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I will be leaving Troon on the west coast of Scotland in early April.
I will be visiting the Hebrides in April and May, Isle of Man in June then north and west coasts of Ireland in July and August, followed by Scotland, Shetland and Orkneys in September and October.
I will publish detailed plans in December.
Crew positionNovice Crew
Availability 4 Apr 2027 until 1 Nov 2027
Expenses to/from vesselPaid by crew
Expenses onboardContribution on a shared basis
Team / SoloNot important
TypeSailing Yacht
Make/modelColvic Victor 40 Ketch
Length12 metres
Berth4
Sailing from United Kingdom , Troon
Sailing to United Kingdom , Orkney
Language spoke aboardEnglish
Boat descriptionEndeavour of Gosport is a classic deck saloon ketch, built in 1987. She underwent a full refit in 2020 / 2021 including replacement of all standing and running rigging, new seacocks and new electrics. She has all new safety equipment, EPIRB and 6 person liferaft. New mizzen and genoa sails in 2021/22. New main in 2024. Berths are in three cabins, with two heads. New gas system installed and certified 2021, inspected annually. New engine installed March 2026 Beta Marine 50HP. Rigging inspected annually.
NationalityBritish
Age65
GenderMale
Fluent languages
English
Basic knowledge of
French
Spanish
Qualifications
RYA Yachtmaster
Sea Miles 10,000+
10-days of excellent cruising
This is a very safe, well maintained, and comfortable yacht. Skipper Adam ensured the whole crew were involved in all aspects of the cruise, including discussions about the weather and itinerary. Despite very changeable weather, we clocked 8 days sailing and 2 "rest-days" (Brighton & Dover). "Endeavour" has a well protected (no spray) cockpit, a panoramic deck-saloon below, and a powerful engine to keep things going If needed (although the yacht sails very well without it!). If Colin is on board, you will also likely dine very well! Although we ate out several times, three on-board cooked meals a day (from Colin) was not unusual. In 10 days, I could get in to the galley (to cook) only once! Highly recommended!
18th Aug 2021
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Highlands Cruise Sep 26
Departing from Oban, I believe we covered some 250nM over the nine days we cruised together sailing as far North as Plockton via The Kyle's of Bute from Mallaig (and other stops) and back down south stopping at a quiet anchorage in Mull then back to Oban. Adam is great to sail with not just for his competency at sailing, relaxed approach, and managing the crew and boat but also because he is keen to explore and discover those special little places on the corner of the chart. There are many highlights of this cruise but The Sound of Iona transit in heavy wearher was right up there. I'd be happy to sail with Adam and Scot again in the future.
25th Oct 2026