Classic Sailing Yacht Josefine
charter Gower, Wales, Cardiff, Devon, Cornwall, somerset and Swansea.
Classic Sailing Yacht "Josefine"
is a motor yacht and is available for charter in the Gower, Wales, Cardiff, Devon,
Cornwall, somerset and Swansea areas of the Bristol channel. Josefine
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Josefine is a 1931 Gaff Rigged Ketch now based in the Bristol Channels ancient
port of Watchet Somerset.
Since 2004 the 66ft traditional Danish Cutter has under gone much
restoration, with considerable attention to detail.
She will accommodate up to 12 visitors for day sailing, and
6 people for overnight cruising. She is chartered complete with a skipper and
crew. Guests are welcome to help run the boat, by setting sails, navigating, or
taking the helm.
Team Building . . . . .
Josefine is a timeless environment with a versatile sailing rig, she is well suited
for special events, team building and business incentives which are vital in any
organisation.
Josefine's history . . . . .
Josefine was built by Anderson and Ferdinandsen in Denmark and first registered
in 1931. She is constructed of oak on oak, and rigged as a gaff ketch. Her first
40 years were spent ring seine fishing in the Baltic and North Sea, and she was
often away for weeks at a time before returning to port with a live catch.
In 1975 she was re-commissioned as a sail-training vessel, working out of Denmark
until 1989 when she was re-registered under the British flag and relocated to
the south coast of England.
Between 2000-2002 she was completely rebuilt and refitted on
the south coast, and then relocated to Gibraltar. In 2003 she was purchased by
the 10th and present custodian who sailed her, with the help of a few friends,
from Gibraltar to Somerset.
Rigged as a gaff ketch, the total sail area is 1800 square feet.
The sails are, from the bow: main, main top sail, mizzen staysail, mizzen and
mizzen top sails. The combinations of this sail wardrobe mean that there are many
possibilities to suit prevailing conditions.
She is licensed to carry up to 12 people for day trips, and
will accommodate up to 6 people for extended overnight cruising.
The decks are spacious, with a comfortable relaxation area at
the stern, and a spacious wheelhouse to shelter from the weather.
The living quarters below comprise a spacious galley, versatile
accommodation, toilet and shower. There is a 12/24 Volt DC wiring system with
access points for personal equipment, and 240 Volt AC points when connected to
shore facilities.
