Transfer Opportunities from Coast to Coast.

 


Join Scotland’s leading expedition sailing yacht as she moves between ports or repositions during the season.

Passing the Stunning Little Ross in the firth of galloway

Whether we are passing “Paddy’s Milestone”, positioning between West Coast ports or moving for maintenance on the Clyde join us for a rare opportunity to sail at a discounted rate.

The current scheduled (as of Mar 2025) positioning/transfer trips are;

Kirkcudbright to Kip, joining 29 April (evening 28th is ok), departing 2 May 2025

Kip to Oban, joining 12 May, 09:00 (evening 11th is ok), departing 15 May 2025 12:00

Oban to Kip, Joining 23rd September (evening), departing 27th September 10:00

Kip to Kirkcudbright, joining 27 September, 09:00 (evening 26th is ok), departing 30 September 12:00 2025

The tidal river dee is a big must for many sailors

Travel Notes:

Kip Marina, sits in the village of Inverkip which is well served with rail and road access. We recommend guests travel via train to Inverkip (via Glasgow Central Station) which is a 5-7 minute walk (downhill) to the marina. If you prefer to drive the marina has ample car parking and EV charge points from a number of different vendors are available in the marina or Inverkip village.

Kirkcudbright, tucked away in the southern heart of Dumfries and Galloway is served mainly by bus links to both Dumfries and Stranraer from where onward travel via train is also possible. We can also arrange shared travel from Kirkcudbright to Kip if guests wish to leave their car at Kirkcudbright before joining the yacht at Inverkip.

Oban, known as the gateway to the isles, sits on Scotland’s west coast and is well served by bus and rail links. In fact, the rail journey to Glasgow is known as one of the finest in Scotland. Based out of the North Pier pontoons you also have the choice of a number of local car parks if you prefer to drive.

Cost:

£245 £195, per person

Sample Itinerary for Kip/Kirkcudbright Transfers. Others are similar:

Joining Day: Join the yacht on the evening between 6 and 8 pm at the departure port.

Day One: Mandatory safety briefings along with familiarisation as we depart.

Day Two to Three: Journey continues with stops and routing dependent on tide and weather conditions

Day Four: Depart the yacht between 10am and noon

NOTE:

  • The cost of this event includes all food, fuel and berthing charges whilst onboard.

  • Sailing activity is weather dependent. If conditions are too severe the route may be altered, postponed, cancelled or the passage plan adjusted.

  • Guests need to arrange their own travel to/from the embarkation and disembarkation point.