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*Please contact us if you would like further details when our 2022 dates are available.*
Join us on a classic sailing adventure around the range of beautiful islands off the coast of Scalloway, Shetland’s ancient capital.
Boarding the Swan at 9.30am, your day will begin with a comprehensive safety briefing including how to work the lines on deck and set the sails. We will then put this into practice, enjoying getting hands-on with the sailing as you explore the fantastic range of small isles around the coast of Scalloway.
While our exact itinerary will make the best use of the weather, and wind, on the day, we will sail around many of the beautiful islands in this area, which may include: Hildasay, Havera, Langa, Linga, Cheynies, Oxna, Papa and Green Holm.
You will be well entertained during your trip by taking an active role in sailing the Swan, including hauling on ropes, taking a turn on the helm, and keeping a lookout, as well as spotting all the wildlife on offer.
We will anchor in a sheltered spot to enjoy a well earned lunch before taking in some more of Shetland’s spectacular coastlines on our way back to Scalloway to disembark around 4.30pm.
To note your interest in this trip please contact us or e-mail: info@swantrust.com
Want to get involved in maintaining and operating a traditional wooden sailing vessel? There are a number of different ways you can volunteer to safeguard, care for and sail this unique heritage asset.
Learn more
The Swan was in Unst and Yell last week to deliver a number of half day sails to pupils in the isles. Skippering the trip was Scott Sandison, who first came aboard the Swan as a schoolboy himself, which inspired him to pursue a marine career.
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The Swan travelled to Whalsay last week as part of the Trust’s activities to mark 25 years since the Swan was relaunched as a sail training vessel. The trip was a chance for local pupils to hear about the days when Swan was a fishing boat in Whalsay, and for the Swan to undertake a trip similar to her very first voyage following her relaunch in 1996.
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