The Swan Trust LogoSwan Sailing Programme 2007


Welcome to the 2007 programme. The prices cover all meals, accommodation and travel while on board. If you would like to book a trip or hire the Swan for a private charter, please contact the skipper. Telephone:

01595 697406

Mobile 07818 230 421

The Swan is not available for bare-boat charter.

Berth Availability

Subject to confirmation from the skipper

The availability of berths is based on the last page update. Please phone to confirm and book. This page was last updated on 7th March 2007

Price Structure

Category Age ½ Day / Evening Sail Day Sail Overnight
Child ≤11 years £10.00 £15.00 £28.00
Youth 12-17 years £14.00 £25.00 £45.00†
Adult ≥18 years £18.00 £30.00 £58.00
  1. The ½-day trip and evening sail are usually from three to four hour's duration. Hot drinks and biscuits will be provided.
  2. A day sail would generally be from 9am to 5pm. Lunch and hot drinks would be provided.
  3. An overnight trip includes all meals and accommodation.
  4. There must be a minimum of six full fare-paying passengers for trips to go ahead.
  5. Maximum of twelve passengers.
  6. All sailings at Skippers discretion, bearing in mind weather and sea conditions.
  7. Third party charters: all-inclusive rate for exclusive use. £600 per day; £300 per ½ day.
  8. A non-refundable deposit of 25% of the fare price must be paid to confirm booking. Balance must be paid in full 2 months before departure.

†£40 per person if the group is a recognised body,such as a school or youth club.

Don't forget the reserve list! Even if a trip is fully booked, you can email the skipper to include you in the reserve list

Caution! Note that the following information is intended as a guide only. Interested parties must confirm details with the skipper directly. Whilst care is taken to ensure validity, this schedule is not guaranteed to be free from errors or outdated information!

Click here to email for a handbook and more info on our trips.

Click here to privately charter the Swan for your own group or family and friends!

Swan Sailing Programme 2007

April Programme

Swan Diary for April 2007
DatesDescriptionAvailability
9th -> (9th May)Orkney Schools Private Charter

May Programme

Swan Diary for May 2007
DatesDescriptionAvailability
(9th April ->) 9th MayOrkney Schools (cont'd)Private Charter
12th - 13thShetland Youth GroupsPrivate Charter
14th - 15thShetland SchoolsPrivate Charter
16th - 18thBrae High School Activity DaysPrivate Charter
19th - 20thCommunity TeamPrivate Charter
23rd - 25thAnderson High School Activity DaysPrivate Charter
26thShetland Befriending SchemePlace available to BS members
30th - 31stAith Junior High School Activity DaysPrivate Charter

June Programme

Swan Diary for June 2007
DatesDescriptionAvailability
3rdAith Lifeboat GalaPlaces Available!
3rd - 9thFaroePrivate Charter
11th - 15thShetland SchoolsPrivate Charter
15thSkeld Evening EventPlease contact us for details
16th - 17thSkeld Maritime Festival
18th - 21stDyce AcademyPrivate Charter
22nd (-> 2nd July)Moray Firth Flotilla & Port Soy Traditional Boat FestivalPlaces Available - bring your music!

July Programme

Swan Diary for July 2007
DatesDescriptionAvailability
(22nd June) -> 2ndMoray Firth Flotilla (cont'd)
3rd -> 6thDay and Evening Sails or Overnight Charters around ShetlandPlaces Available
8th-15th-22nd-29thSt. Kilda, Skye, Western Isles and Scottish West Coast, Sail Hebrides Maritime FestivalPlaces available. Book now for these popular trips!

August Programme

Swan Diary for August 2007
DatesDescriptionAvailability
1st -> 3rdCombined sailing, climbing and canoeing adventures around Shetland!Group places available.
6th -> 8thCombined sailing and walking adventures around Shetland.Places Available
10th -> 19thExplore off-the-beaten-track Norway!Places Available

September Programme

Swan Diary for September 2007
DatesDescriptionAvailability
TBAShetland Schools
8th - 9thLerwick Youth ClubsPrivate Charter

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