The air-bridges between the UK and other countries have been announced – see here. The Scottish government have now agreed to the list with the exception of Spain and Serbia.

We don’t usually post our availability on our website but since there has been an enormous uplift in UK holiday enquiries its probably simpler to advertise what weeks we have available for the near future.

Where the week says ‘maybe‘ available – we will not know for sure until the ‘air corridors’ are announced and whether or not the Scottish Government agrees with the plans. We will operate a strict first come first served waiting list for these weeks.

To book please email charter@alba-sailing.co.uk 

Shadowfax – maybe available for a week from 24^th July

Pollyanna – maybe available for a week from 5^th and 12^th August

Chantilly – is available for a week from 15^th August and 20th September and maybe for a week from 25th July and 1st August

Explorer of Sleat – is available for a week from 18^th July or 13^th or 20^th September

Eloise – is available for a week from 1^st, 8^th or 15^th August or 20^th September

Ocean Lord – is available for a week from 18^th or 25^th July or 15^th August

Clear Blue – is available for a week from 19^th or 26^th July

Miss Victoria – is available for a week from 12th July, a week (or 10 days) commencing Sunday 16^th August, and a week from 6th or 13th September

Flyer – is available commencing Sunday 12^th July

Raphy G – is available for a week from 27th August

To book please email charter@alba-sailing.co.uk 

These two documents just released about what is and is not open in Tobermory and many other areas – this info is likely to change by the hour!! Please note that these documents were sent to us in good faith – we are not responsible for the accuracy of the content.

Document 1 – Tobermory

Document 2 – other destinations

There is updated information here from Sail Scotland and a useful summary.

We are now starting to receive information from destinations about how they are dealing with visitors.

The FaceBook page of the ASYC (Association of Scottish Yacht Charterers) is the central resource and you can find it here.

I expect that this will be updated very frequently over the next few days and weeks so please check back regularly.

We have been signed off by the Scottish Government as ‘Good to Go’ – we look forward to seeing our customers again !!!

Our Chandlery will be re-opening on Wednesday 1st July.  1000hrs to 1500hrs daily. There will be a table at the front door to prevent access – we will offer full service – you tell us what you need and we get it for you. IE you will not be able to browse just yet. Shop local – we will be VERY glad to see you! We will be gloved and masked and any items handled but not purchased will be disinfected before being returned to stock. Payment can be made by card or cash. 

The phone system has been on divert to my mobile 24/7 for the last 3 months and from the 1st July it will revert to the office and will only be manned from 1000hrs to 1500hrs – you will be able to leave a message outside these hours. Email is still our preferred method of communication.

We are expecting to hear more information from the First Minister – Nicola Sturgeon – on the 9th July regarding the exit from lockdown route map, effective from the 15th July.

We are hoping for greater clarity regarding this document.

‘Sail Scotland’ has released some stunning 360º videos – showcasing the very best of sailing in Scotland. If you have sailed here before you will enjoy reminiscing. If you haven’t sailed here before you will want to !  The St Kilda one and the Staffa ones are particularly good. If you need a yacht for 2020 don’t hang about – peak season is virtually fully booked.

CLICK HERE FOR THE VIDEOS

The 2020 tide times for the whole of the year are now on the Download page of our website. The High water times for Dover are also listed along with Bell Graphs for Oban to help with your ‘armchair’ route planning. The only thing you don’t know is the weather forecast ! 😉