Island Life Magazine Ltd August/September 2007 | Page 32

life ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE 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 32 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 Island Life - www.islandlife.tv