Experiences

As the days grow longer, ‘A Sailor’s Voyage to Scotland’ on the Bessie Ellen offers a fantastic opportunity to arrive in Scotland under sail, taking in the country’s unrivalled beauty from a traditional ship.

Being so far north, the Hebrides enjoy the longest days in the summer months and freedom from light pollution on the darkest nights, providing an astrological feast for the eyes with the most spectacular star-gazing and regular appearances from the Northern Lights. Our sailing schedule offers a wealth of opportunity to explore Scotland’s Western Isles, even venturing to the mysterious St Kilda, a world heritage site, nature reserve and outpost for the very edge of the world.

Adam recounts his sea tales from his first time sailing experience on Escape exploring the South Devon Coast. Having never sailed before I was…

Nikki Alford, skipper of Bessie Ellen and co-owner of Venturesail gives her insight into her favourite sailing grounds around the beautiful South Devon Coast.…

Gone are the days where a holiday is a true holiday - away from everyday life, a break from modern technologies. Think back thirty…

Emma Jamieson, food blogger and first-time sailor, shares her experience of a week aboard Bessie Ellen in the Hebrides - it was love at…

British Virgin Islands The British Virgin Islands are absolutely the jewels of the Caribbean. This necklace of volcanic islands consisting of the main islands,…

The Caribbean is regarded by many as the Best Place in the World to holiday. Home to thousands of islands and perfect sailing winds…

“Welcome on board, tonight we are crossing the channel to France”, now this is sailing! A few moments ago you joined your ship and…

It is with a flutter of nervous excitement that I walk from Oban train station to Zuza, a double-hulled purpose built adventure vessel that…

Nestled in a beautiful part of Brittany lies Rosmeur Bay, Douarnenez, a fishing port rich with maritime history. The old town is full of…

Helen Walker is the skipper of Zuza, heading up an all-female crew as they sail the South African yacht around Scotland. Here's what she…

At VentureSail, all our voyages are different to the next. However, one thing they all have in common is that they are all loved…