Yachting Monthly

SCOTLAND

DO YOU HAVE ONLY A WEEK TO SPARE?

For those of us who are time poor but who want to seize the moment, either on our own boat or on a charter, it is reassuring to know that there are plenty of cruising hubs from where we can enjoy some of the best of the region in only a few days. This new series, A Week Afloat, commissioned by Yachting Monthly and Imray, visits some ideal destinations and suggests a one week itinerary. Each article, complete with expanded information about cruising each area, will be available as a PDF download via Imray’s website or Google Play Books.

IN THE NEXT FEW ISSUES…

We shall be exploring the Mediterranean island of Corsica and Morbihan in Brittany

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