Cherokee
Accommodation
- Number of guest berths: 8
- Number of bathrooms: 2
- Cabin configuration: 3 double cabins, 2 twin cabins
- Smoking policy: Onshore, and when sailing on the leeward side
Particulars
- Builder: J&J Design
- Year built: 2000
- Length overall: 16.5m/54'
- Draft: 2m/6'6"
- Sail Area: TBC
- Number of sails: 3
- Rig: Cutter
- Crew: 2, 3 for crossings
Jouke sails with Cherokee all over the northern hemisphere, leaving her home port of Rotterdam in May and sailing anywhere from the Hebrides and the Channel Islands, the Faroe Islands and Ireland or even down to the North coast of Spain before making the journey back to Holland in October. Join him for the adventure of a lifetime – think exhilarating sailing, bucket list destinations and top-notch hospitality.
Sailing with Cherokee is perfect for those looking to expand their sailing knowledge. From beginners to accomplished sailors, Cherokee’s sailing schedule accommodates all ages and abilities. From sailing training voyages across Oceans to family-friendly voyages in the Azores, there is something to suit everyone.
She has a relatively simple rig and winch system, so she is a great boat to learn the ropes. Get involved with all aspects of sailing from winching, taking the helm, route planning, chart reading and celestial navigation.
Skipper Jouke Lemmer purchased Cherokee in 2008 after spending years sailing with his father’s ship, amongst others. Cherokee was built in 2000 by award-winning boat builders J & J Design. She is a fast, 16m vessel with a stunning teak deck and spacious cockpit, and she operates with two crew members (her skipper and the bosun/chef). Cherokee is exceptionally good at what she was built to do – pure blue water sailing!
Berths on board
Single berth in shared Twin Cabin: Two single bunk berths.
Single berth in Double Cabin (double occupancy): Double cabin for two guests.
Private Cabin (solo occupancy): Private cabin for one guest.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced sailor, Cherokee’s voyages are suitable for everyone. A custom-fit charter vessel, Cherokee has been designed to ensure her guests enjoy comfortable offshore sailing adventures.
Getting Involved
Sailing with Cherokee certainly ticks the adventure travel boxes with a continuous A-to-B sailing schedule throughout the season. Skipper Jouke believes this is the best way to experience as many destinations off the beaten track as possible and loves to share his sense of adventure with guests.
Guests are actively encouraged to get involved with all aspects of sailing under the relaxed guidance of Jouke. Take the helm, help with the winching of the sails, anchoring and basic chart navigation. Skipper Jouke was born at sea, the son of a Baltic Sea Captain and a naval architect. When he’s back on land, you could not be in safer hands!
Sleeping & relaxation
With four private guest cabins, comfortable bunks and two bathrooms at either end of the boat, Cherokee can easily cater for solo travellers, adventurous couples or groups of friends or family. Clever storage offers plenty of locker space for guests in each cabin. With the boiler running off the cooling water of the generator, there is plenty of hot water for washing and showering!
Below decks, she offers a comfy & spacious saloon perfect for eating, playing cards or simply reading a book. You’ll find beautiful panelled mahogany interiors, giving the ship that classic feel. A well-equipped galley opposite the saloon provides a perfect social space, ready to bring you delicious food after an exhilarating day of sailing. Eat under the stars if the weather allows in the spacious cockpit, offering comfortable couches and a good-sized table. If the weather takes a turn, the crew will put up the cockpit tent, offering you shelter and warmth in the fresh air.
Authentic Offshore sailing
The boat is owned and sailed by experienced skipper Jouke, and there is a ‘bosun’ who also does the cooking. The bosun will be preparing dinner as you arrive, and after breakfast on your first morning aboard Cherokee, you can be guaranteed a relaxed start to your sailing holiday.
Jouke and his crew try to use the engine as little as possible, sailing into port as much as they can. Cherokee only clocks up about 180 motoring hours every year, which is pretty impressive. As with most of our vessels, the days of your holiday are subject to the weather, with the tide as your clock. Guests aren’t presented with a tight schedule or itinerary for this reason, and it makes the trip much more adventurous and flexible.
Coming from a family of seafarers, Jouke Lemmers always knew that ships were his calling and is the proud skipper of the adventure boat, Cherokee.
Jouke was born at sea. His father, Ton, is considered a pioneer of the charter industry, and Jouke was taken on every trip on his father’s boat, all over the Baltic Sea. It had been obvious to Jouke since he was young that he wanted to spend his life on, in, and around ships, and to support his studies in shipbuilding financially, he worked on ships all over the world. At 21, Jouke found himself in the Canary Islands, where the realisation that he wanted to own and skipper his own charter yacht came to life.
He now has all the official navigation qualifications, plenty of captaining experience and spends his winters as a naval architect. In other words, you’re in very capable hands during your holiday on the adventure boat, Cherokee. Jouke is so friendly and hospitable, with a relaxing air that spreads a sense of calm throughout the ship. Climb aboard and let Jouke show you the ropes.
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