Welcome onboard M/Y Chico

Chico, a gentleman's motor yacht, was built in 1932 at St. Monans, Fife. A Dunkirk Little Ship, and registered as a National Historic Ship, she is now available for charter on the West Coast of Scotland. There are three double cabins for up to six guests, with separate crew accommodation. Day trips for up to eight people can be booked by arrangement. Please visit our website for more details.

Wednesday 3 October 2018

Bookings for 2019

As the 2018 season finishes our thoughts are turning to 2019.  As per the last couple of years we intend to spend the bulk of the summer sailing out of Oban but we have an enquiry for a one way trip from Oban to Greenock, so if anyone fancies a cruise from Greenock back to Oban at the end of June they can look forward to this

The rock formation known locally as 'the dug's lugs' at the Mull of Kintyre.

To allow for weather conditions this would be a six day cruise, stopping off at some of the following; Arran, Campbeltown, Islay, Gigha, Jura and the lochs on the mainland side of the Sound of Jura.

Bookings taken before the end of December will be at 2018 prices, in this case £1084 per head for 6 people.

Friday 14 September 2018

Chico 1942

In her war history it's recorded that she suffered some damage to her stern in a collision. This photo shows her in Whitstable Harbour with a new sternpost fitted. Some of the repair is still visible with cracked frames doubled up.

Monday 12 March 2018

First trip for 2018

A hint of spring in the air coincided with a 3 day music festival at the SEC in the centre of Glasgow so we made use of one of the free pontoons run by Glasgow City Council.

The trip up the river is full of interest, but it's hard now to imagine how busy it would have been in its ship building heyday.