SKIRR Adventures

SKIRR Adventures We adventure into remote, high-latitude waters inspired by great, modern-day explorers. Your expedition voyage is divided into five legs.

Join us as Expedition Crew for one or more of five legs onboard 68-foot yachts for an exhilarating voyage skirring the stark rugged coastline, ice-fields and more.... You may choose to do one leg, combine several, or complete all of the five legs in the voyage. The 4,820 nautical mile round trip will take an estimated eight weeks during the height of summer with crew arriving or departing at the c

hangeover ports en route, leaving Gosport on July 1 2022. Adventure sailing is as much about your experience above and below deck as the destinations visited. You will be exploring some of the most remote, pristine waters on the planet, while honing your sailing skills on passage. As a member of the crew team you can also take on a key role such as helping prepare tasty, nutritious and hot meals, as team videographer, or navigating the stars under the magical night sky. Sailing primarily under the power of wind, a truly unstoppable source of energy, the natural world may come strikingly close to your yacht. During each leg, while the yacht is moored, you’ll have the opportunity to explore closer to shore, and the extraordinary ice-scapes of the Icelandic and Greenland coasts. Expect to see Arctic Bowhead Whales, Polar Bears along the East Greenland coast, Arctic Fox, possibly Walrus, Arctic ringed seal of course, fish and birdlife. So have your camera ready. Your expedition guide will es**rt you ashore for day-expeditions onto the otherworldly brutal and beautiful landscapes shaped by the forces of nature. To book your place on this limited edition expedition sail please visit www.skirradventures.com

07/02/2026

Bob Beggs, skipper of the Official Challenge Support Yacht for The Great Icelandic Swim, gives us an insight into the support team and how they supported Ross Edgley to keep him going for 119 days at sea. ⛵️🌊

📺 The Great Icelandic Swim documentary launches Saturday 7 February at 7:30pm on Channel 4, airing as a four-part series every Saturday.

This documentary is a testament to human endurance and we’re honoured to have played our part in turning a “crazy idea” into history! 💪

06/02/2026

We caught up with Bob Beggs, our seasoned Clipper Round the World Yacht Race skipper, shortly after he led Ross Edgley and the crew through The Great Icelandic Swim. ⛵️🏊🇮🇸

With a wealth of experience in offshore racing and leading teams across the world’s oceans, Bob shared what it took to support a world-first challenge in some of the most demanding conditions. 🎥

📺 The Great Icelandic Swim documentary launches Saturday 7 February at 7:30pm on Channel 4, airing as a four-part series every Saturday.

This documentary is a testament to human endurance and we’re honoured to have played our part in turning a “crazy idea” into history! 💪

🌊 OFFSHORE PASSAGES – UK ↔ Iceland1,300 nautical miles. Open ocean.Our offshore passages from Gosport to Iceland, and ba...
01/02/2026

🌊 OFFSHORE PASSAGES – UK ↔ Iceland

1,300 nautical miles. Open ocean.

Our offshore passages from Gosport to Iceland, and back again, will have you crossing the continental shelf, feeling the power of the open ocean beneath the keel, and building meaningful offshore miles along the way. Expect long watches, changing conditions, and the rewards that come with proper passage sailing. As you head north, enjoy crisp air, vivid sunsets, and encounters with seabirds, dolphins, and even whales.
And if you're already a sailor, it's the perfect way for you to build offshore miles, sharpen skills, and gain experience at sea.

📍 Gosport ↔ Reykjavik
🧭 +13,00nm | June & September 2026
🔗 To register interest

❄️ ARCTIC ADVENTURE – Ísafjörður → Scoresby Sund/Tasilaq → ReykjavíkSail north from Iceland into the Arctic and on to Gr...
28/01/2026

❄️ ARCTIC ADVENTURE – Ísafjörður → Scoresby Sund/Tasilaq → Reykjavík

Sail north from Iceland into the Arctic and on to Greenland, a true high-latitude expedition shaped by weather, ice, and real offshore sailing.

From remote fjords in Scoresby Sund to the settlements around Tasiilaq, this journey takes you through glaciers, icebergs, and some of the most striking sailing grounds in the North Atlantic.

This is practical, hands-on expedition sailing in a remote and remarkable part of the world. 🌊❄️

📍 Iceland ↔ Greenland
🧭 +800nm | July–September 2026
🔗 Visit our website to learn more and register your interest now - https://skirradventures.com/

Congratulations to the Clipper Race’s Chairman and Co-Founder, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, who has been awarded the Pindar ...
25/11/2025

Congratulations to the Clipper Race’s Chairman and Co-Founder, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, who has been awarded the Pindar Lifetime Achievement Award for 2025, presented by the International Association of Cape Horners.

Sir Robin receives the award for his work in inspiring sailors the world over since becoming the first person to sail solo non-stop around the world.

Andrew Pindar, who presented the award, said, “It would hardly be a stretch to think of Sir Robin as the David Attenborough of sailing. Recognised and respected by a public of all ages who have enjoyed his exploits over a long and incredible nautical career.”

Read more here: https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2025/11/23/recognizing-a-lifetime-of-achievement-2/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Scuttlebutt%206487%20%20November%2025%202025&utm_content=Scuttlebutt%206487%20%20November%2025%202025+CID_ecf9bae92d45157b5b64a9b293adc349&utm_source=Email%20Newsletter&utm_term=Full%20report

🌊 Set sail for the ultimate high-latitude adventure!Join our SKIRR Adventures Expedition in 2026 and navigate icy fjords...
21/11/2025

🌊 Set sail for the ultimate high-latitude adventure!

Join our SKIRR Adventures Expedition in 2026 and navigate icy fjords, towering icebergs & untouched Greenland shores. ❄️🧭

📍 Iceland ↔ Greenland
⛴️ UK ↔ Iceland Offshore Passages
📅 July–September 2026

Routes may change with ice and weather but each passage is unique! ❄️

Your next adventure awaits! Are you ready to join the crew?

Find more information on our website - https://www.skirradventures.com 🔗

13/10/2025

🎈HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY ROSS 🎈

Wishing a very happy birthday! Ross, after our epic mission together earlier this year, we hope you are somewhere warm, enjoying a your personal favourite of sub-sandwiches wrapped in pizza! 🍕

We’re excited to hear what you’ve got planned for your next crazy endurance challenge!

✨ HISTORY MADE ✨We are proud to have been the Official Challenge Support Yacht for  Great Icelandic Swim - the first eve...
09/09/2025

✨ HISTORY MADE ✨

We are proud to have been the Official Challenge Support Yacht for Great Icelandic Swim - the first ever circumnavigation of Iceland by swim! 🏊‍♂️🇮🇸

Our expedition yacht and professionals kept Ross safe, supported, and ready to dive back in day after day. Together, we battled the storms and the seas to help turn a “crazy idea” into history.

Massive congratulations to Ross and the whole team for this achievement. We are honoured to have been at the heart of it. ⛵️

The fifth and final leg of the SKIRR Adventures 2025 expedition departs from Reykjavik, Iceland today. The 1400 nautical...
02/09/2025

The fifth and final leg of the SKIRR Adventures 2025 expedition departs from Reykjavik, Iceland today.

The 1400 nautical mile route will see our Clipper 68 yacht ‘CV11’ and her crew make passage across the North Atlantic/Southern Norwegian Sea towards the formidable Faroe Islands. From here they begin travelling south with stops along the way dictated by conditions.

Finally, they will return to the SKIRR Adventures home port of Gosport (Portsmouth), UK where the 2025 expedition will conclude.

Interested in joining future SKIRR Adventures expeditions? Visit our website via the link in bio to register your interest and be kept up to date with future expedition details.

🔵👃BLUE NOSES👃🔵Another group of crew have joined the “Order of the Blue Nose” during the SKIRR Adventures 2025 expedition...
19/08/2025

🔵👃BLUE NOSES👃🔵

Another group of crew have joined the “Order of the Blue Nose” during the SKIRR Adventures 2025 expedition!

Why are they called Blue noses?
A Blue nose is more than just a name; it’s a mark of resilience and adventure. This honorary title is bestowed upon sailors who cross the Arctic Circle for the first time. It symbolises their entry into an elite community of seafarers who have ventured into the planet’s most unforgiving waters.

The name “Blue nose” carries with it a sense of achievement. It’s a metaphorical reminder of the icy trials endured and the frost that nipped at their noses. To wear this title is to carry a piece of naval history and folklore, a tangible link to the countless sailors who’ve faced the Arctic’s unrelenting chill!

🚨FINAL SPACES REMAINING🚨The final leg of the SKIRR Adventures 2025 expedition starts in Reykjavik, Iceland on 31 August ...
19/08/2025

🚨FINAL SPACES REMAINING🚨

The final leg of the SKIRR Adventures 2025 expedition starts in Reykjavik, Iceland on 31 August and there are a few spaces remaining.

This is your sign to embrace adventure and be part of this incredible sailing expedition from Reykjavik, Iceland to Portsmouth, UK.

What to expect from Leg 5:

✅ A variety of weather conditions
✅ North Atlantic offshore passage
✅ Abundance of marine wildlife
✅ Exhilarating sailing experience on 68ft yacht
✅ Unique destinations
✅ Long-lasting memories and friendships made

If you love any of the above and have your RYA Day Skipper, Clipper Race training or equivalent, then Leg 5: “Iceland, Isles and Islands” is the one for you!

📆 31 August to 19 September 2025
⛵️68ft (21m) expedition sailing yacht
3️⃣ Professional sailing staff guiding you
📍Reykjavik 🇮🇸 to Gosport 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
🗺️ Approx. 1,400 nautical miles

🔗 Click the link in bio to find out more and book via our website.

High up in the high latitudes🧊
07/08/2025

High up in the high latitudes🧊

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Gosport
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Thursday 9am - 5pm
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