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(Updated on 25/02/08)

Yacht Charter in UK

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Enjoying yacht charter in UK

For many boating enthusiasts yacht charter is the perfect holiday and the experience of a lifetime. Whether your choice is for classic sailing yachts, classic motor yachts, tall ships, or any type of traditional wooden boat, or the sleekest modern racing vessel, yacht charter provides a wonderful break from everyday life.

For classic yacht enthusiasts look, chartering a classic yacht provides a nostalgic look back into the past, which for many is only a dream. You can experience the ambience, grace and style of a bygone era in the boating world. There are many yacht charter UK companies who have available the most beautiful classic yachts, featuring acres of sail, graceful lines, gleaming brass and fine craftsmanship. Despite being vintage yachts, many offer luxury yacht charter featuring all the modern features expected in a luxury yacht such as air-conditioning, refrigeration and roomy accommodation.

Beautiful interiors, hand crafted in wood

With classic yachts charter you can enjoy not only the breathtaking sight under sail, but also interiors beautifully finished in an authentic style, where you can revel in the magnificent craftsmanship in so many different woods, such as rich French walnut, golden Danish elm, rare rosewoods, or mahogany panelling.

No sailing experience needed

While experienced sailor will seek bareboat charter, one of the delights of a fully crewed classic yacht charter is that those without the skill or knowledge necessary to handle such a boat, can enjoy a hassle free cruise in their chosen location. It is not only enthusiasts of sail that can enjoy such luxurious surroundings, as luxury classic motor yacht charter offers all the amenities and standards of service expected in 5 star holidays.

Luxurious reproductions of classic yachts

Although there are some magnificent original yachts, there are also modern reproduction yachts, some of 100ft in length and over. These yachts have every possible facility, luxury accommodation and first rate crew expected on a superyacht, and have all the appearance of a classic sailing yacht, or classic motor yacht. In every other respect they are modern luxury yachts down to the finest detail.
The description of one such classic yacht charter gives an impression of what is available. “A new and stunning 162ft classic gaff-rigged schooner built as a near-replica to the famous Herreshoff 1910 schooner Westwind. With all the looks and style of a vintage classic, she was built to stringent modern yacht building standards. She offers several additional features expected in a modern luxury yacht such as air-conditioning, refrigeration and lavish accommodation with ensuite facilities for eight guests. Her interior is beautifully finished in an authentic style, and there is a full width master stateroom.” Another says, “the luxurious and spacious interiors of teak and mahogany, the impeccable service, and the fine cuisine are all that our discerning clients wish for. This is the ultimate Caribbean vacation. You pick the route, you choose the activities, and we do the rest.”

Take part in famous sailing events

For those who enjoy seeing many such classic sailing yachts, there are events around the world that provide the opportunity. One of these is the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. This major Caribbean yachting event draws some of the most beautiful and graceful sailing vessels ever built, the gaff rigged topsail schooners, magnificent yawls and sloops. I personally was thrilled to see a spectacular schooner with the traditional rig of a Baltimore Clipper under full sail, a magnificent Baltic ketch, and also a Victorian racing cutter. My husband kept remarking on the quality of the brass deck fittings and the brass portholes on the classic sloop that was home for us and three other couples for two weeks. You can take part in the sailing or just relax and enjoy the view of all the other yachts around you. The Regatta is one of those rare occasions to see these traditional, vintage and classic yachts under full sail and joined by the modern classics.

Family holiday, corporate charter, or even a wedding to remember

Most classic yacht charter companies in UK say that their main clients are vacation charters, people who wish to make their dreams of a yacht charter become a reality. An example would be a Caribbean yacht charter either for a gentle cruising holiday through the islands, or to sail to a remote bay or uninhabited island and enjoy all the peace and beauty that the Caribbean offers. Clients can swim in the clearest waters imaginable before breakfast, then sail to a colourful harbour for a stroll ashore, or another remote anchorage for fun with all the water sports, or just pure relaxation.
Another type of classic yacht charter is that for corporate sailing events, corporate yachting events, corporate hospitality, and other forms of corporate yacht charter. This can include exclusive client hospitality days, imaginative product launches or a full team development programme. These luxury classic yachts are also chartered for short cruises, a dinner or party venue, a wedding venue, and even for the honeymoon that follows.
Whatever the reason each client has for savouring the joys of classic yacht charter, whether private or corporate, there is no doubt, that despite the cost, they come back time and time again.

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