Oyster Life - Spring 2022, Issue 83

ISSUE 83 SPRING 2022 A T R U LY INTREPID OWNER

T H E S U S TA I N A B L E OYS T E R – PAR T 2

SECOND SIBLING – OYS TER 595

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Discover Oyster owner Trevor Hill’s inspiring story from ownership through to setting sail for a lap of the planet on the Oyster World Rally 2022-23.

Everyone is talking about more sustainable yachting.

Our experts explore the ever-evolving technology in this space.

Yachting journalist Matthew Sheahan puts the new 595 through her paces on an extended voyage. Read his verdict on our latest model.

What does it take to prepare for a circumnavigation? Learn how the Oyster World Rally team’s comprehensive training programme makes it all possible.

EDITOR James Parsons CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Matthew Sheehan, Elaine Bunting and Ed Prichard FROM THE EDITOR Welcome to another issue of Oyster Life. The last twelve months have been a hive of activity at Oyster, with two new models launched, record sales, a quantum leap in manufacturing and another Oyster World Rally under way. We were lucky enough to catch up with the Oyster family at the Palma Rendezvous, in Las Palmas, ahead of the ARC and at the start of the Oyster World Rally 2022-23. We have collaborated with owners, colleagues and industry experts to bring you everything that has been going on in an issue brimming with stories, features and insights to enjoy and immerse yourself in everything Oyster.

With the ambition of producing two issues of Oyster Life annually, I would be delighted to hear from you. If you have a story to tell, or insights to share about ownership or adventures on your boat, we would love to share it. Please get in touch via community@oysteryachts.com.

Oyster Life is produced and published by Oyster Yachts Limited, designed by Both Associates - www.bothassociates.com. The publication is for promotional purposes only, privately circulated and cannot form part of any contract or offer.

Views, details and information herein is not necessarily endorsed by the Publisher who will not be held responsible for the consequences of any error or omission.

Please note pictures and illustrations are liable to show non-standard equipment.

FRONT COVER: A SARDINIAN ADVENTURE ON THE AWARD-WINNING OYSTER 565.

CONTENTS 4 NEWS ROUNDUP What’s happening in the world of Oyster? Meet the newest members of the family and hear about the ongoing success of the Oyster 565.

48 Q&A – THE ART & CRAFT O F B O AT B U I L D I N G Meet Peter Hamlyn, COO of Oyster Yachts, who brings over three decades of boatbuilding experience to Oyster.

Find out how he is balancing traditional craft skills and technology to improve Oyster’s renowned quality.

28 OWNER’S STORY - INTREPID Trevor and Judy Hill, owners of Oyster 725/01 Intrepid, share their inspiring story to ownership, experiences cruising the world, sharpening of sailing skills and how it all informed extensive preparations for their Oyster World Rally 2022-23.

8 O Y S T E R W O R L D R A L LY 2 0 2 2 - 2 0 2 3 Discover what the voyage of a lifetime holds for 25 Oyster owners as they set sail for the ultimate adventure in our third, fully supported, world rally.

52 INNER STRENGTH Have you ever wondered what makes an Oyster last a lifetime and beyond? Join us on a deep dive into the construction of the new generation Oyster yachts.

1 4 O Y S T E R W O R L D R A L LY 2 0 2 4 - 2 0 2 5 Inspired to circumnavigate the world on your Oyster?

Sign up today for your chance to join 90 Oyster circumnavigators who have already completed this epic voyage.

3 8 S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y – PA R T 2 From hydro and solar power generation to efficient energy storage, we ask our experts about the evolving technology in this space.

6 5 T H E OYST E R F L E E T Life-changing, globe-conquering, award-winning adventure machines. The Oyster Fleet is home to the world’s finest bluewater sailing yachts. Discover what makes each model so special.

81 MEET THE TEAM Discover the team behind Oyster, with contact details for our Sales, Brokerage and Charter teams.

1 6 O YS T E R PA L M A R E N D E Z V O U S A fantastic way to end the sailing season, with its mix of casual cruising, watersports, local cuisine and live music. Put the date in your diary for 2022, it is an unmissable event!

19 UPCOMING EVENTS We will be at, and hosting, some exciting events over the next 12 months, including the World Premiere Tour of the new Oyster 495, our Summer Rendezvous and boat shows aplenty.

60 NEW L AUNCHES Five new Oyster owners and the Oyster Project Management team tell the story behind their new yachts.

4 4 C R U I S I N G G U I D E – G A L I C I A , S PA I N Get the most from a visit to Galicia, Spain. Explore this amazing area which is often overlooked when en-route to the Mediterranean. Our experts share must-visit locations, go-to ports and recommendations for the best places to eat and drink.

8 2 O Y S T E R YA C H T C H A R T E R If you are looking for a sailing adventure holiday, start here with listings of Oysters to charter. If you want to get more from your Oyster, find out how chartering can offset the costs of ownership.

8 6 OYST E R B RO K E R AG E Pre-owned Oysters are in high demand. Oyster Brokerage is the go-to expert for buyers and sellers, with record sales over the last 12 months.

92 OYST E R A F T E R SA L E S Discover what has been described as “the best After Sales service in the yachting world” by one of our owners. Find out how our team will look after you, wherever you are in the world.

OYST E R S E RV I C E With service centres in the most important yachting centres from the UK to the Mediterranean and the US, you have the reassurance that your Oyster is in the most experienced and knowledgeable hands.

OYST E R C R E W Whether you are looking for a Captain and Chef couple, a solo engineer or everything in between, Oyster Crew services takes the hassle out of finding your perfect crew.

20 S EC O N D S I B L I N G – T H E OYST E R 5 9 5 Renowned yachting journalist, Matt Sheahan, puts the new 595 through its paces on an extended test voyage and gives his verdict on our latest addition to the fleet.

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C O N TA C T U S All the details you need to get in touch with us easily, all around the world.

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FROM RICHARD

I am extremely proud of our team and what they have achieved in 2021 and it’s great to see a host of new talent coming onboard.

We’ve grown from 300 people a year ago to 495. Our plans to bring new talent into British boat building saw record numbers apply to the Oyster Apprenticeship Academy.

RICHARD HADIDA

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I hope this finds you all in good health and spirits. Last year flew by, with the pace of development at Oyster accelerating despite events around us. Although not a complete return to normality, the second half of 2021 felt like a step in the right direction and 2022 promises to be equally busy and exciting.

BUILDING MOMENTUM When people ask me how the business is doing, I tell them the new 595 sums it up perfectly: better, in demand and stronger than ever! Three years in the making, her launch was a highlight of the last quarter.

We’re all immensely proud of this next generation Oyster, from the quality of her finish, effortless sailing characteristics, new tech, and super-luxurious interior.

The pandemic has given us all a few challenges, but we’ve come through with our build bays full and 22 builds in progress. Constant innovation and improvement mean we are now devoting more time than ever before to building better boats. In fact, I calculated it would take one of our craftspeople a lifetime to build one of our mid-sized yachts. No wonder Oysters last a lifetime and beyond.

Boat sales across our new yacht range and Brokerage have been exceptional. We have sold 675s and 745s, along with 885 hull 15, and the first 885GT will launch later this year. The award-winning 565 is now our most successful model with 20 hulls sold. With 12 495s already sold, we expect demand to be strong following her premiere this Spring. You can see progress of the build and behind the scenes in Shirley Robertson’s ongoing video series on our website.

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE All this activity is driving investment in our team and facilities. As well as the major investment we’ve made in the historic flying boat building in Hythe, an enormous space of over 7,000 sqm, we’re also investing in Wroxham to increase build capacity for the Oyster 565 and 595.

I am extremely proud of our team and what they have achieved in 2021 and it’s great to see a host of new talent coming onboard. We’ve grown from 300 people a year ago to 525 at the start of 2022. Our plans to bring new talent into British boat building saw record numbers apply to the Oyster Apprenticeship Academy. We took on 14 apprentices in September and they IS S UE

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are already bringing their impeccable skills to our new builds. I’m excited about the prospect of doubling the intake this year, which will see new talent introduced across our sites.

REFINING PRODUCTION COO Peter Hamlyn joined us in February last year. Under his guidance, we are already seeing build times reduce, with more build slots becoming available. As a master craftsman himself, his priority is to maintain our outstanding quality and craftmanship and complement it with new technology to speed up delivery times. I’m delighted to report Peter is making great progress!

WELCOMING NEW OWNERS Last year, we welcomed lots of new owners to the Oyster family through our Brokerage service, with a record year of sales. The team’s ability to pull off complex international deals seamlessly, through lockdowns and the challenges of Brexit, has been remarkable. If you’re thinking of investing in an Oyster, do talk to the Oyster Brokerage team – their depth of knowledge and experience is unsurpassed, with a choice of yachts of every size and budget.

Find out more on page 86.

P R E S E N T I N G OYST E R TO THE WORLD We had planned to premiere the new Oyster 495 at boot Düsseldorf, but sadly, due to the pandemic it was cancelled once again. We will now unveil her in a World Premiere tour that will visit a city near you – from Oslo to Copenhagen, Barcelona to Miami. The journey begins in London, UK, 21st - 24th April 2022 at St Katharine Docks. To book your visit see our website.

I hope you can join us – you won’t be disappointed.

There was lots of interest in the fleet at the Newport and Annapolis boat shows last year.

We were the premier sponsor of the inaugural Safe Harbor race weekend in Newport in August which was a great success. With so many events cancelled during the year, it was good to end the season with the Palma Rendezvous in Mallorca. It was fantastic to be out on the water together and have the opportunity to socialise with family, friends and other owners.

O Y S T E R W O R L D R A L LY L AT E S T The Oyster World Rally 2022-23 left Antigua on 9 January 2022. Twenty-five lucky owners spent the summer making final preparations and they are now enjoying the first leg of this unique adventure. You can follow their progress on the Rally Live page on our website.

We launched the 2024-25 rally in February, and it sold out within days. These rallies epitomise everything an Oyster yacht has to offer. Our well-provisioned, robust, highquality yachts are the perfect adventure machines. They will take you places others cannot reach and give you experiences you will remember for a lifetime. Look out for the announcement of the next Oyster World Rally soon.

D E D I C AT I O N B E Y O N D E X P E C TAT I O N Recently, we celebrated the achievements of two special colleagues: Kevin Webster and Molly Marston.

Kevin has been with Oyster for 50 years, starting as an apprentice. He retired earlier this year but will continue to pass on his time-honoured craft skills to the next generation of boat builders at the Oyster Apprenticeship Academy.

Molly originally set up (and still runs) Oyster Charter – in fact, she introduced my family and me to Oyster! She recently celebrated 25 years with Oyster, along with her thousandth charter. 2020 was tough, but Molly turned it around in 2021 with a record year for charters.

I’d like to thank Kevin and Molly for their time and commitment – their dedication is at the heart of what makes Oyster so special. See page 4 to find out more.

I hope you enjoy this edition of Oyster Life and I look forward to seeing you on the water, or at one of our events very soon.

Fair winds.

RICHARD HADIDA CEO AND OWNER OY S T ER YA C H T S

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NEWS ROUNDUP

Carpe Diem at Oyster Brokerage The promise of freedom after continual lockdowns encouraged sailors to turn their dreams of owning an Oyster into reality. The last year has been a record-breaking one for Oyster Brokerage. The impact has been positive news for owners, with demand and residuals for pre-owned Oysters remaining strong, so if you’ve made the difficult decision to sell your Oyster, now is a great time to start the process.

THE ACHIEVEMENT OF A LIFETIME Kevin Webster left school at the age of 15 and has spent the last 50 years going from apprentice to master craftsman and Director. He is now retiring, but we are lucky not to be losing him completely.

Kevin will be bringing his skills and expertise to the Oyster Apprenticeship

Academy for three days a week. He will pass on the benefits of his vast knowledge and experience, together with his skills, to the next generation of Oyster craftsmen and women. We owe Kevin a huge debt of gratitude for his lifelong commitment to crafting hundreds, if not thousands, of the world’s finest sailing yachts and we wish him well for the future.

Introducing the Oyster Events App In October, we successfully trialled the new Oyster Events app at the Palma Rendezvous.

The bespoke app offers participants personalised event information, updated in real time. It means no more paper itineraries and information packs – everything is here at your fingertips. Going forward, we will use the app for all our events – starting with the Oyster World Rally 2022-23.

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More records broken…

The premiere of the much-anticipated Oyster 595 took place in October, with Richard Hadida at the helm of Oyster 595/01 SKYE III. The Oyster 595 is officially the fastest selling Oyster, with 16 sold before the first 595 had even touched the water. Feedback from owners and the world’s yachting press has been extremely positive. The new Oyster 595 looks set to be one of our most popular models.

A YEAR OF NEW PA R T N E R S H I P S Oyster has always worked with the best in the industry, partnering with companies that share the same high standards and drive to create the very best quality products. When combined, this is a key factor in what makes Oyster the world’s finest sailing yacht. This year, we are delighted to have forged new partnerships with B&G, North Sails, Lewmar and Seldén, to name a few. Their products ensure we can continue to improve the quality and reliability of our yachts.

OYST E R C H A RT E R : REIGNITING THE DREAM Following a challenging year in 2020, Charter bounced back in 2021 with its best year to date. Clearly, the effects of lockdown encouraged more people than ever to experience the joys of cruising on board an Oyster.

Our Head of Charter, Molly Marston, celebrated her 25th anniversary in the role in October, which also coincided with her 1000th charter.

Many owners discover what makes Oyster yachts so special on a charter – owner Richard Hadida’s involvement with the brand started here. Demand for Oyster charter is increasing. We are always looking for more charters, and for owners it might just open new horizons as Alan Parker, owner of Oyster 82 Dama de Noche, discovered: “Our experience with charter is that you tend to have bigger horizons and go more places.” For more details, get in touch with Molly at molly.marston@oysteryachts.com or call her on +1 401 225 1216.

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T H E OYS T E R 495 WORLD PREMIERE We are bringing the new Oyster 495 to you. The World Premiere tour begins 21st to 24th April, 2022 at the London Luxury Afloat Show to be held at St Katharine Docks, London. She then departs on her maiden voyage to premiere in cities across the world. From Oslo to Copenhagen, Barcelona to Miami, she will be visiting a city near you. See our website to select a city and book your personal tour of the Oyster 495.

Welcome to the family Over the last year, we welcomed a record number of new owners to the Oyster family, through new and brokerage sales. When people hear about the Oyster family, they don’t necessarily fully understand its meaning, but it is a key part of owning an Oyster and brings with it a whole host of benefits, experiences and events, from our legendary After Sales service to our Regattas and Rallies. New

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owners of Oyster 56/22 Mary Doll, told us: “When we bought her last year, there was mention of us having joined the Oyster family. I don’t think we realised at the time quite what that meant. The input we have had this week from the Oyster Technical Team (in Las Palmas before setting off on the ARC) has really brought it to life and made us realise what a great decision we made by investing in an Oyster!”

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INVESTING IN THE FUTURE Early last year, Richard Hadida established the Oyster Apprenticeship Academy, a scheme focused on maintaining and growing the timehonoured craft skills that are at the heart of our approach to boat building.

The Academy, which leverages the expertise of our finest craftsmen and women, will ensure we have the skills to sustain the Great British boat building trades and techniques, so that future generations of sailors will be able to enjoy their own Oyster

New Hythe facility now in operation Early in 2021, Oyster took over a new facility in Hythe to house the production line for the new Oyster 495 and other manufacturing requirements. Known locally as the Admiralty Shed, the building has been home to the spirit of adventure since it was built during the First World War to produce flying boats.

Oyster has given the facility a new lease of life, transforming it into a state-of-the-art production line for our newest adventure machine, the Oyster 495.

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adventures. Working in partnership with City College Southampton and City College Norwich, close to our main build sites, last year’s intake of 14 apprentices were chosen from a record number of applicants.

The new recruits are learning fast and already making a real difference to current builds. We were delighted to be chosen as Employer of the Year by City College Southampton in recognition of the fruitful collaboration that has introduced the next generation of craftspeople to Oyster Yachts.

CONFIGURE YO U R D R E A M OYS T E R We all love to dream about specifying the perfect Oyster yacht. To help take you one step closer to reality, we have launched the Oyster configurator. You can now configure your Oyster 495, 565 and 595 by visiting our website.

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P R E PA R I N G F O R T H E V O YA G E OF A LIFETIME

The first Oyster World Rally set sail to celebrate Oyster’s 40 years of building the world’s finest bluewater cruising yachts. Since then, over 90 Oysters have completed a circumnavigation of the globe, reaching some of the most remote, beautiful and rarely visited destinations.

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On 9 January 2022, 25 Oyster yachts set sail from Nelson’s Dockyard in Antigua on the third Oyster World Rally (the first under Richard Hadida’s ownership). This marked the beginning of the 16 month circumnavigation that covers 27,000 nautical miles through some of the world’s most exciting and iconic oceans. The fleet, ranging from 54 to 72 feet, will return to Antigua in April 2023 – an amazing feat in itself and, as previous entrants have discovered, a life-changing adventure.

T R A I N I N G D U R I N G T H E PA N D E M I C Preparations began from the moment the owners signed up, following an intense two years of training to ensure that all participants and their yachts were fully prepared.

Despite the pandemic, the 2022-23 fleet attended monthly online calls, and specialist virtual training sessions, to help prepare for their circumnavigation. Working with the industry's best, the online masterclasses took entrants through a wide range of topics, from safety, rigging, onboard systems, electronics, provisioning and much more.

The participants also enjoyed our popular public webinar series, which saw Oyster’s expert team take viewers along the rally route, sharing insights into each unique location. You can see the full series of webinars on our website.

S E R I O U S Q U A L I F I C AT I O N S As you would expect for a voyage like this, the owner/skipper and at least one member of each yacht were required to take a variety of qualifications. These included RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory, MCA Medical First Aid at Sea and SSB/Long Range Radio (GMDSS) operator’s course/licence. Every crew member also had to attend a one-day Sea Survival Course. The latter was hands-on and practical, covering life raft drills, life jacket design, hypothermia and Search & Rescue techniques.

FINAL CHECKS Oyster’s Technical Team provided extensive complimentary health checks to all Oyster World Rally 2022-23 boats in Las Palmas, ahead of the Atlantic crossing. The fleet then headed off to the Caribbean in anticipation of the start, with some owners experiencing their first extended ocean passage as part of the ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers), a 2,700nm Atlantic crossing that attracts over 200 boats and up to 1,200 people each year.

24 /3 6 5 S U P P O RT OYST E R-ST Y L E The fleet was met in Antigua by the Oyster Support Team, who carried out final checks on each boat. But Oyster support does not end there. The rally team will meet the fleet at all major stopovers to support each yacht with maintenance and local logistics. The Oyster After Sales team will be on call to supply all the kit the yachts may need on their circumnavigation, making sure parts required are waiting on arrival at their next destination.

LEF T: THE OYSTER WORLD R A L LY 2 0 2 2 - 2 3 F L E E T M O O R E D AT N E L S O N ' S D O C K YA R D, A N T I G U A , A H E A D O F T H E R A L LY S TA RT.

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LEF T: CREWS MAKING THEIR F I N A L P R E PA R AT I O N S A H E A D O F T H E S TA RT IN ANTIGUA.

ABOVE: OYSTER’S TECHNICAL TEAM CARRYING OUT FINAL CHECKS ON THE R A L LY B O AT S .

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BELOW: ONE OF THE MANY TRAINING SESSIONS I N A N T I G UA TO P R E PA R E T H E F L E E T FOR THEIR 16 MONTH C I R C U M N AV I G AT I O N .

RIGHT: OYSTER 625/03 BL ACK L I O N O N T H E S TA RT L I N E O F O Y S T E R W O R L D R A L LY 2022-23.

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OYST E R WO R L D R A L LY 2 0 2 2 - 2 3 FINISH APRIL 2023 ↓ ANTIGUA GRENADA

FERNANDO DE NORONHA

COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS ST HELENA

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S A LVA D O R MAURITIUS REUNION

DARWIN CAIRNS W H I T S U N D AY S M A C K AY

DURBAN CAPE TOWN

A N T I C I PAT I N G T H E V O YA G E O F A L I F E T I M E Before they departed, we asked the owners to tell us about their preparations and what they were most looking forward to:

This past year preparing for the Oyster World Rally 2022-23 has been incredible, even with COVID restrictions. Every step of the way there has been a Zoom training session, a helpful email or a personal phone call from the Oyster team.

We cannot thank our Oyster “family”, Allie, Paul, Eddie, Millie, Rachel and crew, enough for their help and support and look forward to sharing this adventure with them.

LOUIS GOOR, OYSTER 655/02 IRENE IV

What better way to emerge from the confines of the last couple of years? The pandemic has taught us that time is our most valuable asset and we will spend it wisely joining the Oyster World Rally 2022-23. Only Oyster and the Oyster World Rally team have the capability, know-how and complete dedication to customer service that allows us to escape our moorings and finally venture back out onto the seas.

Bring on the world!

LIAM AND RUTH SHANAHAN, OYSTER 625/20 RUTH II

I’ve dreamt of sailing around the world since I was 10. The Oyster World Rally 2022-23 is making the dream come to life – frankly, without it, a circumnavigation would have stayed a dream. For me at 65 I had an option, shuffle around the house or the Oyster experience of a lifetime. Time to get busy living!

JOHN MCTIGUE, OYSTER 625/16 IRISH BLESSING

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FOLLOW THE FLEET We are excited for all the owners and crews taking part and we look forward to sharing their stories. You can follow the fleet live on our website. Visit the Rally Live section to catch-up on the fleet's progress.

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MAKARA

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2013

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YOLO

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Canada

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IRISH BLESSING

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TEMERITY

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BL ACK LION

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SHANTIES

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RUTH II

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IRENE IV

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2007 Ireland

ADALIA 2

565

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M A N O F WA R

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INFINITY

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SERENDIPITY

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JUNO

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ARCHAEOPTERY X

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NIKAIA

575

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SEABIRD

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VIDA MIA V

575

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595

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We pride ourselves that the Oyster World Rally is the only fully supported sailing circumnavigation.

MAKING THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE If you only ever sail your local cruising grounds or island hopped in the Mediterranean, the thought of sailing around the world can feel quite daunting. You are not the first to feel that way, but from the moment you sign up, we help you prepare for every aspect of the trip with an intensive training schedule that will boost your skills and fill you with confidence. You have the added reassurance that our support teams will be with you every step of the way on this epic voyage too, so you will only ever be a satellite call away from a friendly voice and expert advice.

LOGISTICS, TECHNICAL AND AF TER SALES SUPPORT Three key teams will support you all the way. The Oyster Logistics team will be on hand as soon as you sign up. They will arrange everything from the training you need to advising you on what you will need to pack. During the rally they will make sure everything runs smoothly, liaising with local agents at every stopover, organising berthing, canal transits, customs clearance and immigration formalities.

Our Technical team will be there to meet you at all major stopovers. They will check your boat is in shipshape for the next passage and help fix any issues or fit spare parts. Our team has unprecedented access to plans, build logs and pictures of every Oyster ever built, so their knowledge is unrivalled.

The Oyster After Sales team are an invaluable support for the Oyster World Rally fleet and will supply all the spares, tools, charts, nautical publications, and general goods you might need before you leave. Anything you need en route can be ordered and will be waiting for you at your next destination.

BELOW: 2 5 OYS T E R YA C H T S SET TING OFF FROM ANTIGUA ON A 2 7, 0 0 0 - M I L E V O Y A G E OF A LIFETIME.

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THE WORLD AWA I T S …

Have you ever dreamt of sailing around the world on your Oyster? More than 90 owners have now circumnavigated the planet – perhaps it’s time you did too?

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WHERE DO I SIGN UP?

Pre-rally training includes seminars, masterclasses and comprehensive training sessions on key areas to keep you safe and in control at all times. The fleet has regular monthly online meetings which provide the opportunity to ask any questions and get to know your fellow rally owners.

The Oyster World Rally 2024-25 is full due to unprecedented demand back in February 2021. However, if you are keen to take part, please register your interest as places may become free if participating owners drop out during the preparation period.

You will be given your own copy of the Oyster World Rally Guide, which contains the experience and wisdom accumulated by our teams from millions of miles of blue water sailing. As well as getting specialist advice from our teams, we can even help you find the perfect crew through Oyster Crew services.

To register your interest and to get your Oyster World Rally 2024-25 event pack please get in touch at worldrally@oysteryachts.com or call +44 (0) 23 8083 1000.

The Oyster World Rally 2022-23 Guide is an outstanding source of information of all sorts and hugely helpful in making plans. The regular webinars have been very helpful and informative.

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PA L M A RENDEZVOUS

1ST – 3RD O CTOBER 2021

The Palma Rendezvous 2021 welcomed over 100 guests for a fun weekend in the sun at the start of October 2021. With a mix of casual cruising, watersports, superb local cuisine and fantastic live music, the event was a great success and a wonderful opportunity to catch up after the extended break.

D AY 1 On the opening day of the event, 23 owners and their guests arrived to a warm welcome at the Real Club Nàutico de Palma. In the shadow of the magnificent Catedral-Basílica de Santa María, everyone enjoyed welcome drinks and dinner, with much discussion of what the weekend ahead held.

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Saturday dawned with glorious sunshine and a light breeze for a gentle morning cruise down the south coast. The fleet headed west towards Camp de Mar, where they set up base for the rest of the weekend. After lunch onboard, a sea breeze picked up to make for a fun-packed afternoon of water activities, including Tiwal dinghy racing, paddle boarding, and a very amusing inflatable race!

On the final day of the Rendezvous, the fleet enjoyed breakfast at anchor in the charming bay of Camp de Mar. The day had a more relaxed vibe, with time for everyone to soak up the Mallorcan sun and catch up with old friends and new, before heading home in their own time.

After the excitement of the watersports, everyone headed ashore to enjoy the magnificent sunset and cocktails. An exclusive evening of delicious food and fantastic entertainment at the Maria 5 Beach Club followed. While the sun set over Camp de Mar, guests were treated to an amazing evening of entertainment with a local jazz trio, and Oyster brand ambassador Eddie Jordan on the drums, with his band Eddie and the Robbers.

Allie Smith, Oyster Head of Events, was thrilled with the weekend: “Seeing so many owners and their yachts together for the first time in over two years was just fantastic.”

Millie Bolingbroke, Events Lead at Oyster, added: “We were delighted to see the Oyster family back together once again, sailing, socialising, and doing what they do best!

The relaxed weekend was a great success and we are looking forward to many more Rendezvous in the future."

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James and I loved the opportunity to meet some of the Oyster World Rally 2022-23 participants in person, especially after having only seen faces on a Zoom screen over the past year!

The Oyster team hosted a fun evening - delicious food, plenty of wine and great company.

JAMES AND JULIA THOMAS, OYSTER 565/0 4 ADALIA 2

Well done and thank you to all those behind the Palma Rendezvous. We very much enjoyed re-connecting with the Oyster community. Many thanks, and we look forward to an ongoing ‘connection’.

S T E P H E N AU R E T, OYS TER 575/10 VALENT YNE

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UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS 2022 21st - 24th April – London Luxury Afloat Show 28th April - 1st May – Palma International Boat Show 20th - 22nd May – Ancora Boat Show, Germany TBC - Summer Oyster Rendezvous 6th - 11th September – Cannes Yachting Festival 15th - 18th September – Newport Brokerage Show 16th - 25th September – Southampton Boat Show 26th - 30th September – Oyster Palma Regatta 13th - 17th October – United States Sailboat Show, Annapolis 14th - 20th November – Preparation for the ARC 2023 15th - 19th February – Miami International Boat Show April – Oyster World Rally 2022-23 finish April – Oyster Antigua Regatta (following the OWR finish)

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T H E OYST E R 4 9 5 WORLD PREMIERE We are bringing the new Oyster 495 to you.

Don’t miss the opportunity to see this new bluewater benchmark, as we unveil her in a World Premiere tour that will visit a city near you. Select a location and visit our website to book your personal tour of the Oyster 495: 21st - 24th April – St Katharine Docks, London, UK 7th - 8th May – Oslo, Norway 14th - 15th May – Gothenburg, Sweden 20th - 22nd May – Hamburg Ancora Boat Show, Germany 28th - 29th May – Copenhagen, Denmark 15th - 19th June – Southampton, UK 30th - 31st July – Barcelona, Spain 6th - 11th September – Cannes Yachting Festival, France 7th - 9th October – Palma, Mallorca, Spain 15th - 19th February 2023 – Miami International Boat Show, USA July - August 2023 – Sydney, Australia

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OYSTER 595

SECOND SIBLING Chasing a distant ray of sunshine for the perfect aerial shot took much longer than we had imagined. Our quest had not only taken us ninety degrees off track but had dragged us out towards the middle of the English Channel where, after several hours, we were approaching the northern side of the busy shipping lanes. It was now late in the afternoon, we were more than 20 miles offshore, the conditions had built and our return trip looked likely to be long and cold.

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R I G H T: SHE OFFERS RESPONSIVE FINGERTIP CONTROL ON THE HELM, COURTESY OF THE T WIN RUDDER DESIGN.

But, after two days of overcast skies we had become obsessed with the idea of sliding the first of the brand new Oyster 595s into the natural spotlight as she stretched her legs for the first time.

That mission had now been achieved.

along on a broad reach at 10-12 knots, surfing the waves as they swept through underneath us - perfect conditions to assess whether the twin rudder, twin wheel and beamy aft sections really work on a long distance bluewater cruiser.

Minutes later, with the shaft of light now gone as the cloud filled in, our photographer was breathing a sigh of relief. He had got the shot and the video footage was now in the can. Just as importantly, he had managed to recover his drone in what were now quite challenging conditions for flying a radiocontrolled aircraft at sea. A lumpy English Channel is a lively place for a landing strip.

A few hours earlier when we left Dorset’s Jurassic coastline to head south, we had set a full main and asymmetric kite. At that point the offshore breeze was in the low teens with a flat sea. Now, conditions were very different and had delivered a superb test for this new 60 footer.

But there had been more to this mad dash south than just a photo shoot. With the breeze up in the low twenties and with a sea state to match, we had been powering

And even then, we were still only halfway through our time aboard. A night at anchor was to come followed by a 50 mile beat home in blustery conditions against the tide.

With the added pressure of a deadline these were real life conditions – in short, perfect.

L E F T: THE INCREASED HULL VOLUME WITH A WIDE BEAM AFT CAN HANDLE PLENT Y OF SAIL POWER FOR FAS TER PAS SAGEMAKING SPEEDS.

ON DECK Declaring that a boat is ‘much-anticipated’ is often an overstatement, marketing speak designed to boost expectations.

But in the case of the 595 such language is easily justified when you look at the sales figures. Before the first one had even sailed, 16 had been sold – particularly impressive given the £2.45million price tag.

Her sibling, the 565 is priced at £1.95million and has enjoyed similar success with 20 sold since the first boat was publicly unveiled under London’s Tower Bridge in 2019.

While this surge in interest has come as a pleasant surprise to the company, the fact that it has happened to their latest two models is no accident.

Conceived as a double act they share the same overall looks and largely the same layouts. On deck the 595 has the same twin wheel, twin cockpit configuration as the 565 that allows guests to be low and secure in a clutter free cockpit set amidships.

All the control lines run through conduits around the outside of the coamings, emerging at the helm stations on either side. This not only keeps the decks clutter free and makes for a secure side deck to walk along, but in conjunction with the non-overlapping headsail ensures that the jib sheets can’t flog near guests.

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The twin helm stations are particularly good. Well positioned and proportioned it is this area that provides one of the first key clues as to what sets the 595 apart from her smaller sister – space.

The larger volume means that humans scale into the cockpit just that bit more easily. Twin wheels in a raised position can leave you feeling a little more exposed on smaller boats, but aboard the 595 this is not the case. Yes, you are further back from the spray dodger and slightly more exposed to the elements than you might be aboard a more traditional centre cockpit with a single wheel, but the benefit of better visibility forwards, while also being closer to the winches and control line clutches, is a distinct advantage.

Push button controls for the furling mainsail and headsail, along with powered winches for the primary and secondary winches, as well as the mainsheet winch, are much as you might expect. Yet, aside from the ease of powered systems, what stood out for me was the accessibility of the winches, both for the helmsman and

crew. Even if you did have to break out a winch handle from its packaging, reverting to manual trimming is still easy to do thanks to the good cockpit ergonomics.

The twin helm stations are particularly good. Well positioned and proportioned it is this area that provides one of the first key clues as to what sets the 595 apart from her smaller sister – space.

Proportions are also at the heart of the matter when it comes to stowage where the cavernous lazarette and a decent sail locker forward swallow up kit and sails.

The forward locker is easily large enough to deploy and stow a downwind sail, as we did several times during our trip.

Overall, the 595 has a high standard specification, but an interesting option aboard 595/01 is the reaching package which includes outboard lead tracks fitted

amidships on the gunwale. One of the disadvantages of a non-overlapping, high aspect ratio headsail is the loss of power in the sail as you crack off and the skinny head of the sail opens out.

Fitting a pad eye for an outboard lead is one way of pulling the leech down and restoring the lost power. And while this is also an option, Oyster have gone a stage further for those who will be spending more time with sheets cracked even further. This option allows for a larger overlapping, high clew style reacher to be fitted and sheeted outboard.

This reaching sail replaces the nonoverlapping genoa in the normal furling system when required and is operated in the same way. It’s not a sail change you would make in an instant, but according to Oyster’s CCO Paul Adamson, the cut of the new reaching sails and the geometry of the chain plate base on the 595 means that the reaching headsail can be used for going upwind too, albeit not quite as close to the wind as the genoa.

AMPLE SPACE TO SOCIALISE IN THE C O C K P I T, O N T H E F L U S H AF T AND FOREDECKS, AS WELL AS AN OPTIONAL SWIM DECK.

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A C C O M M O D AT I O N Below decks the overall layout with an owner’s double cabin aft, a guest double forward and a twin sea berth style cabin to port follows a well-established configuration albeit with a few handy tweaks. Separate access for the shared heads forward is one such example, as is the skipper’s cabin/workshop set just abaft the navigation station on the starboard side. Both are good, practical details that benefit from the additional volume that the 595 offers over her smaller sister.

The navigation station itself may raise some eyebrows with its 45 degree orientation yet the benefits of this are twofold. The first is that it is easier to be secure on both tacks rather than just one. The second is that by not facing fully forward the area integrates better with the main saloon accommodation.

The configuration, along with the modestly proportioned chart table, may not be to everyone’s taste at first but throughout our three day trials the arrangement worked well on both tacks.

The longitudinal galley on the port side is another example of the benefits of more internal volume where surfaces increase by the square and stowage by the cube. The bottom line is that there is ample worktop space and plenty of stowage, plus, it is easy to pass someone without a squeeze.

When it comes to the aft cabin, there is no question about space, there’s plenty of it.

The feeling is enhanced by the Seascape windows that allow tremendous visibility whether at rest or under sail, a feature that is common to the main saloon.

Oyster 885/01 Lush, mood lighting is something that company owner Richard Hadida is very proud of. His enthusiasm for it has translated across to the 595 where subtle LED lighting creates three different ambiences; bright, soft and night mode.

Overall, the 595 has an interior that is largely conventional but with the benefit of more space. And when it comes to the finish, the beautifully crafted joinery throughout continues to be at the top of the game in the industry.

Oyster’s proprietary digital switching system, Oyster Command™, (which is another key part of the new generation of Oysters), controls the lighting modes which are selected on a simple touch screen system at the navigation station. And while this might sound like a small detail, the overall effect delivers a significant step beyond the already luxurious, plush feel throughout.

But it’s not until the sun goes down that you discover another subtle detail below decks, the lighting. Aboard his own boat,

ABOVE: THE IMPRESSIVE ENSUITE MASTER CABIN COMPLEMENTED BY OUR S I G N AT U R E S E A S C A P E WINDOWS. L E F T: A C O N T EM P O R A R Y, LUXURIOUS SALOON MAKING LIVING ABOARD T R U LY P L E A S U R A B L E .

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UNDER THE SOLE & CONSTRUCTION Lifting the cabin sole in the saloon reveals just how sophisticated the new generation Oysters have become, but also how well the myriad systems are laid out. Here, in addition to Paul Adamson talking me through the installations during our trials, a few weeks later I went to Oyster’s East Anglian facility in Wroxham to see three of the new 595s in various states of build.

There’s nothing new in building various elements of joinery off the boat, but Oyster has clearly invested a great deal of time and money in taking a close look at how to create even better boats more efficiently.

This has led to some big changes, from assembling large items such as the engine room off the boat, to their recent investment in new advanced machinery to create complete wiring looms automotive style that are fully tested before they get anywhere near the boat.

The result is a far more efficient build to impressively high standards. This and other changes to the way in which the new boats are built means that systems are easier to access, identify and service. The raw water inlet valves connect to a manifold that allows one inlet to be isolated while the other is serviced on the go is just one of several examples. The easy access to the Commander units for the two hydraulic pumps is another and the list goes on.

When it comes to construction, one of the most noticeable changes to the fundamental structure is the move away from foam cored stiffeners in favour of solid laminate panels with carbon capping that form ‘L’ and ‘T’ beams. The move, which is certified

by Lloyd’s Register, has been driven by a number of factors including the accuracy and efficiency that this method allows.

Initially it looked like we might make it past the Needles with just a couple of gybes, but as the breeze swung further astern it was clear that we were going to be far busier.

Half an hour and five or six gybes later, we were. Steering and gybing the main at the same time, (without using the autopilot), is easy for the helmsman, as is easing and trimming the asymmetric kite sheets through each manoeuvre for the crew.

From the Needles, our downwind passage to Weymouth via a lunchtime stopover off the Jurassic coast was a doddle, with the 595 sitting at 10 knots with ease. This boat eats up the miles. But it was the sunshine Channel dash the following day that formed one of the highlights of the trip.

A 20+knot breeze on the aft quarter with waves to match would provide a good test for any boat, especially under autopilot. But the 595 sat there at 10-12 knots, rock solid on her heading, surfing the odd wave that lifted her beamy stern.

From the Needles, our downwind passage to Weymouth via a lunchtime stopover off the Jurassic coast was a doddle, with the 595 sitting at 10 knots with ease.

This boat eats up the miles.

Despite having her loaded up with a full main and asymmetric kite, at no time did she show any sign of deviating off course.

And while it was tempting to put such directional stability down to the dexterity and sophistication of her modern autopilot, taking the helm in hand simply revealed that it was the boat that was doing the bulk of the work. Balanced, sure footed and

almost neutral on the helm, she needed little if any encouragement through the wheel to have her galloping downwind.

Two of the key factors that allow this are the smart distribution of buoyancy in the hull lines and the twin rudder configuration, both of which work well together to give that sure footed feel. On our fetch back north to Worbarrow Bay for the night she felt equally secure, powering along and making short work of the sea state.

Our third and final day on board saw a long beat back to the Solent, a trip that started in flat water before gradually building throughout the day. Once again, she was powerful, refused to slam and remained easy to handle.

When it came to close quarters handling under engine power, be it in a marina or the confines of Lulworth Cove, she was every bit as nimble as the 565. Here the bow and stern thrusters not only allow her to be rotated within her length and around her keel, but can move her sideways ferry style. Admittedly, it’s not the most efficient way to berth, but it’s a handy trick to have up your sleeve whether arriving or departing and impressed those watching on in Portland Marina who were doubtless wondering how such a large boat would fit in such a snug berth.

Indeed, with none of us on board having brought a boat of this size into this particular marina, we were wondering the same thing. A few minutes later and the proof was sitting at the dock.

The bottom line is that for all the sophistication, high quality joiner work, seductive lighting, straight line performance or any of the other good points that can be found abord the 595, I wouldn’t mind betting that for many potential owners this feature is the one that seals the deal.

UNDER SAIL & POWER While I have completed many a boat test in the dark, it’s been a long time since I started one before sunrise. But making the best of the ebb tide to flush us out of the Solent on our passage west set the opening agenda for the next three days and meant an early start. As we left the River Hamble with a 10-12 knot north easterly breeze astern there was little reason not to get stuck in straight away and pop the asymmetric kite. With the tide under us we were whistled down the Western Solent and through the Hurst Narrows.

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R I G H T: THE PERFECT A L L- R O U N D E R , S H E I S DESIGNED FOR SAFE Y E T FA S T, E X H I L A R AT I N G CRUISING.

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WITH OYSTER DNA RUNNING THROUGH HER FROM STEM TO STERN, SHE IS CAPABLE OF G R E AT T H I N G S .

PERFECT CREDENTIALS FOR A GLOBETROT TING CRUISER Length overall including stemhead

19.05m / 62’6”

Length of waterline

18.14m / 59’6”

Beam

5.36m / 17’7”

Draft - standard keel

2.68m / 8’10”

Draft - centreboard up | centreboard down 1.79m / 5’10” | 4.06m / 13’4” Displacement - standard keel

30,807kg / 67,918lbs

Berths

7-8w

Typical engine

Volvo Penta D3-150 110kW (150hp)

Tanks - fuel

1,420 litres / 312 Imp Gallons (375 US gals)

Tanks - water

1,140 litres / 250 Imp Gallons (301 US gals)

Sail area - including 105% foretriangle

180m2 / 1,938ft2

Air draft approx, excluding antennae

27.59m / 90’6”

CONCLUSIONS For all her allure, the big question is why would you spend another £500k on a boat that is simply a slightly longer version of the 565? The number of cabins is the same, the systems are much the same, but when you step aboard the 595 she feels huge and almost intimidating by comparison.

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595 benefits from more volume in pretty much every area on board and as such will appeal to those looking to head further over the horizon for long periods of time.

Her larger proportions deliver a longer waterline length but also more beam resulting in a more powerful hull, more performance and hence longer legs than her smaller sister.

The sail plan is also correspondingly larger, yet it is no less manageable. And while the

565 is just as capable of world cruising, the additional volume makes it easier to take the kind of kit that’s required for a long term liveaboard as well as being able to accommodate one or two professional crew.

Her larger proportions deliver a longer water-line length but also more beam resulting in a more powerful hull, more performance and hence longer legs than her smaller sister.

For me, 60ft is around the size when boats can start to feel pretty big, especially if you are planning to sail them shorthanded.

The acid test is whether after time they feel like they have shrunk to manageable proportions after you’ve spent a few days aboard. Not all of them do, but the 595 is definitely one of those boats that grows on and around you the more you sail her.

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EPID OYSTER OWNER’S STORY: TRE VO R & J U DY HILL , OYS TER 7 25/0 1 INTREPID

Back in 2008, Trevor Hill hung a copy of the Oyster Yachts calendar up in his office. The photos of yachts racing, sailing across the ocean and anchored off a tropical island were his dream. The global financial crisis was devastating businesses worldwide and his own water utility companies “had a couple of hundred million dollars of debt. It was very challenging,” he admits, “but those incredible images helped me survive the downturn.”

A decade later, Hill had taken one of his last companies public on the US Stock Exchange and was making those dreams a reality. He had bought Oyster 725/01 Intrepid, had her refitted in Southampton and spent a summer in the Mediterranean before crossing the Atlantic in 2019.

Since then, he and his wife Judy, have lived most of the time on board and sailed back to Europe last summer to prepare for the Oyster World Rally 2022-23.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEF T: THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, AN ARCHIPELAGO OF 40 L O W - LY I N G C O R A L ISLANDS IN THE AT L A N T I C O C E A N .

I would read magazines and the more I learned about Oyster Yachts the more I could see that was the right kind of boat for my kind of dream. First of all, they are incredibly beautiful, the aesthetic is amazing.

TREVOR AND JUDY HILL AND THEIR CREW KIRST Y FISHER. A STUNNING SUNSET I N B A LT I M O R E , MARYL AND, US. THE HILLS’ DAUGHTER, SOPHIE, IN IBIZA, BALEARIC ISLANDS.

V O YA G I N G I N T H E B L O O D In a way, the sea was in Trevor Hill’s blood.

He grew up in Vancouver and sailed throughout his childhood with his father and brothers. After college, he joined the Royal Canadian Navy as a marine systems engineer and spent many years deployed at sea, ending as deputy engineering officer on a warship during the first Gulf War. He had been in charge of putting the first reverse osmosis plants on board ships, a nascent technology yet to be used in the sailing world. When Hill retired from the Navy in 1994, he became a serial entrepreneur specialising in water and waste water treatment. “Then,” he says, “I went in search of more arid climates water reuse in the south-west USA, went to Phoenix in 2000 and started a water utility company designed to use less water.”

During all his days in the Navy, Hill had harboured an ambition to go sailing across

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oceans. “I had done a lot of miles in ships and so I knew it was something I wanted to do,” he explains. In the latter years of running his business, and still with the ambition of owning an Oyster in mind, Hill began tracking all the boats for sale.

“I would read magazines and the more I learned about Oyster Yachts the more I could see that was the right kind of boat for my kind of dream. First of all, they are incredibly beautiful, the aesthetic is amazing. “But the more I dug in, the more I realised the engineering systems, the thoughtfulness of the design was really important to me. I had been in the engine room for many years and learned all sorts of rules in the Navy and I knew a bit about what it takes to be at sea for a long time, from a capacity and engineering perspective, and from a seaworthiness perspective. What I wanted is to go wherever I wanted and have comfort and safety and range – and do it in style.”

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ill signed up to the Oyster Yachts mailing list and when he read that the company would be running its first round the world rally, Hill says: “That’s when it clicked. It looked fabulous and I told Judy ‘You won’t believe it, but these guys are organising a world rally.’

“I watched the rally from the beginning, and it was one of the things that was very attractive about buying an Oyster. It was a huge selling item for us. I thought it was a great idea to have similar boats all of the same brand, for a whole variety of reasons including how capable they are and the similarity of engineering. It made a ton of sense.

“It was also intriguing that there would be like-minded people coming from different walks of life and countries of origin all with similar issues, experiencing the same adventure at the same time. But I wasn’t ready to go, and we missed the first two [rallies] and vowed not to miss the third.”

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T O P, L E F T T O R I G H T : M A R I N A D I P O RTO ROTO N D O, SA R D I N I A , I TA LY. B O N I FA C I O, A P I CT U R ES Q U E TOW N ON THE SOUTHERN TIP OF THE FRENCH ISLAND OF CORSICA. BOT TOM: A R R I V I N G I N TO N EW Y O R K C I T Y, U S , W I T H V I E W S O F T H E S TAT U E O F L I B E R T Y.

I had been in the engine room for many years and learned all sorts of rules in the Navy and I knew a bit about what it takes to be at sea for a long time…

I wanted to go wherever I wanted and have comfort and safety and range – and do it in style.

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GAINING CONFIDENCE

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“I think a lot of people would say that a 72-footer is a lot of boat for two people,” Hill comments, “but what it boils down to is it’s 70% systems and engineering, and 30% sailing – that is what you end up doing.

“We wanted enough room to have crew if we wished but a boat that we could sail ourselves, and this was the largest boat we felt we could legitimately sail on our own.

It is big enough to be luxurious for crew and guests, and it’s a showpiece in that sense, but also rugged enough for any kind of sailing we would want to do.”

The boat was also set up for performance sailing, with a slab reefed mainsail, a carbon

rig and carbon sails, and Hill liked that too.

“In some ways it makes sailing even more challenging, but I like the purity of that kind of sailing,” he says.

Almost immediately, Hill entered the 2022-23 Oyster World Rally. “I sent my cheque in as soon as I’d bought the boat,” he says.

“Our kids were in university and old enough to be on their own and we had a break in the action. I was retired. It was the perfect time.”

In late 2018 Intrepid returned to Southampton for a major refit and electronics upgrade to bring the boat back to mint condition.

In spring the following year, the Hills left for the Mediterranean and sailed to Palma and onwards to Greece for the summer. To help learn the boat and the systems, they took on two crew, a captain and mate/chef who had previously worked on Intrepid for five years and knew the boat inside out. Then in Greece, Trevor and Judy both topped up their sailing knowledge with practical courses.

“When our kids were young, we would charter as family, and we had gained experience through doing that. Last year Judy did her Day Skipper ticket, and we

had hired the crew to train us and work with us for six months as I got my Yachtmaster and Ocean Yachtmaster tickets, including [learning] docking and mooring, and all the systems – every aspect so that we could take whatever skills we had and put it all together,” says Trevor.

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his proved to be an extremely sensible approach to learning exactly what is required to live on board and run a complex yacht and gain confidence.

“I have the background in engineering, but with all these boats you can’t think of them like a car, it is not a fire-and-forget solution. There is a level of detail anyone is going to have to chin themselves up to,” comments Hill.

“We knew that when you take on a boat like this it is a significant undertaking. I think of it like climbing Everest or any other extreme adventure: there is a ticket price to be on the ride, and that is becoming incredibly familiar with the systems and spaces and mastering that. So, when things break, that is part of the opportunity and I remind myself and put a smile on my face. When it is just the two of us, it is nearly a full-time job.”

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEF T: TREVOR AND HIS CREW IN COMPETITIVE ACTION AT T H E OYS T E R PA L M A R E G AT TA 2 0 1 9 .

M A RT H A’ S V I N E YA R D, A MAS SACHUSE T TS ISL AND, I N T H E AT L A N T I C J U S T SOUTH OF CAPE COD. INTREPID MAKING WAVES AT T H E OYS T E R PA L M A R E G AT TA 2 0 1 9 .

It is big enough to be luxurious for crew and guests, and it’s a showpiece in that sense, but also rugged enough for any kind of sailing we would want to do.

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The first time I felt at one with the boat was in the Caribbean after we had owned it for a year. It was just the two of us sailing among those incredible islands and coming up to anchor off some sandy tropical beach and plunging into the ocean.

The more comfortable we became, the more we have spread our wings.

RIGHT: THE CALM TRANQUIL W A R M W AT E R S AT P I R AT E S L AIR, WARDERICK WELLS PA R K , E X U M A S , B A H A M A S .

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n late 2019 the Hills departed the Mediterranean for the Canary Islands to join the ARC transatlantic rally to St Lucia.

Again, they took on three professional crew for the crossing but once in the Caribbean the crew disembarked and the Hills were on their own. They sailed south to Grenada then charted a course all the way through the Windward Islands to St Maarten.

They had left Intrepid there in March 2020 while they made a short trip home to the US, when COVID arrived and most of the world locked down. Intrepid stayed in the marina in St Maarten for 100 days until the Hills finally got a chance to return to her in late June. But the fall-out meant their plan to return across the Atlantic and sail to Norway had to be shelved and instead the Hills took on a new temporary crew and sailed the boat to Portland, Maine, where they arrived in July.

One of the crew, whom they had hired through the Oyster Crew service, “turned out to be a great sailor and a great guy, and

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we kept him on for six months and sailed all the way to the Canadian border,” says Hill. “Then we sailed all the way back south to Cape Cod and Newport, down to New York City in October and to Chesapeake, Annapolis and Charleston in November.”

While in Savannah, the Hills did a mini refit on their boat before sailing onwards to West Palm Beach in Florida in time for Christmas.

As 2021 began, the Hills were on their own on board again, just the two of them. They set off southbound on the route known as the Thorny Path, the windward passage between Florida and St Maarten.

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etween January and April, they cruised to the Bahamas and Exumas, the Turks and Caicos, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and then through the Spanish, US and Spanish Virgin Islands.

“There were a lot of shorter night passages.

It was very, very challenging but rewarding and an unusual period. Some of those places are very fancy and others are still developing,” Hill recalls.

It was during this period that the Hills truly began to feel at one with their boat. “I think in a sense it took that long,” says Hill. “The day you close on a boat you don’t have that feeling right away. You kind of have to earn it and I didn’t really anticipate how long it would take. You have to make the boat your own and run the boat and sail it.

“The first time I felt that was in the Caribbean after we had owned it for a year. It was just the two of us sailing among those incredible islands and coming up to anchor off some sandy tropical beach and plunging into the ocean. The more comfortable we became, the more we have spread our wings.”

From the Caribbean in 2021, the Hills made their way back to the Mediterranean via the Azores with a new level of confidence.

Hill remembers making landfall in the Azores as one of the most satisfying and memorable moments of all their voyaging so far. “It was my first Atlantic crossing as a captain, and to arrive safely in the Azores, where all the planning and organisation came together, was an incredible feeling.”

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ABOVE: INTREPID IN ANTIGUA AT T H E S TA RT O F OYS T E R W O R L D R A L LY 2 0 2 2 - 2 3 .

Intrepid looks and feels like a new boat and is in all respects ready for the next 50,000 miles of sailing she’ll see over the next two to three years.

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fter returning to the Mediterranean, the Hills spent time cruising in the Balearics, France and Italy before heading for Palma, Mallorca, to have work done on Intrepid in preparation for their circumnavigation.

Among the jobs list were some enhancements including new instrumentation, a new anchor and ground tackle, a carbon bowsprit and asymmetric spinnaker on a top-down furler, and a total rebuild of the power systems to increase Intrepid’s range, self-sufficiency and comfort. An array of lithium ion batteries were fitted, plus new chargers and inverters.

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The most visible change is a customdesigned carbon fibre hard-top bimini fitted with solar panels. This not only gives the crew shelter from the sun, the solar power generated has considerably increased periods of silent running and decreased reliance on diesel.

“The Oyster World Rally is a significant undertaking with a lot of complexity,” Hill explains. “We didn’t want to be maintaining the boat in every harbour along the way.

There is so much passage making and I like to get off the boat for a bit and have that freedom.

“Intrepid looks and feels like a new boat and is in all respects ready for the next 50,000 miles of sailing she’ll see over the next two to three years,” Hill comments.

Choosing crew was one of their biggest decisions, as they are looking for harmonious partners to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime voyage rather than staff to provide a service. “We see our crew as partners with us and always expressed it in that way, we are not looking for service per se. You are living in relatively close quarters and we were looking for people who really wanted to share in the adventure.”

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eanwhile, the couple recruited two professional crew, a mate and chef, to join nine months before the rally and gain an intimate knowledge of the boat and learn how Trevor and Judy Hill prefer to run Intrepid and live on board.

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Oysters open your eyes to the incredible world of possibilities.

And you don’t have to talk about it very long before you find someone in the Oyster family that has already done those things and you have a wealth of information at your fingertips.

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n early November, with winter beginning to bite, the Hills left Palma and flew out of the Strait of Gibraltar and into the Atlantic on the heels of a 50-knot Mistral.

With their boat running smoothly, the watch systems falling into a rhythm and the boat “brimming” with good provisions “and 10 cases of Spain’s best wine carefully stowed”, the Hills headed south and west to Madeira and the Canary Islands.

Ahead of them lies some 30,000 miles of tropical sailing, their third crossing of the Atlantic in three years and, beyond that,

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long passages through the archipelagos of the South Pacific. Although focussed on the circumnavigation ahead, Hill nevertheless admits that a part of his mind is already dreaming of other, future voyages of exploration.

“It was when we arrived in the Azores after my first crossing as captain that we thought: we really can do this. We are organised enough to do anything. We started thinking: I wonder if we should do Patagonia? I wonder if we should sail to Antarctica, or the North West Passage?

You start to think there is no limit,” he says.

“In a way it’s what these Oysters do to you.

They open your eyes to the incredible world of possibilities. And you don’t have to talk about it very long before you find someone in the Oyster family that has already done those things and you have a wealth of information at your fingertips.”

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The Sustainable Oyster Part 2

The need for a greener, more sustainable future is no longer up for debate. Yet taking the next step isn’t always straightforward when it comes to sailing yachts. In the second part of our sustainability series, Matthew Sheahan asks the experts about hydro and solar power generation and energy storage.

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T H E I N N O VAT I V E W AT T A N D S E A P O D, NOW FIT TED ON A NUMBER OF OYSTER YA C H T S , P R O V I D I N G VALUABLE INSIGHTS ON PERFORMANCE AND R E L I A B I L I T Y.

If the number of hydro-generator units fitted to bluewater cruisers is anything to go by, the case for green power has been made. The sustainability message is sweeping through the cruising world and not having some form of green power generation is fast becoming the exception.

And perhaps it’s hardly surprising, particularly for the blue water cruising community for whom the principle of generating and harvesting power on the move suggests an easy and efficient win.

As we reported in the previous edition of Oyster Life, storing electrical energy is also going through a revolution, with the benefits that are available with lithium-ion battery banks becoming better understood. Here, the ability to use more of the batteries’ overall capacity while also being able to charge considerably faster than with conventional lead acid batteries, reduces the hours that are required by a conventional internal combustion engine generator. In addition, lithium-ion batteries have a significantly longer life. So, what’s not to like?

The move towards lithium-ion is well underway; across the seven 565s that I’ve project managed, only one had lead acid batteries.

OYSTER 565 LEAD PROJECT MANAGER

To complement the technical studies ashore, the lead project manager has first-hand experience as to what this might look like in reality, having been a professional skipper for many years. One of the boats he ran was Oyster 625/01 Blue Jeannie.

BELOW: OYSTER 625/01 BLUE JE ANNIE

Nothing, according to the lead 565 project manager, “The move towards lithium-ion is well underway,” he says. “Across the seven 565s that I’ve project managed, only one had lead acid batteries.

“The various Watt & Sea hydro-generator models are becoming a popular option on bluewater cruisers. The feedback we get from owners supports the initial analysis we carried out, which pointed to being able to generate 365 Amps/day on passage where the speed was around 8 knots. In simple terms that would mean that most boats would only need to run their generator for one hour per day.

This would mean a transatlantic crossing could be completed on just 20 hours generator time.”

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“Whereas previously, owners were looking to reduce their generator hours to bring down the cost of servicing, now it’s also about reducing their carbon footprint, so there is a strong incentive to take a much closer look at the alternatives,” he continues.

“With conventional lead acid batteries and with a 200 hour service interval, we were servicing the genset every month on ‘Blue Jeannie’.

Admittedly, she was operated as a charter boat and so the onboard services were used pretty heavily.

“But compare that to the 625 Bubbles that had a solar panel on her bimini, Watt & Sea hydro-generator and lithium-ion battery bank, when she came in for a re-fit after five years, having been used by her owners for nine months of the year, she had just 500 genset hours.

The fact is that there is a lot that can be achieved straightaway.”

And therein lies the clue to the next step in the green power conundrum. Hydro generation may be efficient, but even the best systems won’t necessarily keep up with demand and when boats are at rest, hydro is no longer an option. Here, solar is the next area to consider as it can supplement hydro underway and continue to deliver charge when the boat is at rest.

Mark Durham, Oyster’s Director of Service Operations in Palma, has worked closely with a growing number of owners who have been keen to embrace solar power. Among them, Trevor Hill who carried out a detailed study on his Oyster 725 Intrepid and went on to produce an advanced solar power system.

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“Flexible panels may not be quite as efficient as fixed ones, but in some cases, they have advantages, particularly if you don’t want or need to use them all the time. “There’s also no doubt that as more systems get installed, the knowledge is permeating out and the systems are becoming more efficient and more adaptable,” he said. “We have had a number of Oyster 575 owners who have gone for flexible Solbian panels. Some were sceptical to start with as to whether the system could really deliver, but by the time they reached the other side of the Atlantic, they were converted.

In previous studies a typical battery bank would be 1,000Ah, but aboard ‘Intrepid’ the capacity has been more than doubled at 2,400Ah. MARK DURHAM OY S T ER D I R E C T O R O F S ER V I C E O P ER AT I O N S

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“The results from the study led Trevor to specify twelve solid Solbian panels to be mounted on a custom carbon bimini,” explained Durham. “In previous studies a typical battery bank would be 1,000Ah, but aboard ‘Intrepid’ the capacity has been more than doubled at 2,400Ah.

“There are a number of developments and tips that are helping to improve the systems. One of the biggest is the way in which solar panels are connected. A common limitation has been that when one panel is in shade, the whole system doesn’t supply charge. But if panels are wired individually, the system continues to supply current even if some panels are in shade. We also put additional battens across the bimini to help support the panels and avoid hard points which can cause delamination.

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“The solar power panels account for 13m2 of space and generate 2,174 Watts which is connected via four solar regulators to the primary 500Amp DC Bus. From there, three 24/4000 inverters create 12,000 Watts of power for the primary 110Amp AC Bus which is used for the yacht’s main AC load, including watermaking and air-conditioning.”

Using solid solar panels was a significant undertaking, not only is it a large structure that needed to be skilfully incorporated into the existing yacht superstructure, but it was a costly exercise too.

For some, the high costs associated with a fixed structure and rigid panels could put solar power out of reach. But, as Durham points out, using flexible solar panels to combine with hydro power is becoming a popular and more affordable approach.

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“Combined with a better understanding of how to operate the panels and their charging systems, we’re regularly seeing 23Ah being generated aboard the 575s. This, combined with a set of four lithium-ion Mastervolt MLi 24/5500 200Ah batteries, means that owners are hardly having to use their gensets at all and a 5kW inverter allows them to run the aircon overnight. The most important point though, is that the on-board power generation and storage systems provide a knock-on effect elsewhere throughout the boat, such as moving to an all-electric hob and oven.”

Modern hydro and solar power systems are now delivering increasingly impressive outputs. The ability to reduce reliance on a combustion engine on a true go-anywhere bluewater cruiser is a reality.

RICHARD GIBSON OYSTER SALES DIRECTOR

Richard Gibson, Oyster’s Sales Director, is also Head of Sustainability at Oyster. From his frontline position he needs no convincing that sustainability is gaining momentum. But he is also clear that the developments so far are essential building blocks and that there is plenty more to come.

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“The move to more sustainable solutions is gathering pace now which is exciting,” he says. “Modern hydro and solar power systems are now delivering increasingly impressive outputs and are proving reliable. The ability to reduce reliance on a combustion engine on a true go-anywhere bluewater cruiser is a reality today, but it is also an area that we continue to work on and develop. Add to that, the demands of creating a robust, safe yacht, with systems to match, that can deliver rewarding world cruising and it is easy to see the scale of the task.

“So, as the performance and reliability of hydro, solar and lithium-ion power make for increasingly efficient systems, the future for more sustainable blue water cruising looks brighter with every season.”

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If you’re heading south from the UK or Northern Europe, Galicia makes for a convenient break after a Biscay crossing, but consider staying longer to explore this wonderful spot.

Experience the tranquillity of a night in one of the numerous picturesque anchorages in the Rías Baixas and you’ll be thinking again about this spectacular and hospitable corner of Spain.

Once there, you’ll discover an even bigger cruising ground than you might have expected.

GETTING THERE If you are taking a passage from the UK, one word dominates your thinking – Biscay! There isn’t enough space here to debate the tactics to be adopted for this passage. However, with Ile D’Quessant abeam, there are 335 miles to be covered to A Coruña, so a favorable 48-hour forecast should see you safely there.

The approach to A Coruña is dominated by the site of the Tower of Hercules, Europe’s oldest working lighthouse and well worth a visit. A Coruña itself has an authentic feel to it and the Marina Real is well placed for exploring the back streets of the old city and its justly praised tapas bars. Look to sample “pulpo” (octopus) and “navajas” (razor clams).

As well as the magic of the four Rías south of Cabo Fisterra (Cape Finisterre), there are the off-lying islands that provide shelter, but more importantly are wonderful destinations in their own right.

RIGHT: CAMARIÑAS MARINA FA R R I G H T: T H E TOW E R O F HERCULES IS THE O L D E S T E X TA N T LIGHTHOUSE KNOWN. BELOW: THE RÍAS BAIXAS

THE ISLANDS The three rías to the south are each protected by islands: Illa Salvora off the Ría de Arousa; Illa Ons off the Ría de Pontevedra; and the Illas Cíes off the Ría de Vigo. All are designated national parks and a permit is needed to anchor off them, as well as to land. Do not let this put you off as the process is straightforward through the authorisation website and the rewards are magical anchorages, unspoilt beaches, and walks along marked paths that allow you to appreciate these remarkable places.

MOVING SOUTH Between A Coruña and Cabo Fisterra lies the Costa da Morte (Coast of Death – just in case Biscay hasn’t already grabbed your attention). This is a wild place, but its name owes more to the shipwrecks of the past than present day. A useful stopover before the landmark Cape is Camariñas, where there is a reasonable marina, or Muxia on the other side of the same bay.

Once round Cabo Fisterra, and with the obligatory photos having been taken, you are in the Rías Baixas (the “Lower Rías” in Galician).

The climate becomes gentler and the coastline more forgiving.

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Sheltered anchorages can be found along the eastern shores, with a quick dinghy run ashore straight onto the beaches which, even in high season, are not crowded. There you’ll find the odd beach bar, café and restaurant, but these are not mass tourist destinations. The numbers of daily visitors are restricted, meaning that the trippers on the foot ferries from the mainland must also be in possession of a permit to land.

The islands also perform the extremely helpful function of providing protection from the Atlantic swell, and when taking the inside passage, it is not unlike archipelago sailing in the Baltic or the west coast of Scotland – except it’s warmer – and there are no midges! The water temperature though, is more Cornwall than Costa del Sol, something you may wish to bear in mind before diving into the clear waters of an anchorage.

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The thought of riding out the notorious midsummer heat in Spain will not be to everyone’s taste, but Galicia in the northwest corner is not only very different, but a fascinating destination in itself and one that is often overlooked in the rush to get south.

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Galicia is a wonderful and varied cruising ground in its own right and everyone is very pleased to see you. Don’t be tempted to use it simply as a stepping-stone while heading south.

You could enjoy a whole season or more here.

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Each of the four Rías offers superb, scenic sailing and you are spoilt for choice for anchorages and marinas. A feature of all of them are the mussel rafts or bateas. As well as being hidden up creeks, they also occupy sizeable chunks of the main rías. Some are marked on charts, but most are unlit so proceed with caution.

Characterised by pine-laden slopes down to the shoreline, this Ría has abundant sheltered anchorages. The two main marinas are at Vilagarcia and Vianova on the eastern side. There is one at Rianxo but it’s a touch on the shallow side.

Ría de Muros, of the four Rías Baixas, is the only one that is not guarded by an outlying island, but there is a marina and anchoring possibilities off the busy little town of Muros, or at Portosín on the southern side, which is far quieter.

The Isla de Arosa, off the eastern shore, is connected to the mainland by a road bridge and is a popular, by Galician standards, beachlovers’ destination.

T O E AT: Taberna a Castelara – is the standout restaurant in Vilagarcia and is a pleasant stroll from the marina.

T O E AT: Both have plenty of options for eating ashore, but A Casa do Tella a Rosalía in Portosín is particularly recommended and has percebes (goose barnacles) on the menu, another must-try in Galicia. These are gathered by hand from the rocky coast by highly skilled “percebeiros”, at not inconsiderable personal risk.

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RÍA DE PONTEVEDRA Sanxenxo marina is reached first but this is a busy place in the high season. A better bet is to continue inland, passing the “helter skelter” lighthouse on Illa de Tambo, to Combarro where there is a welcoming marina with good depth and facilities.

On the southern side of the Ría de Pontevedra is the small and peaceful Ría de Aldán, which is the perfect place to anchor for lunch or overnight.

T O E AT: Seek out the Bodega o Bocoi in Combarro which has great views over the water as the light fades.

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The port of Vigo is the busiest in Galicia so keep your eyes open and note the local Traffic Separation Schemes (TSS).

The standout destination here is Baiona, set in a beautiful bay and overlooked by the Parador de Baiona, an impressive, fortified edifice on a rocky promontory. The Monte Real Club de Yates has an excellent marina, with efficient and friendly staff and all the facilities you could wish for.

Baiona was the first port in Europe to learn of Columbus’s success in reaching the Americas as the caravel Pinta made landfall here on its return in 1493. There is a small museum on board the striking, small but full-scale replica moored close to the marina. There is also plenty to explore, and eat and drink, in the narrow, ancient streets.

T O E AT: It has to be the Parador - one of the famous government-run hotels and restaurants found throughout Spain.

Aperitifs on the terrace – the gin and tonics are memorable – and then into an impressive, high-ceilinged dining room.

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CRUISE TIPS A gentle north-westerly breeze at a Ría entrance can be accelerated by the topography of the land to give 20 knots plus further inshore, so be prepared for a lively beat back out! If the wind is in the north or north-east, as it often is, especially in the summer, be prepared for lively gusts coming down the slopes and through the gaps.

Despite the shelter provided by the islands, the remnants of an Atlantic swell can find their way into the marinas. It is worth investing in some snubbers or steel shock absorbers if you are planning on staying long.

Mussels will happily colonise and jam an untreated feathering prop if left for any amount of time. Local divers are used to being pressed into action at short notice and it’s worth having one on standby if your boat has been moored for some time.

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The Art & Craft of Boatbuilding Q&A We go behind the scenes at Oyster to discover more about the people who bring our yachts to life and the time-honoured skills they bring to their roles. We hear how COO Peter Hamlyn is bringing over three decades of boat manufacturing experience to maintain and improve the brand’s renowned high levels of quality.

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What does your role involve?

I oversee development, design, day-today operations, improving processes and systems. It’s all about assessing our strategy for growth and how we align the people, the parts and the product design with it. I’m always looking for continuous improvement – better, more efficient ways to do things in a sustainable manner.

It sounds quite simple, but it can be complicated! I see my role as the clock keeper - I’m here to keep this clock ticking and pass it on to the next generation.

What’s your background?

I left school in 1987 and joined Princess Yachts in Plymouth in 1988. I used to walk across the bridge at Stonehouse, where the main factory was, and I’d say to my dad “I’ll be running that company one day” – he still laughs about it now. I joined as an apprentice shipwright and worked my way up from there, starting on the tools and learning a trade. I ended up on the board – the first person to go from bottom to top in the company. That experience helps because I can understand the team and their point of view. I stayed at Princess for 30 years, then moved to Fairline Yachts to help get the business back on its feet.

And then one day, I got a call from Richard Hadida…

What attracted you to the business?

What are your ambitions for production at Oyster?

I wasn’t looking to move from Fairline but I was asked to meet Richard. I came down to look around – I was interested to see the facilities. I met Richard and the other board members. I went on the shop floor, observed, and talked to the teams.

Everyone just blew me away with their passion and commitment to the brand.

I could see myself fitting in with the team – Richard, an entrepreneur; Becky our Deputy CEO with her PwC background; Paul our CCO, a skipper through and through; and former owner Richard Matthews. With my manufacturing background, I could see how to add value and work with the team to deliver Oyster’s strategy. It took me by surprise – driving home, I told my wife I’m definitely going to join!”

It’s a fine balance – how do you make material improvements without losing the DNA of the brand? Clearly, we must be more efficient and sustainable on every level.

So how do you do that and complement the craftmanship our craftspeople bring to our yachts? To start, we’re upgrading our facilities to make things run more smoothly. We’re also looking at how design and production work together to make the yachts easier to build. We’re bringing in standard operational procedures, so everyone follows the same method.

And with the new Oyster 495, we’re using innovative technology and processes to support the skills of our craftspeople, making the build as efficient as possible whilst maintaining a meticulous attention to detail and the highest quality.

What makes Oyster stand out in this sector?

For me, Oyster is the Bentley of the sea.

The yachts are clean cut, everything is finely tuned and fettled until it’s perfect.

There is no compromise here, no ‘that’ll do’ – everything must be perfect. Working with a team of highly skilled craftspeople is fantastic and I’m so impressed with the quality of their work. They have exceptional skills and because the yachts are handcrafted, you can see the difference the moment you get on board. It’s more than skin deep – there’s a real eye for detail here that you just don’t see on other boats.

I joined Princess Yachts as an apprentice shipwright and worked my way up from there, starting on the tools and learning a trade. I ended up on the board – the first person to go from bottom to top in the company.

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Working with a team of highly skilled craftspeople is fantastic and I’m so impressed with the quality of their work. They have exceptional skills and because the yachts are handcrafted, you can see the difference the moment you get on board.

RIGHT: OYSTER APPRENTICES, C O O P E T E R H A M LY N A N D OYSTER DEPUT Y CEO, BECKY BRIDGEN.

How can modern technologies add value to Oyster’s handcraft trades?

What other new technologies have you introduced at Oyster?

What excites you most about working at Oyster?

I’ve looked at the build process from start to finish, beginning at Oyster Composites in Ashmanhaugh. Until recently, everything was hand-measured, so we bought in a FARO laser tracking system. We scanned the whole mould tool and put every measurement into a 3D world. Then we fed the key information into the system and it scans the surface of the hull and tells us exactly where to apply materials. There’s a 5mm tolerance and the machine won’t let you move on unless you are to spec, so we can guarantee every fibre is in the right place. We’re also using 3D thermal-formed core sheets that are cut using data from the FARO system. We get a full set of sheets cut to size and heat-moulded to shape off site, which fit together easily and accurately like a jigsaw. It’s reduced production time but taken quality up another level. It also gives our craftspeople more time on the boats and provides them with a very accurate starting point which makes their jobs easier.

I’ve introduced CNC-cut fabric kits, in place of cutting by hand which created a lot of waste. We use information from a 3D model and the CNC machine cuts the fabric accurately – it’s labelled, then loaded into the box in the right order. You can check when the job is complete as the box is empty! It’s 97% efficient and saves a lot of time and waste. We are also now using a clear gel coat below the waterline so you can see the whole hull structure from the outside. That means you can check all the layers are correct without carrying out non-destructive testing.

It’s a dynamic environment and the company is on a great trajectory. I’m very passionate about British manufacturing.

Oyster is built here – it’s a British brand using British components and craftspeople and we only supplement with components from elsewhere when the technology we need isn’t available here. The other big thing for me is that we’ve taken on 14 apprentices this year. It’s a big investment in Oyster’s future and it’s exciting seeing new people learning their trade from scratch. We need to make sure we pass on our craft skills and bring the next generation through to carry the torch in the future.

I’m very passionate about British manufacturing.

Oyster is built here – it’s a British brand using British components and craftspeople.

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What effect will change to production have on new Oyster Yachts?

The most obvious example is the way we are building the Oyster 495. The modular construction approach speeds things up with everything built off-boat and then positioned in – it’s safer, while maintaining meticulous standards of quality that people expect from Oyster. We’ve moved to resin infusion for the hull too, which provides an incredibly strong structure and is a huge benefit from an environmental point of view. All the electrical loom sets are assembled off the boats and pretested before they go in. We also use new technology that pre-lacquers and finishes our real wood veneers perfectly.

What benefits can new Oyster owners expect from your team?

In Richard Hadida, we have an owner who is passionate and committed to investing in the brand, who is also adamant that the quality is maintained and improved.

Customers expect that benchmark Oyster quality, it’s in the brand’s DNA. So, my team make sure every element of the product is first class. Oysters are hand-built by passionate craftsmen and women; these yachts do what it says on the tin: they are real go anywhere adventure machines.

When a customer walks into our facilities, I want them to see a reflection of the product – beautiful bluewater yachts that are built to their personal specification in state-of-the-art facilities by organised and skilled craftsmen and women.

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INNER STRENGTH The seven galvanised roller-shutter doors give little away. In the upper left-hand corner of each a number, in the middle, bold Oyster branding. Yet the clue to the transformation that has taken place behind them lies with the sentence that sits below - ‘Proudly built to Lloyd’s Register standards’.

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R I G O R O U S AT T E N T I O N TO D E TA I L A N D Q U A L I T Y ASSURANCE CHECKS ARE BEING APPLIED THROUGHOUT THE M A N U FA CT U R I N G PROCESS.

From supermarkets to civic councils, everyone it seems needs a motto to drive home a core message to the public, but this one is different. Tucked away in a quiet corner of East Anglia, in the small village of Ashmanhaugh, there is no passing trade. Few, other than staff and wildlife, travel through this rural setting and yet the words on these shutters speak volumes across the spotless concrete apron.

Known internally as OCT, (Oyster Composite Technologies), this is a facility that has seen significant change in the way that the hulls and decks are moulded. Changes that have also triggered a knock-on effect throughout the rest of the business.

Indeed, some might say it’s been one of the biggest steps in the evolution of this world-famous brand and a change that is already paying dividends.

Today, the differences can be seen throughout the new look, re-worked yard, inside and out. And yet the new process involves more than just an infrastructure upgrade.

Moulding the hulls and decks starts before any material has been handled, with a detailed assessment of the design and engineering and all relevant drawings submitted to a dedicated Lloyd’s Register structural engineer who reviews them to ensure the design conforms to the Lloyd’s standard. The drawings are then reviewed internally by the Oyster structural engineer who helps to create the production drawings.

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This link between design and production is key in ensuring that both sets of criteria have been considered and that theory matches practice. Any alterations that may have been made are signed off by either the original Lloyd’s approved structural engineer or by the on-site Lloyd’s build surveyor.

The raw materials themselves come in for scrutiny too. Here, all materials and resins that are used are mechanically tested at an independent, external facility and witnessed by a Lloyd’s surveyor who then signs off the documentation. The report that follows is then passed to a Lloyd’s Register structural engineer for approval.

“The industry norm is to use the lower end of the quoted properties for raw materials to ensure that there is sufficient material to satisfy a ‘worst case’ scenario,” explains David Edge, Oyster’s Head of Design.

“Comprehensive material testing allows us to have confidence in the mechanical properties evaluated in the laboratory which means that the resulting structure will exceed the more onerous requirements of Lloyd’s. The result is that we can not only ensure structural integrity and maintain a factor of safety of three, but we can optimise the design so that the key components have less volume for the required strength which then helps later in the build with the internal fitout and the amount of stowage we can achieve.”

Throughout this process, each moulding has a build log, a detailed record that includes critical data such as the humidity and temperature during the entire build, batch numbers of materials, mix ratios, along with the individual names of workers, all of which ensures full quality control and Lloyd’s traceability.

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Maintaining Lloyd’s certification is a continual process that results in a Lloyd’s surveyor being on site every week to monitor and report on procedures.

Comprehensive material testing allows us to have confidence in the mechanical properties evaluated in the laboratory which means that the resulting structure will exceed the more onerous requirements of Lloyd’s.

Such fundamental reviews and assessments are just some of the key working practices that were introduced into the business when Richard Hadida took ownership of Oyster back in 2018.

Driven partly by the need to ensure that the Polina Star incident could not happen again, but also as part of a thorough study and revamp of the entire build process, the road to achieving greater efficiency, quality and accountability has been a long one that has seen big upheaval in some areas.

Since the start of the OCT overhaul, there has been an influx of highly skilled personnel with impressive CVs from a range of different industries and companies that have brought new knowledge and techniques to the shop floor. Among them is Leigh Williams who is in overall charge at OCT.

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ABOVE: REFINED, ROBUST A N D S T R U C T U R A L LY ADVANCED COMPOSITE HULLS.

A boat builder originally from Cornwall, he started his career with Pendennis Shipyard from which he has built an impressive track record. From advanced composites with the Artemis America’s Cup team in 2007 to Hugo Boss, Wally and Infinity Yachts through to Dubai giants Premier Composite Technologies, he has a wealth of expertise.

“A lot of what we have been doing over the last few years at OCT has been developing and refining the working practices,” he says.

“Quality, efficiency and repeatability are the three factors that we’re striving for all the time.”

One of those areas can be seen with the clear resin that is now used in all areas below the waterline to make it easy to check the quality of the laminate.

“There’s nowhere to hide when you’re using clear resin,” he says.

“While we rarely expect to find a problem in this area, it gives everyone a huge amount of confidence that we are achieving the standards we set ourselves every time a hull pops out of a mould.”

Quality, efficiency and repeatability are the three factors that we’re striving for all the time.

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BELOW: THE QUALIT Y OF THE HULL SKIN IS V E R I F I E D P R I O R TO T H E I N S TA L L AT I O N O F T H E INTERIOR STRUCTURE.

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As each one does, the completed hull and structure provides a perfect illustration of the refined, robust and structurally advanced composite hulls that is now a feature of the new generation of Oysters. Here, the longitudinal stringers which follow undistorted paths fore and aft through the hull offer one of the clearest examples.

“Minimising the number of distortions for any load bearing member allows gains to be made from a structural point of view,” says William Fox, Oyster’s Lead Structural Engineer. “The unidirectional fibres benefit from being as straight as possible to be most efficient and in the modern designs it is easy to see this.”

Another clear indication of the refinement can be seen with the increased sub-divisions formed by the transverse structural members, especially in the way of the keel, mast step and tanks.

Delve a little deeper into the construction, and the use of modern composite materials and a more sophisticated build system also provide structural gains.

“We are using a hybrid vinylester resin, E-glass and carbon fibre for all our structural components, including the hull and deck shells,” says Edge. “We are also now using heat-formed, CNC cut, core material (M core and SAN foam), to further improve the fit when the elements are placed into the hull which avoids excessive core bond material while removing the chance of misalignment, core fragmentation and the complications that go with that. All in all, we can achieve a lighter, stronger, better quality structure.”

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ABOVE: LONGITUDINAL STRINGERS WITH CA R BO N CA P P I N G’S TO THE DECK MOULDING.

And while big gains have been made, there are still some key steps ahead that will take production onto yet another level.

“When I came here, I was very impressed with the standard of hand lamination which was the best I had seen in the business.

But, having used resin infusion a great deal in other areas of the industry, it was also clear to me that we had to move towards this process.

All in all, we can achieve a lighter, stronger, better quality structure.

“Not only is it cleaner and in line with the new and evolving environmental standards, but it’s a much more efficient way of producing a structure both for us as builders, but also for the engineers. Weight management is very important, both structurally and from a performance point of view. Infusion helps here because it means that we know exactly the glass resin ratio and therefore the structural properties of the finished item.”

“We already have an operational infusion facility here at OCT where we create many of the structural elements that are bonded into the hull,” he continues, “which means that we are reaping the benefits already of accurately consolidated structural items.”

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RIGHT: T H E FA RO L A S E R AND MAPPING S YS T E M I N A C T I O N AT OYSTER COMP OSITE TECHNOLOGIES.

Another integral part of the new manufacturing process comes with the FARO laser mapping and plotting system. Put simply, the fixed laser units are mounted in the factory above each of the hull and deck mouldings where they can measure and map out all the key production details from bulkhead positions to services, from skin fittings and cut outs to padeye anchor points.

Another relative newcomer to the Oyster team is Jonathon Drinkwater, Oyster’s lead on the FARO system, a metrology engineer who is quick to point out that this is the science of measurement and nothing to do with the weather.

Having come from the precision world of Rolls-Royce where he specialised in the FARO system and has some fascinating stories about the level of detailing in a Rolls-Royce. But they are also stories that put Oyster’s production goals into context.

“Measurement’s my thing,” he says, “In the automotive world such tight tolerances are standard practice, but the interesting thing is that at Oyster we are working to even more challenging tolerances. On a car you may be looking for an accuracy of 1.6mm over a total length of 6m. On the Oyster 675 we’ve been working to 3mm over a length of 21m.

“The FARO tracker uses key datums such as the Designed Waterline (DWL) and the centreline to measure the actual boat that has been built. From there, taking into account the position of key items in the laminated hull, it can use these dimensions to create accurate components such as bulkheads and structural items that match the hull perfectly. This reduces the cut and trim process when it comes to assembly and makes for a more efficient build.”

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Moving a few miles down the road to Oyster’s large facility in Wroxham, the evidence of this new level of accuracy can be seen in the build bays, although it’s not always obvious at first.

Understandably, over the last decade or more, keels have become a focus of attention across the sport and while the variety of styles and designs makes it impossible to generalise, when it comes to blue water cruising, structural integrity is non-negotiable at Oyster.

“You won’t see any jigs throughout the assembly,” explains Nick Creed, Oyster’s Commercial Manager, as we peer into the open hull fitout of a 595. “The FARO system and the accuracy with which the boats are built means that we can achieve precise positioning of items more quickly. Setting aside the time it takes to trim them to fit perfectly, some of these bulkheads are very heavy and it takes time to move them. So, efficiency is every bit as important as the structural integrity.”

Understandably, over the last decade or more, keels have become a focus of attention across the sport and while the variety of styles and designs makes it impossible to generalise, when it comes to bluewater cruising, structural integrity is non-negotiable at Oyster.

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BELOW: THE ADVANCED CAD DRAWINGS OF THE OYSTER DESIGNERS AND ENGINEERS.

ABOVE: ADVANCED ENGINEERING H A S R E S U LT E D I N A STRONGER AND SHORTER KEEL STUB.

BOT TOM: LEAD KEEL AND KEEL B O LT S P R I O R T O B E I N G FIT TED.

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“All our keels and keel structures are accurately 3D modelled using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) techniques to ensure the correct amount of reinforcement is specified in this critical area,” says Fox. “The keel analysis covers three load cases; grounding, pounding and knockdown. In order to comply with Lloyd’s Register, we also have to include mast compression in the analysis of the keel framing, which is above and beyond the usual requirements. The full FEA analysis report is then submitted to Lloyd’s Register for approval.

“Even just at face value, a typical 40-70mm solid laminate around the key stress points says a lot about the robust nature of this area, but the engineering and accuracy behind the scenes takes us way beyond. Before the drawings are issued to production, we put together detailed 3D models of the components to be manufactured on a ply-by-ply basis.

“The drawings detail the resin and cloth to be used and the anticipated weight of the component. Each ply can then be ticked off after being laid to ensure the full specification is met. We have also spent a great deal of time working on the engineering of the keel stub, which is now shorter to make it easier for the laminators in particular to work this area.”

And the attention to detail doesn’t stop there. Matching what was designed to what was built is crucial for the final sign-off.

The bottom line is that, be it from the start of the process and evaluating the raw materials or the advanced CAD drawings on the screens of the designers and engineers, modern manufacture relies on far more connections within the overall process, making the key areas of design and build more interdependent than ever before. All of which delivers significant structural and efficiency benefits.

And the attention to detail doesn’t stop there.

Matching what was designed to what was built is crucial for the final sign-off.

For Edge, the progress is impressive. “Oyster has already demonstrated that it has moved with the times and will continue to do so. We now employ and work with some of the best engineers and builders in the marine industry. Notwithstanding this, with our strong ties to motorsport, we also have a direct feed into up-tothe-minute techniques and technologies from other sectors.

It’s an exciting time to be part of the Oyster Yachts revolution.”

A revolution that started behind seven giant roller shutter doors in the natural wilds of East Anglia.

“We run a number of destructive and non-destructive tests including ultra-sound scans which we cross reference against the design calculations in order to ensure that we have achieved a complete match,” said Edge.

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N EW L AU N C H ES

There is nothing like the look of sheer delight on the face of an owner as they take the helm of their new Oyster for the first time. The journey from dream yacht to ownership is different for everyone – whether it is a childhood dream, a burning desire to own only the best or a taste for adventure that needs to be fulfilled. Whatever reason you decide to choose an Oyster, the pleasure of ownership starts from the moment you place your order.

The experience of building an Oyster is deeply personal and involving. Guided through every step by our expert Project Managers, every decision you make will be based on exactly what you want and need. At the end of the journey, you will not only take ownership of a remarkable yacht, but you will also have built a deep connection with her. It is all part of being involved in the build process, meeting our designers and craftspeople, and seeing them put their time-honoured crafts skills into practice to perfect the smallest details that will make her unique to you.

If you are considering ordering your first (second or third) Oyster, we hope the stories of our recent new owners will inspire you to take the first step.

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OYSTER 565/08 INFINITY OWNER: ROSS GOLDING PROJECT MANAGER: ANDY ARMSHAW H A N D OV E R : O CTO B E R 20 21

In October 2021, Ross Golding took ownership of Oyster 565/08 Infinity. Due to the pandemic, Ross had not seen his yacht at any point during the build.

Upon hearing the Oyster World Rally 2022-23 places were almost fully booked, like many new owners, the pandemic spurred Ross into deciding it was time to take the plunge, so he took the last build slot available to ensure his place on the Rally.

“Due to the pandemic, my experience with the Oyster build process was backwards,” explains Ross. “I hadn’t stepped on an Oyster in years and only seen a 565 in the marketing, which can be misleading as you know. But not so with Oyster! Your marketing is commendably honest and paints an accurate picture of what my ‘pocket superyacht’ would be once built.

“I was initially nervous about the process, not being able to leave the U.S. to visit Wroxham to ‘kick the tyres.’ In fact, with our PM’s guidance, it wasn’t necessary. I was very busy with my business, so I appreciated the photographs and videos and our succinct Zoom meetings, along with Andy’s expert guidance. The entire process was near-perfect, made even more enjoyable by Andy’s relaxed approach and sense of humour.”

“The truly impressive part of my entire experience has been the family of Oyster,” he continues. “To a person, everyone was organised, helpful, knowledgeable, professional and friendly. As a business owner myself, I appreciate how challenging this is to accomplish – it is clearly embedded in Oyster’s culture and DNA.”

PROJECT MANAGER COMMENTS Ross asked me to show him round Wroxham and to meet the team that handcrafted his yacht. The team answered his many questions on the tour, then we moved on to the yard itself, where he was amazed by the complexity and logistical challenges faced in building one of our semi-bespoke yachts. Having seen our craftspeople in action, he was full of praise for everyone involved.

Ross waited for a weather window to start his epic journey from Ipswich, heading straight for Las Palmas. He then sailed to Antigua for the start of his first big Oyster adventure, the Oyster World Rally 2022-23.

Infinity…is simply beautiful.

At every marina we visit, without exception, she attracts onlookers taking pictures.

She catches your eye from afar immediately but when you step aboard you quickly sense that under her refined beauty lies real strength.

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OYSTER 565/06 SERENITY OWNER: PETER AND BARBARA ROGERS PROJECT MANAGER: DEBBIE SCOUGALL HANDOVER: MARCH 2021

Peter and Barbara Rogers’ Oyster experience began in 1999, when they ordered Oyster 45/19 Red Rascal, followed in 2007

by Oyster 56/63 Temerity. We handed over their third Oyster, 565/06 Serenity, during the pandemic.

“The process seems to get better,” said Peter. “We had to contend with the pandemic during our build but we did see our hull being moulded in early 2021 before lockdown started. Our wonderful project manager kept us updated with photos and videos and managed to arrange visits too. The Oyster set-up and quality never ceases to amaze. It is reflected in the whole yacht – each time you open a drawer or stick your head in a bilge, you realise how well the craftsmen finish things.”

Peter was very impressed with the build and the attention to detail.

“The handover process involved the usual Oyster thoroughness and we stayed for a few weeks at Fox’s marina, sailing out of there just to get used to her before bringing her back round to the South Coast.”

Due to Covid restrictions, Serenity was based in Lymington for the summer, which allowed more sailing with the family. “It has given us a fantastic opportunity to invite friends and family aboard where we’ve had some great weekends and week-long sails around

the South Coast and down towards the West Country. We are still debating whether to go into the Med in 2022 or not, but it’s been such fun having her in the UK, we are undecided. She is very much our second home and it’s nice to have her so easily accessible.”

PROJECT MANAGER COMMENTS With so many years’ experience under their keel, Peter and Barbara were very exacting in their requirements, which we were happy to fulfil – this included incorporating a bookcase into the chart table, wine storage in the saloon table base and extra storage in place of a settee in the aft cabin.

Peter is an architect with a strong eye for detail and was thrilled with the finishes and astounded by the huge progress Oyster has made in engineering and electrical installation since 2007.

The couple were particularly pleased with the improvements in soundproofing and the quiet running of the engine, generator and airconditioning. Barbara’s only regret was that she would have installed a dishwasher if she had known how quiet the generator was!

This is our third Oyster and each time the process seems to get better. We were extremely impressed with the enhancements in quality and finishing all round.

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OYSTER 675/04 SEABIRD OW N E R : M I C H A E L A N D D O N N A H U TC H I S O N PROJECT MANAGER: DEBBIE SCOUGALL HANDOVER: AUGUST 2021

At our first meeting, Michael made it clear that Seabird was to be, in his words, “the fastest 675 on the water”. But she is much more than that, featuring some unusual choices of wood and joinery finishes that have put the owner’s personal touch on her from stem to stern.

New Year in the Caribbean, before setting off on the Oyster World Rally 2022-23 in January.”

“We are extremely impressed with our Oyster and the build process from start to finish. There is so much that goes into building a sailboat, especially a luxurious ocean cruiser like Seabird. The systems are all well integrated and there is attention to detail from start to finish. We were able customise her inside and out, making her feel unique,” said Michael.

Michael’s son Jonathan has been living onboard since the first day of handover, so he is already very familiar with Seabird. Michael and Jonathan attended for the week of handover, with Donna joining in time to break a bottle of champagne on Seabird’s bow.

The handover was organised with perfect spinnaker weather for the sailing demonstrations and then welcome trade wind conditions to get in some practice goose-winging on her maiden voyage to Jersey.

The Hutchisons are based in Canada and were keen to incorporate elements of Canada and England. They decided on English oak joinery, with Canadian maple soleboards and bird’s eye maple inlays in the cabin doors and saloon table.

“Due to pandemic-induced delays, by the time she was ready we were overcome with excitement. The handover process was lengthy – going over every inch of the boat for three days then a sail on the fourth,” he continues. “Since then, we have sailed over 6,000 miles from Ipswich to Palma, back to Madeira and down to the Canaries. We crossed the Atlantic and spent Christmas and

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Michael’s wish for Seabird to be the fastest 675 on the water will be achieved with the two spinnakers he ordered – both painted with the Seabird logo, so they can make the best use of every whisper of wind. Seabird is the first extended transom 675, and Michael was delighted with the extra storage space in the lazarette as he stowed his toys and spares for extended cruising. In fact, he declared that the system for holding his many plastic storage boxes in the lazarette was his favourite part of the boat!

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OYSTER 745/06 KALIA O W N E R : C H R I S T I A N A N D K ATJ A C A S A L P R O J E C T M A N A G E R : M AT T H E W TO W N S E N D H A N D OV E R : O CTO B E R 20 21

In the middle of October, Oyster 745/06 Kalia set sail from Southampton for her permanent home in Palma, Mallorca.

Her owners, experienced sailors Christian and Katja Casal, had waited patiently as we built her through the depths of lockdown, only able to see progress through Zoom and photos.

As experienced sailors and owners of an Oyster 625, they had very clear ideas for their new boat. They chose a 745 as it is possible for them to handle her together but has space for crew on longer voyages. They intend to use her for cruising in the Mediterranean before trying some transatlantic passages, with the possibility of going further afield in the future.

The interior layout was designed to maximise storage space, with significant joinery changes in the aft guest cabins to achieve this.

The interior styling was very individual, inspired by the interior designer Claudia Silberschmidt, who had helped them with their home on dry land. She also introduced PLS Labs to design and supply the lighting. The result was a very subtle white and limed oak finish, which the owners love and is a testament to the skill of all involved with her design, build and commissioning.

The contemporary and minimalist styling was carried above decks too, with black and white spars, rigging and sails.

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The deck layout was also simplified to maintain the cleanest lines and the minimum number of toe-stubbers!

PROJECT MANAGER COMMENTS The owners were keen that the exterior was as sleek and unfussy as the interior design. We minimised deck fittings and appendages – no extended transom, no davits, no aft antenna mast.

We simplified the sailing systems – with furlers and snuffers used extensively to make it possible for a small team to sail her as efficiently as possible. We also reduced AV and entertainment systems, so they can rely on an iPod. Not forgetting the allimportant wine fridge! Every fitting and surface were considered too, to ensure the effortless flow of the living spaces.

The handover in Ipswich was the first time the owners had seen her for 14 months, other than through my phone camera!

Before they left for Palma, Christian and Katja expressed their delight with Kalia but also a tinge of regret that they did not get to see more of the build in person.

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OYST E R FLEET

Life-changing, globeconquering, award-winning adventure machines. The Oyster Fleet is home to the world’s finest bluewater sailing yachts.

For over 48 years, Oyster has built extraordinary bluewater yachts with a dedication to visionary design and build expertise. Today, we continue to push the envelope of yacht design and technology, creating versatile and adaptable luxury sailing yachts.

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We design, build and support the finest bluewater cruising yachts in the world, with a meticulous attention to detail. Our DNA is rooted in over 20 million bluewater sailing miles and more than 90 circumnavigations.

Over the last five decades, we have refined and finessed our sailing boats to create yachts that are capable of taking you safely to the remotest corners of the world, in comfort and luxury. Developed by sailors for sailors, the quality of these liveaboard boats is beyond expectation. Find out more about the Oyster Fleet over the following pages.

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Over the last five decades, we have refined and finessed our sailing boats to create yachts that are capable of taking you safely to the remotest corners of the world, in comfort and luxury.

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OYST E R 4 9 5 A N E W B L U E W AT E R B E N C H M A R K

The latest collaboration between Humphreys Yacht Design and Oyster’s own in-house design studio, the new Oyster 495 combines innovative design, styling and attention to detail in an exceptional 50 foot yacht.

Elegantly-built and featuring effortless shorthanded sailing controls, next generation styling and contemporary interiors, the Oyster 495 sets a new bluewater benchmark in her class. She is designed for a stunning combination of performance, comfort and style, with seamanlike qualities in equal measure. Built

by Britain’s finest craftsmen and women, she combines modern styling, creative detailing and a host of practical features not normally seen on a 50 foot yacht.

With clean hull lines and carrying her beam well aft, the 495 offers excellent form stability and sailing performance. Her twin rudder configuration makes her light and easy on the steering in even the most boisterous of conditions. An array of innovative, automated sailing technology means she is a joy to sail shorthanded.

Whether you are hosting a dinner party for friends, exploring coastal waters,

S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Length overall including stemhead

16.1m / 52’8”

Length of hull

15.15m / 49’7”

Beam

4.77m / 15’8”

Draft - centreboard up | centreboard down 2.28m / 7’5” | 1.83m / 6’0” Displacement (Lightship)

21,000 kg / 46,297 lbs

Overall sail area (in-mast furling)

115.78m2 / 1,246ft2

Overall sail area (fully battened mainsail)

126.9m2 / 1,364ft2

Typical engine

Yanmar 4JH110

Fuel tank

800 litres / 211 US gals

Water tank

550 litres / 145 US gals

Air draft (approximately 0.60m (24”) extra for optional lights and aerials)

23.58m / 77’4”

crossing oceans or even circumnavigating the globe, no other 50 foot yacht offers such limitless potential.

Key features: Three cabin configuration Available in five alternative interior styles Electric cassette bathing platform Owner’s cabin featuring signature triple Seascape windows Twin rudders, standard and shoal keel options

OYST E R 4 9 5 DECK PLAN

T H E OYST E R 4 9 5 WORLD PREMIERE See the new Oyster 495 on her World Premiere tour, in a city near you.

Visit our website to select a location and book your personal tour.

OYST E R 4 9 5 SAIL PLAN

OYST E R 4 9 5 I N T E R I O R L AY O U T

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OYST E R 5 6 5 A YA C H T F O R A L L O C E A N S

Heralding a new generation of Oysters, this 60 foot sailing yacht builds on the many accomplishments of the pioneering 56 and 575.

S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

Displaying our core design values and latest innovations found on new generation of Oyster yachts, the award-winning Oyster 565 is the ultimate pocket superyacht.

Her refined systems make her effortless to sail shorthanded and the exceptional standard of craftsmanship and materials provide welcoming, stylish and luxurious interiors. Every detail has been considered for complete comfort and confidence at sea.

The Oyster 565 has no limits: practical and well-provisioned for long distance sailing, with excellent passage making speeds, she is equally happy cruising in coastal waters.

Her powerful, easily-manageable sail plan means she is ideal for circumnavigation too.

Down below, she offers unexpected volume with generous stowage throughout. The living area makes the most of the hull volume, with full navigation station featuring the Oyster Command System™ and a versatile side cabin which doubles as a workroom.

There is a spacious cockpit, while the twin

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Length overall including stemhead

18.09m / 59’3”

Length of hull

17.22m / 56’6”

Beam

5.13m / 16’10”

Draft - standard keel

2.50m / 8’ 2”

Draft - centreboard up | centreboard down 1.66m / 5’5” | 3.96m / 13’0” Displacement - standard keel

25,570kg / 56,370lbs

Typical engine

Volvo Penta D3-150 110kW (150hp)

Tanks - fuel

950 litres / 208 Imp Gallons (250 US gals)

Tanks - water

750 litres / 165 Imp Gallons (198 US gals)

Sail area - including 105% foretriangle

164m2 / 1,765ft2

Air draft approx, excluding antennae

25.64m / 84’1”

helm stations keep the sailing controls separate for safer and easier handling.

The flush, clutter-free fore and aft decks offer more space to relax and enjoy.

Key features: Three cabin configuration, plus workroom Hydraulic push-button, in-mast furling Alternative interior layouts and wood finishes available Twin rudders, centreboard or fixed keel options Lloyd’s Register certified hull and deck

OYST E R 5 6 5 DECK PLAN

The 565 is the winner of British Yachting Awards Bluewater Cruiser of the Year

OYST E R 5 6 5 SAIL PLAN

OYST E R 5 6 5 I N T E R I O R L AY O U T

Sail plan, deck plan and interior layout above shows standard configurations.

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The much-anticipated Oyster 595 fills an important gap in the Oyster fleet.

Well-proportioned and extremely versatile, she offers exciting, customised build options with no compromise.

S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

With Oyster DNA running through every inch, she can be sailed effortlessly by two people and has an impressive internal volume, easily accommodating family and friends.

Technology and tradition come together in complete harmony on the 595, making her well-connected with the latest navigation and entertainment systems. The stylish mood lighting and utilities are all controlled through the Oyster Command System™.

There is plenty of space to socialise in the cockpit, on the flush aft and foredecks, as well as an optional swim deck.

Designed for safe yet fast, exhilarating cruising and equipped with the latest automated sailing technology as standard, she offers responsive finger tip control on the helm, courtesy of the twin rudder design. Designed for adventure, with a variety of keel and transom options, her increased hull volume and wide beam aft

Length overall including stemhead

19.05m / 62’6”

Length of hull

18.14m / 59’6”

Beam

5.36m / 17’7”

Draft - standard keel

2.68m / 8’10”

Draft - centreboard up | centreboard down 1.79m / 5’10” | 4.06m / 13’4” Displacement - standard keel

30,807kg / 67,918lbs

Typical engine

Volvo Penta D3-150 110kW (150hp)

Tanks - fuel

1,420 litres / 312 Imp Gallons (375 US gals)

Tanks - water

1,140 litres / 250 Imp Gallons (301 US gals)

Sail area - including 105% foretriangle

180m2 / 1,938ft2

Air draft approx, excluding antennae

27.59m / 90’6”

can handle plenty of sail power for faster passage-making speeds across oceans.

Key features: Four cabin configuration Hydraulic push-button, in-mast furling Alternative interior layouts available Twin rudders, centreboard or fixed keel options Lloyd’s Register certified hull and deck

OYST E R 5 9 5 DECK PLAN

The 595 is well-proportioned and extremely versatile, offering high quality customised build options with no compromise.

OYST E R 5 9 5 SAIL PLAN

OYST E R 5 9 5 I N T E R I O R L AY O U T

Sail plan, deck plan and interior layout above shows standard configurations.

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The Oyster 675 is a true ocean sailboat.

The centrepiece of the fleet, she offers the perfect combination of size and practicality in a 70 foot yacht.

S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

With hydraulic push-button, in-mast furling as standard, the 675 can be sailed with ease by two people or with full crew and up to eight friends and family.

Her powerful, beautifully proportioned hull is extremely versatile with plenty of space for customised build options and personalisation. The sense of space in the saloon and owner’s cabin is enhanced by signature triple Seascape windows.

A popular choice for long-haul trips, her build quality offers complete reassurance and confidence in coastal waters or on extended ocean passages. Delivering exhilarating cruising and consistently fast passage-making speeds, she is wellprovisioned for adventure. She boasts large tankage and lots of storage for water sports and sail gear. The large volume hull and twin-rudders offer excellent stability and fingertip control at the helm. The

Length overall including stemhead

21.07m / 69’2”

Length of hull

19.89m / 65’3”

Beam

5.65m / 18’6”

Draft - standard keel

2.95m / 9’8”

Displacement - standard keel

40,787kg / 89,920lbs

Typical engine

Volvo Penta D4-180 132kW (180hp)

Tanks - fuel

1,780 litres / 391 Imp Gallons (470 US gals)

Tanks - water

1,270 litres / 279 Imp Gallons (335 US gals)

Sail area - including 105% foretriangle

229m2 / 2,465ft2

protected helm positions and cockpit keep everyone secure, while concealed lines and clutter-free decks make moving around under sail safer.

Key features: Four cabins, three double en-suite Separate crew quarters (optional) Air-conditioning Alternative interior layouts available Lloyd’s Register certified hull and deck

OYST E R 675 DECK PLAN

The triple Seascape and Skyscape windows offer spectacular views from the saloon, making it a light and airy place to relax.

OYST E R 675 SAIL PLAN

OYST E R 675 I N T E R I O R L AY O U T

Sail plan, deck plan and interior layout above shows standard configurations.

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OYST E R 74 5 B U I LT F O R V E R Y B I G A D V E N T U R E S

The Oyster 745 is a long-range cruising yacht. She is a joy to sail yourself, or with a small crew to assist and maintain her. At 75 feet, she is the smallest model in the Oyster range with dedicated crew quarters.

The 745 offers huge scope for customisation. Well provisioned with generous cabins, capacious storage and tankage, she is as suited to long haul liveaboard adventures as she is to local cruising and entertaining. The internal layout offers exceptionally large tankage and generous stowage. A separate ensuite crew cabin and galley guarantees privacy for you and your guests.

A thrilling yacht to sail, her immense scale makes it an unforgettable experience.

The powerful, large volume hull form with twin rudders offers perfect stability and effortless fingertip control on the helm.

Visibility is excellent from twin protected helm stations, making manoeuvering simple. She is easy to handle, delivering consistently fast passage-making speeds.

It all adds up to a beautifully balanced

S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Length overall including stemhead

22.74m / 74’7”

Length of hull

21.93m / 71’11”

Beam

5.91m / 19’5”

Draft - standard keel

3.10m / 10’2”

Displacement - standard keel

53,957kg / 118,955lbs

Typical engine

Cummins Turbo-charged QSB6.7-250 184kW (247hp)

Tanks - fuel

2,000 litres / 440 Imp Gallons (528 US gals)

Tanks - water

1,500 litres / 330 Imp Gallons (396 US gals)

Sail area - including 106% foretriangle

278.8m2 / 3,001ft2

offshore sailboat, which also makes the 745 the perfect model to charter when you are not enjoying her yourself.

Key features: Five cabins, four double en-suite Separate crew quarters Large storage and tankage Forced Air Ventilation system Alternative interior layouts available Lloyd’s Register certified hull and deck

OYST E R 74 5 DECK PLAN

The fine balance between bluewater DNA and handcrafted superyacht luxury means the 745 has more than enough space for any expedition.

OYST E R 74 5 SAIL PLAN

OYST E R 74 5 I N T E R I O R L AY O U T

Sail plan, deck plan and interior layout above shows standard configurations.

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OYST E R 8 8 5 S E R I E S I I D ES I G N E D TO O P E N U P N EW H O R I ZO N S

This remarkable 90 foot bluewater sailing yacht is designed and engineered to deliver uncompromising, effortless performance. She can take you anywhere in the world with ease, in luxury and style.

S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

Built with sailing and entertaining in mind, this 90 foot sailboat boasts expansive and luxurious living spaces.

On deck, there is a choice of generous entertaining areas for all occasions. Below deck, you can choose from a number of alternative layouts; her standard layout offers four en-suite double guest cabins, with separate crew quarters with its own discrete entrance for complete privacy.

At just under 90 feet, the Oyster 885 comes in just below the 24m Load Line Rule, which means less red tape but with many of the benefits of a much larger yacht. This makes her the perfect size if you wish to make the most of your investment by chartering her to other Oyster enthusiasts between your own adventures.

Length overall including stemhead

27.08m / 88’10”

Length of hull

26.06m / 85’6”

Beam

6.33m / 20’9”

Draft - standard keel

3.50m / 11’6”

Displacement - standard keel

71,500kg / 157,630lbs

Typical engine

Cummins Turbo-charged QSL-330 246kW (330hp)

Tanks - fuel

3,500 litres / 770 Imp Gallons (925 US gals)

Tanks - water

2,000 litres / 440 Imp Gallons (528 US gals)

Sail area - including 106% foretriangle

391.50m2 / 4,214ft2

Key features: Six cabins, four double en-suite Separate crew quarters Carbon rig with Park Avenue boom Large hydraulic bathing platform

Sunken tender well - doubles as entertaining zone Forced Air Ventilation system Lloyd’s Register certified hull and deck

OYST E R 8 8 5 S I I DECK PLAN

A versatile, exhilarating and luxurious, crewed 90 foot sailing yacht, perfect for entertaining in style, adventure holidays and charter.

OYST E R 8 8 5 S I I SAIL PLAN

OYST E R 8 8 5 S I I I N T E R I O R L AY O U T

Sail plan, deck plan and interior layout above shows standard configurations.

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OYST E R 8 8 5 GT A G R A N D TO U R E R FO R T H E O C E A N

The new Oyster 885GT combines sophisticated bluewater performance with the luxury, comfort and safety for which Oyster is world-renowned, inspired by the Grand Tourer automobiles of the 1950s.

We have optimised the outstanding performance of the Oyster 885 for even faster passage-making. The result is the 885GT that offers effortless sailing over long distances, combined with true luxury and performance.

Highly-tuned, every aspect has been considered to create a lighter boat with reduced displacement to enhance performance. Many elements have been honed and finessed to offer an even more exhilarating sailing experience. Her taller carbon rig, upgraded winches, optimised sail wardrobe, carbon standing rigging and deeper T-Keel all play a part. Like any true Grand Tourer, luxury and style is at the heart of the 885GT. She is easily identified by the striking grey or white GT colour schemes and signature red GT rudders and keel.

S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Length overall including stemhead

27.37m / 89’10”

Length of hull

26.06m / 85’6”

Beam

6.33m / 20’9”

Draft - standard keel

4.08m / 13’5”

Displacement - standard keel

69,200kg / 153,221lbs

Typical engine

Cummins Turbo-charged QSL-330 246kW (330hp)

Tanks - fuel

3,500 litres / 770 Imp Gallons (925 US gals)

Tanks - water

2,000 litres / 440 Imp Gallons (528 US gals)

Sail area - including 106% foretriangle

399.00m2 / 4,295ft2

This remarkable bluewater cruiser is a true Grand Tourer, with outstanding performance and luxury rolled into one.

Key features: 4m T-keel with lead bulb

Taller carbon mast and EC 6 carbon rigging North 3Di Ocean Sail wardrobe Upgraded winches Extended bowsprit Lloyd’s Register certified hull and deck

OYST E R 8 8 5 GT DECK PLAN

We have focused on the details that make a difference to performance, to create a lighter, faster bluewater yacht that is also luxurious and safe.

OYST E R 8 8 5 GT SAIL PLAN

OYST E R 8 8 5 GT I N T E R I O R L AY O U T

Sail plan, deck plan and interior layout above shows standard configurations.

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Your Passion. Our Expertise.

The Perfect Partnership!

Pantaenius is proud of its long standing partnership with Oyster, so if your world is your Oyster, let Pantaenius protect it and join the 100,000 boat owners worldwide who enjoy the peace of mind a Pantaenius policy provides.

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SENIOR MANAGEMENT:

RICHARD HADIDA CEO & OWNER

BECKY BRIDGEN DEPUTY CEO

PA U L A D A M S O N CCO

S T E P H E N PA R K I N S O N SA L ES D I R ECTO R REST OF WORLD E: stephen.parkinson@oysteryachts.com T: +44 (0)7525 224990

DAN WURZBACHER SA L ES D I R ECTO R AMERICAS E: dan.wurzbacher@oysteryachts.com T: +1 401 924 3434

N E W YA C H T S A L E S T E A M :

RICHARD GIBSON SA L ES D I R ECTO R UK & IRELAND E: richard.gibson@oysteryachts.com T: +44 (0)7590 183240 BROKERAGE:

JAMIE COLLINS D I R ECTO R, HEAD OF BROKERAGE REST OF WORLD E: jamie.collins@oysteryachts.com T: +34 677 429 116

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CHARTER:

R U P E R T K N OX-J O H N S TO N HEAD OF BROKERAGE UK & IRELAND E: rupert.knox-johnston@oysteryachts.com T: +44 (0)7834 471 328

M O L LY M A R S T O N HEAD OF CHARTER E: molly.marston@oysteryachts.com T: +1 401 225 1216

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Set up in 2005, we specialise in chartering Oyster yachts on behalf of their owners. This year, Molly Marston, Head of Oyster Charter, celebrated 25 years with Oyster and her 1,000th charter. Our knowledge of these stunning yachts and their crew allows us to offer exclusive private sailing yacht charters in the Caribbean, New England and the Mediterranean.

“Chartering is something to be considered by anyone thinking of buying a yacht large enough to require a crew,” says Molly.

“A full-time crew will establish a consistent maintenance schedule, deliver the yacht to where it needs to be and will look after the day-to-day minutiae.” Working with crews to coordinate the charter and schedule details, Molly’s aim is to alleviate ‘ownership angst’. “You shouldn’t have to think about your yacht except when you’re using it,” she says.

CHOOSING THE CHARTER FOR YOU Our service is designed to help you choose the right destination, yacht and an expert crew to make your perfect holiday. Our experienced team has deep knowledge of every vessel in the fleet, so we can advise you on all aspects to help you pick the right yacht for your perfect adventure.

A SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE We pride ourselves on our end-to-end service that pays close attention to the detail. We will have lots of suggestions to make sure you get the most from your trip, including developing an itinerary that you can comfortably achieve in the time you have and offers the best sailing opportunities.

For more information contact Molly Marston on + 1 401 225 1216 or email molly.marston@oysteryachts.com

LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES Our personal service guarantees the perfect charter to suit your wishes. You will experience stunning remote locations, exciting activities, delicious cuisine and the most memorable sailing in comfort, luxury and style on board an Oyster yacht.

We will advise you on every detail, from the right yacht to the ideal location for your luxury sailing holiday.

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I had been interested in Oysters for many years and when I started to be at the point where I thought I might be able to buy, I decided to charter.

TA K E Y O U R OYS T E R F U RT H E R As the proud owner of an Oyster yacht, you know first-hand the joy of sailing and relaxing in some of the most beautiful destinations in the world. But what happens when your yacht is sitting idle? Richard Matthews, Founder of Oyster Yachts and owner of popular charter Oyster 82 Midnight, explains: “Chartering makes sense, otherwise a boat is like a horse in a stable: it continues to eat. With the right crew, you can potentially offset 50% of maintenance costs with a handson approach and ongoing work that would otherwise need to be paid for.

And it is a huge advantage that you can turn up and your boat is totally ready to go with the menu planned.”

Oyster Charter offers an effortless way to offset the cost of ownership of your yacht. Chartering her for as little as six to eight weeks a year in the times between your own adventures can significantly offset your running costs. It all adds up to an unrivalled ease of ownership and enjoyment of your Oyster.

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2021

T WILIGHT OYSTER 125

ACHENAR OYSTER 885

CRUISING AREA Winter 2021-22: Caribbean Summer 2022: Croatia

CRUISING AREA Winter 2021-22: Caribbean

R AT E S Winter 2021-22: $88,000 Summer 2022: €98,000

R AT E S Winter 2021-22: $50,000

Length: 35.5m

Guests: 8

Length: 25m

Guests: 7

Guest cabins: 4

Crew: 6

Guest cabins: 3 (1 convertible)

Crew: 3

2015

2013

MAEGAN OYSTER 825

REINA OYSTER 825

CRUISING AREA Winter 2021-22: Caribbean Summer 2022: Croatia

CRUISING AREA Winter 2020-21: Caribbean

R AT E S Winter 2021-22: $35,000 Summer 2022: €35,000

R AT E S Winter 2020-21: $35,000

Length: 24m

Guests: 6

Length: 24m

Guests: 6

Guest cabins: 3

Crew: 4

Guest cabins: 3

Crew: 3

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2008

MIDNIGHT OYSTER 82

DAMA DE NOCHE OYSTER 82

CRUISING AREA Winter 2021-22: Caribbean Summer 2022: Scotland and Italy

CRUISING AREA Winter 2021-22: Caribbean Summer 2022: Italy, Sicily & Sardinia

R AT E S Winter 2021-22: $33,000 Summer 2022: €30,000

R AT E S Winter 2021-22: $30,000 Summer 2022: €29,000

Length: 25m

Guests: 6

Length: 24m

Guests: 6

Guest cabins: 3

Crew: 3

Guest cabins: 3

Crew: 3

2004

2010

BARE NECES SITIES OYSTER 82

AEGIS OYSTER 72

CRUISING AREA Summer 2022: Palma & Balearics

CRUISING AREA Winter 2021-22: Caribbean Summer 2022: US East Coast

R AT E S Summer 2022: €24,000

R AT E S Winter 2021-22: $25,000 Summer 2022: $25,000

Length: 24m

Guests: 6

Length: 22m

Guests: 6

Guest cabins: 3

Crew: 3

Guest cabins: 3

Crew: 2

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2013

ALIK A OYSTER 675

L AT I T U D E O Y S T E R 6 2 5

CRUISING AREA Summer 2022: Palma & Balearics

CRUISING AREA Winter 2021-22: Caribbean Summer 2022: US East Coast

R AT E S Summer 2022: €23,500

R AT E S Winter 2021-22: $22,000 Summer 2022: $22,000

Length: 21m

Guests: 6

Length: 20m

Guests: 4 (6)

Guest cabins: 3

Crew: 2

Guest cabins: 3

Crew: 2

C H A R T E R R AT E S High season applies to July and August. +10% is applied to the Christmas and New Year holiday period.

VAT will be applicable in EU countries. The amount can range from 13 to 22% of the charter fee.

EXTRAS All Terms – Inclusive of the charter fee are the yacht and crew. Extra costs include shoreside transport, fuel, food and all beverages for the Charter Party, berthing dues and other harbour charges, Charter Party communications, and internet use.

C.T. (Caribbean Terms) – Food, fuel and non-alcoholic beverages are included in the charter fee. All additional extras as above apply.

Crew Gratuity – Although discretionary, a crew gratuity of 10-20% of the charter fee is customary.

2015

SPIRIT OYSTER 575 CRUISING AREA Winter 2020-21: Caribbean

R AT E S Winter 2020-21: $16,000

Length: 17.3m

Guests: 4

Guest cabins: 3

Crew: 2

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OYSTER 655 PROTEUS

OYSTER 575 TIANEL L E

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O Y S T E R 5 7 5 PA C I F I C A

OYSTER 55 SCIRO CCO IV

O Y S T E R 4 6 S O L WAY M I S T

OYSTER 56 HUL L ABALO O

Selling your Oyster? With unparalleled knowledge and expertise Oyster Brokerage are the go-to broker when it comes to selling pre-owned Oysters.

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We are the experts for buying and selling pre-owned Oyster yachts.

Oyster Brokerage is the pre-owned Oyster specialist, we’ve been proudly bringing buyers and sellers together for more than 30 years. We thrive in a marketplace that moves fast, with yachts being listed for sale and changing hands frequently, it’s reassuring to have our knowledgeable team at your side throughout the process.

A GLOBAL NET WORK We offer worldwide coverage with a network of brokerage offices in the UK, the Mediterranean and the USA. This gives us a global reach in very different marketplaces.

Each hub boasts a team with an intimate knowledge of Oyster yachts, who are ready and willing to advise you on every aspect of choosing and owning the right yacht for your needs. We also have access to original Oyster documentation, build files, build yards, designers and project managers.

We can share all this knowledge with our clients to help inform a purchase decision.

B U Y I N G A N OYST E R ?

A good quality brokerage Oyster is an excellent alternative to a production yacht of the same price. If you are thinking of buying an Oyster, we can help you understand the complete range and guide you to the best Oyster model for your needs.

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S E L L I N G YO U R OYST E R ?

If you have made the difficult decision to sell your Oyster yacht, we are best placed to help you plan the most effective way to find a buyer. We have a natural incentive to protect the value of your yacht and the Oyster brand, and you will find our unparalleled knowledge of both our yachts and the marketplace invaluable.

With a database refined over 35 years, we probably already know the next owner of your yacht! We know most of our customers personally – they are either already members of the Oyster family or are keen to become part of it. We are experienced at seamlessly navigating complex international cross-border deals, through lockdowns and the ongoing challenges of Brexit. As a result, we have a proven track record of achieving successful transactions for Oyster yachts on the brokerage market.

OUR APPROACH TO S E L L I N G YO U R OYST E R We are the logical first stop for people considering a pre-owned Oyster. We create effective bespoke marketing plans that harness our network, digital and social media marketing capabilities. We also use traditional channels including print advertising and enhanced listings on yachtworld.com. Uniquely for a brokerage, we will promote your yacht at international boat shows and share our listings with established brokerage houses to extend our reach globally and into new markets.

When the opportunity arises, we will also facilitate visits for interested clients, in the form of open days and private sail events.

A SEAMLESS PROCESS We work hard to make the experience effortless, so everyone involved benefits from our knowledge and guidance on all aspects of the process. We can help sales progress smoothly, with expert guidance on handling offers, negotiations and contracts, as well as managing surveys, sea trials and closing documentation. Our support continues long after you have bought your Oyster, as you become part of the Oyster family and enjoy our world-class After Sales service.

To discuss buying or selling your Oyster with one of our brokers, please get in touch at brokerage@oysteryachts.com or call your nearest Brokerage office: UK T: +44 (0) 1473 851430 Palma T: +34 677 429 116 USA T: +1 401 846 7400 Oyster Brokerage Ltd is an accredited member of the following professional bodies: ABYA, (the UK based Association of Brokers and Yacht Agents); MYBA (Mediterranean Yacht Brokers’ Association); and the YBAA (Yacht Brokers’ Association of America).

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2015

2015

OYSTER 885 GUARDIAN ANGEL

OYSTER 825 MAEGAN

Uniquely customised concentrating on performance. With upgraded Hall Spars carbon rig and new Doyle sails. Powerful pocket superyacht with the ability to cruise the world over.

Stunning 825 with light and contemporary features throughout. Superyacht standard accommodation adaptable for private and commercial use. Easily handled with a fantastic sail plan and simple handling systems, equally capable of making a statement on the racecourse.

Lying: Eastern Mediterranean

Price: €5,700,000 ex VAT

Lying: Caribbean

Price: €4,100,000 VAT paid

UNDER OFFER

2016

1997

OYSTER 725 ROSINHA

OYSTER 70 NO REHEARSAL

Rosinha is the perfect yacht to take you anywhere. Equipped with a fully battened mainsail and hydraulic furling headsails, she features the perfect setup for fast, efficient and safe sailing adventures. Teak interior joinery and neutral palette tones makes her easily customisable.

Built for an experienced yachtsman she is a powerful ocean cruising yacht that has been maintained to a high standard by a full-time crew since new. Light and bright oak interior.

Lying: Barcelona, Spain

Price: £1,650,000 ex VAT

Lying: Eastern Mediterranean

Price: €625,000 ex VAT

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2000

OYSTER 66 ELISE

OYSTER 66 SCORPI2

Iconic 66 with versatile raised saloon and an exceptional accommodation offering ten berths in five cabins. Fantastic for blue-water cruising or worldwide exploring.

A powerful, but easily handled world-cruising yacht. Well-kept and cared for by fastidious owners. Now ready for her next adventure.

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Lying: Oyster UK

Price: £625,000 VAT paid

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2009

1998

OYSTER 655 PEMA

O Y S T E R 6 3 M O R N I N G S TA R

Extraordinary performance in a manageable and turnkey ocean cruiser. Light maple timber and teak V groove soleboards offer the perfect fusion of modern and classic.

Fast, well-balanced and powerful performer, solidly built and beautifully finished.

A fully custom build for a knowledgeable yachtsman.

Lying: Antigua

Price: $1,395,000

Lying: Nova Scotia, Canada

Price: $795,000 ex VAT

2013

2007

OYSTER 625 L ADY MARIPOSA

OYSTER 62 GALLOPER OF HAMBURG

Triple award winning 625. Highly spec’d with superb performance upgrades and a powerful sail plan. Bespoke interior design features and a fantastic interior layout.

Great for chartering, cruising and worldwide exploring.

Beautifully presented with stunning light and bright maple interior. Very highly specified throughout with push button sailing setup. Well maintained regardless of cost and never chartered.

Lying: Antibes, France

Price: €1,300,000 VAT paid

Lying: Oyster Palma

Price: £950,000 VAT paid

2001

2016

OYSTER 62 PEARLFISHER

O Y S T E R 5 7 5 S A F I YA

Beautiful looking yacht suited to fast long distance cruising in style and comfort.

Equipped with a special tall, carbon fibre sports rig and almost every conceivable optional extra.

Stunning 575 extensively equipped and highly spec’d for circumnavigating having completed the last Oyster World Rally. Lovely light interior funishings with maple joinery.

Lying: Isle of Wight, UK

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Price: £695,000 VAT paid

Lying: Oyster Palma

Price: £1,400,000 VAT paid

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2012

O Y S T E R 5 7 5 PAT R I C E

O Y S T E R 5 7 5 W H I T E C H O C O L AT E

Stunning example of a lightly used 575 with shoal draft keel, in-mast hydraulic furling and vinyl wrapped hull. Hand finished maple joinery and walnut cabin soles give a contemporary feel.

Lightly used and well cared for. Easy to handle with hydraulic push button furling mainsail and genoa. Teak interior joinery gives a comfortable feel below, where she sleeps seven in four cabins.

Lying: Scotland

Price: £1,125,000 VAT paid

Lying: Oyster UK

Price: £850,000 ex VAT

UNDER OFFER

2010

2007

OYSTER 575 MISS TIGGY

OYSTER 56 ASANTE

Exceptionally equipped with all the spec extras having completed the last Oyster World Rally. Recently upgraded and beautifully presented.

Sloop rigged G5 56 with the latest deck styling. Hall Spars alloy mast with carbon ‘V’ boom provides exhilarating sailing experience. Maintained regardless of cost and refitted recently.

Lying: Barcelona, Spain

Price: £790,000 ex VAT

Lying: Barcelona, Spain

Price: £575,000 VAT paid

2003

2002

O Y S T E R 5 6 C H A N TA N A

OYSTER 56 GIGI OF LONDON

Ideally suited to short-handed sailing with her fully hydraulic push-button sail handling systems and in-mast furling mainsail. Below decks, she is fitted out in contemporary American white oak throughout.

Offering a host of equipment to make living-aboard extremely comfortable. Set up with hydraulic in-mast furling and genoa furling system, bow thruster and electric winches.

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Lying: Barcelona, Spain

Price: £495,000 VAT paid

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2015

OYSTER 55 ICENIC

OYSTER 5 45 SHELENA

Classic long-distance cruiser with impressive performance credentials. Recently refitted with a host of upgrades including new teak decks, rig servicing, canvas work and a new generator.

Stunning 545 sloop rigged with easy to handle in-mast furling. Beautifully crafted in maple interior joinery with teak soles. Six spacious berths in three cabins.

Lying: Oyster Palma

Price: £195,000 VAT paid

NEW LISTING

Lying: Oyster UK

Price: £849,000 ex VAT

PRICE REDUCED

2010

2000

OYSTER 5 4 IRIDESCENT

O Y S T E R 4 5 TA B O O O F S T H E L I E R

Great example of this popular model with fully battened mainsail for simplicity and performance. Light oak joinery below decks where she sleeps six in three cabins.

Proven bluewater cruiser in her original ownership relatively lightly used by a caring owner. Traditional and comfortable feel below deck with six berths in three cabins.

Lying: UK South Coast

Price: TBA

Lying: Oyster Palma

Price: £239,000 VAT paid

NEW LISTING

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2005

OYSTER 45 FREE MIND

LD 4 3 MOONDANCE OF CRINAN

Still in her original ownership and lightly used. Easy to handle for the short-handed crew with sloop rig, in-mast furling mainsail and furling genoa. Six berths in three cabins.

In her current ownership since 2016 with low engine hours, this is a much loved and well maintained example of this elegant design which offers comfort and jet performance.

Lying: Portugal

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OYST E R AFTER SALES

Unrivalled support and service across the globe.

When they say you’re never alone on an Oyster, it’s true. When you buy an Oyster, you are becoming the owner of more than just a yacht, whether it is a new or brokerage model. As part of the Oyster Family, you have the reassurance that our exceptional After Sales and Support team will look after you throughout your time as an owner.

Wherever you are in the world, you are only a satellite phone call away from one of our expert team who will do everything they can to resolve any issue. They will guide you through any on-the-fly repairs and arrange to get your parts delivered to your chosen destination as soon as possible.

One owner described our service as “...the best After Sales service unit in the yachting industry”. It is an accolade we aim to live up to every day, wherever you are in the world.

D E E P OYST E R K N OW- H OW Based in the UK, our After Sales department is the nerve centre of Oyster.

Operating from both Southampton and Wroxham yards, they have access to boat files and boat builders’ advice.

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From galley equipment to bed linen, from cushions to safety kit, we can help with your every need.

In short, the After Sales service provided by Oyster is brilliant.

It is an essential consolidated service with a helpful and friendly team for the initial kit-out of the yacht as well as continued support for any items or spares required on board.

We hold a recommended spares list to suit your individual yacht and sailing style.

We also provide support for all owners at Oyster Regattas and throughout the Oyster World Rally, with spares and technical back-up before, during and after the voyage.

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OUR TEAM Our team is made up of former Oyster boat builders, Oyster crew and sailors.

Our technical team is always on hand to provide support and advice and their comprehensive knowledge of our boats is an essential part of the service. The team works closely together, sharing years of knowledge and familiarity with Oysters, to find effective solutions quickly.

For After Sales and Technical Support call +44 (0) 23 8083 1005 or email aftersales@oysteryachts.com

The Technical Support Team are incredibly helpful, always providing detail, insights, and technical documents and guidance when needed.

They respond immediately to enquiries and when offshore or at dock often this input is critical to situations that need understanding and resolution.

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OYST E R SERVICE

A continuing commitment to you and your yacht.

Taking ownership of your Oyster is just the beginning of many adventures on the ocean. But to ensure she keeps you safe and protected, it is vital she is well-maintained. Our commitment to you doesn’t end when we deliver your yacht – we believe in lifetime support and you will discover our world-class, worldwide service is second to none. With Oyster Service your yacht will always be shipshape for your next adventure.

You will find our service centres located in Palma, serving the whole Mediterranean; in Newport, Rhode Island, serving the US and the Americas; and Ipswich and Southampton in the UK. Whichever service centre you visit, you can be sure your yacht will enjoy a depth and breadth of service that goes further, regardless of its age or condition.

W E K N OW OYST E R INSIDE AND OUT As part of our international service network, our team has the inside knowledge to help you, your skipper and crew with everything from friendly advice to complex engineering projects. We have many decades of experience, as well as access to the design and build files of every Oyster built.

A C O - O R D I N AT E D T E A M OF EXPERTS For technical and engineering works, servicing, and from the smallest spare part to a complete refit, you can rely on us to resolve things quickly and with no fuss.

Our project managers work closely with our specialist teams of engineers, shipwrights, joiners and varnishers to ensure the highest Oyster standards are always guaranteed.

We are always on hand to advise as you prepare for your next adventure. Our skilled craftspeople and maintenance experts are second to none. Whatever the job, we have the right people on hand to help, giving you the peace of mind that your pride and joy is in the safest, most experienced hands. So, when you collect her at the beginning of your next adventure, you know she will be in perfect condition and ready to go. And when you return, simply drop off the keys and we will take care of everything for you.

OYST E R S E RV I C E S = P E AC E OF MIND These are the key services we can help you with. If there is anything you need that is not listed, please get in touch – we will definitely be able to help, no matter how big or small your request.

Warranty work Routine maintenance / Engineering / Fabrication Hardstanding / Winter storage Annual Haul-out / Antifouling Painting / Varnishing Guardianage Full Refit / Project Management Technical support New boat sales Brokerage sales Charter services Crew recruitment

CONFIDENCE COMES A S S TA N D A R D We go over and above to exceed your expectations to make Oyster ownership a unique experience. The combination of design, craftsmanship and service that goes the extra mile will give you complete confidence in your yacht and your decision to join our family.

To find out more, please get in touch at service@oysteryachts.com

Oyster Palma are a fantastic support team - A phone call or email away from assistance. A community one can rely on for always getting the job done.

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OYST E R CREW

The effortless way to find the perfect Oyster crew.

Choosing the perfect crew for your Oyster isn’t always easy. That’s why owners come to Oyster for help. We have built our reputation by sourcing suitable candidates, taking care of the smallest detail and ultimately creating rewarding experiences for owners and crews with support every step of the way.

M A N A G I N G E X P E C TAT I O N S Many of our team have worked as Oyster Crew themselves. Through personal experience, we know to listen carefully to both your requirements and the crew’s and use our knowledge to find the best match.

Our objective is to get it right first time, so you can get on and enjoy your sailing adventures with complete peace of mind.

Can I just say a big thank you… your advice has been very helpful and we have already implemented several of your suggestions.

It’s really good to speak to people that have been there and lived in this unusual environment.

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We have developed a reliable and consistent approach to finding and engaging Captains and crew teams to suit different itineraries. We review and filter candidate applications, interview them, check their references and qualifications.

Only then will we send you the most suitable candidates to consider.

We know there is the right crew out there for every owner and yacht. Whether you need an experienced Captain and Chef couple for chartering in the Caribbean, an easy-going solo Engineer for an owner/Skipper, or an all-rounder Deckhand/Cook for a world cruising itinerary, we have the crew to fit. We have even found Montessori-trained Yacht Masters to help with kids’ on-board schooling, or sailor/diving instructors to work with a family of keen divers. It just takes a little patience and we will make it happen – that’s what we do best.

Once onboard, we recommend a trial period of three months for your crew.

Experience shows the ultimate test for you and your crew is when you get on board together. Rest assured, we will take care of any challenges quickly and make alternative arrangements if required.

C O N S TA N T C O M M U N I C AT I O N Our crews are an important part of the Oyster family too and we like to keep the conversation open to ensure everyone remains happy.

Every two years, we conduct an exclusive Oyster Crew Salary Survey which brings owners and crews up-to-speed with the current earnings of crews on board Oyster yachts. This has proved invaluable for all parties during salary negotiations and pay reviews.

To find out more about how we can help you find your next crew, please contact Charlie Durham E: crew@oysteryachts.com T: +34 619 147 056

There is a lot of demand for experienced crew, never seen more acutely than through the last couple of years. Charlie and the extended Oyster Team went above and beyond to keep us moving and able to enjoy our new yacht.

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OYST E R PA R T N E R S

Our yachts are the result of years of experience and deep collaboration with partners, who share our obsession with building the highestquality sailing yachts.

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More than the sum of their parts, every aspect of our exceptional cruising yachts is carefully considered by our designers and engineers. We set the calibre for our partners’ products, ensuring they are capable of requirements and meet Oyster’s exceptional standards of build quality. Together we make the world’s finest bluewater sailing yachts.

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G E T I N TO U CH ENQUIRIES

NEWPORT RI Oyster New Yacht Sales Oyster Brokerage Oyster Charter Oyster Service Centre

Oyster Yachts New Yacht Sales Enquiries T: +44 (0) 1473 851436 E: sales@oysteryachts.com General Enquiries T: +44 (0) 23 8083 1000 E: enquiries@oysteryachts.com OYST E R SA L E S UK & Ireland Richard Gibson T: +44 (0)7590 183240 E: richard.gibson@oysteryachts.com Americas Dan Wurzbacher T: +1 401 924 3434 E: dan.wurzbacher@oysteryachts.com Rest of World Stephen Parkinson T: +44 (0)7525 224990 E: stephen.parkinson@oysteryachts.com

SERVICE CENTRE Oyster Yachts / Ipswich T: +44 (0) 1473 851430 Oyster Yachts / Southampton Mark Watkinson T: +44 (0) 23 8083 1000 E: mark.watkinson@oysteryachts.com Oyster Yachts / Newport RI Will White T: +1 401 225 3958 E: will.white@oysteryachts.com Oyster Yachts / Palma Mark Durham T: +34 971 287 474 E: mark.durham@oysteryachts.com CREW

BROKERAGE UK T: +44 (0) 1473 851430 Palma T: +34 677 429 116 USA T: +1 401 846 7400 E: brokerage@oysteryachts.com W: oysterbrokerage.com

EVENTS Allie Smith T: +44 (0) 7741 665112 E: events@​oysteryachts.​com

CHARTER Molly Marston T: +1 401 225 1216 E: charter@oysteryachts.com W: oystercharter.com AFTER SALES Dee Addy T: +44 (0)23 8083 1005 E: aftersales@oysteryachts.com

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ONLINE Website: www.oysteryachts.com Instagram: @oysteryachts Facebook: @oysteryachts YouTube: /oysteryachts Twitter: @oyster_yachts LinkedIn: @oysteryachts Pinterest: @oyster_yachts

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Oyster New Yacht Sales Oyster Brokerage Oyster Service Centre

SOUTHAMPTON Oyster New Yacht Sales Oyster Service Centre

OYST E R YAC H TS, H A N D C R A F T E D W I T H P R I D E I N B R I TA I N SOUTHAMPTON Our team at Southampton focus on the production of our largest models, the Oyster 885SII, 885GT, 745 and 675.

ASHMANHAUGH Our technology centre in Ashmanhaugh is where the Oyster 565, 595, 675 and 745 hulls and decks are moulded.

W R OX H A M Our team at Wroxham build our 60 foot yachts, the Oyster 565 and new 595.

HYTHE Home to the moulding and build of the new Oyster 495; deck fit out for 675 and 885’s; and hull moulding for the 885.

AUSTRALIA Oyster Sales Rest of World

PA L M A Oyster Brokerage Oyster Charter Oyster Service Centre

THE OYSTER 495 WORLD PREMIERE We are bringing the new Oyster 495 to you. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this new bluewater benchmark, as we unveil her in a World Premiere tour that will visit a city near you. The journey begins in the heart of London, UK, 21st to 24th April, at St Katharine Docks.

Select a location and visit our website to book your personal tour of the Oyster 495: 21st - 24th April – St Katharine Docks, London, UK 7th - 8th May – Oslo, Norway 14th - 15th May – Gothenburg, Sweden 20th - 22nd May – Hamburg Ancora Boat Show, Germany 28th - 29th May – Copenhagen, Denmark 15th - 19th June – Southampton, UK 30th - 31st July – Barcelona, Spain 6th - 11th September – Cannes Yachting Festival, France 7th - 9th October – Palma, Mallorca, Spain 15th - 19th February 2023 – Miami International Boat Show, USA July - August 2023 – Sydney, Australia

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