Yacht
ABOUT
Citara is a 36ft VICTORIAN GAFF CUTTER designed and built in 1887 by Aldous & Sons, Brightlingsea, Essex. Located in Whitehaven Marina at the edge of the Lake District. This yacht is steeped in history and is currently undergoing the last section of a £175,000 restoration. Sleep while listening to the gentle creaking of wood and dine on deck under the stars. Don’t want to stay put? Citara will also be available for charter and is an excellent location to visit the picturesque Isle of Man, Kirkcudbright and Whithorn in Scotland and within easy sailing distance of Bangor in Northern Ireland and Conwy in North Wales as well as locations further afield.
HOW IT ALL WORKS
Once you have booked your selected dates follow the directions below to the Marina. There is secure parking on site at the Bulwark Quay. One of our team will be there to meet you, give you the key fob for the gate, hand over the keys and answer any questions you may have. If you are arriving by train, it is only a short walk to the Marina. Follow the relevant markers to your berth. The heat and lights will be on when you arrive along with a welcome hamper with some necessities. Although Citara can be completely off-grid when she is sailing, we leave her connected to shore power in the Marina so straighteners and other high power items can be used. There is an iPad on board that has instructions on how to use the cooker, heating and other appliances. We supply 24hr support if there are questions or issues. There is no shower on Citara but you will have full access to the private male and female showers at the Marina. You will also have access to the private laundrette at the Marina.
EXTERIOR FEATURES:
Table, seating area, Hurricane lantern and canopy
Oak deckchairs
Secure parking
INTERIOR FEATURES:
Blakes Taylors paraffin oven and hob
Classic Baby Blake head or “toilet” for landlubbers
Davey and Co lighting
Bower and Wilkins bluetooth sound system
Memory foam matress
Egyptian cotton linens
Duck feather cushions and duvet
Aesop soaps and shower gel
Dyson hoover (small spaces get messy quickly)
High quality utensils such as Hay pans, cornishware plates, and Robert Welsch cutlery
Games, books and maps
Fridge/Freezer
iPad with access to Netflix, Music and the internet.
Aesop soaps and shower gel
3-pin plug and USB sockets to charge devices
SAt Nav USERS:
Use postcode: CA28 7HS
BY CAR:
At junction 40 of the M6 (Penrith) take the A66 towards Keswick, and on to Workington. Turn left on to the A595 to Whitehaven and follow signs for Whitehaven Marina.
BY TRAIN:
Whitehaven is on the Carlisle to Barrow West Cumbrian Coast rail line. The station is a five minute walk from the Marina. For further information or a timetable visit www.nationalrail.co.uk.
Special Occasion?
1: Romance package - Dried rose petals on the bed and hot tub, wild flowers, handmade chocolate selection and a bottle of Prosecco - £50
2: Special event package - personalised handmade cake, a bottle of Prosecco and wild flowers - £50
(Please message when booking)
BAREBOAT AND SKIPPERED CHARTER
Unlike many charter companies we own the Citara so you can be sure that we are providing you with a well maintained and well equipped boat. Citara is a traditional yacht that is very hands on and provides a totally different experience to modern yachts. The prices below are for one week. Part week charters are charged at one fifth of the weekly rate per day - minimum of three days.
LOW SEASON:
Jan / Feb / March / April / Sept / Oct / Nov / Dec
(price TBC)
High season:
May / june / july / august
(price TBC)
Extra Services:
Fully qualified skipper/instructor by the day or week for less experienced crews (prices on request)
Locally sourced grocery provisions (prices on request)
Minibus or taxi services from airports (prices on request)
SECURITY DEPOSITS:
We require a security deposit of £2000-the same as our excess. This is your maximum liability and you would not be charged any more than that even if the yacht was a total loss. Any damages greater would be returned to our insurer.
BOOKING DEPOSITS:
We require a 50% deposit on bookings, with the remaining balance two weeks before you sail.
