“Brandy of Troon” is a modern 36ft quality yacht from the British Yachtbuilders Moody.
She is fully inspected and certified to MCA (Marine and Coastguard Agency) standards and offers good accommodation for five guests plus skipper.
She is maintained to a very high level and well equipped with shower, good galley, central heating, electronic navigation equipment etc.
Andy Taylor, the owner and host, is a very experienced skipper with thousands of sea miles, including Atlantic crossings, under his belt. He enjoys sharing his enthusiasm for sailing with beginners and helping more experienced guests get the best from their time aboard.

“Brandy” is based at Largs Marina on the Firth of Clyde not far from Glasgow airport. Ina weekend, the islands of Arran, Bute and Cumbrae (and even the bright lights of central Glasgow) are within easy reach.

In a “normal” weekend, guests will arrive and sleep on board on Thursday or Friday evening ready to sail the following morning. On Sunday you will disembark in time to travel home that evening.

New for 2008 we have introduced three day training weekends which enable completion of an RYA “Day Skipper” or “Competent Crew” course in either one week or two long weekends (rather than three). An RYA “Start Yachting” course can be completed in just one weekend.

The cost is from £185 for the weekend which includes meals on board, waterproofs, personal safety equipment, bedding etc. You bring warm clothing, non-slip shoes/trainers and a sense of fun.

Welcome to the Weekend Breaks 2008 sailing programme

Experience has shown us that guests, including RYA trainees enjoy tremendously the local music, cultural and sporting festivals which take place in the Firth of Clyde. In response our Sailing-Breaks endeavour to dovetail with these events, subject to a fair breeze of course.

To book simply email or call to reserve your berth. We will hold your berth for 7 days until a £50 pp deposit is received. The balance is due 30 days before you sail.

The gaps in our programme are available for bespoke cruises at a cost of £330 per day (maximum 5 crew) for the whole boat including all food and drink. Please call to discuss the opportunities...

Dates	Description	Price per person	Spaces Available
April 10-13	Firth of Clyde RYA Practical Training Long Weekend	£220	0
April 17-20	Firth of Clyde RYA Practical Training Long Weekend	£220	0
May 1-6	Firth of Clyde RYA Practical Training Week	£420	0
May 11-16	Whole Boat Charter	£330	0
May 23-30	Firth of Clyde RYA Practical Training Week (7 days)	£660	0
May 30-June 1	Spring in the Kyles Weekend	£185	0
June 12-15	Around Arran Long Weekend	£220	0
June 15-20	Firth of Clyde RYA Practical Training Week	£420	2
June 20-22	Lochs of the Upper Clyde Weekend	£185	0
June 26-29	Firth of Clyde RYA Practical Training Long Weekend	£220	2
July 3-6	Firth of Clyde RYA Practical Training Long Weekend	£220	0
July 17-20	Upper Clyde incl. Glasgow River Festival Long Weekend	£220	0
July 27-Aug 3	Sound of Jura (7 days)	£660	0
Aug 8-10	Bute Fun and Sun Weekend	£185	1
Aug 21-26	Kintyre Music Festival plus RYA Practical Training Week	£420	0
Sept 4-7	Largs Viking Festival & fireworks Long Weekend	£220	5
Sept 19-21	Tarbert Music Festival Weekend	£185	5
Oct 3-6	Firth of Clyde RYA Practical Training Long Weekend	£220	4
Oct 10-13	Firth of Clyde RYA Practical Training Long Weekend	£220	5

Cruises and Training Programmes start at 20.00 on the first day and finish at 16.00 on the last day.

If you are interested in a sailing break aboard “Brandy of Troon”, or would like more information, please contact us at: