Clyde Yacht Charters operates out of Largs Yacht Haven on the west coast of mainland Scotland, in the heart of the Firth of Clyde.
Stretching from the tip of the Kintyre peninsula in the south to Loch Long and the Gare Loch in the north, and encompassing the islands of Arran, Bute and Cumbrae, the Clyde offers some of the best sailing grounds in Scotland, and arguably the world. As well as amazing sailing, the Clyde is home to much fascinating wildlife including seals, a huge range of seabirds, the occasional whale, basking sharks and porpoises. We have also had several experiences of dolphins playing in the bow wave – incredible! There is no shortage of dining opportunities and you will find a huge range of hotels and restaurants, many with visitor moorings, offering award-winning dining featuring the freshest possible seafood.
In fact, there is so much to say about the Firth of Clyde that we have given it its own page.
Clyde Yacht Charters was established in 2021 by three friends and keen sailors with many years (decades!) of sailing experience, particularly in the Clyde and the west coast of Scotland. We have been involved in the chartering business for several years.
The yachts we charter belong to us and we have enjoyed sailing them as friends and with our families for several seasons. We pride ourselves on knowing our boats inside out, and demand high standards of comfort and maintenance – we expect no less for our charterers than we do for ourselves. Each boat has an ongoing annual programme of maintenance and upgrades. All our boats are coded to MCA Cat 2.
We would be happy to discuss any issues, offer advice on the Clyde sailing grounds – from planning your trip to destinations, anchorages, facilities and restaurants.
- Ready for an Exciting Season on the Clyde in 2025
We’re thrilled to welcome in another sailing season here at Clyde Yacht Charters! With spring just around the corner, our fleet is in top shape and ready to help you make unforgettable memories on the water.
Over the winter, we’ve been busy upgrading and maintaining our yachts to the highest standards. SY Lotus is raring to go with her brand-new engine fitted last year, ensuring smooth and reliable cruising. Deep Blue has had a serious glow-up with brand-new standing rigging and a new Eberspacher heating system—perfect for those cooler Scottish evenings. And Avocet? She’s kitted out with a brand-new tender this season, among other upgrades that we can’t wait for you to experience.
We’re also excited to welcome Chris from Saltire Sailing to the Clyde Yacht Charters team! Chris will be managing our fleet and meeting all skippers before each charter to ensure a seamless start to your sailing adventure.
Even more exciting—Saltire Sailing is now offering skippered charters aboard SY Lotus for the very first time. If you’ve ever dreamed of sailing the Clyde in capable, knowledgeable hands, now’s your chance. Whether you’re new to sailing or just want to relax and enjoy the ride, we invite you to get in touch.
You can contact Chris directly ((+44) 07518485581) or simply leave us a message via our website—we’ll make sure it gets to him.
Here’s to fair winds, great sailing, and another fantastic season on the Clyde!
