Small UK charter company needed

[paulsmith]

Small UK charter company needed

I've just sadly had to sell my Westerly Griffon due to lack of freetime, and the limited sailing available on the North Devon coast where I am based. So instead I'm going to bareboat charter on the south coast instead. I dont need anything too fancy just a good solid boat like a konsort or similar for a week or so. The big charter companies are a bit flash so I'm looking for small private charterers who may be a bit cheaper etc Is there a database/list with the info I need anywhere?
Or do any forum members charter their own boats?
The area I would like to sail is Falmouth/Plymouth/Dartmouth etc.
Paul.

 

[jonathankent]

Re: Small UK charter company needed

Although I didn't actually charter with them (decided to put the money towards buying mine), I found Dartmouth Yacht Charters to be very helpful. Their selection of boats isn't all too fancy and quite reasonable on price. I would have had a Moody 34 for a week for just under £400 (18mths ago). I don't know what, if any, RYA certs you and/or crew have. Some of the other charterers around that area aren't too happy without certs and experienced crew. This crowd were happy for me to charter and based on the 3 other crew (family) having very little experience... others tried to sell a training week, which I didn't need.

Good luck in your search.

 

[philip_stevens]

Re: Small UK charter company needed

Also try Portway Yacht Charters of Falmouth. The Konsort, Saffron of Kernow, was my boat for 9 years.

She is well appointed and served us well for all that time. We have now got a Duo.

Contact Peter Morgan on 01326 212320.

 

[owen]

Re: Small UK charter company needed

"Cornish cruising" would meet your needs.

 

[Thistle]

Re: Small UK charter company needed

Happy to recommend Dartmouth Yacht Charters. No connection other than as a very satisified customer.