St Hilda Sea Adventures

Overview

Each day is as action packed or as relaxing as you please; perfect for recharging the batteries. We offer flexible booking during the school holiday months of July and August to accommodate bookings of three people or more; you can choose to start your sailing holiday on any day or date and for as many days as you like. You can book the whole boat or elect to share your cruise with others. Sail the west coast of Scotland on classic vessel, the St Hilda; a traditional, beamy, 54ft wooden (larch on oak) ketch, converted to provide roomy accommodation for up to 6 guests. She was built in 1973 in the St Monans family boatyard in Fife, specifically for sail training with a crew of 14, which is why she is spacious for a yacht. She is one of the smallest of the "Tall Ships" and has competed in several Tall Ship races.

Accommodation
A sailing holiday on board the St Hilda is fun and informal. The roomy deck saloon is where everyone dines and socialises and the outdoor decks are perfect for spotting wildlife and relaxing and eating al fresco when the boat is at anchor. Cabins are warm and comfortable with six roomy single berths for guests; the main cabin has four berths and the forecabin has two berths with all linen, towels etc supplied. The shower and toilet offer a high standard for a yacht. A favourite place is the wheelhouse where skipper Michael is happy to provide instruction on steering the boat and navigation. The St Hilda provides a perfect holiday afloat in one of the most beautiful areas of the west coast of Scotland. Youngsters and adults love having a shot at hauling up the sails, setting the jib, main and mizzen and raising the anchor. There is plenty of room on deck to carry canoes, windsurfers or cycles if you wish to bring your own. The boat tender takes you ashore or to explore shallow waters

Your Crew
Your skipper Michael, and owner of the St Hilda, is a scientist, author and publisher (and of course a professional skipper) but more importantly he is passionate about boats, sailing, and the natural environment of the sea lochs of Argyll. He is happy to pass on his knowledge to those on board while ensuring his shipmates have as much fun as possible. You also have your own onboard French cook, Colette, who provides wonderful meals, freshly prepared from the galley. All meals are free as is the wine and aperitif with dinner!

Activities and wildlife
In this part of the west coast of Scotland there are large areas of sheltered waters and perfect remote anchorages for all sorts of waterborne activities, from swimming and fishing to canoeing and windsurfing. The yacht tender will take you ashore to explore the most interesting coastlines and local communities. This part of the west coast of Scotland is rich in bird and marine life and any sightings of otters, seals, porpoises, basking sharks and minke whales on your sailing holiday will never be forgotten. St Hilda Sea Adventures is very aware of the special nature of the environment in which it operates and makes every effort to run the boat in a way, which protects the places they visit.

c.£100 per person per day