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It is always the way. The moment I descend to our cabin my teenage daughter, Daisy, yells “Quick, Mummy!” I rush back up on deck to see what the fuss is about and am greeted by a family of dolphins smiling and skipping joyfully alongside our little boat. Last time it was a minke whale surfacing. Just a couple of the treats we have enjoyed on our weeklong sailing adventure around Scotland’s Hebrides.
Our trip is with VentureSail, which have a choice of boats exploring this region – including yachts and tall ships. Most boats, like ours, have their own skipper and chef, so guests can either sit back, relax, and enjoy the views or learn a few sailing techniques if they are interested.