Irish Sea Sailing Adventure: Scotland to Dublin

The experience

Sail across the Irish Sea on a 7-day adventure from Largs on Scotland’s west coast to Dublin, combining hands-on sailing, offshore passages and fascinating destinations along the way. Set out aboard Osprey, a Beneteau Oceanis 45 equipped for offshore sailing, and journey south through the Irish Sea. Explore the landscapes of Arran, experience longer open-water passages and visit historic Douglas on the Isle of Man before making your final approach to Dublin. This is an active sailing adventure rather than a conventional cruise. You’ll become part of the crew, helping with sailing, navigation, boat preparation and the onboard watch system while receiving informal coaching from an experienced RYA instructor. Complete beginners are welcome, while more experienced sailors can use the voyage to build miles and develop practical offshore sailing experience.

Hosted by Go West Sailing

Go West Sailing is an RYA-recognised sailing school and adventure operator based in Largs, Scotland. Their experienced Yachtmaster skippers lead hands-on sailing adventures across Scotland and ambitious offshore expeditions to destinations including Greenland, Antarctica, Iceland and the Atlantic.

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Response time

~24h

Languages

english

Itinerary

1. Day 1
   Largs: Set Sail from Scotland

   Meet your skipper and crew in Largs and settle aboard Osprey. Prepare the yacht, get familiar with life onboard and begin your journey south from Scotland into the Irish Sea.

2. Day 2
   Isle of Arran

   Sail towards the Isle of Arran, known for its mountains, coastline and Scottish island character. Head ashore to explore the landscape, with the possibility of visiting a local whisky distillery.

3. Day 3
   Irish Sea Passage

   Head into more open waters for a longer Irish Sea passage. Take an active role in sailing Osprey, developing skills in navigation, sail handling, watches and life aboard during a genuine offshore journey.

4. Day 4
   Douglas, Isle of Man

   Sail into Douglas and moor in the heart of the Isle of Man’s historic capital. Head ashore to explore its waterfront, streets and local culture before preparing for the next stage of the Irish Sea adventure.

5. Day 5
   Final Passage to Dublin

   Set sail across the Irish Sea towards Ireland for the final passage of the adventure. Put your new sailing skills into practice before arriving in Dublin and celebrating the end of an unforgettable week at sea.

6. Day 6
   Dublin

   Finish the adventure in Dublin, with time to experience the Irish capital’s lively atmosphere, historic streets and famous pub culture before continuing your journey home.

7. Day 7

What's included

The boat

Name

Osprey

Type

sailboat

Length

13.5 m

Year

2017

Cabins

4

Capacity

6 guests

Meeting point