Life slows down on a canal voyage.

As the stunning scenery drifts by, the Sun has come out to show the highlands at their absolute best. As Monet, Galliver II and Florence Agnes II navigate the locks and bridges of the Caledonian canal, those on board have time to ponder, wander and relax, feasting their eyes on the most glorious countryside.

You can follow the progress of the cruise in real-time on the map below. We have set the map to follow Monet automatically, but you can use the search tool to find Galliver II or Florence Agnes II if you wish.

If you wish to support our crews on their voyage, and help Macmillan Cancer Support continue their vital work with those affected by cancer, please follow this link to our justgiving page:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/premier-sailing1

Thank you.

Premier Sailing would also like to thank all of our sponsors for this year’s endeavours. Their generous donations have all gone straight to Macmillan, so they can help those who need it most.

Volspec Ltd, Marinestore, Mantsbrite, Pantaenius, Tiptree, MOB Lifesavers, Boatfolk

Today is the day our crews venture into one of the most famous (or infamous?) bodies of water in the world: Loch Ness. There are stories abound regarding Nessie, the Loch Ness monster, as well as numerous sightings of this legendary creature, but will we see any sign of her on our journey across the loch?

Loch Ness is huge, so our crews decided to raft up for a spot of lunch, as well as a bit of monster spotting, before continuing westward toward the marina at Fort Augustus and their overnight berths.

You can follow the progress of the cruise in real-time on the map below. We have set the map to follow Monet automatically, but you can use the search tool to find Galliver II or Florence Agnes II if you wish.

If you wish to support our crews on their voyage, and help Macmillan Cancer Support continue their vital work with those affected by cancer, please follow this link to our justgiving page:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/premier-sailing1

Thank you.

Premier Sailing would also like to thank all of our sponsors for this year’s endeavours. Their generous donations have all gone straight to Macmillan, so they can help those who need it most.

Volspec Ltd, Marinestore, Mantsbrite, Pantaenius, Tiptree, MOB Lifesavers, Boatfolk

Leg 3 of the sail4macmillan Round Britain cruise begins with new crew members setting off from Inverness heading for the Caledonian canal.

After locking in to the canal itself, our three yachts will make their way through the highlands over the next few days, heading for Fort William. Our crews wil spend a lot of time admiring the stunning views from the canal itself as well as enjoying the open water of Loch Lochie, monster hunting on Loch Ness, and descending the famous Neptune’s Staircase.

The canal presents a unique set of challenges on this cruise, navigating a series of locks and bridges, and our crews enjoy travelling at a more relaxed pace, but how often do you get to look up at Ben Nevis from the deck of a Yacht?

You can follow the progress of the cruise in real-time on the map below. We have set the map to follow Monet automatically, but you can use the search tool to find Galliver II or Florence Agnes II if you wish.

If you wish to support our crews on their voyage, and help Macmillan Cancer Support continue their vital work with those affected by cancer, please follow this link to our justgiving page:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/premier-sailing1

Thank you.

Premier Sailing would also like to thank all of our sponsors for this year’s endeavours. Their generous donations have all gone straight to Macmillan, so they can help those who need it most.

Volspec Ltd, Marinestore, Mantsbrite, Pantaenius, Tiptree, MOB Lifesavers, Boatfolk

As the second leg of the sail4macmillan Round Britain cruise draws to a close, our yachts and their crews approach their destination of Inverness, the northernmost city in Scotland and start of the famous Caledonian Canal.

Before their arrival, however, there was time to fit in one last sunset at sea as the crews approached their destination, providing yet another priceless memory of their experience at sea.

You can follow the progress of the cruise in real-time on the map below. We have set the map to follow Monet automatically, but you can use the search tool to find Galliver II or Florence Agnes II if you wish.

If you wish to support our crews on their voyage, and help Macmillan Cancer Support continue their vital work with those affected by cancer, please follow this link to our justgiving page:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/premier-sailing1

Thank you.

Premier Sailing would also like to thank all of our sponsors for this year’s endeavours. Their generous donations have all gone straight to Macmillan, so they can help those who need it most.

Volspec Ltd, Marinestore, Mantsbrite, Pantaenius, Tiptree, MOB Lifesavers, Boatfolk

It’s not just about sailing!

One of the joys of cruising under sail is visiting a host of marinas and coastal towns and villages all around the coast, as well as sampling the local produce. Of course, you cannot pass through Arbroath without trying ‘smokies’, the smoked haddock famous around the world.

As our crews enjoyed a day’s rest in Arbroath, they tucked in to a feast of smokies on board, preparing themselves for their next sail the following day.

You can follow the progress of the cruise in real-time on the map below. We have set the map to follow Monet automatically, but you can use the search tool to find Galliver II or Florence Agnes II using the search tool if you wish.

If you wish to support our crews on their voyage, and help Macmillan Cancer Support continue their vital work with those affected by cancer, please follow this link to our justgiving page:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/premier-sailing1

Thank you.

Premier Sailing would also like to thank all of our sponsors for this year’s endeavours. Their generous donations have all gone straight to Macmillan, so they can help those who need it most.

Volspec Ltd, Marinestore, Mantsbrite, Pantaenius, Tiptree, MOB Lifesavers, Boatfolk

As our yachts progress along the coast on the second leg of the Round Britain cruise, it became clear that they were not alone! As you can see in the video clip below, taken by Phil, Monet’s skipper, a school of dolphins accompanied our vessels on their journey north.

It is sights like this that make sailing such a joyous experience: you will never see sights like this any other way! Seeing dolphins in the wild is such an amazing spectacle, and becomes a memory to be treasured.

You can follow the progress of the cruise in real-time on the map below. We have set the map to follow Monet automatically, but you can use the search tool to find Galliver II or Florence Agnes II using the search tool if you wish.

If you wish to support our crews on their voyage, and help Macmillan Cancer Support continue their vital work with those affected by cancer, please follow this link to our justgiving page:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/premier-sailing1

Thank you.

Premier Sailing would also like to thank all of our sponsors for this year’s endeavours. Their generous donations have all gone straight to Macmillan, so they can help those who need it most.

Volspec Ltd, Marinestore, Mantsbrite, Pantaenius, Tiptree, MOB Lifesavers, Boatfolk

After a thrilling week on board, our crews completed the first leg of the 2021 sail4macmillan cruise on their arrival at Royal Quays marina, North Shields. With a busy week behind them, everyone celebrated a job well done and the friendships forged in their shared experience.

Some have now travelled home whilst others are continuing on the next leg to Inverness, eager to meet the new arrivals that will be sailing with them.

You can follow the progress of the cruise in real-time on the map below. We have set the map to follow Monet automatically, but you can use the search tool to find Galliver II or Florence Agnes II using the search tool if you wish.

If you wish to support our crews on their voyage, and help Macmillan Cancer Support continue their vital work with those affected by cancer, please follow this link to our justgiving page:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/premier-sailing1

Thank you.

Premier Sailing would also like to thank all of our sponsors for this year’s endeavours. Their generous donations have all gone straight to Macmillan, so they can help those who need it most.

Volspec Ltd, Marinestore, Mantsbrite, Pantaenius , Tiptree, MOB Lifesavers, Boatfolk

After a good night’s rest, our intrepid crews departed Whitby harbour on an overcast Friday morning, yes still clearly in high spirits as their adventure continues!

Not long after there emerged bit of sun and a bit of wind, so all three boats could continue their way along the beautiful north east coast – past the beaches of Redcar and the Tees estuary, making their way toward their overnight stop at Hartlepool.

You can follow the progress of the cruise in real-time on the map below. We have set the map to follow Monet automatically, but you can use the search tool to find Galliver II or Florence Agnes II using the search tool if you wish.

If you wish to support our crews on their voyage, and help Macmillan Cancer Support continue their vital work with those affected by cancer, please follow this link to our justgiving page:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/premier-sailing1

Thank you.

Premier Sailing would also like to thank all of our sponsors for this year’s endeavours. Their generous donations have all gone straight to Macmillan, so they can help those who need it most.

Volspec Ltd, Marinestore, Mantsbrite, Pantaenius , Tiptree, MOB Lifesavers, Boatfolk

It is a view like this that reminds us why we sail!

There is nothing quite like the tranquillity and calm of a beautiful sunset out at sea, and an overnight sail means you can enjoy it to the full. The picture above shows all three of our yachts sharing this experience as they cross the Humber estuary as they continue to traverse the east coast northwards.

A long period of sailing such as this can be very demanding for those on board, so it is a good job that their destination provides some of the best fish and chips in the UK – Whitby.

You can follow the progress of the cruise in real-time on the map below. We have set the map to follow Monet automatically, but you can use the search tool to find Galliver II or Florence Agnes II using the search tool if you wish.

If you wish to support our crews on their voyage, and help Macmillan Cancer Support continue their vital work with those affected by cancer, please follow this link to our justgiving page:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/premier-sailing1

Thank you.

Premier Sailing would also like to thank all of our sponsors for this year’s endeavours. Their generous donations have all gone straight to Macmillan, so they can help those who need it most.

Volspec Ltd, Marinestore, Mantsbrite, Pantaenius , Tiptree, MOB Lifesavers, Boatfolk

Day 2 of the sail4macmillan Round Britain cruise consisted mainly of calm seas and gentle winds, drawing our fleet from their berths in Shotley up to Lowestoft and their second stop of the leg so far. The easternmost point of the British Isles, Lowestoft allows our crews to be the very first to see the sunrise (if they are out of bed in time!) Maybe a lie in is not such a bad idea, as the following day is the first overnight sail of this year’s cruise: the long haul across The Wash and up to Whitby.

If you wish to support our crews on their voyage, and help Macmillan Cancer Support continue their vital work with those affected by cancer, please follow this link to our justgiving page:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/premier-sailing1

Thank you.

Premier Sailing would also like to thank all of our sponsors for this year’s endeavours. Their generous donations have all gone straight to Macmillan, so they can help those who need it most.

Volspec Ltd, Marinestore, Mantsbrite, Pantaenius , Tiptree, MOB Lifesavers, Boatfolk,