Sail Britain

Our Spring Coastal Foraging week with the wonderful has always been a huge hit. The seashore in Springtime is so lush with abundant life, much of it edible and highly delicious!

You can still join us but places are limited! 9-16th May around Arran and the Clyde, it will be a grand way to start the season!

We'll be learning about the seaweeds, Coastal greens, herbs and flowers, and cooking up a storm in the galley. This week is catered to a very high standard, so expect to have you taste buds and your eyes wowed by something very special!

Places are very limited so send us a DM for more info asap!

Winter is hard work in the boatyard in Scotland, but keeping Merlin in tip top condition for smooth summer sailing is worth it.

Lots has to happen behind the scenes to make Sail Britain what it is. Here is the 1% that I've actually taken pictures of!

1 - Renewing seals on the seawater pump (ok, this was taken in the spring sunshine!)
2 - removing, inspecting and corrosion-proofing mast fittings
3 - disassembling all the winches for cleaning and servicing (a horrible job, you have to soak and scrub all the bits with a toothbrush in a tray of diesel, but they're super smooth now!)
4 - new upholstery for the saloon seating
5 - me in the depths of the steering compartment right at the back of the boat to check, clean and grease the steering gear (I call this place Hades for a good reason)
5 - keel bolts out for inspection. Lovely and shiny!
6 - taking the mast down. A delicate and terrifying job!
7 - Merlin in her winter berth