Author: Nick Hayward-Young
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Classic Sailing Yacht CRUSADE available for charter in 2026
Classic Sailing Yacht CRUSADE available for charter in 2026. Solent based classic yacht charter incl. regatta racing and RORC offshore.
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Charter CRUSADE for the 2026 Round Britain & Ireland race
If you’re looking for the ultimate RORC offshore sailing challenge, charter CRUSADE for the 2026 Round Britain & Ireland race. Run every 4 years and considered by many to be tougher than a transatlantic, this 1805 nm, non-stop race is a huge step up from a typical RORC offshore and, not surprisingly, it attracts top…
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CRUSADE achieves fantastic top half finish in record breaking Fastnet
56 years after she last competed in the race, CRUSADE finished this year’s centenary Rolex Fastnet Race in 4 1/2 days. And while she didn’t have the windy conditions that suit her so well, and despite sailing in a fleet largely comprised of significantly younger and lighter yachts, she still managed to finish comfortably inside…
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Fantastic result for CRUSADE in RORC Myth of Malham race
The 2025 sailing season is well and truly underway. The last week of May saw CRUSADE out on the water practicing drills with our Fastnet charter team before we set off on the iconic Myth of Malham Race. First held in 1958, the Myth of Malham Race has built a rich legacy for more than…
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CRUSADE achieves fantastic result in gruelling RORC Myth of Malham race
As preparation for this year’s Fastnet race, CRUSADE recently entered the 250 mile RORC Myth of Malham race with modest hopes that we would complete what the forecast promised was going to be a gruelling race. Imagine our delight at being the 10th yacht to finish in a fleet of 135 1st classic yacht home …
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A CRUSADE Christmas greeting and some charter plans for 2025 and beyond.
We’re really excited that in 2025, in addition to regatta racing and day charters, CRUSADE will once again be available for ‘term charters’ which could be anything from a long weekend’s cruise to a 2-3 week holiday. Tailor-made to suit the client’s wishes, there will opportunities to cruise to the West Country, the Scilly Isles,…
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Autumn may be here but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be sailing!
CRUSADE is staying in the water until the end of the year. The sails are on and she’s ready to go at a moment’s notice. So keep an eye on the weather and make the most of what can be simply stunning late-autumn / winter sailing days. Book an end-of-season, Solent based, fully crewed day…
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Whole boat charter or individual places available at Cowes Week 2024 on 64′ racing legend CRUSADE
At 64’ CRUSADE is one of the largest sailing yachts available for charter on the Solent. Built in cold moulded wood on the Isle of Wight in 1969, her victory in that year’s Sydney Hobart race ensured her legendary status, and to this day she continues to be a head-turning, talking point wherever she goes. With…
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RACE or SPECTATE at Cowes Week 2024 on board legendary 64′ Classic Yacht CRUSADE
64′ racing legend CRUSADE will once again be available for either RACING or SPECTATING at Cowes Week 2024 So whether you are looking for a fully catered cruise, spectating at this iconic regatta, or an adrenaline filled race day helming the yacht and working alongside professional racing sailors, CRUSADE offers a quite unique charter opportunity. A berth is reserved in the heart of the marina…
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Cruise the West Country on CRUSADE and watch the ‘mighty Classics’ in the 2024 Richard Mille Cup
Join classic sailing yacht CRUSADE for an unforgettable 2 week cruise to the West Country in May / June 2024. We will leave the Solent around 25th May and spend a week sailing west, at which point we will rendevouz with the stunning fleet of classic yachts taking part in the second edition of the Richard…