by [email protected] | Oct 26, 2023 | Blog Stories
After some vaguely Scottish dancing with the locals to a live band in Tobermory, we set sail for Iceland. With engines on against a gentle headwind we passed Ardnamurchan Point. We cruised side by side with C11, my boat on Leg 1. There were small groups of guillemots... 
by [email protected] | Oct 26, 2023 | Blog Stories
The trip from Gosport to Oban was full of contrasts. We started with s series of introductions and briefings in glorious sunshine on Gunwharf Quays, led by our skipper Emily – full of energy and enthusiasm – and Ricardo, our tall, dark, Italian First... 
by [email protected] | Oct 26, 2023 | Blog Stories
Leg 2 provided an abundance of epic scenery and wildlife. Emily – SKIRR Adventures Skipper said: “Leg 2 our passage from Scotland to Iceland began with a small weather window ahead of an impressive low pressure system. The 600 mile voyage took around 4... 
by [email protected] | Aug 4, 2023 | Blog Stories
After refuelling, we eventually set off from colourful Barra…sorry, Tobermory, still with vivid memories of the previous night’s dancing. We motored for a few hours until, passing Ardnamurchan Point, the most westerly point of the British mainland, and familiar to all... 
by [email protected] | Aug 3, 2023 | Blog Stories
The Scottish Isles SKIRR Adventures’ debut expedition, a unique 4,802 nautical mile long high latitude expedition to some of the most remarkable and remote places on the planet, including Greenland and the infamous Scoresby Sund, recently set sail from Portsmouth... 
by [email protected] | Apr 27, 2023 | Blog Stories
Sailing in the high latitudes of the Arctic Circle can be a life-changing experience. The vastness and beauty of the Arctic Ocean, the stunning scenery, and the unique wildlife make it a destination unlike any other. While many choose to experience this region on a...
