Emma Claire
Accommodation
- Number of guest berths: 4
- Number of bathrooms: 1 bathroom
- Cabin configuration: 1x double cabin, 1x twin cabin
- Smoking policy: On deck, downwind
Particulars
- Port of Registration: SSR 165207 Salcombe
- Year built: 1996
- Length overall: 50ft
- Draft: 2.3m
- Sail Area: TBC
- Number of Sails: 4
- Rig: Masthead Sloop
- Crew: 1-2
Built in 1996, she has technically passed into her “vintage” era but continues to showcase her Italian design and build very well. She has been lovingly maintained over the years, and you’d be hard pushed to find another model of her age in such good condition.
With a modern winched masthead sloop rig, sailing her is straightforward and in fact, Chris can comfortably sail her single-handedly. That being said, she is a great boat to learn the sailing basics; hoisting, winching, taking the helm and some basic navigation can all be taught if guests so wish. Her hull shape and sloop rig make her a comfortable, stable boat to sail, so she’s a great choice for coastal sailing for those wanting to try something new and learn the ropes.
She is perfect for small groups of friends and families looking for a unique holiday experience. She does offer some voyages bookable by the berth, but she is generally suited to bespoke private charters.
Emma Claire can sleep up to four guests in a double cabin and a twin bunk cabin. There are two bathrooms (one for guests), both with pull-out showers (if needed), and a generous saloon with cushioned seating, a dining table, and a well-equipped galley.
Above decks, she has a comfy cockpit and plenty of deck space to sit back, take in the coastal views, feel the salt air in your hair and relax into the rhythms of life on the water.
Berths on board
Family Private Charter (2 Adults + 2 Children under 16yrs): Reduced Private Charter for families. Maximum number of guests - 2 Adults + 2 Children under 16yrs.
Private Charter (max 4 guests): Private Charter for up to 4 guests.
Single berth in shared cabin: On selected voyages there may be berth/cabin charter options available - please enquire.
Emma Claire is a great-sized boat for beginners and small families alike looking for a skippered sailing charter in a safe environment. Skipper Chris is an RNLI coxswain for Salcombe lifeboat, so his experience and relaxed nature make sailing with him an absolute pleasure.
GETTING INVOLVED
Emma Claire’s rig is simple and modern, running on an electric winch system, so there is no hauling old ropes on this boat! She’s a great boat for guests to get a taste of comfortable modern rig sailing. Skipper Chris is more than happy to get guests involved and show them the ropes. From basic sail theory, taking the helm and helping with anchoring, there is always plenty to do on board, even if you’ve never stepped foot on a boat before. That said, if guests just want to experience the relaxed rhythms of life on the water and switch off from the demands of the modern world, that’s encouraged in equal measure!
SLEEPING AND RELAXATION
Above decks, there is ample space to sit out, relax and enjoy the views. The comfy cockpit is a great place to sit and watch the landscape go by as you feel the wind in the sails.
Below decks, there is a generous saloon with a large sofa area, a dining table, and a galley. There are three private cabins (2x double and 1x twin) and two saloon bunks, all sharing two well-appointed toilets. Each toilet has a pull-out shower if and as needed, but most showers will be taken onshore in the marina facilities.
Dining Aboard
As each voyage is a bespoke private charter, the food will be tailored to the group’s needs and requirements. Chris’s wife, Bryony, is a trained chef who used to run her own catering company, so you will certainly be well fed while aboard! Most dietary needs can be catered for, but please let us know on enquiry.
Emma Claire is owned and skippered by Salcombe sailing couple, Chris and Bryony.
Bryony
Bryony grew up on the coast, sailing on her family’s boat, cruising the southwest UK coast, across to France and through the Greek islands. She is a trained chef who used to run her own catering business, so she is able to cater for all dietary needs aboard! She now runs a B&B near Salcombe, working alongside Emma Claire.
Chris
The grandson of a fisherman, Chris has grown up on the water. From sailing dinghies as a boy before moving to bigger yachts, he’s even had a successful sailboard racing career, having been involved in numerous global events.
Over the years, racing, cruising, and the delivery of boats have clocked up the nautical miles on all sorts of vessels. Chris is also the full-time Coxswain/Mechanic of the Salcombe lifeboat for the RNLI. Chris has the ability to teach with ease, making it a pleasure to gain experience from boat handling to Advanced Navigation.
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