A family sailing holiday in western Scotland

The coronavirus has turned the world on its head when it comes to family holidays or indeed travel of any kind. Now we are more mindful of issues such as health and hygiene, social distancing and santisation, than ever before. It is therefore perhaps quite natural that we see holidaymakers seeking isolation over city breaks, and staycations in preference to overseas travel, both trends that I think are likely to continue at least into the short term.

So what does a family with teenage children do if they still have the urge to travel, to see new things and enjoy new experiences? For us, it was a sailing holiday in Scotland with Go West Sailing. It ticked so many boxes: beautiful scenery, enjoyment of the outdoors, isolation, something active to keep the kids busy and entertained, not to mention the opportunity for us all to learn new skills. We had also contacted a number of different sailing schools but felt Go West Sailing offered a more…