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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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…