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The Mediterranean west of Italy, home to the jetset and, since the 1980s, the centre of classic yacht racing, has long been a popular charter destination. In recent years, a more exciting development has arisen and now it is possible to ship aboard some of the most glamorous yachts in the classic Med fleet to do some racing at the famous regattas such as Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. Classic Yacht Events arranges the charter of one or more yachts (for bespoke racing), for companies or private individuals. It was set up in 2010 by Matt Barker, owner of The Blue Peter (1930 Mylne) and since then, a dozen yachts of similar stature have joined. The western Med is still the
swankiest bit of saltwater real estate around. The Classic Charters site lists some of the most exotic, luxurious classics in the world, as well as scores of beautiful vintage motor yachts – and there are plenty of affordable charters too.
CLASSIC CHARTERS
We’ve done more than our fair share of sailing on OPBs (other people’s boats) here at CB over our 25 years. Steffan Meyric Hughes picks some favourites – and some we just like the look of
MED YACHTS MED REGATTAS AND RACING
Classic Yacht Events (Cannes) Twelve top yachts in the Med: Matt, Tel: +33 (0)678 281746 or Milly, Tel: +33 (0)615 940888
www.classicyachtevents.com
Classic motor yachts The following few classic motor yachts are from the books of Sussex-based Classic Charters, who have a huge number of classic motor and sailing yachts in Britain, the Med and elsewhere. For more, call Nick Harding on +44 (0)7919 430863 or visit
www.classic-charters.com.
Over the Rainbow 1930, Dickies of Tarbert-built motor yacht of 115ft (35m) operating in the western Med (particularly the Italian coastline). She’s a twin-screw motor yacht with accommodation for eight guests.
SS Delphine As featured in last month’s Superyacht supplement. If you and 25 friends have €360,000 to spare for a week afloat, this 258ft (80m) 1921 steam yacht built for Horace Dodge and still with its original steam engines, is the ultimate.
Catriel All sailors love a tug: particularly a beautifully converted navy-blue one, built in 1962. Catriel takes eight guests and cruises the French and Italian rivieras.
Left: Karenita (foreground, contact
marcpajot@gmail.com re charter) and Orion
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