardfern Yacht Haven (map), 15 miles south of Oban, which allows more direct access to the inner and outer Hebrides. Spectacular and unspoilt scenery surrounds you: the combination of mountains and lochs never fails to impress. As you sail, the scenery around you is constantly changing, and travelling by yacht gives you access to some remote spots that are otherwise hard to reach. In some anchorages we may be the only yacht. It is rarely far to the next safe haven, whether it be a bustling fishing harbour or a quiet anchorage in a sandy bay, and stops for lunch are often possible. Should the weather deteriorate, we can head for shelter. Conversely, on a nice day we can extend the day's plan to go just that bit further. It also means that in any weather conditions it should be possible to find a calm spot.

Scotsail Yacht Charters - Scotland - http://www.scotsail.net/

Relax and unwind from the stresses of modern life cruising the Firth of Clyde or the West Coast of Scotland. You'll find an abundance of secluded anchorages and visitor moorings amongst the islands many of which are free. All our yacht are up to date modern luxury cruisers. Choose to depart from our base in 600 berth Largs Yacht Haven with its excellent facilities located only 40 minutes from both Glasgow and Prestwick International airports. For those of you wishing to venture further up the west coast you can choose to depart from our base at the Crinan basin on the Crinan Canal.

Sula Charters - Scotland - http://www.sula-holidays.co.uk/

Sula Charters is a well-established Charter Company run by Chris and Sharon Mildenhall, based at Glenborrodale Bay on the remote and beautiful Ardnamurchan Peninsula. Loch Sunart opens into the Sound of Mull a short sail to Tobermory, we are ideally situated for exploring the Western Isles and Outer Hebrides. Our choice of yachts for charter are Jeanneau Melody 35's, a medium, heavy fin keel, go anywhere cruiser providing easy handling with excellent performance.