Adventure Sailing in Scotland on
The Lady of Avenel
New for our 2023 season is the Sketch and Sail voyage taking place from Sunday the 24th of September to Saturday the 30th of September.
Spend a week exploring the beauty of the Inner Hebridean Islands of Scotland under sail, whilst filling a sketchbook with colorful memories of this spectacular scenery. See here for more.
24th of September - 30th September 2023
A 102ft Brigantine square rigger.
With 12 guest berths and epic cruising
grounds to offer, the Lady of Avenel provides an exciting platform for adventure sailing.
From Scotland, Ireland, the coasts and waters off England…. We’re sailing, are you coming with us? We offer exploration trips that take you to the most breathtaking parts of the UK & Ireland.
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Lady of Avenel is run to integrate activities alongside sailing such as mountain walking, music, sea kayaking, paramotor flying, wild swimming, paddleboarding, wildlife watching and more.
Open voyages coming up
Please see some of our open voyages & adventures for 2023. For our full 2023 season please visit 2023 Season and Booking
Sunday 30th April to Saturday 6th May 2023
Passage sail: Oban to Ullapool - OPEN
This is a 6-day passage sail that will begin in Oban and you will experience some of the highlights of navigating the west coast of Scotland sailing north to Ullapool, experiencing some of the gems of the west coast (including Skye and the Small Isles).
During the passage, you partake in all the daily activities aboard as a working crew member.
Sunday 7th May to Saturday 13th May 2023
Passage sail: Ullapool: to Stromness (Orkney Isles) - OPEN
This is a 6-day passage sail that will begin in Ullapool and end in Stromness (Orkney Islands). You will experience some of the highlights of navigating from the northwest of Scotland sailing north to Orkney, with a few opportunities to experience the landscape and culture on route.
During the passage, you partake in all the daily activities aboard as a working crew member.
Sun 11th June - Sat 17th of June 2023
OPEN Week: Week available for bookings - Kirkwall (Orkney Islands)
Imagine your own Tall ship adventure and let us help you make it happen.
Lady of Avenel is available for charter by Companies, Groups or Individuals at competitive rates.
We normally charter for a week Sunday to Saturday and can take up to 12 passengers in comfortable twin-berth cabins. We have a well-equipped galley and spacious saloon where you can eat, relax and organise.
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For bookings and to see what trips are available for 2023 please visit our Adventures 2023 pages and booking
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A taste of life onboard
Get in contact
Oban Ferry Terminal, Oban, Scotland
PA34 4DB
The principal skipper is Stefan Fritz. If he is in range of picking up a call Stefan will answer general questions, booking and other details.
Telephone Stefan: +44 (0) 7971 199712
Also enquire about passage cruises, delivery trips and bookings email our office manager Helen at office@ladyofavenel.com or fill in the contact form