Annabel J - Vessel Details

Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter Vessel Details

"The cruise was a constant delight, I particularly enjoyed the spontaneity of the days course of action, starting with plan a and sometimes ending up with plan c or d! I was instantly made to feel welcome and at ease. " Rober Chester

Dimensions:

Length on deck 54’
Length with bowsprit 66’
Beam 14’
Draught 7’ 10”
Engine and Bow thruster
Tonnage 38 ton
Rig Gaff Cutter
Sails: 1500sq ft

Construction:

Built 1995 by A P Appledore (Falmouth). Fitted out in Newton Ferrers, Devon.
Design inspired by original Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter Marguerite T.
Steel hull, teak decks & cockpit.
Tiller steered and a very fast boat.

Below Decks: - “gentleman’s yacht”

Beautifully fitted out in flame mahogany. AJ sails with up to 8 guest crew, plus skipper and mate.
Below there is a 3 berth cabin and 5 berths in the saloon (There are doubles in both but not private). Two toilets, shower, heating, hot and cold running water and galley area. Radar, GPS, DSC VHF, satellite phone.
Safety: MCA Code of Practice Category 2

Skipper

Phil Cogdell, ex Navy and extensive experience of sailing from the Hamble around the Solent and across the Channel to France and the Channel Islands

Voyage Fees include:

all meals, sailing tuition, waterproofs, port fees, pillows and pillowcases.
Involvement level: hands on sailing, navigation if you wish, washing up and some food preparation.