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About Sailing Scallywag
Sailing Scallywag is a small, bespoke sailing company that has grown steadily over the past six years. Born from a love of the sea, our mission is simple: to make sailing accessible, enjoyable, and memorable for every guest.
From booking to boarding, our team at Scallywag HQ works hard to provide a friendly, smooth experience tailored entirely to your crew. All bookings are private – we never mix groups – so the boat is yours for the duration of your charter. We can take up to four guests on any sailing experience.
Ross taught us all we knew about sailing two years ago. We came away so enthused we bought a boat! Ross is now teaching us how to sail our boat by spending a few days with us on the boat. Not only does he have extensive knowledge he is also brilliant company. We absolutely loved having him with us and will definitely be asking him to join us again. We’ve a lot to learn but it’s also enormous fun too. Plus he’s introduced our two dogs to the joys of sailing. Two very happy salty sea dogs.
Sarah
What a find! Sailing Scallywag offer an excellent service. Ross, our instructor was keen to know what we hoped to achieve, resulting in 3 jam-packed days of great sailing and boat handling. Ross gave clear explanations and demos, and (with much patience) made learning new sailing skills very accessible. From first contact to stepping onboard, Comms from the shore based team were absolutely fab, and our trip ran like a dream. Would highly recommend.
Jacky
Going back to sailing and brushing up my skills with Ross has been extremely positive and motivating. Ross is perceptive, sensitive and fast at assessing what you need and where you are at. He is very good at knowing what would make you feel at ease and ready to learn. Not only is he highly skilled and knowledgeable but his passion and love for sailing is contagious.
Virginie
Just back from 5 days on the Solent with Ross - a truly fantastic experience (and my first sailing in the UK).
Ross is an excellent teacher and lets students learn by operating under great autonomy. While this at first can feel daunting, it is great preparation for going out on your own.
Ross is one of the most enthusiastic sailors I have met and his passion really rubs off on the crew.
Now looking forward to many more sailing adventures in the UK and beyond!
Johan