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Emmaus is a Moody 38 built in 1994 and customised to suit our operation. There are 6 single berths for the crew plus berths for skipper and mate. It complies with all regulations for small commercial sailing vessels. The equipment includes radar, chart plotter and full electronic instrumentation, diesel generator, central heating and even a Microwave Cooker.

The Genoa is roller reefing, the mainsail fully battened and a spinnaker completes the sail wardrobe. When the wind drops, a 4-cylinder, 50 hp Volvo engine takes over. The anchor windlass is electric.

      Starting and finishing at Onich, the best use is made of the prevailing weather conditions. One can sail south to the islands of Gigha, Islay and Jura, or west to Mull, Iona, Staffa, the Treshnish Isles and Coll, or north to the Small Isles and Skye. In favourable conditions, one can cross to the Outer Isles to visit some of the islands - Mingulay, Barra, Eriskay and the Uists.

    Virtually everything – all food, snacks, mooring charges and fuel costs. Meals include cooked breakfast, snack lunch, frequent snacks and hot drinks, and a 3-course dinner at the end of the day’s sailing. The only optional extras are £20 for the hire of Henri Lloyd lined oilskins, and travel insurance at £7.00 for the week.

    No previous experience is necessary. Crew participate in all aspects of sailing the yacht. The skipper is happy to spend time explaining navigation and the use of GPS and all the instruments to those who wish to learn.

    These cruises in June are designed for those with previous experience wanting to cover longer distances in more open waters with the possibility of some night sailing. In previous years, visits have been made to St. Kilda, Lewis and Harris and round Cape Wrath to the Orkneys.

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