SAIL THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS WITH US THIS JUNE 2013

SCOTLAND AND THE  HIGHLANDS , SINGLE MALT WHISKY , THE LOCHS AND THE WILD-LIFE

COME AND SAIL WITH THE ASA JUNE 29^TH – JULY 6^TH  2013.

GROUPS, COUPLES AND SINGLES ARE ALL WELCOME TO JOIN THE SCOTTISH CRUISE AS WE SAIL THE LOCHS AND BAYS OF THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS.

The Clyde has lots of choice of areas to visit, most villages and towns offer excellent harbor facilities, with lots to see in each location, from castles, to ancient embattlements and of course the thriving local fishing industry. The local social activities all center around the local Pubs, many of which have local music and each with its own select brew and single malt-whisky.

The sailing in the area is challenging with tides and currents all made to test your sailing skills. Trips are short 20 miles at the most and some much shorter, so you will never be far away from a comfortable ‘pint’ or relaxing bay, or anchorage.  The waters in Scotland offer a chance to see some of the best in wild life, from whales to sea birds, to dolphins, if you are a fisherman bring your pole as you will un-doubtly catch something from your yacht. The Isles of Scotland are an amazing place to sail that will always keep you smiling.

To find out more about the Cruise and how to register to join us,              please E-mail.. information@athenssailingacademy.com ….  or call 00 30 693 716 3246 and ask to speak with Capt.Chandler about the Scottish Highland Cruise .

LOGISTICS AND RENDEVOUS POINT   

THE CENTERAL MEETING POINT ON JUNE 29TH WILL BE PRESTWICK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. (exact location TBA). When booking your flights from the USA to Scotland most international trans-Atlantic flights now land at this airport when flying to Glasgow, otherwise your next option would be Edinburgh. A bus will leave Prestwick Airport on June 29^th to take all ASA participant’s to the yachts that will be moored in LARAGS Marina. The trip will be about 1 hour., traffic dependent.

On JULY 6^TH THE REVERSE WILL HAPPEN, THE BUS WILL LEAVE LARAGS AND RETURN TO PRESTWICK AIRPORT. TIMINGS WILL ATTEMPT TO CONICIDE WITH ANY RETURN FLIGHTS TO THE USA.  If you plan to arrive early and explore Scotland prior to the sailing cruise please let us know so that we have a complete picture of who will be on the bus. Like-wise if you plan to stay longer again please let us know.

JUNE 29^TH YOU WILL BOARD THE YACHTS IN LARAGS….JULY 6^TH YOU WILL DISEMBARK.

PRICEING DETAILS AND WHAT IS INCLUDED. 

The cost of the Cruise includes the following, Coach Transportation from Prestwick International Airport to the yachts, and return at the end of the cruise, one full time professional skipper from the company to act as guide and navigation officer,  a skippers meeting each day to explain the days sail and all possible navigation dangers, all onboard systems, yacht check in /out, ASA hosted party and goody bag, flotilla fees/activities, one set of linens & towels per person, dinghy with outboard and all applicable taxes.

A refundable security deposit will be taken as a credit card imprint prior to boarding depending on the type of boat the deposit will vary. Your card will only be a charge if there are damages to the boat due to negligence.

NOT INCLUDED :-

Yacht provisions, meals ashore, dockage/mooring fees, yacht fuel,  yacht water.

 

SKIPPERS – GUIDES

There will be a full time Professional guide with the cruise as per local insurance requirements. He will be the Flotilla leader, and occupy one of the cabins on one of the yachts. Anyone else that wishes to captain a yacht on the cruise will be required to have their IPC/ ICC (international certificate of competence) with them. The lead yacht will have the English professional Skipper, assistant plus ASA representative. Additional skippers are available to the cruise at a cost of $160 a day plus food and on board cabin.

GROUP – COUPLE – OR SINGLE

If you have a group of 4-6 people we can allocate you your own yacht, with or with out skipper. If you are a couple or a single and wish you join the cruise, then you will be sharing a yacht with other couples/singles. We will do our best to match you up with other like minded sailors who wish to share a yacht.

YACHT DETAILS – TRAVEL DETAILS.

Ø  Your 50% deposit will due at the time of booking. Your balance will be due 90 days before your cruise starts.

Ø  Please designate a skipper for your yacht. The skipper must have a valid ICC permit. You  will need to submit his/her sailing résumé to us for approval. In Scottish waters. Insurance companies and the  Government “Dept of Health and Safety “  requires that Bareboat charter captains are either licensed by the RYA or have an ‘ICC/ICP’ permit issued by their National Sailing organization.

Ø  English professional skippers are available for hire if you wish to sail without the responsibility of the boat and crew. Skipper rates are $160 dollars a day plus food and on board cabin.

Ø  The yachts fuel tank will be full at the start of your charter. After returning to the dock you will top off your fuel.

Ø  We strongly recommend that you purchase insurance for trip cancellation,

accident, sickness, and/or loss of baggage and personal effects. The yacht is insured by the owner during the charter

 Cancellations:

We recommend trip cancellation insurance. Cancellations received 180 days or more are subject to an administrative fee of $100 per person. Cancellations received between 180 days and 60 days are not refundable unless the identical space on the yacht can re-booked and are subject to the $200 per-person fee. Cancellations inside of 60 days are non-refundable.

 Provisioning:

 There is a full supermarket in the marina.

Travel:

Trans-Atlantic flights generally arrive at Preswick international airport, however they may also arrive in Glasgow airport dependent as to where you fly from in the USA.

You will need a valid passport. The Group Coach will leave Prestwick International Airport exact location (TBA). The coach will leave 10am on Saturday June 29^th , after a short 1 hour trip. You will board the yacht on Saturday June 29^th, so it may be necessary to arrive the day before and stay in a local hotel. Depending on your return flight it may also be necessary to stay again a hotel or B&B (bed and breakfast).

The daily routine would start with breakfast on board, followed by an in depth skippers meeting outlining the days sail to the next destination. On some days you may stop along the way for lunch and maybe a visit to a local point of interest.

Dinner is ashore at your port of call, typically it could a pub dinner or an excellent fish dinner.  The evenings can be spent in local pubs, sampling the local whiskeys or ales or relaxing with an after dinner drink on the boat or take a walk along the water front or through the town. There will be opportunities for group dinners..

The local skipper can suggest great options for dinner for two or groups. There will be a welcome party on the first night of our sail compliments of ASA.

SAMPLING SAILING ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival in Largs and yacht allocation, orientation, skippers meetings, provisioning. The rest of the day you will be free to explore the village and near by area.

Day 2: Depart Largs through the two Cumbraes heading North to Rothesay on the Isle of Bute.  Approximately four hours.  Rothesay is a fishing harbour which has been converted into a small marina with pontoons/showers and toilets.  The toilets are famous from the Victorian period and are a must to be seen.

HERE IS A QUICK REVIEW FROM OUR LAST YEARS PRIVATE CRUISE ;"We found a secluded bay just around the Kyles of Bute where we stayed for almost a whole day soaking up rays, and the boy could safely play around in the dinghy. we later found a Russian Tavern on the Isle of Bute where the adults were able to let loose a bit."   Russian Tavern

Day 3: Depart Rothesay through the Kyles of Bute to Tarbert on Loch Fyne.  Approximately three hours.  Anchor for a lunch at Colitraive or Tighnabuich can be recommended.  Good hotels if you want to go ashore at both locations. Visitors buoys available.

Tarbert is also a fishing port.  Half has been turned into a marina with pontoons, the other half still used as a working fishing harbour for seafood.  Superb selection of restaurants and hotels with a wide selection of locally obtained food.  The home of the ‘Scottish Series’, Scotland’s  equivalent of Cowes Week.  Excellent  facilities throughout.

Day 4: Depart Tarbert to Loch Ranza on the North side of Arran.  Visitor buoys available only.  Take time to visit the Arran Distillary and taste this newest of all Scottish Whisky’s.  Alternatively sail round to Lamlash wish nestles behind Holy Isle.  Holy Isle is now owned by Buddhist monks and you are welcome ashore.  No alcohol or cigarettes are allowed.  Take time to climb Goat Fell and enjoy the panoramic views from the top. Sailing time approximately 2 hours

Day 5: :  Depart Arran for Campbeltown.  Campbeltown is the stop over for those sailors wishing to go round the Mull of Kintyre.  A harbour now converted to a marina with pontoons and washing facilities, also where the busy Mull Lifeboat operates from. Springbank Distillery is one of the last surviving producers of Campbeltown Single Malts. The distillery, located on the southern Kintyre peninsula, produces three distinct types of single malt Scotch whisky. Sailing time approximately four hours.

Day 6 : Depart Campbeltown for return trip to Largs.  Sailing time approximately six hours. 

ON RETRUNING TO Largs marina the yachts need to be cleaned and refueled, security deposits need to be covered and the professional guide that accompanied the cruise needs to tipped. The bus/coach will be waiting to return the group back to Glasgow.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT INFORMATION@ATHENSSAILINGACADEMY.COM 
OR CALL CAPT. CHANDLER AT 0030-693-716-3246

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