For more information contact john@rothwellcharters.com

She  can accommodate up to 22 persons in 1 master cabin, 6 doubles and 4 twins plus a Maldivian crew of 16 to cater to your wishes.  Paradise indeed!

For more information and rates email john@rothwellcharters.com

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for more information please contact  john@rothwellcharters.com

Sarsen was built in 1970 as a North Atlantic survey vessel. and fitted with an ice-strengthened hull for this purpose. Sarsen underwent a major refurbishment in 1986, and again in 2006 where she was converted into an “explorer yacht”.

Having completed a round the world cruise this vesel is now available to the intrepid explorer. She accommodates  12 or more guests in basic but comfortable accommodation.

The stern has been altered to incorporate a landing platform, a small swimming pool and large outdoor dinning area with BBQ facilities. The walls of three research laboratories have been removed and the area refurbished into a  dining room.

On the upper deck walls have been removed and refurbished into a  TV room with large screen plasma and surround sound. This room adjoins a large sun room/lounge all with leather lounges.

A number of cabins have been altered and refurbished to incorporate  ensuites and very comfortable double beds with double innerspring mattresses for a comfortable nights sleep. The master stateroom has been refurbished to incorporate a large ensuite, queen size bed and leather lounge area.

An enclosed deck area has been remodelled to a  bar area with cane furniture, large TV with surround sound, touch screen music and karaoke system.

Based in Phucket she is ideall for exploring the delights of SE Asia.  Contact  john@rothwellcharters.com

Also for sale with  jhughes@hugheship.com -  www.hugheship.com

The transformation from trawler to a yacht ship was completed in 2011 and the vessel was renamed Scotia W.  Wearing a green and cream livery she now offers luxury cruise holidays in the Moray Firth, along the Caledonian Canal and around Scotland’s West Coast.  Facilities on board cater for up to eight guests in four twin en-suite cabins, the vessel also boasts a large dining and lounge area and extensive outdoor deck space. Very popular with golfers and their families.

Whether your passion is playing some of Scotland’s golf courses, discovering more about Scottish history, watching wildlife, or simply relaxing, our itineraries can be tailored to suit your needs.

For availability and rates please email  john@rothwellcharters.com

Here we go again…………..

A new Italian yacht tax was signed into law on Dec. 22 that would collect a surtax on yachts based on length, beginning with 5 euros a day for vessels of 12m and reaching 703 euros a day for vessels larger than 64m.

The tax hits newer yachts hardest, offering a discount for older vessels. Sailing yachts are charged half the established daily rate.

Several yachting organizations, including Federagenti, have called for an immediate review. Federagenti is an Italian organization that represents more than 50 companies in the megayacht industry, including yacht agents and service providers.

In a statement, it said the industry has asked Italian officials to consider the economic impact the tax will have on yachting and, in turn, how that might impact the Italian economy.

The law is scheduled to go into effect on May 1.

According to the law, the daily surtax is as follows:

5 euros per day for vessels from 10.01 to 12m;

8 euros per day for vessels from 12.01 to 14m;

10 euros per day for vessels from 14.01 to 17m;

30 euros per day for vessels from 17.01 to 24m;

90 euros per day for vessels from 24.01 to 34m;

207 euros per day for vessels from 34.01 to 44m;

372 euros per day for vessels from 44.01 to 54m;

521 euros per day for vessels from 54.01 to 64m;

703 euros per day for vessels larger than 64m.

There are several exceptions.

1.  Vessels in dry dock or hauled out of the water are exempt from the daily fee;

2. For vessels older than 5, 10 or 15 years, the tax is reduced by 15 percent, 30 percent and 45 percent, respectively.

3. Sailing yachts’ fees are reduced by 50 percent.

Several yachting associations have suggested the following modifications:

1. To apply the tax based on ownership and not on days in Italian waters;

2. To limit the tax to Italian-flagged vessels only; and

3. To exclude charter vessels.

Thanks to TRITON for this article……..

Watch this space for future developments as this move could really hurt the Italian economy when yachts stop using Italian waters.  Methinks it’s a major step backwards and eventually it might well disappear from the books just like the fiasco in Sardinia. Watch this space!

Perfectly mixed ensuite accommodation for 6 to 8 guests (Master double; VIP twin; 1 Single guest cabin with an upper bunk; and finaly a cabin with large single and additional upper berth. This layout gives ‘Baiurdo’ excellent flexibility.

The Owners suite situated forward is full width and also has a beautiful full width bathroom with shower and basin. The cabin is well appointed with large hatch for light and fresh air. Further complimented by a Bose music system, TV, a little sofa and writing desk. Most owners prefer a master cabin forward as for cruising it is both quieter and less disturbance by guests on the aft deck.

Also forward a VIP twin cabin leads off the passage as well as the Guest cabin with a large single bed and good size pullman berth. Leading off the salon is the 4th cabin. It’s a good size cabin with large single and a fixed upper berth.
All cabins are ensuite and have individual air conditioned controls. Typical of a quality sailing yacht she has many deck hatches and is well ventilated for summer cruising.

Sailing Yacht ‘Bauirdo VI’ has a large spacious open plan salon and dining area with comfortable seating, coffee table and dining table for 8 guests this leads onto the galley where the crew love to prepare delicious meals for their guests.
For dining ‘al fresco’ on deck the center cockpit table seats 6 guests with comfort. There is a fixed canopy for shade.

Crew quarters are aft and have a separate entry.

Guests’ accommodation up to 12 people in 6 cabins with twin or double beds, en-suite bathrooms with WC, shower.
Independent crew accommodation in 2 cabins for the captain, mate and steward/hostess-cook. Yacht kept in exellent condition, professional crew, highly experienced Captain. The Italian chef offers delicious Italian cuisine and other  Mediterranean dishes.