July 19 -August 1, 2025
SEVEN months till we all meet in Oban to cruise the Western Isles!
Kerrera Marina Dockage for the two CCA Events, July 19th and 31st, 2025
Using the Subject line: Western Isles Cruise
Please email Kerrera at office@kerreramarina.com with the following information:
Name of the boat,
Boat Length
Skipper’s name
Number of people on board
Kerrera will then allocate berths or rafting spots accordingly.
The Marina’s online booking system is closed off for July 19th and July 31st
For any additional berths required, please email the Marina, so they can manually book you in.
TeamOne
Time to get kitted out for the Western Isles Cruise! Head for TeamOne and get your orders in. Team shirts? Add the name of your boat! If you wish a different item or colour, that’s not listed, then please call Team One directly. For sizing go to the bottom of the page to More to Explore and Sizing for the Brand of your choice..
Western Isles Cruise gear is available at THIS LINK.
Remember to use multiple layers as the temperatures may be cool.
Atlantic “Feeder:” cruise
Starting from Newport, Rhode Island, June 10th to Kinsale, Ireland. The proposed route is a standard great circle, leaving Newfoundland and the ice triangle on the port hand and proceeding directly to Ireland. Enjoy some Irish hospitality then on up the Irish Sea to join the Western Isles Cruise in Kerrera, Oban.
Contact Steve Berlack for information at steveberlack@msn.com
Western Isles Cruise
There are 95 registered with 22 boats signed up. There is no charge to register a boat so once you decide to sail across or know your charter boat, please register her. All participants are required to register and pay their own initial $150. There will be a further charge in early Spring once all costs are known.
To sign up or get more information please go to the NEW Cruise website:
https://cruisingclub.com/cruise/western
A Buddy Boat system will be worked out as the locals have so much local lore to share with those from further afield. Many new friends to be made amongst the numerous Clubs that are involved.
Events
Saturday, July 19th - Kerrera Marina, Oban - CCA’s Meet & Greet Party
1200 - 1800 Marina check-in and Cruise check-in at their Waypoints restaurant.
A night’s berth is included
The Bar will be open, Pizza’s and Burgers, coffee and cakes available - Cash or CC
6pm Extra Bars open, Rum Punch, Wine and Beer
7pm Buffets set up in the Boat Shed and Waypoints - Seafood - Meat - Salads - Vegetarian
Assigned seating by Boat and Buddy Boat to meet your fellow cruisers
Sunday, July 20th - CCC’s Tobermory Race from Oban
Watch for more details
Monday, July 21st - Loch Drambuie - RCC’s Sunflower Raft
0800 Weather check to confirm that the Sunflower remains a seamanlike activity
0900 Commence building with Cardinal boats and hopefully completed by around 1500
Boats should be dressed overall
Thursday, July 24th - Talisker Distillery, Loch Harport - ICC’s Lunch Event
Welcome marquee at pier to guide guests to Talisker
Welcome dram and/or cocktail upon arrival
Exclusive distillery tours (including sampling) 1015 - 1600 every 15 mins and bookable on the day
Cold Buffet provided 1200 - 1500
Exclusive use of tasting rooms
Gift bag for event guests
The CCA is indebted to Diageo for hosting and making the Distillery available to us
Sunday, July 27th - Vatersay Beach Party - RHYC's and CCC’s Event
The Local Community Center’s Sarah MacLean, Locals and Chef have agreed to cater
Surf and Turf for all on Vattersay’s glorious Eastern beach
Local band will perform
The famed eastern anchorage can accommodate many boats. Walk over to the western beach and maybe even have a swim. Wild swimming, as it now appears to be called, is quite in vogue these days!
Monday, July 28th - Wednesday 30th - OCC’s Impromptu Alfresco Pot Luck Party
TBD and announced during the Cruise
Held on the way back to Kerrera
Weather permitting there are many spots for an informal lunch stop whilst heading east
So be prepared with goodies to bring ashore and share. BYOB
Thursday, July 31st - Kerrera Marina, Oban - CCA’s Finale Party
1200 - 1800 Marina check in
A night’s berth is included
1700 Two Pipers to welcome all ashore
1700 - 2000 Food and Drinks Stations. Using vouchers from your Welcome Pack.
Mussels - Langoustines - Oyster bar - Curry - Chilli - Pizza - Burger - Soups and a Pudding bar.
Seating in The Shed, the Beer Garden and Waypoints
2000 - 2200 Ceilidh Band and Dancing - some tartan (plaid!) would be appropriate
Friday, August 1st - Kerrera Marina, Oban - Fleet disbands
0800 - 1000 Bacon and Egg rolls and Coffee - Cash or CC
Enjoy Nigel Calder's amazing view of Scotland, collected over several years of cruising in those magic waters! If you missed it, here is the link for his slide show:
Scotland is famed the world over for its stunning anchorages, friendly harbours, moorings and
marinas. Albeit the weather can be temperamental and sailing conditions may be lively, the
outstanding scenery combined with armfuls of places to visit makes this one of the really outstanding
cruising venues to explore.
The CCA has not ventured to Scotland for some time but participants in the 2010 Clyde Cruising Club
centennial cruise will recall the amazing hospitality that was a constant feature.
We look forward to seeing you there
Jonathan Brewin & Rob Childs
Co-Chairs-Western Isles Cruise 2025
CCA25Scotland@gmail.com
November 14, 2024
