OBJECTS OF DESIRE

YACHTS: THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION

Showcasing the world’s “most grand and luxurious ocean vessels worthy of praise” comes Yachts: The Impossible Collection, whose publishers tells us includes everything “from original J-Class yachts of the late 1800s”. History lesson aside, it looks like a lavish tome. Text by Miriam Cain, Featuring photography by Guillaume Plisson £695

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WOODEN WALLET

In walnut, a personalised wooden wallet to keep your cards in a slimline, minimalist and even vegan fashion. £20

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DARTMOUTH GIN

Produced by the owner of the Cockwells-built pilot cutter Merlin, Dartmouth Gin was named Craft Gin of the Year 2018 and is distilled in Dartmouth, Devon, “very slowly” to produce a remarkably smooth, full-flavoured spirit that ensured our recent pontoon party at British Classic Week went with a bang. It comes in a handsome bottle, carved to depict a replica of the wrought-ironwork on St Saviour’s Church door in Darmouth, showing the two leopards of Edward 1 and the tree of life. US readers might note that alcohol is now more easily sendable by post, after the UK left the EU. £38

WUZZOS GILET MADE FROM PLASTIC BOTTLES

New brand Wuzzos has made its mark with deck shoes and is now expanding with polo shirts and these soft shell gilets, each one manufactured from 12 discarded polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles. The bottles are cleaned, crushed, chipped, melted and then extruded into thread which is spun into yarn for knitting. The zips are also made from recycled plastic. There is an inner microfleece fabric layer, which is also 100% recycled polyester, providing warmth. The outer has a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) coating. The cut is slightly longer than some gilets, with a smarter look overall. £50

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SIR BEN AINSLIE MUG

Show your support for TeamGB with the

Illustrated Sir Ben Ainslie Mug, featuring the

TeamGB logo on one side and a flattering illustration of Sir Ben on the other. £10

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52’ Philips of Dartmouth Motor Yacht designed and built by Philips and Son of Dartmouth in 1963. Excellent condition classic motor yacht built to Lloyds 100A1 and maintained to an excellent standard in present ownership with major 2019/202 refit. Twin Perkins 6354 diesels. 8 berths in 3 sleeping cabins including large en-suite owners cabin aft. Very attractive and capable motor yacht in full sea going condition. Devon £220,000 45’ Inchcape Motor Sailer built by the Eyemouth Boat Building Company in 1989. Very thorough professional refit over the last 5 years, equipped and maintained to MCA Cat1 standard, ready for a commercial licence if required. Huge interior volume with 6 berths in 2 sleeping cabins. Very well equipped and fully up to date. Ford Mermaid 135hp diesel. A capable live aboard ‘go anywhere’ cruising home. Wales £210,000

52’ RNLB Barnett Class motor yacht built for the RNLI in 1957. Served for over 30 years with 400 active service launches. Very nicely converted to make her a practical up to date cruising motor yacht but keeping her pedigree and history intact. 4 berths in 2 cabins. Twin Gardner 6LW 72hp diesels plus electric bow thrusters. A very sound and smart vessel with a clever blend between originality and modern practicality. Devon £79,000 Laurent Giles Vertue V45 built by Aero Marine Ltd in 1952. The commissioning owner requested slightly higher freeboard and the ‘ocean’ style doghouse as well as an altered rig,. She was sailed single handed from the UK to Nova Scotia on her maiden voyage. A well documented history of extensive offshore cruising. Volvo MD7A diesel, new rigging 2021. A historically significant Vertue in nice tidy condition. Scotland £17,500 40’ Millers MFV built by James Miller and Sons of St Monance in 1953 for George Clark of Clarks Shoes. Refitted to current standards in present ownership with a nicely proportioned gaff ketch rig with new rigging and sails in 2011. Gardner 6LX 110hp diesel in lovely condition. 5 berths with double cabin forward and large wheelhouse. Tidy yacht, well equipped and fit to put to sea this season. Isle of Man £75,000

36’ Alfred Mylne sloop built by the Bute Slip Dock in 1961. Mahogany on oak hull, all bronze screw fastened. 2016 mast, 2011 rigging. Re-wired 2021. 5 berths with 6’6” headroom. Nicely cared for yacht with good pedigree and lovely lines, in commission this season. Scotland £29,950 21’ Herreshoff Islander Class built by Port Hamble Ltd in 1953. Designed as a small but capable day sailer with enough cabin to accommodate 2 berths. Mahogany on oak hull with iron keel. Rigging and sails new in 2015. At only 1.25 tons she can be towed on the road easily for cost effective sailing. In commission and ready to sail. Hants £5,750 50’ Admiralty MFV built in 1944 as MFV 625. She has a well documented service history, most of which was in the Med. Converted in 1974, she is a comfortable and attractive motor yacht. 5 berths in 3 cabins plus saloon and spacious deck saloon in the wheelhouse. Foden 6cyl diesel in lovely condition. Marina berth and 4000l of diesel included in the sale. 2018 survey. Bristol £85,000