SOLENT
Swanning around
How does the thought of a day out on one of the finest
traditional yachts ever built grab you? Valhalla Yachting
in st
yle
in Swanwick has two identical Swan 55 yawls ready and
waiting for corporate or private charter, by day or week.
T
here is something were soon on our way down cruising sails. Should you want Charter packages
about chartering a the Hamble river. to take her racing, however, These beautiful Swan yachts
stunning classic yacht Our skipper, Rory, gave us her crew will hoist her Kevlar are available for luxury client
with its own skipper and a thorough safety briefing as racing wardrobe, which gives entertaining – day charter for up
hostess that takes you right we ambled downriver under her a whole new guise. to 12 people or overnight for six
back to the days when power and it wasn’t long guests – in the Solent. Customers
yachting was the preserve of before we had the sails up and The yachts enjoy the balance of fun and
the privileged and yachts were pulling in the F3-4 breeze. Swan Valhalla and Swan activity as well as the opportunity
objects of reverence. Guests can either actively Galiana are identical Nautor to spend valuable time with clients
We were persuaded take part in sailing the boat or Swan 55ft yawls designed in a social environment.
– without too much difficulty can opt just to sit back, relax by the prominent firm of Valhalla Yachting also offers
– to join Galiana and her crew and take in the scenery. Sparkman and Stephens. the unique opportunity to sail its
for a lunchtime sail in the We all wanted to feel part of Built in the 1970s, the classic yachts ‘hands on’ with
Solent – just to get the ‘feel’ the crew and were delighted to yachts epitomise Nautor one of its most popular packages
of her and to get a few nice be able to helm such a beauty Swan’s superb early designs incorporating a morning of practical
photos along the way from the in what were near perfect combining aesthetically sailing guided by expert crew,
firm’s accompanying RIB. conditions and dream of one pleasing lines with followed by some match racing in
We met on board at 1000 day winning the lottery. performance sailing. the afternoon. The company can
and were greeted by company Galiana is well balanced, Both yachts have been also incorporate its 8-seater RIB,
MD, Sue Mongey, who easy to sail and has such a immaculately maintained with which offers a high-speed thrilling
showed us over our beautifully comfortable motion in the an ongoing investment and ride as well as the opportunity to
built and pristinely maintained water that it would be hard to refurbishment programme. spectate and take photographs of
classic yacht. The hostess, imagine anyone being afflicted Each yacht can accommodate the Swans under way.
Debbie, brought coffee and with seasickness aboard her. 12 guests in comfort and safety Prices start at £1,950 per boat
stickies and we were given a Her powerful rig moves all 20 for day sailing and both have per day. Details from Valhalla
brief rundown on the yacht tons of her gracefully through a spacious cockpit and saloon Yachting Ltd, 0870 246 7755
and her history, before we the waves with her standard area, ideal for socialising.
www.valhallayachting.com.
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