16 SAILING AND SINGING
A sailing holiday on Provident is all about enjoying the traditions of sailing on a beautiful classic boat.
On this trip we’re adding another great maritime tradition…. Singing.
For as long as people have gone to sea they have been singing. Songs to give rhythm to the work of hauling sails, to recount stories of adventure or songs sung just for the pleasure of being afloat.
For this five night trip we’ll be joined by Su Hart. Su is a singer(with Afro-Celtic Baka Beyond), community choir & singing workshop leader.
She has collected songs & inspiration from many travels, sailing to St Kilda, living extensively in Bhutan and also Cameroon with indigenous rainforest people, busking through Europe & world tours with the band.
DATE: 30th AUGUST - 4th SEPTEMBER 27
DURATION: 5 NIGHTS
EMBARK: CRAOBH HAVEN
DISEMBARK: CRAOBH HAVEN
PRICE: £1,395
SPACES: AVAILABLE
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Su is known for her inclusive & infectious leading style. Whether you think you are a singer or not you’ll be able to join in unselfconsciously.
She has lead singing holidays on board on the Turquoise coast in Turkey, & also in Spain & Morocco &UK. She loves songs of the seas & the land, especially songs that build communities, from sea shanties, & mouth music, to work songs, celebration songs, songs of loss and recovery, & lullabies. She will endeavour to build the program around the wishes of participants.
Like all of our trips this will be a hands-on adventure. There’s always plenty to do on board. It could be learning to hoist sails, taking the wheel or just relaxing in a beautiful place.
We’ll encounter all sorts of amazing wildlife… whales and dolphins, sea birds and eagles. There will be opportunities to explore on shore, discovering remote beaches, beautiful hills or visiting lovely wee communities.
Provident is a really special old boat. As the name suggests she provides shelter and comfort. At seventy feet on deck and weighing a substantial eighty five tons she’s as steady as they come. On deck are ropes, spars and sails, all rigged as they would have been a century ago. Below deck, comfortable cabins with discreet modern conveniences of heating, electrics and even a proper shower.
Our amazing cook will keep you well fed with great home cooking. All made from scratch using great local ingredients.
Above all this will be a chance to sail, sing and relax, to be away from the cares of modern life.
No previous experience is needed just a sense of fun and adventure.
Let’s sing and sail!
SAIL TUITION: ALL LEVELS
FULLY CREWED
PRIVATE CHEF
DOLPHIN/WHALE SPOTTING
EXPLORING ON SHORE
GREAT FOR ADVENTURERS
PRIVATE CABINS
SAILING INSURANCE
WEATHER LED/NOT ITINERARY LED
HANDS ON TRADITIONAL SAILING
WORKING WOODEN SAILING BOAT
GREAT FOR SOLO TRAVELLERS
DESTINATIONS WE MAY VISIT:-
Mull
Tiree
Coll
What our guests say:
“The crew were extremely skilled and competent, and I felt completely safe in their hands. They made sure everything worked without shouting or much stress, which is a tricky skill in sailing!”
“The food was GREAT. Honestly, I was super impressed with the variety of dishes, the fact that every taste and dietary restriction was catered to, and all of it was absolutely delicious”
