Sailing Diary

The 2007 programme of sailing is now closed. This page will be replaced as the 2008 programme is developed. In the meantime, you can see what we did in 2007.

Welcome to the 2007 programme. The prices cover all meals, accommodation and travel while on board. If you would like to book a trip or hire the Swan for a private charter, please contact the skipper. Telephone:

01595 697406
Mobile 07818 230 421

The Swan is not available for bare-boat charter, although we welcome private charters for groups, families and friends.
Please note that berth availability is subject to confirmation by the skipper. Please phone to confirm and book!
Don't forget the reserve list! Even if a trip is fully booked, you can email the skipper to include you in the reserve list

Caution! Note that the following information is intended as a guide only. Interested parties must confirm details with the skipper directly. Whilst care is taken to ensure validity, this schedule is not guaranteed to be free from errors or outdated information!

We also recommend that you read our sailing handbook.

Price Structure

Here is the current price structure. This is also available as a PDF (attached at the bottom of this page). You will need Adobe Acrobat, Evince or similar to open the PDF.

Category Age ½ Day / Evening Sail Day Sail Overnight
Child ≤11 years £10.00 £15.00 £28.00
Youth 12-17 years £14.00 £25.00 £45.00†
Adult ≥18 years £18.00 £30.00 £58.00
  1. The ½-day trip and evening sail are usually from three to four hour's duration. Hot drinks and biscuits will be provided.
  2. A day sail would generally be from 9am to 5pm. Lunch and hot drinks would be provided.
  3. An overnight trip includes all meals and accommodation.
  4. There must be a minimum of six full fare-paying passengers for trips to go ahead.
  5. Maximum of twelve passengers.
  6. All sailings at Skippers discretion, bearing in mind weather and sea conditions.
  7. Third party charters: all-inclusive rate for exclusive use. £600 per day; £300 per ½ day.
  8. A non-refundable deposit of 25% of the fare price must be paid to confirm booking. Balance must be paid in full 2 months before departure.

†£40 per person if the group is a recognised body,such as a school or youth club.

April Programme

Dates Description Availability
9th -> (9th May) Orkney Schools Private Charter

May Programme

Dates Description Availability
(9th April ->) 9th May Orkney Schools (cont'd) Private Charter
12th - 13th Shetland Youth Groups Private Charter
14th - 15th Shetland Schools Private Charter
16th - 18th Brae High School Activity Days Private Charter
19th - 20th Shetland Community Drugs Team Private Charter
23rd - 25th Anderson High School Activity Days Private Charter
26th Shetland Befriending Scheme Place available to BS members
30th - 31st Aith Junior High School Activity Days Private Charter

June Programme

Dates Description Availability
3rd Aith Lifeboat Gala Places Available!
3rd - 9th Faroe Private Charter
11th - 15th Shetland Schools Private Charter
15th Skeld Evening Event Please contact skipper for details
16th - 17th Skeld Maritime Festival
18th - 21st Dyce Academy Private Charter
23rd (-> 2nd July) Moray Firth Flotilla & Port Festival Book now! Musical instruments welcome.

July Programme

Dates Description Availability
(23rd June) -> 2nd Moray Firth Flotilla & Port Soy (cont'd) Book Now!
3rd -> 6th Day and Evening Sails or Overnight Charters around Shetland Places Available
8th-15th-22nd-29th St. Kilda, Skye, West Coast Experience, Sail Hebrides Maritime Festival Book Now!

August Programme

Dates Description Availability
1st -> 3rd Combined sailing, climbing and canoeing adventures around Shetland! Places Available
6th -> 8th Combined sailing, climbing and canoeing adventures around Shetland! Places Available
10th -> 19th Explore off-the-beaten-track Norway! Book Now

September Programme

Dates Description Availability
TBA Shetland Schools
8th - 9th Lerwick Youth Clubs Private Charter