A great day for Mustamaija’s first spinnaker test. With sun, steady breeze, and open water, the conditions were ideal for seeing how she performs under a full downwind sail. A straightforward look at real sailing handling and boat speed in proper sea room. #Sailing #SailingLife #GoWestSailing #Mustamaija #SailingAdventure #OceanSailing #YachtSailing

North Star and Clipperton were out on charter last week, showing off Scotland’s wild beauty under sail. From steady breezes to classic west-coast swells, both crews enjoyed the kind of conditions that remind you why these waters are a favourite among seasoned sailors. #SailingScotland #NorthStar #Clipperton #CharterSailing #GoWestSailing #SailorsLife #SailScotland #YachtCharterScotland

Another excellent clip from last week’s charter on the Bavaria 42 Clipperton. Autumn sailing on the west coast of Scotland never disappoints — steady breeze, good handling, and great scenery throughout. Thanks to the crew for sharing the footage. #ExploreScotland #SailScotland #CharterYacht #YachtCharter #WestCoastScotland #GoWestSailing #ScotlandSailing #BavariaYachts

Arguably one of the best dolphin videos yet. Filmed from the deck of Mustamaija while sailing in the Mediterranean last week. A cracking bit of footage from Alan and a great example of what you might encounter out on sea passage. #Dolphins #SailingLife #MediterraneanSailing #GoWestSailing #Mustamaija #SeaAdventure #OceanWildlife #YachtLife

Some seriously good North Channel sailing on the west coast of Scotland. Windy, lively conditions and proper boat handling throughout. A solid look at what sailors can expect in this stretch of water when the breeze picks up. #NorthChannel #SailingScotland #WestCoastScotland #GoWestSailing #SailingUK #YachtHandling #ScottishSailing #SailingAdventure #RYAtraining

Mustamaija is sailing through the Mediterranean on her way to Gibraltar to begin a major season of ocean passages. She is a 19-metre steel staysail schooner, purpose-built for long-distance and high-latitude sailing, with a robust hull, long keel, and systems suited to extended offshore expeditions. This season she will head across the Atlantic, continue south towards Antarctica, and then carry on to the Falkland Islands. This video captures part of her Mediterranean leg before she turns west and begins her long southbound journey. Follow her progress: • Atlantic passage from Gibraltar • Antarctic Peninsula expedition • Falkland Islands and South Atlantic routes More information about her voyages https://gowestsailing.com #mustamaija #sailmulstamaija #gowestsailing #sailingadventures #highlatitudesailing

Aerial footage of the Karale Glacier, filmed during the Global Surveyor sailing expedition in East Greenland. The drone fly-through shows the scale of the ice and the surrounding landscape as the yacht continued its passage along the East Greenland coast. Thanks to Eugen for operating the drone and sharing this amazing footage! About us - Go West Sailing runs RYA/MCA training and sailing expeditions in challenging waters worldwide — from the Arctic to the Antarctic. Get in touch to find out where your next sailing adventure could take you!

Moments from a smooth delivery leg with classic Kintyre scenery and an easy groove under sail. #WestCoastSailing #Scotland #gowestsailing

A magical moment from our west coast trip — dolphins playing alongside Skylark. Come see it for yourself! #sailinglife #Skylark #sailscotland #gowestsailing #ryatraining #westcoastofscotland

Short clip from the delivery of Dehler 44 Lorelei near Sanda. Perfect sailing conditions and stunning west coast scenery.

A quick glimpse of Lorelei stretching her legs near Sanda on Scotland’s west coast. Fresh breeze, tidy seas, and unbeatable views. #Dehler44 #SailingScotland #gowestsailing

Beautiful drone footage of our Beneteau Oceanis 45 - Skylark at anchor during the West Coast sailing adventure last week. Wait until the end to spot the swimmers enjoying the Scottish summer! ⛵🎥😎 #gowestsailing #SailScotland #explorescotland #sailing #dronefootage #scottishsummer

We did some towing practice with our RYA boats today as part of our sailing training on the west coast of Scotland. It was a good chance to work on boat handling and teamwork in real conditions. Always useful to stay sharp and prepared out on the water. #gowestsailing #sailscotland #RYATraining

Some nice winter sailing for Tony and crew this week, with a well-timed return to Largs today before some heavy rain. Part of our sailing training on the west coast of Scotland. Great to get out on the water and make the most of the weather. Thanks to the crew for the video! #gowestsailing #sailscotland #RYATraining

Visitors to North Star in the Clyde today. Always interesting to see who turns up while we’re out on the water. Part of our sailing training on the west coast of Scotland. With thanks to instructor Josh for the clip. #gowestsailing #sailscotland #RYATraining

A look at Barra featuring Skylark, Osprey, and Clipperton before the fleet sets sail for St Kilda. Captured just before departure, this clip gives a glimpse of the calm before the adventure into the Outer Hebrides begins.

Our aspiring Day Skippers and Competent Crew had some unexpected visitors today—a pod of dolphins! Watch as these incredible creatures swim gracefully by the bow, making for an unforgettable moment at sea. #ryatraining #RYAScotland #sailscotland #sailtraining #gowestsailing

Explore Scotland’s breathtaking west coast, build your sailing skills, and dive into key maneuvers taught in our RYA training courses. In this video, the crew sets up a preventer.

We had a fantastic day on Storm Wind with spinnaker training and more along Scotland’s stunning west coast. A perfect experience for sailors building skills!