| OBAN - 11th July and 12th July |
Arrive at Oban during the day and take the chance to walk up to McCaig's Folly, perhaps, or visit the chandler's for some last minute supplies. In the evening, we'll get things off to a good start with the Oban barbecue in the distillery courtyard. |
| Saturday afternoon OBAN DISTILLERY |
Distillery Tours, Skipper's Briefing |
| Saturday evening OBAN DISTILLERY |
Buffet for all crews and distillery staff |
| Sunday 12th July to Wednesday 15th July |
At sea. There are many good anchorages to enjoy in these parts (You'll find some suggestions in our Along the Way section).. Just don't be late at Talisker...! |
| TALISKER - Thursday 16th July to Friday 17th July |
Make sure you reach Talisker by lunchtime on Thursday. Distillery tours and tutored tastings can be enjoyed here, before gathering at the Distillery cask store for an early evening traditional Scottish supper, followed by the now-famed Talisker ceilidh, with dancing late into the night. All crews and distillery staff are welcome - and all come! |
| Thursday afternoon TALISKER DISTILLERY |
Distillery tours, Tutored tastings |
| Thursday evening TALISKER DISTILLERY |
Highland supper and ceilidh in the old cask store for Cruisers and Distillery staff |
| Friday morning TALISKER DISTILLERY |
Distillery tours, Tutored tastings |
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After a leisurely start on Friday morning, during which there will be further opportunities to join a distillery tour. By lunchtime bar a few stragglers, boats will be leaving Loch Harport, most to head south. |
| Special note: |
Due to the number of boats expected in Loch Harport you will be asked to use specified landing places; for your safety and that of others, please follow instructions where given. |
| Friday 17th July to Thursday 23rd July |
At sea. Sail in company, or explore alone. The beauty of the West Coast is, there's room for everyone. Whatever, by Wednesday the dedicated will start making for Islay, and Lagavulin. |
| LAGAVULIN Distillery - Thursday 23rd July - Friday 24th July |
Arrive at Lagavulin in good time on Thursday, to enjoy distillery tours and the island's gentle hospitality throughout the day, and of course to prepare for the evening's ceilidh at Lagavulin, traditional finale to the cruise. |
| Thursday afternoon LAGAVULIN DISTILLERY |
Distillery Tours |
| Thursday evening - LAGAVULIN DISTILLERY |
Farewell supper and ceilidh for Cruisers and staff, held in the old Malt Mill distillery buildings |
| Friday morning LAGAVULIN DISTILLERY |
Distillery Tours |
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No need for an early start on Friday morning. Time enough to make the run home, over the weekend. |
| Special note: |
The entry to Lagavulin Bay is challenging; for your safety and that of others, please study the current charts and the relevant volumes of the Clyde Cruising Club Sailing Directions. Moorings will also be available at Port Ellen, from where transport will run to and from the distillery throughout the day and evening. |
