25 CLASSIC CHARTERS
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EAST COAST
Sailing here is shallow and very tidal. The ever-changing coastal scenery and the mixture of sea, channels and rivers make it one of the great cruising grounds, as well as a sailing challenge.
Cirdan Sailing Trust, various Tel: +44 (0)1621 851433,
www.cirdansailing.com
Pioneer, smack (above) Tel: +44 (0)1206 303373,
www.pioneersailingtrust.org.uk
Saxonia, Thames bawley Tel: +44 (0)1206 823373,
www.saxoniacharters.co.uk
Excelsior, smack Tel: +44 (0)845 3082323,
www.excelsiortrust.co.uk
Black Rose, smack,
www.traditionalcharter.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)7811 469505
Historic charter destination that still has the highest concentration of charter boats in Britain. The appeal? The scenery, the wildlife and the lack of seasickness. Suitable for novices, great for groups.
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NORFOLK BROADS
Eastwood Whelpton, 16 Broads sailing yachts Tel: +44 (0)1493 750430,
www.eastwood-whelpton.co.uk
Hunter’s Yard (above), cabin yachts and day-sailers Tel: +44 (0)1692 678263,
www.huntersyard.co.uk
Martham Boats, big selection of boats Tel: +44 (0)1493 740249,
www.marthamboats.com
Norfolk Broads Yachting Co, wherry White Moth Tel: +44 (0)1692 580200,
www.norfolk-broads.com
Swallowtail Boatyard, Broads sailing yachts Tel: +44 (0)1692 678066,
www.swallowtailboats.co.uk
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MOTORBOATS
In Britain, classic power tends to be river-based; but the Med and USA are bristling with classics; Rivas on Italy’s Lake Garda or longer trips on seagoing beauties like the 78ft long 1936-built TSMY Bounty.
Gay Archer NEW Fuel-injected jollies on the Bristol Channel in a 1950s RN motor torpedo boat Tel: +44 (0)7974 954978
Henley Sales and Charter (above) Crewed and bareboat charter on the upper Thames Tel: +44 (0)1491 578870,
www.hscboats.co.uk
Seafin 1961 Thorneycroft motor yacht in the Solent. Tel: +44 (0)20 72641020,
www.seafin.co.uk
Classic Charters For classic power in the Med and beyond Te: +44 (0)7919 430863,
www.classic-charters.com
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SOLENT
Britain’s most famous and historic yachting centre is also home to a several classic charter yachts for sailing in these waters and further afield. The eagle-eyed will note how many are pilot cutters! They do make ideal charter yachts.
Morwenna, pilot cutter Tel: +44 (0)845 034 5388,
www.traditional-sailing.com
Valhalla Yachting, two identical Swan 55s Tel: +44 (0)870 2467755,
www.valhallayachting.com
Polly Agatha, pilot cutter Tel: +44 (0)7795 480254,
www.polly-agatha.co.uk
Merlin of Falmouth, pilot cutter Tel: +44 (0)7967 182534.
www.classic-charters.co.uk
Maybird, Fred Shepherd ketch (above) Tel: +44 (0)7540 969512,
www.maybird.co.uk
Annabel J, pilot cutter Tel: +44 (0)7766 138288,
www.annabel-j.co.uk
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