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A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Nature escape
From lochs to sounds, sail in the heart of Argyll, discovering the Inner Hebrides: Mull, Islay, Jura... This stay offers you a total immersion in nature and wildlife preserved by their isolation, and technically rich navigation.
Embark on our sailing cruise and come and discover one of the most fascinating navigation basins in the world through the breathtaking beauty of its basalt landscapes, its islands barely populated by a handful of die-hard people, its moiré waters that are always in motion, its tiny ports or its deserted anchorages!
This course is for people who have already practiced sailing, with at least 2 to 3 weeks of experience.

A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Nature escape
From lochs to sounds, sail in the heart of Argyll, discovering the Inner Hebrides: Mull, Islay, Jura... This stay offers you a total immersion in nature and wildlife preserved by their isolation, and technically rich navigation.

Embark on our sailing cruise and come and discover one of the most fascinating navigation basins in the world through the breathtaking beauty of its basalt landscapes, its islands barely populated by a handful of die-hard people, its moiré waters that are always in motion, its tiny ports or its deserted anchorages! This course is for people who have already practiced sailing, with at least 2 to 3 weeks of experience.

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

  • The discovery of Scotland
  • A unique and original experience
  • An exceptional navigation basin
  • Varied anchorages and ports
  • The practice of liveable cruising in complete safety

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

  • The discovery of Scotland

  • A unique and original experience
  • An exceptional navigation basin
  • Varied anchorages and ports
  • The practice of liveable cruising in complete safety

Sailboat cruise

Cruise Stay
Only by boat

Ages

18 - 55 ans

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PHYSIQUE CONDITION
Casual sportsman
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LEVEL OF PRATICE
Done already
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Included

  • The provision of the boat
  • Cruise supervision and apprenticeship according to your level
  • Accommodation on board sailing boats
  • Safety and rescue equipment
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  • Civil liability insurance

Not Included

  • Your personal equipment
  • Complementary insurances
  • The on-board cash register (20€/day/person for refueling, berth, fuel and gas)
  • Additional entry taxes (allow for 53/15 €/person)

The program

Day by day

Day of arrival

Day 1:
Reception from 17:00 on Saturday at the port of Largs Yacht Haven, 50 km from Glasgow.
The instructor will be there to welcome you.
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Monitoring of the safety overview.
Preparation of menus, supplies.
Departure of the boat.

During your stay

Days 2 to 14:
During this stay, you improve your sailing skills in an exceptional navigation basin with disproportionate landscapes.

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You participate in the maneuvers on board by alternating on the different positions (transfers, gybes, hoisting and adjusting the sails, meteorology, participating in the navigation program and stopovers). Life on board is organized on a daily basis, so you all participate in preparing meals, cleaning and tidying up the boat together.
You consolidate your theoretical and technical knowledge and improve your navigation skills, supervised by your instructor, eager to share his passion and experience with you. You sail an average of 8 hours per day (depending on weather conditions), during the day only. Your navigation perimeter extends from Largs to Iona.

Scotland is a beautiful and very wild country, a country of legends, cultures and stories. You will never tire of discovering it as you navigate the Hebrides. Every day, highlights punctuate sailing times and life on board the sailboat. You thus take advantage of the numerous anchorages and stopovers to stroll such as Castle Carrick, to Tarbert, a small traditional village, to Loch Aline with its wooded shores, Loch Teacuis, the colony populated by seals, and the island of Iona, with its magnificent pink granite decor. You can also explore the Crinan Canal in western Scotland, which offers a waterway between the Clyde and the Inner Hebrides.
Depending on the program and according to your desires, you may be able to visit the Springbank Distillery in Campbeltown, one of the last to make its whiskey in the traditional way. This unique and original program in a magnificent setting will leave you with an unforgettable memory.

Discovering and raising awareness about the preservation of the marine environment are key points of this sailing cruise, but it is also a real human and friendly adventure where good living and sharing are one.
The course of this program is indicative.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment.
In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s). It can also be adapted according to the technical and physical level of the participants.

Last day

Day 15:
The course ends at the same location on Saturday at 9 am, boat tidy and cleaned.

Hosting

Scotland Cruise Destination Accommodation

Interior layout
Two or three double cabins depending on the boat with storage (individual reader)
A sanitary area with sink and bathroom
A warm square
An equipped kitchen
A card table
220V shore circuit
12V possibility on board

ABOUT THE TRIP

Equipment Included

Our 35 to 45 foot boats are comfortable liveable sailboats. They were chosen for their technicality and their maneuverability in any circumstance/situation.
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So sailing and living on board are a real pleasure.

Interior layout:
- Minimum seven beds (square or cabins) with storage
- A sanitary area with sink and bathroom
- A warm square
- An equipped kitchen
- A card table

Hygiene on board:
All ports are equipped with showers for boaters. It is advisable to equip yourself with sea soap to have better management of fresh water on board.

Equipment Included

Our 35 to 45 foot boats are comfortable liveable sailboats. They were chosen for their technicality and their maneuverability in any circumstance/situation. So sailing and living on board are a real pleasure.

Interior layout:
- Minimum seven beds (square or cabins) with storage
- A sanitary area with sink and bathroom
- A warm square
- An equipped kitchen
- A card table

Hygiene on board:
All ports are equipped with showers for boaters. It is advisable to equip yourself with sea soap to have better management of fresh water on board.

Address and access

Largs Yacht Haven Marina is located 50 km from Glasgow.
From Glasgow Airport, you can take a train or bus to Largs. Once you arrive at Largs station, you then take a bus or taxi to the marina.
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The trip takes about 1.5 to 2 hours (it all depends on the public transport schedule you choose).

Address and access

Largs Yacht Haven Marina is located 50 km from Glasgow.
From Glasgow Airport, you can take a train or bus to Largs. Once you arrive at Largs station, you then take a bus or taxi to the marina. The trip takes about 1.5 to 2 hours (it all depends on the public transport schedule you choose).

Equipment not included

Put your belongings in soft bags that can easily be stored on board, do not take a hard suitcase.
Bring a sleeping bag and a sheet, a pillow (optional), non-slip closed shoes (such as tennis shoes), a flashlight or headlamp, sailing gloves, a water bottle, warm and light spare clothes, a raincoat or a watch jacket, an oilskin jacket or a watch jacket, waxed pants and boots, caps, hats, sunscreen and sunglasses, your personal pharmacy with painkiller, your personal pharmacy with painkiller, analgesic, antinaupathic.
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Also, bring sea soap for the toilet and don't forget to bring your swimsuit as well.

As weather conditions may vary, it is advisable to anticipate your week by consulting the weather forecast before leaving. Therefore, provide appropriate equipment in case of rain (waterproof jacket, waterproof pants and pair of boots).

The on-board cash register: provide the sum of €15/day/person to be given to the sailing instructor at the beginning of the stay. The cash box includes: refueling, berth, fuel and gas.

Some destinations may require additional entry taxes (cost: €15/person).

Equipment not included

Put your belongings in soft bags that can easily be stored on board, do not take a hard suitcase.
Bring a sleeping bag and a sheet, a pillow (optional), non-slip closed shoes (such as tennis shoes), a flashlight or headlamp, sailing gloves, a water bottle, warm and light spare clothes, a raincoat or a watch jacket, an oilskin jacket or a watch jacket, waxed pants and boots, caps, hats, sunscreen and sunglasses, your personal pharmacy with painkiller, your personal pharmacy with painkiller, analgesic, antinaupathic. Also, bring sea soap for the toilet and don't forget to bring your swimsuit as well.

As weather conditions may vary, it is advisable to anticipate your week by consulting the weather forecast before leaving. Therefore, provide appropriate equipment in case of rain (waterproof jacket, waterproof pants and pair of boots).

The on-board cash register: provide the sum of €15/day/person to be given to the sailing instructor at the beginning of the stay. The cash box includes: refueling, berth, fuel and gas.

Some destinations may require additional entry taxes (cost: €15/person).

Physical intensity

Casual sportsman

You practice a sporting activity throughout the year, on a regular basis or not. But you are able to run for about 1 hour, swim for 30 minutes, or pedal for about 2 hours.

Physical intensity

Casual sportsman

You practice a sporting activity throughout the year, on a regular basis or not. But you are able to run for about 1 hour, swim for 30 minutes, or pedal for about 2 hours.

Level of expertise

Done already

Technical level - Already done

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You have one or two weeks of practice and have acquired a minimum degree of experience and mastery.

Level of expertise

Done already

Technical level - Already done

You have one or two weeks of practice and have acquired a minimum degree of experience and mastery.

Restauration

The refueling for the cruise is done at the beginning of the internship.
Allow €20/day per person for the on-board cash register (which is used to pay for shipping costs, food, fuel, gas and small consumables) to be given to the sailing instructor at the beginning of the stay.

Restauration

The refueling for the cruise is done at the beginning of the internship.
Allow €20/day per person for the on-board cash register (which is used to pay for shipping costs, food, fuel, gas and small consumables) to be given to the sailing instructor at the beginning of the stay.

Management

The volunteer instructor is qualified by the UCPA Cruise School after a complete and thorough training both technically and pedagogically to best support you in your cruise-sailing experience at UCPA.
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The crew is composed of a maximum of 7 trainees and a captain.

Management

The volunteer instructor is qualified by the UCPA Cruise School after a complete and thorough training both technically and pedagogically to best support you in your cruise-sailing experience at UCPA.
The crew is composed of a maximum of 7 trainees and a captain.

Important information

Under 3 crew members per boat, UCPA reserves the right to cancel the program.

Largs Yacht Haven Marina - Scotland
Tel: 02 97 05 50 50
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Email: croisieres@ucpa.asso.fr

Important information

Under 3 crew members per boat, UCPA reserves the right to cancel the program.

Largs Yacht Haven Marina - Scotland
Tel: 02 97 05 50 50
Email: croisieres@ucpa.asso.fr

Weather

Barely cooler and wetter than in Brittany in summer.
The temperatures are mild during the day, but the evenings and nights are cool (average maximum = 18°C, mini = 12°C).
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Showers may occur, but the weather is changeable enough that one can hope for a quick return of the sun after the rain.
The North and West coasts of Ireland are well exposed to ocean winds. Equip yourself accordingly.

Weather

Barely cooler and wetter than in Brittany in summer.
The temperatures are mild during the day, but the evenings and nights are cool (average maximum = 18°C, mini = 12°C).
Showers may occur, but the weather is changeable enough that one can hope for a quick return of the sun after the rain.
The North and West coasts of Ireland are well exposed to ocean winds. Equip yourself accordingly.

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