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# Alba Sailing

Bareboat and Skippered Yacht Charter Company and RYA Training Centre on the West Coast of Scotland

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- [Latest News](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/news/)
- [Raphy G in action May 2026](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/raphy-g-in-action-may-2026/) - Many thanks to Michael Cross, skipper of one of our other yachts, for this fantastic photo of "Raphy G spotted well reefed off Lismore light last week".
- [SPECIAL OFFER 3 cabin yacht £2,400 for the week!](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/short-notice-cancellation/) - Due to CANCELLATION at short notice, our 3 cabin Dufour 36 SHADOWFAX has become available Friday 22nd May - 29th May 2026, for one week.We would really like to refund some of this client's payment by reselling the week at a discounted price of £2,400, and have you seen the weather forecast for next week...
- [Winter maintenance is in full swing at Alba Sailing](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/winter-maintenance-is-in-full-swing-at-alba-sailing/) - #WinterMaintenance#yachtcharter #sailingholidays#westcoastscotland #westcoastsailing #albasailing
- [New Alba Sailing Fleet Manager](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/new-alba-sailing-fleet-manager/) - Please give a warm welcome to Dan, our new Fleet Manager, who is finally here after sailing this little lady all the way from Hartlepool over the holiday period. #eastcoastscotland #eastcoastsailing#CaledonianCanal #albasailing
- [A summer trip on Clear Blue](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/a-summer-trip-on-clear-blue/) - We would like to thank the charterers of Clear Blue for allowing us to share their video from their family holiday at the end of July 2025. It looks like they fully embraced everything that is sailing on the west coast of Scotland, even the weather at times. What an action packed week and memories
- [Hello 2026!](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/hello-2026/) - Happy New Year All! We are 💥 OPEN 💥Usual hours:Wednesday - Saturday 0900-1700 Sunday 0900-1600 for winter and this Mon 5th & Tues 6th January reduced hours 1000-1600ish ☕️Call or email if you need anything outwith these hours.
- [Last chance to book at 2025 price](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/last-chance-to-book-at-2025-price/) - 22:59 on 12th July 2025; Scottish summer days are so long... what's not to like? ⛵️🥰Last chance to book for 2026 at 2025 prices; charter@alba-sailing.co.uk 📞01631 565630 to check availability#yachtcharter #sailingholidays#westcoastscotland #westcoastsailing #albasailing
- [2026 Early Bird Deal](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/2026-early-bird-deal/) - Hello charterers! If you are looking to sail with us in 2026 we are continuing our predecessors David & Julie's early bird deal if you book for 2026 in 2025 we will honour 2025 prices, on receipt of a small initial deposit and the return of a completed Charter Agreement.Some of our boats are
- [New addition to the Alba Sailing fleet for 2026](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/new-addition-to-the-alba-sailing-fleet-for-2026/) - We are delighted to announce the addition of Aurora IV to the fleet for the 2026 season.Aurora IV is a Moody 40 blue water cruising centre cockpit gem. She boasts a large forepeak and palatial aft master cabin both with ensuite heads and shower. Designed by the famous Bill Dixon and solidly built in Plymouth
- [SPRING OFFER](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/spring-offer/) - We still have some availability for our Sunday girls in early May. FLYER II - Sun Odyssey 35 sleeps up to 6 CLEAR BLUE - Westerly Oceanranger 38ft sleeps up to 8 MISS VICTORIA - Sun Odyssey 409 sleeps up to 8 Valid for 1 week commencing Sundays 11th or 18th May.Usual terms & conditions apply.Please phone for details +44 (0)1631
- [Christmas Holidays 2024](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/christmas-holidays-2024/) - Our Chandlery and shop will close at end of play 22nd December for the Christmas Holidays and will re-open on Wednesday 8th of January.Email enquiries and bookings will be dealt with every working day over the Christmas period.We wish all our customers a very Happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year.
- [YouTube Video](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/youtube-video/) - I have shared a video (that I really made for fun !) with a few friends, and they have all said I should show it to a wider audience! So here you are !
- [An unusual request ???](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/an-unusual-request/) - We completed one of our more unusual requests today! There is a prototype tidal power electricity generating platform being tested in the Falls of Lora and we were asked to make guard wires and safety lines for it to prevent visitors falling in the drink. The quote was submitted on Weds, order placed for all
- [A lovely story from one of our clients......](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/a-lovely-story-from-one-of-our-clients/) - This is a lovely story from one of our clients who chartered our Westerly OceanRanger 'Clear Blue' from us in the Summer of 2018. Its a great adventure and the illustrations are superb. Click here to read about their adventures round the top of Scotland.
- [A lovely video made by one of our clients](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/a-lovely-video-made-by-one-of-our-clients/) - A group who recently chartered one of our yachts - 'Goldrush of Clyde' made this cracking video of their trip.https://youtu.be/WwEy7B3BiGs
- [Lucky catch or great skill ???](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/lucky-catch-or-great-skill/) - A couple who were out on our yacht True Blue last week sent us this great photo when they returned home. Was it a lucky right place - right time photo or incredible skill ??? ;-)You choose - either way its a lovely photo.
- [Bookings for 2022](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/bookings-for-2021/) - It looks like 2022 is going to be another year of the 'staycation' and our message is - if you are thinking about sailing on the West coast of Scotland next year then you really need to book now to avoid disappointment.All 2022 charter bookings include a free outboard, the tablet with Navionics has proved
- [Autumn bookings and availability](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/autumn-bookings-and-availability/) - As Autumn approaches and the end of the season looms over the horizon there are still a few weeks available in September.The days are a little shorter and usually it is a bit cooler - but today - 8th September - it's 26º and a nice warm breeze!!!If you would like to fit in a
- [Lovely article about cruising in our waters on our boats](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/lovely-article-about-cruising-in-our-waters-on-our-boats/) - There is a lovely article in the April edition of Yachting Monthly about cruising our home waters on our boats.Click here to see the article.
- [A wedding!](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/a-wedding/) - It isn't every day that someone gets married on a yacht in Dunstaffnage Marina!!The happy couple were married on 29th April 2022 aboard their yacht 'Reiver's Moon'.'Reiver's Moon was formerly known as 'Goldrush' and was in our charter fleet for many years.Everyone at Alba Sailing wishes the happy couple all the best for a long
- [Jubilee Weekend](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/jubilee-weekend/) - We are open 0900hrs to 1700hrs every day over the Bank Holiday Weekend.
- [Surreal....](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/surreal/) - A lovely photo of one of our yachts 'Pollyanna' floating in the fog in Loch Sheildaig this morning. Very surreal !!Image taken by and copyright to Steve Carter.
- [R.I.P. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/r-i-p-her-majesty-queen-elizabeth-ii/)
- [Closed 19th September](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/closed-19th-september/) - As a mark of respect, we will be closed on Monday 19th September.
- [Christmas Holidays](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/christmas-holidays/) - The Chandlery will be closed for our Christmas holidays from the 18th December to the 3rd of January inc.Charter bookings will continue by email as normal every day over the festive period as we are aware that families and groups of friends get together over the holiday period and holidays are a popular topic of
- [Time is running out ......](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/time-is-running-out/) - Heads up!!! If you are thinking about chartering from us in 2023 you only have 2 weeks left to get your booking at the 2022 price!!There aren't many weeks left in peak season so don't miss out. We will be monitoring emails on a daily basis over the Christmas holidays.
- [Coronation weekend](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/coronation-weekend/) - We are open as normal over the Coronation Bank Holiday weekend. On Monday and Tuesday we will be open from 10am to 2pm due to staff holiday.
- [The 'Wide Mouthed Frog' is open again!!!](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/the-wide-mouthed-frog-is-open-again/) - Great News !!!! The on-site Hotel/Restaurant/Bar is now open again !!! It closed during lock-down but since then has been completely refurbished and is under new management.
- [Dolphins everywhere!!!](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/dolphins-everywhere/) - Almost all of the 11 boats out last week have reported seeing pods of dolphins - must be the warm weather!! The crew of 'Eloise' managed to get a photo of them.
- [Christmas Holidays 2023](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/christmas-holidays-2023/) - Our chandlery and shop will close on the 17th December for the Christmas holidays. We will re-open on the 3rd Jan 2024. Email booking enquiries will be dealt with every day over the Christmas period.We wish all our customers a very Happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year.
- [Power Outage - 30th May](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/power-outage-30th-may/) - On the 30th May the Marina is having work done on the electricity supply. We will be without power from 0930 until ~12.30hrs. The phone will not be working but will be diverted to my mobile. The credit card terminal will also not be working - the Chandlery will be open but we will only
- [Lovely article about sailing on the West Coast of Scotland](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/lovely-article-about-sailing-on-the-west-coast-of-scotland/) - This is a lovely article about sailing on the West Coast of Scotland. It was written by one of our most prolific clients who take our yacht 'Shadowfax' on any opportunity they can! Published with the permission of the authors and the Clyde Cruising Club. Originally published in the 2024 CCC Annual ©
- [St Kilda and Outer Hebrides](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/blog/st-kilda-and-outer-hebrides/) - A group of our charterers aboard 'Pollyanna' made a wonderful video of their trip out to St Kilda and around the Outher Hebrides. It makes a fascinating video.....Click here to watch it on YouTube.

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- [Home](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/) - WELCOME TO ALBA SAILINGBareboat and Skippered Yacht Charter Companyon the West Coast of ScotlandTelephone: +44 (0)1631 56 56 30ALBA SAILING is Scotland's premier independent bareboat and skippered yacht charter company - we have provided quality service for over 35 years. From our purpose built shore side premises at Dunstaffnage Marina, Oban, Argyll in West Scotland
- [How To Book](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/how-to-book/) - How To BookContact our office by email or phone to check on the availability of the yacht of your choice and make a provisional booking. We will hold your provisional booking for a period of seven days while you complete the documentation. Bookings not confirmed within this time will be released.Complete the Charter Agreement (download
- [Chantilly](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/yachts/chantilly/) - ChantillyA perfect blend of modern design and traditional construction, with her solid teak decks she not only looks stunning but is fast, comfortable and a delight to sail.On deck she is uncluttered and the reefing system ensures easy handling of the mainsail whilst an easy to use roller reefing system attends to the genoa.She has
- [Eloise](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/yachts/eloise/) - EloiseWith identical rig and hull shape to "Chantilly of Oban" this yacht is equal in performance under sail to her sister ship. A blend of performance and a spectacular layout below make this arguably the ultimate yacht for cruising Scottish waters.On deck she has a combination of roller furling genoa and single line mainsail reefing
- [Price List](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/price-list/) - Our PricesOur aim is to be as transparent and up-front about our prices as possible. Below you will find a table showing our prices in UK Pounds for all our yachts at all times of year.The prices given are for bareboat charter and are for a week. Private bookings of 2 or more boats or
- [Downloads](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/downloads/) - DownloadsHere you can download - and view various pieces of information.For the Charter Agreement - please read these instructions. You will need to have 'Adobe Reader' installed on your machine - if you don't already have it you can download it for free from here Virtual HandoverWe have made 'Virtual Handover' videos for each of our yachts.
- [Frolika](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/frolika/) - Frolika New to the fleet from July 2026, a spacious and strongly built all-round cruiser that comfortably sleeps 8 in her 4 cabins and additionally 1 in her saloon. Built in 2000 she is a modern classic, professionally maintained to highest standards and upgraded with new systems (Axiom 9 plotter, Raymarine autopilot, AIS and radar) new standing
- [Our Yachts](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/yachts/) - Wednesday Handovers 'Pollyanna'Dufour 425 - 42ft8 Berths Thursday Handovers 'Raphy-G'Beneteau Oceanis 46 - 46ft10 berths 'Frolika' Bavaria 42 Cruiser - from 7/269 berths Friday Handovers'Shadowfax'Dufour 368 berths 36ft 'Chantilly'Sun Odyssey 4310 Berths 43ft'True Blue'Moody 316 Berths 31ftSaturday Handovers 'Oceanlord'Westerly Oceanlord10 Berths 41ft 'Eloise'Sun Odyssey 43 Deck Saloon10 Berths 43ftExplorer of Sleat'Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43910 Berths 44ftSunday Handovers'Miss Victoria'Sun Odyssey 409 41ft8 berths 'Clear Blue' Westerly
- [Aurora IV](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/yachts/aurora-iv/) - Aurora IVAurora IV is a Moody 40 blue water cruising centre cockpit gem. She boasts a large forepeak and palatial aft master cabin both with ensuite heads and shower. Designed by the famous Bill Dixon and solidly built in Plymouth she is fast and tough but easy to handle. She really stands out in the
- [Chandlery](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/chandlery/) - ChandleryWelcome to 'Aladdin's Cave'! Every nook and cranny of our shop is packed with the things that sailors need (or didn't know they needed until they saw it !) Our shop is run by sailors for sailors so if you need advice or guidance we will be delighted to share our knowledge with you. Whether
- [Raphy G](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/yachts/raphy-g/) - Raphy GRaphy G was built in 2011. She is a stunning vessel and is very easy to sail despite her size.Her full details are available by clicking hereShe has a combination of roller reefing genoa and single line mainsail reefing with lazyjacks ensuring efficient and easy sail handling.As well as a large , comfortable and
- [Miss Victoria](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/yachts/miss-victoria/) - Miss VictoriaOur stunning Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 409 arrived in 2012.View the full brochure by clicking here.Here is the spec from Jeanneau:SUN ODYSSEY 409 : BEST NEW SAILBOAT During the development of the all new Sun Odyssey 409 the goal was clear; take every element that embodies the Sun Odyssey range and make it better. The result
- [Charter Agreement Form  completion instructions](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/downloads/charter-agreement-rya-booking-form-instructions/) - Simple Instructions for completing electronic forms from Alba Sailing1. Download the file you require from the download page of our website.The download page is http://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/downloads/Right click on the item you want to save and choose 'Save link as' Choose a suitable place such as your desktop and left click on 'Save'2. If we emailed the
- [Contact Us](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/contact-us/) - Contact UsMany companies do their best to hide their phone numbers and addresses. We love talking to our clients - please call us and talk to a real human being who is interested in YOU!!We are open Wednesday to Sunday inc. year round from 0900hrs to 1700hrs as an absolute minimum for 50 weeks of
- [Oceanlord](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/yachts/oceanlord/) - OceanlordAn ex-London Boat Show model with a DoT stability category 1 Hull, she has teak decks, carries a powerful conventional rig and large self tailing winches. She has good windward performance, exemplary seagoing qualities and the 10 berths are arranged so that 7 can sleep in comfort without using the saloon.Equipment includes roller furling, new
- [True Blue](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/yachts/true-blue/) - True BlueHer sleek look belies her spacious interior accommodation which offers two private cabins each with two singles or one double berth. She has a large saloon and a deep, safe cockpit. The combination of exemplary seagoing qualities and her effortless handling make this a very popular family yacht.Equipment includes a fully battened mainsail, furling
- [Clear Blue](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/yachts/clear-blue/) - Clear BlueAn Ex-Scottish Boat Show model with wide decks and large self-tailing winches, this elegant yacht has an attractive and spacious, teak finished interior and excellent sailing performance making her ideal for fast passage making in a high degree of comfort for a large family or group.Her centre cockpit inspires a sense of safety and
- [Pollyanna](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/yachts/pollyanna/) - PollyannaThe Dufour 425 has been designed for performance cruising and is ideal for longer passages but is easy to handle for a leisurely afternoon cruise. She is stylish, comfortable, seaworthy and built from cutting edge technology.Dufour are renowned for building yachts to a specification rather than a price and this is evident everywhere on this
- [Topsail Marine and Leisure Insurance](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/topsail-marine-and-leisure-insurance/) - Alba Sailing are pleased to introduce Topsail Insurance Ltd who can provide insurance for your charter holiday.One-off single trip policy covers your travel to and from the vessel and the activities onboard.Covering one voyage on board a yacht, motorboat, tall ship or sailing vessel. Significant benefits include:Up to £3,000* Cancellation & Disruption (*basic package, can be
- [A lovely tale from from one of our clients.....](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/a-lovely-tale-from-from-one-of-our-clients/) - This is a lovely story from one of our regular clients. Its a great story of their adventures aboard our Westerly Oceanranger 'Clear Blue' as they headed around the top of Scotland and back down the Caledonian canal. Its a well told story with superb illustrations. Click here to read about their adventures!
- [2021 Charter bookings](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/2021-charter-bookings/) - Two factors have conspired to make 2021 an unusual year.We have moved bookings from 2020 to 2021 due to the Covid pandemic and in addition many people have already booked for 2021 to be sure of getting a holiday in the UK next year.It looks like 2021 is going to be the year of the
- [Rigging Services](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/rigging/) - Rigging Services We have invested in a brand new wire swaging machine from Wireteknik in Sweden – the world’s largest manufacturer of top quality swaging machines.This means that we are now able to measure and make new standing rigging for ourselves and our customers here in our own workshops at Oban.We can now swage stainless steel
- [Explorer of Sleat](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/yachts/explorer/) - Explorer of SleatThe Sun Odyssey 439 reflects the latest design trend for Jeanneau with dynamic lines, a hard chine on the hull and lots of hatches and windows along with bevelled edges on the deck, all from the pen of Philippe Briand. On deck the mainsail with Lazyjacks has single line reefing with sail controls
- [Shadowfax](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/yachts/shadowfax/) - ShadowfaxA typical Dufour - quality through and through. Typically French - intelligent design, extremely comfortable and a joy to sail.The interior space and airiness belies her 36 foot length. Dufour have managed to get 8 usable berths into a 36 foot boat without compromising on the cabins, the galley area, the saloon or the heads.There
- [Scotland](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/cruising-scotland/) - There are some lovely aerial videos of places you might like to visit during your cruise here.Your charter with Alba Sailing begins at Dunstaffnage Marina which is situated just 3 miles from the centre of Oban. From here, you could sail north east up Loch Linnhe for about 10 miles to Port Appin where tasty
- [Gallery](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/gallery/) - Your Pictures here? Email them to us - Click here.
- [Flyer II](https://www.alba-sailing.co.uk/yachts/flyer-ii/) - Flyer IIThe Sun Odyssey 35 is a popular mid-sized cruiser, with a particularly spacious and bright interior. This yacht is an 'owners' version with a very large aft double berth, plus another double in the fore cabin, and the saloon can be configured with two singles or a double berth. Easily handled by a couple
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