Island Life Magazine Ltd August/September 2007 | Page 32
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A real fun day out for the
family cannot get any better
than this!
With one white yacht looking
very much like another these
days, being on a plastic yacht
in a crowded harbour does not
seem very special, but arriving
in a stunning classic yacht is a
real head turner and a unique
experience. Josephine and
Infanta, two of the most beautiful
classic yachts in the UK today,
have sailed into crowded Cowes
and are available to charter.
Island based company,
classicyachtcharters.co.uk, is able
to offer for charter this season
two stylish yachts, Josephine
(pictured), built in 1954 and
Infanta in 1947. Both are in
excellent condition, and at 45’ and
47’ respectively, they are large
and comfortable with great deck
space to relax and sunbathe while
anchored in a bay, or to invite
your friends aboard for drinks
in the spacious cockpit when
moored in harbour.
So when chartering is
commonplace with so many
charter fleets in the Solent, why
do Classic Yacht Charters feel
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there is a need or market for
more?
“Both these yachts are really
beautiful” says Josephine Burr
of Classic Yacht Charters, “They
are chic, elegant and bring a
higher level of pleasure and
relaxation which we want to
share with other Island residents
and families who holiday on the
Island in the Summer and want to
sail, and we find that the girls love
the aesthetics of classic yachts
even
if they are not into sailing”
With the yachts based in East
Cowes, the emphasis seems very
much on providing a wonderful
sail on a classic yacht for
individuals and families as well
as being an excellent corporate
opportunity. Each yacht comes
with a professional crew member
for the charter, so there is
someone to make sure the yacht
is running smoothly, and to share,
to whatever level is needed, the
responsibility for running the
ship. This means the charter is
relaxing for everyone.
“For corporate charter we offer
a fantastic all inclusive day for 10
people, or up to 20 if you want
both yachts, plus a big speed boat
for water-sports at lunchtime, but
the price structure also makes it
possible for two people to have
the most romantic couple of days
cruising in the Solent, or a week
away in the Channel Islands. My
preference” says Josephine “is
one of the best value days. Two
families, up to 10 people, bring
a hamper and yacht around the
Solent in real style and all this
from £438+VAT.
If you enjoy being on the water,
but never really were attracted
to charter you will be interested
to experience yachts as beautiful
as this, glinting varnish, shining
chrome and a real pleasure to sail.
For more information, go to
www.classicyachtcharters.co.uk
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