Scotland Longer Cruising

Come to Largs and explore the magical Firth of Clyde. Experience the breathtaking scenery of lochs and the Kyles and visit new towns. Feel the reward as you push yourself further.

These trips are for under 18 and 18+ year olds.

Stunning cruising

Cruising the Firth of Clyde, with the mountainous backdrops of Cumbrae and Bute, this spectacular setting on Scotland’s west coast is hard to beat. And you never know what incredible wildlife you will see.

Starting from Largs, you will enjoy more hands-on sailing, taking more responsibility onboard, while exploring further afield and discovering new sights.

You might sail for longer, and experience new and different challenges, but all the essence of an Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust sailing adventure is retained. Water fights? Crabbing? Games? Yep, you have still got the lot!

2025 trip dates

Under 18s trip

Monday 7 July - Friday 11 July (18 spaces)
Monday 21 July - Friday 25 July (30 spaces)
Monday 11 August - Friday 15 August (30 spaces)

18+ years trips

Monday 9 - Friday 13 June (30 spaces)
Monday 23 - Friday 27 June (30 spaces)

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"My highlight was sailing downwind back to Largs, straight towards a rainbow." - Avalon

Things you will want to know

1. Pick up points

There are pick up points from Birmingham north, including Yorkshire, Manchester, Newcastle and across Scotland. Belfast is also an option for the Over 18 trip from 9 June. Or you can arrange your own travel. Check your return trip invite for details.

2. Where to sleep

Everybody sleeps on their allocated boat and you will be sharing a cabin with another young person. The cabins are cosy, but they are private and just for sleeping in.

3. New friends

The yachts sail independently in the day but moor up together at night. You can see how many young people there could be on each trip next to the Trip Dates. Due to popular demand there is an extra under 18s' trip in 2025. That's a lot of friends!

4. Good on a CV

Hone the skills you picked up on your first time trip or build on what you've learned on other return to sail adventures. Learn more about ropes and how sails work and practice helming and navigation. It will make you stand out.

5. Medics onboard

On all our trips there are at least two qualified medics (nurses, doctors or paramedics) to help cover any necessary medical needs of the young people.

Where do we go?

Largs

You set sail from the Trust’s base in Largs Yacht Haven on the West Coast of Scotland. From here you venture out into the Firth of Clyde, one of Britain’s most stunning sailing areas.

How will I get to Largs?

Pick up locations will be offered throughout the country. All travel is from the pick up point is free as part of the trip.

Nicole's Story

As soon as you step on that boat, your worries all go away.

Nicole's lead clinical nurse suggested she go on a Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust adventure after finishing treatment for stage 3 Hodgkin lymphoma. Sailing helped her take control of her worries and feel able to relax again.

Find out more about Nicole's Story

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