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Wildlife Sailing
Expeditions

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Charter Jessy of Adrigole for 1 to 14 days with friends or family to explore and experience the wildlife of the Wild Atlantic Way. Live aboard with our experienced skipper taking the helm or guiding you on the helm, as you discover the wonderful coastline, wildlife and thrill of filling your sails and feeling the elements.

Observing Fin Whales, Minke Whales, Risso Dolphins, Basking Sharks, Humpbacks, Bottle Nose Dolphins, Common Dolphins, Porpoises, Seabirds galore, deserted islands, rugged hills – and oh, so, so much more!

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Expedition examples:

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Skippered Day Sail

A day sail will bring you out into Bantry Bay for a gentle sailing experience

  • Bring up to 5 people
  • Meals provided at an extra fee*
  • Certified training available at an extra fee**
  • Mooring and marina fees***
  • Lifejackets are provided and compulsory
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5 Day Skippered Charter

Explore Bantry Bay’s anchorages, islands, including Garnish, Whiddy & Bere Island

  • Bring up to 5 people
  • Meals provided at an extra fee*
  • Certified training available at an extra fee**
  • Mooring and marina fees***
  • Lifejackets are provided and compulsory
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14 Day Exploration and Discovery Skippered Charter

14-day charter explores deep waters, Cork and Kerry’s stunning coastline

  • Bring up to 5 people
  • Meals provided at an extra fee *
  • Mooring & marina fees extra ***
  • Hiking and wildlife spotting
  • Lifejackets are provided and compulsory
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* Full meal packages provided starting from €35 per day per person (basic breakfast, lunch, dinner).

** €250 for certified training on a 5 day charter.

*** Mooring and marina fees are charged at cost with charters, giving you the choice of marine and mooring stays or anchoring, as suitable.

A typical sailing adventure may be…

Adventure Day – 01
  • 10am welcome at Adrigole Pier and we allocate numbered lifejackets.
  • Ferry you out to Jessy on her swinging mooring in Adrigole Harbour. Introduction to Jessy and your allocated cabins.
  • Full safety briefing of above and below decks.
  • Lunch at anchor (usually sandwiches and nibbles).
  • Your skipper / instructor will talk about your own goals and experience and explain the weather expected and recommended direction and destinations based on the expected winds and weather forecast … and you set sail ⛵🐬
  • Each crew is involved with helming, crewing, rigging, anchoring and navigating throughout your journey.
  • Early evening you anchor up in your first port, possibly Lonehart Harbour, and enjoy a swim off the stern and a quick hot water rinse with the outdoor stern shower head.
  • Dinner will be in the oven and served around 7 or 8pm and you can enjoy eating on the deck if weather allows on in the cosy main cabin. All our meals are delicious vegetarian or responsibly sourced meats prepared at home ready to be served aboard. Summer evenings we sometimes then go ashore for stroll if suitable location and weather or sit telling tales of the sea and planning for the next days adventures.
Adventure Day – 02

Breakfast served with fresh “real” coffee, tea, soda bread, jam, butter and muesli … have a dip off the back before though and really feel the thrill of starting your first full day at sea.

You will all discuss your sail routing for the day and lift anchor to set sail. You may sail to the sheltered waters of Dunboy Castle and enjoy lunch at anchor or you will keep on sailing and eat on the move, then anchor out in Puleen for the night. Destinations are different on every trip and are chosen based on weather and crew ability, so we can’t make any promises about location but can promise we will do our best to ensure you make the most of your adventures.

Adventure Day – 03 and 04

Each day you lift anchor or slip your mooring after breakfast, enjoy some super sailing and adventures for the day, fresh lunch and rest at night after a plate of good food.

Adventure Day – 05

Your last day if on a 5 day charter. Make the most of your last day at sea “What did you like the most?” “Helming, crewing or sitting enjoying the sail?”. 

Sail back to Adrigole Harbour and secure Jessy to her mooring again, help clean down her decks and disembark at around 3pm. Giving you plenty of time to get back home or check into a local Bed and Breakfast only to find your head still seems to be bobbing up and down!!! There are plenty of local accommodation options and restaurants you can sit together and start planning for next years sailing adventure 😊

Charter Rates

Quantity of Days:Cost:Charter Availability
Vector21 day & 20 nightN/A1 June to 30 Oct 2024Book Now
Vector14 day & 13 night€3300.001 June to 30 Oct 2024Book Now
Vector10 day & 9 night€2750.001 June to 30 Oct 2024Book Now
Vector6 day & 5 night€2200.001 June to 30 Oct 2024Book Now
Vector5 day & 4 night€1750.001 June to 30 Oct 2024Book Now
VectorDay Sail€400.001 June to 30 Oct 2024Book Now
Vector1/2 Day Sail*€50.00 PP1 June to 30 Oct 2024Book Now

*(scheduled and sharing with others)

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The Meet Local Wildlife

West Cork Sailing gives you the opportunity to enjoy our coastal wildlife from the sea. Common Seals, Grey Seals, Common Dolphins, Porpoises, Minke Whales, sea birds galore are just a few of the most common wildlife species you will see on our adventures and training courses. As well as the rarer sightings of Otters, Basking Sharks, Humpback Whales and Puffins.

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What People are Saying About Our Adventures

  • Up close and personal with the Seals “Stunning experience kayaking in this beautiful harbour. Saw and got close to a number of seals. Went back a second time and it was just as good! Staff extremely helpful when we had a problem with our car. Highly recommended.”

    McMidleton – Trip Advisor

    – May, 2023

  • “Had an awesome time Kayaking here with a group of friends, got to see the seals up close! The lady working there was lovely too. Would go again.”

    Eddie -Google

    – May, 2023

  • “We were sailing with you for five days and had a wonderful time. We learnt so much and you gave us huge confidence in our ability to handle the boat . You made everything seem easy and were very forgiving when we made mistakes. Your seamanship , knowledge of the marine environment , intuitiveness and basic decency added up to us having a wonderful sailing/learning experience . We will be back. Can’t recommend you enough.”

    Marella – Google

    – August, 2023

  • “Thank you, we had a great day yesterday! So friendly and welcoming, we will be back!”

    Emma – Facebook

    – October, 2023

  • “Wonderful service provided for me and my family. So good we came back twice.”

    Thomas – Facebook

    – August, 2023

  • “If you are thinking about it—Go for it!!!! One of The most amazing experiences of my life!! My husband and I went for a Competent Crew and Day Skipper Course together. Cannot express my gratitude enough to Niall ( and Killian) for sharing their knowledge with us !”

    Josipa D – Trip Advisor

    – October, 2023

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