Offshore sailing course to Scotland

Offshore sailing course to Scotland aboard a 21-metre crewed sailing yacht. This sailing programme to the Inner Hebrides lasts 18 days. It combines the open sea with exploring islands and off-the-beaten-track destinations. They all have one thing in common: they are Celtic, just like Brittany, our home! To name just a few that you’re likely to come across on your journey – the Isles of Scilly, the Isle of Man, Islay, Jura, Mull – they all have a sense of authenticity, of nature in its wildest form. Ireland should not be left out, depending on the weather conditions and sailing times.

Offshore cruise to Scotland

The sailing areas are interesting and varied, well-suited to our Challenge 67s, the former crewed round-the-world boats that sailed against prevailing winds. Whether in the Celtic Sea, the Irish Sea, or the St George’s Channel… the open sea and nature await you!

Supervised by two professional sailors, both qualified as Captain 200 Sailing and holders of the State Certificate, each crew member plays an active role in the running of the yacht and life on board. At sea, navigation operates on a 24-hour basis. On-board duties are organised into watches. You will therefore be required to stand navigation watches, approximately 10 hours per 24-hour period. In addition, you will also be required to stand galley watches, including cooking, washing up, weather monitoring, etc. Our vessels deliberately do not use autopilots or furling systems. This is, in fact, one of the best ways to discover offshore sailing.

Crossing the English Channel, the Celtic Sea, the St George’s Channel…

Around 800 nautical miles separate Lorient from the west of Scotland, the end point of the first part of the sailing programme. For the first part, perhaps you’ll head straight for the Fastnet? Or, depending on the situation, via the Fromveur Islands or the Isles of Scilly. These first few days will allow you to learn the basics of sailing, including a Channel crossing.
Taking weather conditions and forecasts into account is a key factor. Throughout your voyage, these will determine the choice of route and ports of call. This applies whether you are ‘sailing up’ along the coast of Ireland or ‘sailing down’ from Scotland via the St George’s Channel, between Ireland and England.

Similarly, stopovers and moorings on the Aran Islands, Islay, Jura or Mull will be discussed with the crew, under the authority of the Captain (Skipper). Who knows, perhaps you’ll get to meet the distillers… “Come for the whisky, return for the island,” say the locals.

Useful informations

Duration: 18 days*
Embarkation: Lorient, South Brittany
Disembarkation: Lorient, South Brittany
Itinerary: Ireland / Western Scotland – 1,500–2,000 nautical miles
Level: experienced crew member
Dates: 1–18 June 2026
Boat: Albatros – Challenge 67 with skipper and mate
Price: €3,250, including provisions (breakfast, lunch, dinner, consumables)
FFV licence not included and personal expenses during stopovers.
As an affiliate of the French Sailing School with the French Sailing Federation, we can issue your Club CHALLENGE OCEAN licence.

* Duration subject to weather conditions and stopover authorisations from local authorities.

Photo credits: Visit Scotland, Visit Ireland, Tim Wright, Fabrice Pignon, Yves Renault.

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