Cruise from Ramsgate to Stornoway
After spending 2026 in the Baltic I plan to take my little yacht Skybird back around the UK in 2027 departing around June 6 or 7. This time I’d like to take her around the top via Cape Wrath. I am looking for up to 2 crew to help me deliver her to Scotland and if they would like, they can help me take her to the Western Isles - perhaps Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. After that, my partner and others will board and I will not need any more help. I would like to make quite quick work of the East coast perhaps just stopping once or twice before arriving at Wick. All subject to the usual variables.
Skybird is a meticulously maintained, organised and comfortable little yacht. Some of her last refit was featured in the August edition of PBO. Together since 2018 we have cruised France, The Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Scotland, a UK circumnavigation and a circumnavigation of Ireland.
My priority is to sail comfortably, enjoyably and safely with good food & wine.
My ideal crew will be able to stand a watch alone understanding when to wake the Skipper, they will enjoy good conversation, food and wine. There is often music too. Ideally they will be vegetarian or happy to join a yacht that is. The financial side of the arrangement is far less important than finding somebody who will enjoy the trip and has the necessary skills. So I am unconcerned whether or not they are able to contribute to costs and will consider helping them with travel costs if they are a good fit.
About me - I’ve sailed since childhood and have had my own yacht for around 30 years. I’m 63, physically fit and have three grown-up daughters who occasionally join Skybird. I am calm, respectful and good humoured.
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