• Lin and Richard would like to welcome you aboard Velvet Lady. She is a beautiful Oyster 55, with a large spacious saloon and room to sleep 6 guests in 3 twin cabins
    Lin and Richard would like to welcome you aboard Velvet Lady. She is a beautiful Oyster 55, with a large spacious saloon and room to sleep 6 guests in 3 twin cabins
  • We specialise in adventure sailing holidays for individuals, couples and small groups. No experience required and we encourage you to take a full part in sailing the yacht
    We specialise in adventure sailing holidays for individuals, couples and small groups. No experience required and we encourage you to take a full part in sailing the yacht
  • Join Velvet Lady for an adventure sailing holiday year round. 10 night holidays in the spectacular Lofoten islands in the summer
    Join Velvet Lady for an adventure sailing holiday year round. 10 night holidays in the spectacular Lofoten islands in the summer
  • Or 7 night holidays in the warm Canary islands in the winter, including Christmas week and New Year week
    Or 7 night holidays in the warm Canary islands in the winter, including Christmas week and New Year week
  • We do not run RYA courses, but we are happy to coach you towards your next qualification
    We do not run RYA courses, but we are happy to coach you towards your next qualification
  • On deck, participate in the sailing of the boat
    On deck, participate in the sailing of the boat
  • And look out for wildlife as we go
    And look out for wildlife as we go
  • After sailing why not take a dinghy ride ashore for a stroll on the beach
    After sailing why not take a dinghy ride ashore for a stroll on the beach
  • Then round off the day with a drink in the cockpit before dinner
    Then round off the day with a drink in the cockpit before dinner
  • For the more experienced we run ocean passages and milebuilding trips in spring and autumn. Many of our passages are long enough for RYA Yachtmaster Ocean
    For the more experienced we run ocean passages and milebuilding trips in spring and autumn. Many of our passages are long enough for RYA Yachtmaster Ocean
  • All of our trips are fully inclusive once on board. Meals, safety equipment, bedding, pillows, towels etc are all included
    All of our trips are fully inclusive once on board. Meals, safety equipment, bedding, pillows, towels etc are all included
  • Book now online, no single supplements. Choose your trip from the Schedule page of our website. See you on board for the adventure of a lifetime.
    Book now online, no single supplements. Choose your trip from the Schedule page of our website. See you on board for the adventure of a lifetime.

We specialise in all inclusive sailing holidays for individuals and couples. Your welcoming hosts Lin and Richard are both Professional sailors and whether a beginner or experienced sailor you are welcome aboard Velvet Lady, our well equipped and MCA coded luxury Oyster 55 yacht.

Our idea of cruising is to combine a great days sailing with enough time to relax and explore the places we visit. Join us on our adventures to interesting destinations not on the usual yachting calendar and therefore less touristy. We do not just sail from marina to marina (often there are none) but also anchor in secluded bays and tie up in working fishing ports.

Our holiday prices are all inclusive of all meals on board and yacht operating costs, the only extras are flights, transfers and travel insurance.  We pride ourselves on our safety standards and ability to provide a holiday of a lifetime.  We regularly have guests returning year after year.

These are some recent comments from our guest book.

A lovely introduction into sailing in the extremely capable hands of Lin and Richard.  I felt really safe.  Some very funny stories told by Lin about her round the world trip – what a laugh!! A faultless week and some good food.  The mushroom dish was yummy thank you Richard
Best wishes to you both, Sue

If you want real fun join Lin and Rich for adventure sailing.  Big fun, great experience, nice holiday’s unbeatable hospitality just to name a few.  Thank you very much
Lutz and wolf now ready for the last tack home to Germany!

What can I say to follow Sue and Wolf?  The best week of my life!
Amazing sailing – every day a new experience.  My confidence and learning has increased.  Fantastic food and Lin and Richard were perfect hosts and coaches – very patient!!  Looking forward to joining them later for a milebuilder! Pauline
PS Velvet Lady is beautiful to sail



We operate year round and our dates and prices can be found in our Schedule. More information on us can be found in the following pages

Destinations.
Detailed information on all of the areas we visit and descriptions of each individual charter with dates and prices.

Schedule. 
All trips in chronological order, with remaining berths available.

Why Velvet.
Information on your hosts Lin and Richard and what feeds our passion for exploring under sail.

Velvet Lady.
Description of our yacht, with photos, layout and equipment details

What’s included.
We are all inclusive on board, but check here for more detail

Travel Info.
Some useful (we hope) information about flights, travel insurance, what to bring etc.

FAQ.
We hope we have covered most areas of general questions here, if not just ask!

Contact us.
Email and telephone details – please do not hesitate to ask about all your sailing holiday needs

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