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Classic Malts Cruise, Hebrides Sailing & Whisky Tour
offered by supplier M17188 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 14
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 10
people
Destination(s):
Scotland
Specialty Categories:
Boating and Sailing
Food & Wine
Season: July
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 1295 Pound Sterling (GBP)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1295 Pound Sterling (GBP)
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The Classic Malts Cruise - July 12th to 25th 2008 is for many the 'must do' event in Scotland's sailing year. 100 yachts on a two week rally combining spectacular scenery, fascinating history, and a leisurely progress round the Hebridean Islands visiting the finest whiskey distilleries. The Cruise starts at Oban with a party in the Oban Distillery and then wends its way to the Talisker Distillery on Skye for another party and finally ends up at Lagavulin Distillery on Islay for a final event...
Would you care to join the cruise in 2008? Most Yacht entries are made on a fully crewed basis but Yacht Corryvreckan can offer twin berth luxury accommodation for up to 10 "crewsers" who would like to participate in the cruise as individuals or smaller groups with an experienced Skipper and crew.
United by a passion for sailing, scenery and single malt whisky, crews embark on a 200-mile voyage through the Inner Hebrides, choosing their own route from Oban to Skye, and back south to Islay. Hospitality offered by the coastal Classic Malts distilleries of Oban, Talisker and Lagavulin provides the social focus for a relaxed fortnight of cruising. The simple formula has proved to be very successful: tremendous sailing and great fun! All crews are welcomed ashore as guests of the distilleries, for barbecues, music, dancing and, of course, for a chance to meet those whose lives are spent making Scotland's finest whiskey.
The natural environment in which it is produced heavily influences the highly individual character of a single malt whiskey. The cruise is a fascinating journey, a chance to explore both the West Coast and the subtleties of Scotland's finest whiskey; to match island with malt, from peat-rich Islay to the rugged Isle of Skye. The sheltered sites of the distilleries were well chosen for sea transport, and today they remain a welcoming haven for sailors. Particularly so during the last two weeks of July! Oban, Talisker and Lagavulin Distilleries look forward to greeting you.
If you are new to the Classic Malts Cruise, it'll help you to know that the sailing is not heavily structured. Suppers, ceilidhs, and special distillery tours and tastings are held at the host distilleries of Oban, Talisker and Lagavulin, respectively, but yachts are welcome to call into any of the three distilleries on any day during the cruise fortnight. In between, we will plan our own route through the Isles.
One night in an isolated anchorage, another visiting the bright lights of Tobermory, there are plenty of great spots to explore. Chances are that we will meet up with other boats flying the Classic Malts flag, the sign that they too are headed to the next distillery.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Cost Includes:
- Accommodation
- Meals (except alcohol)
- Bedding
- Fee for participation in the Classic Malts Cruise
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