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20/08/2025

I have the pleasure of being appointed to secure a new keeper for a very special classic yacht.

CAMPER & NICHOLSONS YARD NO: 886
MUSKETEER OF STUTTON

Built In 1963 by Camper and Nicholsons to Lloyds 100A1 classification

Designed (by Peter Nicholson) and built by Camper and Nicholsons’ Southampton yard over the winter of 1962/63. She was launched in the spring of 1963 for Peter (later Sir Peter) Green, then Commodore of the Royal Ocean Racing Club, and featured in the May’s Yachting World Magazine (and in the annual of the same year). Originally built a yawl, in 1964 she was converted to a sloop by adding 3 feet to the main mast and removing the mizzen. She raced competitively in the UK during the 1960’s, winning the RORC points championship at least once and taking part in two Fastnet Races.

MUSKETEER’s racing career came to an end in June 1970 when she was sold to Nigel Pattison of Itchenor Sailing Club who sailed her to the West Indies (for his honeymoon) and back over a 2 year period, returning in 1973. Following a short period with W.M. Tubby of Guernsey, ownership transferred to Royal Cruising Club member Henry S. Williams of Plymouth, a former flag officer of the Royal Western Yacht Club of England and a leading light in the club’s involvement in the Single Handed Transatlantic Race and the Double Handed Round Britain Race. In 1980 MUSKETEER was bought by fellow club member and serious blue water cruiser Jonathan Trafford who restored her yawl rig and took her on a cruise to the Caribbean and the USA 1981-83. On her return she remained that family’s cruising yacht until she was sold to 1987 to Kevin and Jan Townsend who cruising many happy sailing miles on her: much to Europe from Spain’s Atlantic coast, France, Ireland, Scotland to Norway and the Baltic, including Russia and Estonia. She also took part in some of the Tall Ship races: 1991 (Ireland), 1993 (Norway and Denmark) and then St. Petersburg and Finland. Through the 2000’s the Townsends offered Ocean Yacht Master courses and lived on board for a period.

Her present owners purchased MUSKETEER from the Townsends in 2007 since when she has been maintained by Poole-based shipwright Lee Woodford (who replaced the teak deck in spring 2008) and sailed with friends and family and in sailing adventures for novices, exploring the south coast, the Channel Islands and Brittany. She completed another Atlantic circuit 2016-2017 (the last leg on a ship), taking in ANTIGUA Classic Yacht Regatta 2017: winning Class D and coming 3rd in the Concours for privately maintained Classic Division yachts..
More details at: https://www.boatmatch.com/boat/camper+%26+nicholson-custom+47%5c%27+yawl-19804/

06/02/2025

Kytra is back on the market again for only the fourth time since new. I am proud to have been part of her story including managing her sale to Annabel & Tim in 2017.
I have been instructed to manage her sale this time and welcome all enquiries for this wonderful motor yacht.
The listing and pictures will be live on Boatmatch in the next few days, meantime have a look at this amazing video: https://youtu.be/aCZvXY22EiI?si=FSPt_YBYqISQ1AKL

You heard it here first…. Kytra is for sale!
We have had more than ten years of fun with Kytra and feel 2025 is the year when we hand the baton on to her next lucky owners.
We bought her to enjoy an extended cruise in the Mediterranean and have surpassed any dreams we had on that front as you all have seen. She has been an excellent base to live, work, catch up with family and friends and make so many happy memories aboard.
She is presently moored in Port Yasmine Marina, Hammamet, Tunisia which is a great base to escape the EU whilst close to get back to Italy, Malta etc. Flights from the UK to Tunis and Enfidha airports are frequent and convenient.
Do get in touch via messenger if you, or somebody you know, are in the market for a game old bird with plenty of fun left in her…. No, Annabel is not for sale! We can give you all the relevant info if you are interested.
Please share as widely as possible, we really appreciate it.
Annabel and Tim

31/12/2024

Wishing all my past, current and future clients and customers a happy and successful 2025. Regards Simon Walworth

07/11/2024

New to the market with The Yacht Brokerage is this stunning 2007 Archambault Grand Surprise Saga Edition (A32) in great condition and ready to sail. Her owner has had lots of success and excellent results racing on the UK Solent, only selling as it's time for a new project. Call me for more details or check her out on www.boatmatch.com.

10/10/2024

The Yacht Brokerage have recently brought this Elan 410 to market. 'Mad Dash' is a well founded yacht in excellent condition, her owner has cared for her and this is evident by her overall clean and tidy condition, also details such as the saloon seating and table having protective covers,
She has benefited from a recent electronic refit and comes
with a full set of racing and delivery/cruising sails.
The engine has been regularly serviced, with the sail drive and seal replaced in 2020.
The standing rigging was replaced in 2020 and the work included having the mast base reinforced.
Details at

Buy a Elan 410 For Sale or view similar Elan boats for sale through our online used boat brokerage (19796)

10/10/2024

New to market, this lovely Grand Soleil 45' is for sale with The Yacht Brokerage.
Built to a high specification with many options and upgrades,'Notso' is found in excellent condition throughout. Sailed by the owners with friends, she has only been used for events such as the Round the Island Race and not sailed hard.
She has all the attributes needed for racing with options including the 2.3m lead keel, three spreader rig with rod rigging, Harken genoa furling system for rod rigging, hydraulic backstay adjuster and carbon pole with sails by Ultimate. She is equally suited as a fast cruiser, ideal for coastal and blue water sailing with a comfortable and spacious interior, large owners cabin with private en suite heads and shower.
The exceptional structural strength of the yacht is achieved by the incorporation of a steel frame that supports the rig and internal matrix.
I am sure this yacht will sell to the first to view, don't delay is the brokers strong advice!
https://www.boatmatch.com/boat/grand+soleil-45%5c%27+performance-19798/

10/10/2024

Beneteau Antares 8 2009 for sale with The Yacht Brokerage, lying Hamble, Southampton, UK. Found in excellent condition throughout, she has many upgrades including a new composite teak bathing platform and electric flush heads in 2024.

The specification includes the Nanni 200HP diesel on a shaft, serviced July 2024, only 450 hours run.

Other upgrades include Eberspacher heating, bow thruster, Lewmar electric windlass and Raymarine E7D chart plotter.
Antifouled July 2024

Details at

Buy a Beneteau Antares 8 For Sale or view similar Beneteau boats for sale through our online used boat brokerage (19799)

10/10/2024

New to market with The Yacht Brokerage, this lovely Duchy 27' from Cockwells is built to the best quality by a highly experienced workforce at their yard in Mylor, Cornwall. Cockwells specialise in building superyacht tenders, the Duchy range complimenting this business with beautifully constructed gentleman's day boats and weekend cruisers.
The Duchy 27' can be used for outings with family and friends, or as a weekender or holiday cruiser for two plus two occasional guests. The attention to detail is extraordinary, from the finish in the saloon and cockpit to the custom built cupboards and storage units for the crockery, cutlery and tools.
Delivered in mid 2023, my clients Duchy 27' is built to a high specification, is in delivery condition and has few hours on the Nanni diesel engine.
This is a perfect opportunity to purchase an 'as new' Duchy 27' and be enjoying adventures on her this Autumn.
Details on Boatmatch at https://www.boatmatch.com/boat/cockwells-duchy+27-19797/

24/07/2024

Brilliant news for Pip Hare Ocean Racing

02/07/2024

Pip Hare Ocean Racing is building up to the start of the Globe Vendee in November. Make sure you all support her as the only British entry in the single handed around the World yacht race.

11/06/2024

A fantastic result in the New York Vendée for Pip Hare and her amazing team.
Pip came 9th overall, her first top ten finish in the toughest environment, competing against the cream of International sailors in the IMOCA 60' class yachts.
Just imagine spending the past 12 days crossing the Atlantic in challenging conditions with little sleep on a 60' racing yacht - well Pip has done this, all the while keeping her sponsors and followers up to date with her progress and letting them 'live' the event with her on board.
Pip Hare is the only UK based competitor in the fleet and deserves so much more support from UK companies than she is currently getting.
The Globe Vendée starts in November, Pip needs to get to the start in the best possible shape so get talking to her team about how your company can help!

UK based British solo skipper Pip Hare completed a landmark result today when she sailed her IMOCA 60 Medallia across the finish line of the solo race across the North Atlantic, the New York Vendée Les Sables d’Olonne race in ninth place. She crossed the finish off Les Sables d’Olonne at 1944hr...