The Classic Malts Cruise  - on Yacht Corryvreckan
Yacht Corryvreckan offers individual  skippered charter berths for people wanting to participate in the Classic Malts Cruise without having to charter and crew an entire boat. The Classic Malts Cruise is for many the 'must do' event in Scotland's sailing year… 100 yachts on a two week rally combining spectacular scenery, fascinating history, and a leisurely progress round the Hebridean Islands visiting the finest whisky distilleries .The Cruise starts at Oban with a party in the Oban Distillery and then wends its way to the Talisker Distillery on Skye for another party and finally ends up at Lagavulin Distillery on Islay for a final event...for more see the world cruising club site Would you care to join the cruise in 2009?  Most Yacht entries are made on a fully crewed basis but Yacht Corryvreckan can offer twin berth luxury accommodation for up to 10 "crewsers" who would like to participate in the cruise as individuals or smaller groups with an experienced Skipper and crew.	Corryvreckan, was purpose built for safe, comfortable Hebridean cruising.  Below decks Corryvreckan gives a degree of space and comfort impossible on a smaller yacht. There are five two berth guest cabins, three toilet/showers, a full galley and spacious saloon with ample seating for all round a 12 seat saloon table.
Photo by Christine Spreiter 2007 Malts Cruise - Corryvreckan short tacking into Loch Harport. "United by a passion for sailing, scenery and single malt whisky, crews embark on a 200-mile voyage through the Inner Hebrides, choosing their own route from Oban to Skye, and back south to Islay. Hospitality offered by the coastal Classic Malts distilleries of Oban, Talisker and Lagavulin provides the social focus for a relaxed fortnight of cruising. The simple formula has proved to be very successful: tremendous sailing and great fun! All crews are welcomed ashore as guests of the distilleries, for barbeques, music, dancing and, of course, for a chance to meet those whose lives are spent making Scotland's finest whisky. The natural environment in which it is produced heavily influences the highly individual character of a single malt whisky. The cruise is a fascinating journey, a chance to explore both the West Coast and the subtleties of Scotland's finest whisky; to match island with malt, from peat-rich Islay to the rugged Isle of Skye. The sheltered sites of the distilleries were well chosen for sea transport, and today they remain a welcoming haven for sailors. Particularly so during the last two weeks of July! Oban, Talisker and Lagavulin Distilleries look forward to greeting you. "	A "Star Raft" on the Classic Malts Cruise "If you are new to the Classic Malts Cruise, it'll help you to know that the sailing is not heavily structured. Suppers, ceilidhs, and special distillery tours and tastings are held at the host distilleries of Oban, Talisker and Lagavulin, respectively, but yachts are welcome to call into any of the three distilleries on any day during the cruise fortnight. In between, we will plan our own route through the Isles. One night in an isolated anchorage, another visiting the bright lights of Tobermory, there are plenty of great spots to explore. Chances are that we will meet up with other boats flying the Classic Malts flag, the sign that they too are headed to the next distillery."