Steady

Join Jan-Willem and Mariëlle Kerkmeer on board their 1993 Dutch ketch as they sail the seas of Scandinavia and Scotland. Since she was built, Steady has been used as a charter vessel, so is fully kitted out with guests in mind. She sleeps eight people in four comfortable twin cabins, with two bathrooms and a spacious kitchen and living area below deck. There’s plenty of room on deck too, and Jan-Willem and Mariëlle have Musto sailing suits available to rent for €45 (about £40) per trip for if the weather turns. They also make full use of the well-equipped kitchen, making varied meals for all the guests on board – these are all included in the price of your voyage. For eight-day voyages, you will also be able to enjoy one meal ashore, and longer voyages (ten and twelve-day) there will be two dinners ashore – these aren’t included in the price of your voyage.

On board Steady, you won’t be required to lend a hand with the sailing of this eye-catching vessel, however Jan-Willem and Mariëlle are excellent teachers if you do want to get involved. They will cater for all abilities, and if you’d rather sit back and relax with a book, then that’s fine too! Steady’s voyages explore the islands of the Inner and Outer Hebrides and St Kilda, an area of unspoilt wilderness and breathtaking beauty in the Western Isles of Scotland. Her trips give you access to the most captivating and remote hidden secrets of this incredible and beautiful place. As you cruise through this stunning marine landscape you will likely be lucky enough to experience close encounters with rare wildlife and have time to soak up the unique and fascinating history and culture of the Hebrides and St Kilda.

Accommodation

• Total number of berths : 10
• Guest berths : 8
• Bathrooms : 2
• Smoking on board? :

Particulars

• Designer : George Beuhler
• Builder : Stocznia Wiswa, Gdansk
• Year built : 1993
• Displacement : 53 tonnes
• Length overall : 22m/72'
• Draft : 1.9m/6'2"
• Beam : 5.4m/17'7"
• Rig : Staysail Ketch
• Number of sails : 5
• Crew : 2