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Sail Cleone UK The World's oldest sailing yawl, a Victorian sailing yacht built in 1860, still sailing today and no Ever wanted to sail away on a fine old yacht?

Didn't have the time? Didn't have the money to match the dream? Well, now, you can now make that dream more of a reality. Cleone is one of the oldest yachts in the world, still sailing and probably the oldest cruising yawl - a specific type of Victorian yacht - in the world. Still with largely her original hull structure, though refitted over the years, she is now available for skippered day charter from some of the most beautiful rivers and estuaries in South Devon, England. Operating from the Rivers Dart and Exe, we provide skippered day charter, so that whether you are an experienced sailor who just wants to experience a sailing day on a classic Victorian yawl, to a complete novice who just wants a relaxing day out in style, with others doing all the hard work, a day on Cleone might be just what you need. The only restriction on the day will be the weather and tides, and everything else is as you desire. From a day's sailing, sailing to anchor and explore local beaches at sea, to just taking a lazy day to explore the upper rivers and estuaries, either to photograph, to sketch and paint at leisure, or - tides permitting - visit pubs and restaurants up secluded creeks. Cleone would even make a stunning "wedding yacht", as a backdrop for wedding or fashion photography, and as a conveyance for the bride and groom.

Following several days sat with Peter from Devon Wooden Boats, I have been busy with my pencil and paper and we have car...
14/09/2020

Following several days sat with Peter from Devon Wooden Boats, I have been busy with my pencil and paper and we have carefully planned in the interior facelift to return Cleone to her Victorian look and feel below decks!

The fundraising page has been updated with more details on the rewards on offer to get Cleone sailing again for spring 2021! If you can contribute Cleone would be very grateful and works can begin: https://www.gofundme.com/return-cleone-to-the-sea

25/08/2020
Please help in any way you can to get Cleone sailing again for spring 2021For the details of all aspects of the project ...
25/08/2020

Please help in any way you can to get Cleone sailing again for spring 2021
For the details of all aspects of the project please visit the GoFundMe page:

Cleone is one of the oldest yachts in the World still actively sailing. Built in 1860, she ha… Mac McDonald needs your support for Return Cleone to the Sea

BIG NEWS!! The long delay in Cleone finally getting fixed following her collision with an unknown vessel has ended. A 5 ...
21/07/2020

BIG NEWS!!
The long delay in Cleone finally getting fixed following her collision with an unknown vessel has ended.
A 5 month delay and the big day dawns - Cleone has moved to her temporary home at Devon Wooden Boats at Ipplepen, where we aim to have her repaired, restored and ready to charter next spring !

21/07/2020
09/06/2020

Just realised that the email wasn't showing.
So if you want to contact by email, the best to use is:
[email protected]
- I'll probably pick that up easier than the messages. ;)

I wrote a short article for Devon Life magazine, about the old girl, where we are at the moment and some future plans. S...
08/06/2020

I wrote a short article for Devon Life magazine, about the old girl, where we are at the moment and some future plans. So, if you are in the UK, you can probably buy one, or get a digital one here, https://www.devonlife.co.uk/home if you are interested.

As for the start of the "great refit", I'm still waiting for the specialist haulage firms to start again, post lockdown. I'm starting another business from my garage now, so I'm going to be very busy.

More news about this hopefully very soon.

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