Eyes on the horizon. Navigating Antarctic waters aboard Mustamaija, with good visibility and massive ice formations off the bow. This is proper high-latitude expedition sailing. Credit to our excellent crew for capturing the reality of the deck view. We have berths remaining for our upcoming Southern Ocean and Antarctic Peninsula expeditions. Check dates and availability: https://gowestsailing.com/antarctica/ #sailAntarctica #antarcticaexpedition #Antarctica #Mustamaija #highlatitudesailing #bucketlist #sailingadventure #GoWestSailing

Antarctic adventure onboard Mustamaija: our best whale video yet! As we sail through these icy waters, inquisitive humpbacks put on an incredible show right alongside the boat. 📸 Nick #Antarctica #sailAntarctica #HumpbackWhale #WhaleWatching #Mustamaija #SouthernOcean #sailingexpedition #GoWestSailing

Some days at sea simply can't be beaten. A pod of dolphins joined us for a while on sailing charter in Scotland, riding the bow wave and darting through the clear water alongside the boat. A good omen for any voyage! #dolphins #wildlife #sailScotland #YachtCharter #sailingadventure #sailinglife #GoWestSailing

For centuries, sailors have considered dolphins a good omen, and we certainly felt that luck on our sailing on the west coast of Scotland. Gliding through the clear, deep water, they followed us with playful curiosity, almost as if guiding us towards the Irish shores. Such a perfect day to be out at sea! #dolphins #wildlife #sailScotland #sailingadventure #offshoresailing #IrishSea #GoWestSailing #yachtcharter

Into the blue. There's nothing quite like the rhythm of the open ocean. That week we are taking our Beneteau Oceanis 45 through some spirited swells on our ARC 2025 crossing. #sailingadventure #offshoresailing #sailinglife #beneteauoceanis #adventureawaits #GoWestSailing #ARC

Two of our boats meeting, two crews, one great encounter. Two of our charter yachts cross paths while out sailing. #YachtCharter #sailScotland #sailingadventure #sailinglife #GoWestSailing

Staying cool in Scotland! One of our charter yachts having a great sailing time in a good breeze. #sailScotland #sailinglife #YachtCharter #sailingadventure #GoWestSailing

A picturesque harbour, our Beneteau Oceanis 45 Osprey safely tied up, emerald green hills and a perfectly calm sea. This incredible view across to Rathlin Island is simply too good not to share. There is nothing quite like a brilliant day by the water! Go West Sailing runs RYA recognised training, charter and offshore sailing adventures from Scotland, including the Irish Sea, Northern Ireland and beyond. #RathlinIsland #sailingadventure #sailScotland #beneteauoceanis #HarbourViews #Osprey #GoWestSailing

Blue water and a rolling swell, perfect conditions for a passage to the outer islands. Skipper Josh Field is at the helm of Osprey of Clyde, our Beneteau Oceanis 45, on passage to the St Kilda archipelago. A steady rolling swell makes for a proper combination of shore and offshore sailing. Her twin-helm setup keeps the cockpit clear, with the primary winches, chart-plotter and autopilot controls easily to hand at the binnacle, making for excellent offshore cruising and straightforward watch-keeping. #sailingadventure #offshoresailing #sailScotland #StKilda #beneteauoceanis #milebuilding #Osprey #GoWestSailing

This is what proper sailing looks like. Osprey, our Beneteau Oceanis 45, charges through the chop, showing the capability and performance that make her a great yacht for sailing adventures and mile-building. #sailingadventure #offshoresailing #sailScotland #beneteauoceanis #milebuilding #Osprey #GoWestSailing

Mustamaija exploring the wild Danco Coast, Antarctica (64° 49' S), where the unrippled sea meets colossal walls of ice. This is the kind of profound silence where the only sound is the crack of a glacier or the sudden blow of a humpback whale breaking the surface. Filmed this past March. Massive thanks to our crew for the epic aerials! Who is ready to sail south with us and find their own quiet corner of the world? Email admin@gowestsailing.com or visit https://gowestsailing.com #Antarctica #sailAntarctica #SouthernOcean #sailingexpedition #sailingadventure #GoWestSailing

This 19-metre classic steel staysail schooner, designed by H. Lunstroo Jr. and built in Finland in 1984, has joined the Go West Sailing fleet for high-latitude expeditions and Southern Hemisphere adventure sailing. Her long keel, traditional schooner rig and ocean-ready systems make her ideal for extended offshore passages. On board: updated navigation equipment, a renewed teak deck, Starlink, a generator, air conditioning and space for up to twelve. Fancy sailing to Antarctica or South America? Email admin@gowestsailing.com or visit https://gowestsailing.com #sailing #sailAntarctica #adventuresailing #highlatitudesailing #offshoresailing #Mustamaija #schooner #sailingexpeditions #bucketlist #GoWestSailing

Meet Voyager, a 2013 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 379 based at Largs Yacht Haven on Scotland's west coast. She's quick under sail, easy to handle and nimble in tight anchorages and marinas. All sail controls lead back to the cockpit, with twin wheel steering and a Garmin chart plotter at the helm. Below deck, a light wood interior, three double cabins, a saloon double berth and central heating throughout. Voyager sleeps up to 8 and has a Yanmar 29HP saildrive, an electric windlass and a tender with outboard. Boat details: https://gowestsailing.com/charter/sun-odyssey-379/ #sailing #SunOdyssey379 #Jeanneau #Voyager #Scotland #Largs #YachtCharter #GoWestSailing

Last week was a windy one for Osprey. Lively conditions, plenty of breeze and a good sea running, but she took it all in her stride. She sailed from Largs to Troon, then on to Bangor, the first leg of her passage to Dublin and on to the Canaries. Next stop: Dublin. Thanks to Brian for the photos! #sailing #Osprey #Largs #Troon #Bangor #Dublin #Canaries

Two of our Beneteau Oceanis yachts, Skylark and Osprey, have had a cracking week sailing Scotland's west coast. In this video, the crew sent us this message straight from the helm as they battle it out on the way back to Oban - one reefed in, one flying a full main, and neither willing to give an inch! 🌊⛵ Scotland's west coast has been putting on quite a show this week, and by the sounds of it both the skipper and the crew have had an absolute belter of a time out on the water. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Safe passage home you lot - the kettle's already on! ☕ 🌊 Want to join us on the water? Head to our website to find out more about our sailing adventures in Scotland! 📩 Get in touch: admin@gowestsailing.com 🌐 Website: https://gowestsailing.com/ #GoWestSailing #BeneteauOceanis #SailScotland #SailingLife #SailingAdventure

The absolute icing on the cake for this RYA course with Graeme? A booming salute from the world-famous Waverley paddle steamer! It was a brilliant sailing training in Scotland from start to finish. #GoWestSailing #RYACourse #Waverley #SailScotland #PaddleSteamer

Captured from the very top of our Beneteau Oceanis 45 Skylark’s mast by our Fleet Manager, Norton, this view shows Largs Yacht Haven in all its glory. From up here, you can truly appreciate the scale of the marina and the beauty of the Firth of Clyde stretching out towards the Isles. Ready to swap the desk for the deck? #sailing #scotland #largs #AdventureAwaits #gowestsailing #sailtheclyde

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