Looking to expand your sailing horizons?

Learning to sail on a dinghy is the best introduction to the principles of sailing, and the skills you learn at Tighnabruaich Sailing School are hugely transferrable to larger yachts, but where to go from here?

We are often asked this question, and as with most things in life, it mostly comes down to budget.

Scotland has some excellent dinghy sailing clubs, all with different offerings, who ask for a minimal annual fee for membership benefits. Depending on the club, this may involve the use of club dinghies, safety boats or maybe just a list of members who would be happy to take you out on their dinghy. Shop around and choose the club that fits your requirements best. You will find some are more family friendly than others and priorities in the clubs are very varied, but they will all be delighted to have new members. Clubs are an excellent route into sailing and can build up your confidence on the water without too much of a financial outlay. Of course, you can combine club sailing with the odd refresher course at Tighnabruaich Sailing School or some private tuition tailored to your personal requirements.

Adventure Sailing

If you are looking for a more adventurous sailing experience within a safe and structured environment then ‘Wavysail’ offer adventure sailing on the west coast of Scotland and beyond, with a hugely experienced skipper Jim Dobie.

And the great news, they offer fully funded places on incredible adventures for those who couldn't otherwise join them, so please do take a look at their Scottish adventures listed below.

Scotland is world renown for sailing, and the west coast is truly spectacular. Jim is an RYA Yachtmaster Instructor with a wealth of experience from skippering the Clipper Round The World race, to leading expeditions to some of the world’s remotest places. There is no doubt you will be in safe hands.

Take a look at their unique twist on the Northcoast 500. The adventure starts in Oban, with the option to complete the tour of Scotland in three uniquely different legs or you can join just one of them. Each leg is 10 days with a couple of days between legs for crew change-over. For those doing the full tour, you will keep the same berth throughout, with the option of having a cabin to yourself. You'll stay on board for the full month with time in Kirkwall and Stornoway to visit these beautiful Scottish towns.