A creative residency with Kate Sagovsky of Studio Soma – 17th-23rd July 2027, Mallaig – Mallaig, from £895
Join us for a week of sailing & outdoor movement in the wild landscapes of the Scottish isles: cultivating ecological connection through mindful movement. This will be our third edition of Sensing the Wild, and we can’t wait!
This is a unique opportunity to discover the transformative power of mindfulness & movement practices in an extraordinary environment. You will be supported in a small, friendly group & given expert guidance, making this creative residency accessible for both complete beginners, & those with more experience in outdoor adventures &/or somatic movement practices.
On waking in remote anchorages, we will gather for a short morning practice & hearty breakfast before a day which weaves together time learning to sail on the water, & time moving & creating together on the land. With simple prompts & easy-to-follow instructions, you will be guided through different creative explorations which respond to the surrounding environment as it changes day-by-day. Together we will work with breathing, witnessing, movement, touch, stillness, & reflecting in words & images. Through this embodied play we will discover how slowing down & bringing awareness to sensory experiences can help us find new ways of connecting to ourself, others, & the world.
This collaborative practice asks: what might our role be in witnessing, celebrating, & protecting the interwoven ecological tapestry in which we play a key part? By noticing our sensory experiences, we allow ourselves to enter into a receptive state of deep listening & connecting, through which we can imagine, rediscover, & begin to work towards new ways of being in the world. Return home renewed & inspired by the wild shores of the islands, & your imagination.
Sensing the Wild ran for the first time in 2025, and was an absolute highlight of the programme. Here are some glimpses from the programme
Application deadline Friday 8th January 2026. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, so please apply as early as possible. We will contact you by email with a link to a brief application form so we can understand a bit more about you and your motivation for applying for the week.
Funding
This is a self-funded residency, as Sail Britain has no external support, but we have a good record of applicants making successful external funding applications to support their places, and we are very happy to write in support of these if you choose to do this. Please let us know if this would be helpful, and see this page for suggestions on funding your place
Cost contribution
This trip has three cost options, according to your circumstances.
Base tier, £995 – if you have a regular income or are applying for external funding for the trip. This is the minimum we need to keep the project running.
Abundance tier £1195 – if you are in a fortunate position, this allows us to invest in Sail Britain’s future and build resilience. For example, just this year, the need for a new engine was a major unexpected cost to the project and you can help support this. This also helps to keep the supported tier accessible for those who otherwise wouldn’t be able to participate.
Supported tier, £895 – for those self funding the residency on a very low income and in need of financial assistance. Accessibility is important to Sail Britain and we want to help make participation possible in these circumstances with this special reduced rate. This does not apply for those making external funding applications (please use the other tiers).
Please indicate in confidence which tier you would like to contribute to. This will not affect the success of your application.
Practical information
- Start point – Mallaig (The crew will send details with exactly where to find Merlin on the day of arrival)
- Start time – Saturday 17th July, 6pm
- End point – Mallaig
- End time – Friday 23rd July, 12 noon
What’s included
- Fully equipped yacht and professional crew
- Guided activities ashore with Kate and sailing tuition with Oliver
- 6 nights accommodation onboard
- All meals for the week
- All safety equipment and training
What’s not included
- Your travel to and from the start/end points of the voyage
- Travel insurance
- Any expenses ashore, although these tend to be very limited out in the wilds!
For more info have a look at our FAQs page for an insight into life onboard.
