Sail the Hebrides on a High‑Latitude Expedition Yacht
Selkie is a 15‑metre, one‑off expedition yacht built for high‑latitude seas and shaped by decades of real voyaging. She carries people into the Hebrides in a way that only a boat like her can — close to the weather, the wildlife, and the raw edges of the islands. Life aboard is hands‑on and immersive: you come to sail, to learn, and to feel the sea under you. For many, these voyages become the wildest and most memorable days they ever spend in this landscape. Explore the Hebrides aboard Selkie, a bespoke expedition yacht built for high latitudes
Choose your Voyage
7‑Day Voyages
Selkie’s 7‑day voyages give you a full week immersed in the sea, the weather, and the islands. You’ll sail a high‑latitude expedition yacht through some of the most striking waters in the Hebrides, learning as you go and becoming part of the crew. These weeks are full, hands‑on, and shaped by the conditions — no two are ever the same.
• Hands‑on sailing every day
• Time ashore on remote islands
• Learning as part of the working crew
• Evenings anchored in quiet bays
• A full week immersed in the weather and the sea
10‑Day Voyages
A 10‑day voyage gives you the time and space to settle fully into life at sea. With more days under sail, we can reach further into the islands and follow the weather into places that shorter trips can’t always reach. You’ll learn, helm, handle lines, and become part of the working rhythm of a high‑latitude yacht moving through a wild island seascape.
• More time under sail and exploring
• Space to settle into the rhythm of the boat
• Opportunities to reach further into the islands
• Learning through real involvement on deck
• A deeper, slower experience of the Hebrides
Mindful Sailing & Wild Yoga Retreats
These retreats weave sailing, yoga, and time in the islands into a slower, more spacious experience. Each day brings a mix of time under sail, movement, breathwork, and quiet moments anchored in wild places. You don’t need to be experienced in yoga or sailing — just open to being present, learning, and spending time in the weather and the sea.
• Daily yoga and mindful movement
• Sailing as part of the working crew
• Time ashore on quiet islands
• Evenings anchored in sheltered bays
• A slower, more spacious rhythm at sea
Hebrides Story & Wellness Retreat
This retreat brings together steady sailing, gentle movement, and the deep story of the Hebrides. Each day offers time under sail, time ashore, and space to connect with the landscape, the weather, and the long human history of these islands. It’s a slower, more reflective way to be at sea — open to anyone who wants to move, learn, and settle into the rhythm of the boat.
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From our 2025 Mindful Sailing and Wild Yoga Voyage: “Truly, a once‑in‑a‑lifetime experience… highly recommended for anyone seeking adventure with the grounded nature of yoga and the stunning backdrop of the sea.”
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A Journey Held by Sea and Yoga
A beautifully written guest review capturing the magic of yoga, sailing, wildlife, and quiet moments in the Hebrides.
Reflections from the Mindful Sailing and Wild Yoga Voyages
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Women Refugee Climbing Trip
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Waiting to get home
Storm Isha is hurling itself at the window. I am gazing over at Eigg, unable to reach home as the ferry is obviously cancelled for today. Betting I don’t want to be out in this? You would be correct. I am returning from a Megabusing visit to London to spend time...
North of Statt
We come round Statt, the fist of land that punches defiantly out into the Norwegian Sea. We cross over on a day of infinite blue sky, when the fighting waters are taking a breather and lapping gently against the great cliffs.
Murky Month and MicroPlastics
I have found it a murky month here onboard Selkie: a month of unexpected challenges. There are silver linings, and I am so lucky to have fallen upon these tricky times in Bergen under the wing of the kindest and ocean optimistic person, someone who has kept me...
Across the North Sea Singlehanded
The day goes in a whizz. I take naps, 10 to 15 minutes long, storing up my physical and mental energy for the night ahead. I’m making fabulous time and I know that I’m going for it.
Going North for Autumn
This year so far has been brilliant and illuminating, with barely time to catch my breath. It feels only right and proper to announce here on my webpage that I am heading back North come the autumn. My time in Norway during the winter blew me away, luckily not...
Låder
Låder, Rennesøy. This is where I saw the great pulsating, sweeping curtains of green and pink light leaping through the star lit sky. A low rocky bay ringed by islets where the eagles gather to shake their tale feathers, disturb the wildlife and excite the Selkie...
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