3 day Sailing Itinerary
75 Nautical Miles
This sample charter itinerary takes you round Toward point and through the stunning Kyles of Bute, staying for one evening mid-way in the secluded bay, before heading down to equally breathtaking Arran - you decide whether it's to be the ever popular Brodick Bay or - should you prefer - Lamlash Bay before the leisurely sail back to Kip.
Sail up the Kyles of Bute
Spend the morning observing the beauty of the Kyles of Bute, revealed in incomparable views from the sea. If some lunch is in order, the Black Bull bar in Rothsay does superb hot-plate steaks. Just watch out for the ferry, as the harbour is closed on it's approach!
Fishing at the Holy Isle
Whether you choose to spend your evening in either Brodick or Lamlash, you won`t be dissapointed. Both offer floating moorings, some of which are a stone's throw from the shore, so holding shouldn't be a problem (vhf/phone contact details can be found in the almanac). The southern channel of the Holy Island provides some spectacular fishing opportunities if you feel like trying your luck, just be sure to keep an keen eye on the charts as designated fishery establishments are common and a sharp lookout for the submerged fishing bouys that are reglarly to be found in this waterway.
Leisurely sail back to Kip
The return leg offers the chance of crossing the main shipping lane passing Toward point to Port, or cutting inside little and greater Cumbrae to get a closer look at Millport to port, then Largs and Skelmorlie to starboard.
