Sailing Questions
What do I need to bring with me?
What time do I arrive for my course?
Where do we sleep / eat? Do we return to base every night?
Are there toilets and showers on-board your boats?
Where do we sail?
What will the food be like?

Will It be cold?

What will the weather be like? *New!

Will I get seasick?

What if I have special dietary / health needs?
Will I be safe on-board?

Can I charter a yacht from you?

PowerBoat Questions
What do I need to bring with me?
What time do I arrive for my course?
Are there toilets on-board your boats?
Where do we go?
Are there places to stay locally?
Will I be safe on-board?

Shorebased Questions
What do I need to bring with me?
What time do I arrive for my course?
Are there toilets & eating facilities?

Can I Do An Online Theory Course?

General & Booking Questions

What kind of boats do you have in your fleet?

How do I choose which course is right for me? *New!

What ages are the other people likely to be?

Will the others know each other already if I come alone?

Can I drink alcohol on a ScotSail® Sail/Power Course? *New!

What Navigation Knowledge Do I Need?
What is the I.C.C. - and how do I get one?

Where do I find ScotSail?

Is there parking?
What happens when I arrive?

What if I’m going to be late?
Will I get mobile phone or 4G/5G coverage?

What are the Rail / Air / Bus travel options?

Who Are Your Instructors?

Do You Sell Gift Vouchers?
How Do I Book a RYA Course?

What's Included in ScotSail® Sail & Power Courses? *Updated!
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What do I need to bring with me?

What time do I arrive for my course?

For 5 Days/Nights Mon-Fri RYA Sailing Courses / Experiences: Check-In / Arrival time opens from 1830hrs on the Sunday evening before your course commences.  You can expect to be able to depart for around 1500hrs on the Friday afternoon of return.

For 2 Days/Nights Sat/Sun RYA Sailing Courses / Experiences: Check-In / Arrival time opens from 1830hrs on the Friday evening before your course commences.   You can expect to be able to depart for around 1500hrs on the Sunday afternoon of return.

Always check your booking confirmation e-mail / invoice document in case your particular check-in / arrival time is slightly different to the standard times above.

Where do we sleep / eat? Do we return to base every night?

During RYA practical sailing courses you will spend each night on-board, in cabins.  All meals, snacks and drinks are provided and are eaten on-board.  Of course, customers may also choose to take advantage of the many bars and restaurants to be found at the various islands, marinas and ports in our sailing area.

We generally do not return to our main operating base every day / night.  Once you have departed, each day will be spent travelling to a different location, to stay overnight, before returning to the centre on the final day for debriefing, marking and stamping of logbooks, and issuing RYA Certificates.

One night will normally be spent conducting a night-sail passage, for you to experience pilotage using relevant lights, and to let you experience how to tie-up safely in the dark.

Are there toilets and showers on-board your boats?

All our sailing yachts are equipped with toilets and showers with hot / cold water.  Some of our yachts have up to three separate bathrooms - known as 'heads' - and some are en-suite, but most have just one or two which is quite sufficient for the number of persons on-board.

In addition to the on-board facilities, your group may elect to travel and stay at certain marinas / islands where there are shorebased toilets / showers / facilities etc. Operators of these facilities may levy a small charge for the use of these facilities (perhaps £4-£5 each), which is normally agreed on and shared between your group.

We encourage all our customers to support local service providers in these rural and island communities, wherever possible, if they do choose to visit such places on their RYA course.

Where do we sail?

Our sailing area is the Firth of Clyde & Islands, on the West Coast of Scotland.  Whilst we do not have any set route-plans, because each RYA Course experience is a unique passage, we do have some excellent training waters surrounded by stunning scenery and sea-life.

Typical destinations in our sailing area include Isle of Arran, Isle of Bute, Great Cumbrae Island, Kyles of Bute, Colintraive, Portavadie, Tarbert, The Holy Loch, Inverkip, and even further Northwards in the Clyde up to Loch Long.

Sometimes we travel to The Gare Loch where there can be some very interesting marine traffic - this area is also used to host Operation Joint Warror, where every year International Naval Forces join in maritime exercises - submarines, frigates and battleships are regular sights during this time.

Zoom In to Explore Clyde Sailing Area

VIDEO: Typical ScotSail® RYA Sailing Course

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What will the food be like?

All meals, snacks and drinks on-board during practical sail cruising course-days are provided as part of your course-fee.   In practice, we do not choose the food items for you in advance - our RYA Course Instructors are provided with cash and a receipt-book, or a company credit-card, to allow you to make your own choices about what on-board meals and foodstuffs you want.

With your Instructors' guidance, you will make a list of the items you wish to have, and send a crew-member to collect and pay for these items using the ScotSail®-supplied funds.    Further purchases can be made from local suppliers in the sailing area as the quality is excellent and it helps to support rural and island economies.

It is in this way that we can cater for differing tastes and dietary requirements.    In some cases, doing this shopping - known as 'victualling' is actually part of the RYA Course Syllabus as it teaches good practice about carrying appropriate supplies on-board, and how to prepare meals using the kitchen (or 'galley') facilities safely, whilst at sea.

Will It Be Cold?

What Will The Weather Be Like?

As our Sailing Area sits on the Gulf Stream, the weather and temperature on the West Coast of Scotland can vary from high winds, rain and cold temperatures in the Winter season (Nov-Feb), to windless days with over 25°C heat in the Spring/Summer.    Whilst we are open 12-months, our RYA Practical Sail Cruising courses operate exclusively in Spring/Summer/Autumn from Mid-Feb to Mid-Nov inclusive.

The weather we experience is generally very good, and despite common misconceptions it doesn't rain all the time and, unlike the central highlands, there are no 'midges' - especially at sea!   That being said, the weather can be changeable and can go from fine and sunny sailing weather, to overcast and rain, and then back again in the space of 30 minutes - so bringing suitable clothing is advisable to avoid any showers.   

The best weather we experience is during April/May/June/July and August, when it is warm, and there can be prolonged periods without any cloud cover (1-2 weeks in some cases), making for some stunning sunsets.

It is also advisable to bring suncream, sunglasses and a hat - at all times of year - as being out on the water can magnify the effects of the sun on your eyes and body.

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Actual ScotSail® RYA Course Pictures From April

Will I get seasick?

It is unlikley, but possible.    Seasickness is caused by the yawing and rocking motion of a boat at sea whilst the occupents are focussed mostly on the internal surroundings of the vessel.    This causes the brain to receive conflicting signals from the eyes and ears - apparent stillness from the eyes, versus the apparent motion sensed by your inner-ear.  This discordance sends the body into an 'alarm' mode, producing the feeling of nausea. Motion sickness is most common in children between the ages of 3 and 12 years.

Because you are taking part in the sailing of the vessel, usually outside, rather than being a seated passenger the likelihood and effects of seasickness are greatly reduced - in fact we almost never have any reported instances of motion sickness on an RYA Training course - but yet it remains one of the most often-asked questions!    In reality, seasickness occurs mostly in very rough conditions - not in the conditions we sail in.

In the event that you do suffer from seasickness it is likely that our RYA Instructors will return to port to let you recover, but our Professional Instructors are also trained and certified to administer various seasickness remedies, should this be required.    You may also bring your own seasickness solutions if you feel this is necessary.   Some seasickness tablets can cause drowsiness and you should always tell your RYA Instructor if you are taking any medication - even if it is not Prescription-Only Medication.

What if I have dietary / health requirements, or special medication?

Many customers have specific dietary requirements or tastes, such as requiring wheat or gluten-free produce, or they need to ensure that they keep an allergy-safe diet, for example.    Because we let you choose the food products, paid for by ScotSail®, rather than us attempt to make purchases we think you will enjoy, most dietary requirements can be catered for.

You can also bring your own supplies to keep in your cabin, or labelled separately and stored in our on-board refridgerators or food-freezers.    You should be aware, however, that due to the unique environment we operate in, we cannot absolutely guarantee that the food-preparation and consumption facilities will not have been used previously to prepare such produce.  In addition, we cannot guarantee that such facilities are suitable for faith-based or other types of food preparation regimens (e.g. Halal / Kosher), or Vegan etc.

As of 2024 around 8% of students who book now specify that they are Vegan, Vegetarian or Pescatarian and they normally experience no problems and we are happy to help you incorporate these dietary needs into on-board victualling as far as possible - however as the victualling is designed to provide sufficient calorific content for trainees on an adventurous training course, whilst we can't always guarantee to be able to provide specialist foodstuffs, or to substitute standard vicutualling for all persons, e.g. supplying Vegan-only for all 5 students on-board even if there may be 4 non-Vegans - to that end many students ask us if we are able to help them store separately their own specialist foodstuffs on-board which they bring themelves solely for their own consumption - we recommend doung this we are very happy to help you store these seperately - just ask your Instructor on arrival!

It is extremely important that you tell your RYA Course Instructor if you have any allergies or other medical conditions that may affect your health and wellbeing whilst on-board a ScotSail® RYA Practical Sail Cruising Course.

Having a medical condition, special medication or medical apparatus does not necessarily prevent you from participating fully in an RYA course, but you should talk to us before booking if you have any concerns.   

Previous customers have included those who have Type 1 Diabetes and require daily blood-tests and injections (including cold-storage of medication), sufferers of Sleep Apnoea who use special equipment and those who require regular access to toilet facilities, especially at night.  We have even had some customers with artificial limbs - none of the above are barriers to full participation and our Professional RYA Instructors ensure everyone is included and catered for.

Will I be safe on-board?

Yes.    Sail cruising is an inherently safe sport when carried out in the proper way - which a ScotSail® RYA Training Course always is, when being led by a competent and professional Skipper and RYA Instructor.

We recognise that many customers - particularly those new to boating - may be apprehensive about going to sea on what is considered a 'small vessel' (under 24 metres), and we do all we can to allay those fears - mostly that's done through a thorough explanation and safety-briefing, as well as actually going out on the water and just getting on with sailing - this is the best way to alleviate concerns and have a good time.

All our yachts are modern Commercial Vessels and, as such, are subject to very stringent equipment and safety requirements with regular inspections administered by both the RYA and MCA (Maritime & Coastguard Agency), which is an Executive Agency of the Department for Transport.   This also applies to our safety management systems and standard operating procedures - the safety and comfort of our customers is paramount, and we have a special internal company system for ensuring that financial matters can never take precendance over safety.

All safety equipment required is supplied to you as part of the course fee, and is regularly tested and independently serviced and certified by outside maritime safety organisations.    ScotSail® uses Ocean Safety® as our primary service and certification agent.

In addition, all our Commerical Certification, Inspection Reports, Staff Qualifications and Company Insurance Documents can be inspected by any customer upon request - in many cases copies are held on-board our vessels also and are easily accessible in folders - you do not have to ask permission in advance to open these folders, and we encourage it.

Can I charter a yacht with you?

Yes. We arrange bareboat yacht charter in Scotland, and in overseas locations also, such as Croatia, Turkey, Greece and other mediterranean and international locations.  Whilst our RYA Training Yachts are strictly for training only, we have partnered with another Scottish Yacht Charter Operator to provide bareboat yacht charter services in Scotland.

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If you are interested in putting your sailing skills to use for a holiday with friends or family, view the available charter yachts for hire in Scotland HERE, or Contact Us for more information, prices and availability.

What do I need to bring with me?

What time do I arrive for my course?

For 1, 2 or 3 Day RYA PowerBoat Courses / Experiences, Check-In / Arrival time is 0845hrs on the specified day of arrival.    This day will be specified in your booking confirmation e-mail / invoice document.

RYA Level 1, Level 2 and Intermediate powerboat courses are normally delivered over 2 days, from 0900 - 1700hrs (approx) each day.   Advanced PowerBoat Courses and RYA / MCA Exams usually take place during the day, and with a period at night.

Are there toilets on-board your powerboats?

Some of our RYA Training PowerBoats are equipped with basic toilet facilities.    The nature of how powerboat courses are run means that we are usually within a short time from either our main centre, or another location with toilets.    All our RYA Training Sailing Yachts are fully equipped with toilets / showers.

Where do we go?

Our powerboating areas are the Firth of Clyde and Islands, and also at Loch Lomond, where we have a dedicated RYA Training PowerBoat.   From November to March (inclusive), we normally operate within 3 miles of Largs Yacht Haven, but in the Spring/Summer (April to October), we can operate much further than this, which allows for some very interesting pilotage exercises and passages.

A typical RYA PowerBoat Level 2 (Coastal / Tidal) Course will see us travel to various islands and bays to practice anchoring, mooring / tying-up etc, and going further out to sea.

A great benefit of attending a ScotSail® RYA PowerBoat Course is that we can offer the opporuntity to experience the Inland waters of Loch Lomond, and the Coastal/Tidal sea-waters of the Firth of Clyde, in the same course.

Zoom In To Explore Clyde PowerBoating Area

Dolphins During RYA PowerBoat Course

Are there places to stay locally?

For customers who wish to stay overnight in the local area, either during or shortly before / after their RYA training course or experience, we have a list of Featured Accommodation Providers, who are all within a short driving or walking distance of ScotSail® at Largs Yacht Haven.    This list can be access online by Clicking Here >

In addition to the above list, we also recommend the nearby Willowbank Hotel and also the modern Brisbane House Hotel.    These two hotels are recommended here because our customers have told us they have had excellent stays and service at these two particular venues.

Will I be safe on-board?

Yes.    Powerboating is an inherently safe sport when carried out in the proper way - which a ScotSail® RYA Training Course always is, when being led by a competent and professional Skipper and RYA Instructor.

We recognise that many customers, particularly those new to boating, may be apprehensive about going to sea on what is considered a 'small vessel' (under 24 metres), and we do all we can to allay those fears - mostly that's done through a thorough explanation and safety-briefing, as well as actually going out on the water and getting on with the power boating - this is the best way to alleviate concerns, and have a good time.

All our powerboats are modern RYA Training Vessels and, as such, are subject to very stringent equipment and safety requirements with regular inspections administered by both the RYA and MCA (Maritime & Coastguard Agency), which is an Executive Agency of the Department for Transport.   This also applies to our safety management systems and standard operating procedures - the safety and comfort of our customers is paramount, and we have a special internal company system for ensuring that financial matters can NEVER take precendance over safety.

All safety equipment required is supplied to you as part of the course fee, and is regularly tested and independently serviced and certified by outside maritime safety organisations.    ScotSail® uses Ocean Safety® as our primary service and certification agent.

In addition, all our RYA Recognition Certificates, Inspection Reports, Staff Qualifications and Company Insurance Documents can be inspected by any customer upon request - in many cases copies are held on-board our vessels also and are easily accessible in folders - you do not have to ask permission in advance to open these folders, and we encourage it.

What do I need to bring with me?

We will provide everything you need to complete your RYA shorebased theory course - be it Essential Navigation & Seamanship Online, Day Skipper or Coastal / Yachtmaster.

If you wish, you may purchase your own plotters/dividers, either online, or at our centre.   These are used to navigate using paper charts and are integral to maritime navigation.    You are welcome to use the classroom equipment however, if you intend to do any of your own sailing or yacht-chartering then it might be a good idea to purchase your own permanent set.  A good quality set will cost between £17.00 - £25.00, and should last a lifetime if treated well.

The Essential Navigation & Seamanship Course Pack comes with a set of plotters / dividers for you to keep, so borrowing or purchasing additional ones is not necessary.

What time do I arrive for my course?

For most 1-Day RYA Shorebased Theory Courses / Experiences, Check-In / Arrival time is 0845hrs on the specified day of arrival.    This day and time will be specified in your booking confirmation e-mail / invoice document.

In the case of the VHF Radio Licence Course the Check-In / Arrival time is normally 0800hrs on the specified day of arrival - normally a Saturday.

In some cases, you may have made custom arrangements to meet your RYA Shorebased Instructor at a different time or location - e.g. 1900hrs at our Glasgow Training Centre.   If you are unsure of when or where to arrive - Contact Us.

Are there toilets & eating facilities?

Can I Do An Online Theory Course?

What kind of boats do you have in your fleet?

How do I choose which course is right for me?

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You can also speak to a ScotSail® RYA Instructor and Training Advisor.    Contact Us, or call us on 0141 416 5417 (9am-9pm / 7 days).    Tell us what your end goal is, and we will tell you what it will take to achieve it.

Calls to 0845 numbers from UK landlines (01/02) cost 4p/min.    Calls from mobiles may be higher.

Or Why Not Submit a Contact form and we will call you back, at a convenient time - for free.

What ages are the other people likely to be?

A wide range of people of different ages and backgrounds come to ScotSail® every year.   The majority of our customers are aged between 30-65 years, but young professionals, couples and individuals also make up a significant proportion our students.  Our clients come from all over the U.K., and from abroad also.

Families with children aged 14 or over are very welcome to book a PYG - Private Yacht Group, so that they have the use of an entire yacht and Skipper / RYA Instructor for the duration of their course / experience. A 2 Days/Nights Full Board Weekend Private Yacht Group for up to 5 persons, and 5, 7 & 9 Days/Nights PYG's are also available. Our Sail Cruising Courses & AdventureSails are not suitable for children aged under 14 years old.

Sometimes couples will book a PYG just for themselves, to have that extra time together - such bookings are more bespoke and there are other custom services that we can offer to make your booking that little bit extra special - flowers, chocolates or champagne on arrival?   You should Contact Us to discuss the possibilities.

Some intelligent thought goes into who we try and mix together on our courses - we have a custom-designed computerised system to help us decide what make-up the crews should be - we will try and place you with others that we think might have common interests or goals;

For instance, if you are booking as a couple, where He wishes to go for Day Skipper, and She wishes to try out Competent Crew, we'll try and put you on with a couple of similar age, experience and goals - and, if English isn't your first language we'll aim to put you on with another customer that may have the same language, or even with a Course-Instructor that speaks it, if we have one available.

Will the others know each other already if I come alone?

It's unlikely.    Most of our customers book as individuals or couples.    Those that book as groups or families tend to book as a PYG - Private Yacht Group.    This means they have booked an entire boat just for their party.

Many customers have told us that they are apprehensive about turning up, and perhaps not knowing anyone else or fearing that the others have vastly more experience than them.    The reality is that everyone else is probably feeling the same thing and you are all likely to have similar interests and experiences.

The first part of an RYA Practical Sailing or PowerBoat course is for the RYA Course Instructor to address you all, and have a little 'icebreaker' session.    We regularly see people arrive at our centre for check-in looking a little nervous - within about 30 minutes everybody is having a laugh together and getting ready for boarding!

Can I Drink Alcohol On A ScotSail® Sail / Power Course?

We recognise that customers may wish to combine their RYA Training Course with a Learn-to-Sail Holiday to make an enjoyable sailing experience, and that the responsible consumption of alcohol, in moderation, can be part of that experience.  There are also many pubs, cafe's, restaurants and even malt whisky distilleries in the sailing area that you may wish to visit during your RYA Course.

It is important to note, however, that during an RYA Course, RYA trainees are not classed as 'passengers', and are therefore subject to legal alcohol restrictions in the same way as our RYA Instructors are.    This means that you should not exceed the UK Drink-Drive limit, currently set at 35 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.

This limit is set by law for safety purposes and, whilst our RYA Instructors take a sensible approach to customers drinking alcohol, drinking to excess - i.e. becoming intoxicated or being under the influence of alcohol whilst around the water, on-board, underway or in marinas / harbours - is not permitted.

For any powerboat courses or experiences customers may not consume, or be under the influence of, alcohol at any time.

What Navigation Knowledge Do I Need?

It's not a requirement to have done the RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Theory, or to have any navigation certificate prior to attending the RYA Day Skipper (Coastal / Tidal) Practical Course, or RYA Coastal Skipper Course.   What is important is your theory knowledge - not what you have on paper.

Many people do undertake the Day or Coastal/Yachtmaster Skipper Shorebased Theory and Navigation courses beforehand, or they may already have their own relevant experience or background - perhaps just through sailing themselves, or they have done a relevant navigation course at sometime in the past.

As an RYA Training Centre we are going to recommend that you do complete a shorebased course but, you may already have this knowledge, or wish to acquire it through self-study.    In addition to the StudyFlex™ course, there are also a number of excellent books available, published by the RYA.

If you're unsure about which course is right for you, you should talk to us.   Remember that the RYA Practical Courses are flexible - that means that they are not 'pass or fail' exams - they are continually-assessed practical training courses.

So, if you book a 5-Day Day Skipper course, and you think that you're not quite up to scratch - you can still sign-off parts of your Day Skipper certificate, and return to ScotSail® (or any RYA Training Centre) for, say, a weekend just to finish it off and get your certificate.

Our first-time pass-rate for Day Skipper is around 95% - and that's derived from hundreds of Day Skippers per annum.   We don't just let anyone pass - if our RYA Instructors aren't satisfied that you meet the required standard then you won't get all your logbook sections signed-off and will have to wait to receive your Day Skipper Practical Certificate.

In practice, we have an excellent system for finding out peoples' levels of knowledge and ability very early on - if we think you're going to need extra help to pass - you will get it and we will push you a bit harder until you're doing everything you need to be doing.

The RYA Day Skipper is an important qualification - it can be used worldwide to charter sailing vessels up to 24 metres (about 80 feet long), and can even be Commercially Endorsed to take paying passengers out to sea - so we need to be sure that you have earned it.

What is an ICC or International Certificate of Competence, and how do I get one?

The International Certificate of Competence or I.C.C. is otherwise known as the 'Charter Licence'.  This is accepted pretty much internationally and generally allows you to charter sailing vessels up to 24 metres in length, either on a bareboat or flotilla-type charter.  You can also get an ICC for PowerBoats.

It is obtained by completing the I.C.C. Application Form and you will require the following:

1). Photocopy of your RYA Day Skipper (Coastal / Tidal) Certificate or Day Skipper Photo-ID Card;

2). Photocopy of your Passport Details / Photo Page;

3). Counter-Signed Passport-Sized Photograph;

4). The fee of £40.00 (free for RYA Members).

We recommend that you read all the available information on the I.C.C.    You can also access specific guidance about boating in individual countries, by Clicking Here >

Where do I find ScotSail?

For ScotSail @ Largs Yacht Haven:

ScotSail® @ Largs Yacht Haven is located in the main courtyard-square, opposite the reception building.    We are well sign-posted and we have ScotSail® Signage outside our centre, and on our roof-windows also.    If you are unable to find us, just call us on 0141 415 5417 and we will be delighted to guide you, or send someone out to collect you and help you with your bags.

For ScotSail @ Glasgow:

Is there parking?

There is FREE 24-hour secure-parking available at Largs Yacht Haven and Inverkip Marina for all ScotSail® customers. Largs Yacht Haven is the main base that you should arrive at unless otherwise agreed.

Approach the car-park barrier to the berth-holders / members car-park; there is an access-keypad and intercom at car-window height.    Press the button to call reception.    Give them your name and that you are with ScotSail®, and they should let you through.

There is no charge and both Largs Yacht Haven and Inverkip Marina offers 24-hour manned security, regular patrols and an extensive CCTV monitoring and recording system.

What happens when I arrive?

Please come in to ScotSail® offices and training centre - a member of staff will greet you, help you with any baggage and ask you to sign-in and complete a short form, to ensure that the details we have for you are correct.

If you are arriving for a practical sailing or powerboat course, you will be introduced to your Course Instructor, and he / she will welcome you and start to give you some information about the upcoming experience.

Once everyone has arrived, you will go to the gate to start boarding your yacht - this will include a safety briefing so it is important to listen carefully.

Don't worry at this stage if you're nervous - the RYA Courses are just that - enjoyable learning experiences - it's not an exam or a test so listen carefully to the Course Instructor and relax!

For RYA Practical Sailing Courses, the first evening is normally spent getting you settled into your cabins / berths, safety briefings and for you to get an idea of where you will be sailing, and what you will be doing.

On the first day of arrival (Fridays/Sundays), there is normally the option to eat before or after check-in at the local restaurants. You can either eat before you arrive, arrive earlier than check-in and visit one of the restaurants, or wait until after check-in before deciding where to eat.

For RYA PowerBoat Courses, as well as shorebased theory and short specialist courses like VHF Radio, the courses will start right-away and the member of staff who meets you at the centre will likely also be the Course-Instructor, and you will receive the same standard of welcome and introduction.

What if I’m going to be late?

We have an automated SMS / Text Service to help you let us know when you're going to be late.    If you think that you might be late - don't worry - but it is important that you let us know as soon as possible, so that we can make alternative arrangements to meet you, and give you the gate number and berth you should proceed to.

Text 'Late' to: 07786 200 690

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Please also include your name, booking reference number and your estimated arrival time.  This information will be passed automatically to the relevant staff and Course-Instructors.  You will receive an Automated Confirmation Text in reply, assuring you that we have received your Late-Arrival notice.  You can also call us on 0141 415 5417.

Will I get mobile phone or 4G/5G coverage?

There is normally excellent 4G mobile-phone / wireless broadband coverage in the Firth of Clyde & Islands sailing area.    From 2020 there will be growing availability of 5G Mobile Services, but we advise checking coverage with your mobile service provider.

Many customers choose to bring mobile-phones / laptops / tablets etc, and it is convenient to be able to stay in-touch with friends, family or business associates ashore - if you want to!