High Energy

Written by Marta Capdevila. Translation: Marco Benevento. Issue Nº 50

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Exploring the West Country

On the 8th of January 2010 the new Sunseeker 88 was presented at the London Boat Show. Some days before the British shipyard announced the entry of this vessel in its charter fleet with the name High Energy. 

The profile of High Energy will shine with its own light this summer in the marinas of Great Britain and in the Mediterranean. Meeting easily the quality standards that rule the exclusive luxury charter market, the aim of Sunseeker Charters is to offer a yachting and culinary experience.
The design of High Energy optimises the 26,88 meters length with two large decks and four double cabins that allow to accommodate up to eight guests on board. All the cabins have air conditioning, widescreen TV music equipment, also in the salon and the fly bridge.
But nothing would be the same without the excellence of its experienced crew. Heading the team is Captain Peter Knight, accompanied by Christine Banbury (stewardess), Ryan Mann (chef) and Anna Gibson (stewardess and deckhand). Although the routes are always tailor made, it is worthwhile getting advice from the charter department. Among its suggestive proposals stands out a passage that in ten days explores the Southwest of England.

From Southampton to Scilly

High Energy awaits the guests at Ocean Village Marina in Southampton. Once on board all the mooring lines are released and the journey begins cruising the coast of Southampton and the western coast of the Solent. Soon The Needles are left behind and in two hours the yacht anchors in Weymouth to stay overnight. After breakfast, the Captain sets course to the west, crossing Portland Bill and Lyme Bay heading to the port of Torquay. Strolling through the port or swim in one of the nine beaches in the area is a great way to spend an afternoon. On the third day, and after a short course through Torbay, the village of Brixham can soon be seen, where the guests will stop for lunch. Back on board, the next destination is the port of Salcombe, where one should not miss the opportunity to explore the narrow streets of Salcombe and its shops. On the next day, they will head to the natural port of Falmouth, in Cornwall. The afternoon is reserved to enjoy its famous sandy beaches. On the fifth day of the voyage a 60 miles crossing takes High Energy to the Isles of Scilly.

The beautiful landscapes hidden in this archipelago filled with flowers are unique in the UK. To enjoy this magical place High Energy anchors in St. Mary, one of five uninhabited islands to stay for two days. On the sixth day the archipelago is explored, with its over fifty islands and hopefully in the company of seals and puffins. At lunch time, several options are possible, to eat in the port of St. Mary, to enjoy a picnic on one of the uninhabited islands or to visit one of the local restaurants. On the next day it is good-bye to Scilly early in the morning, as High Energy must undertake a six hour voyage to Plymouth. Of the way they anchor at Fowey to enjoy a quiet lunch on board. On the eighth day, after breakfast, leaving Plymouth and sailing off the coast to Salcombe to enter the river Dart and slowly going up the river. On getting to Dartmouth, a water taxi picks up the guests and brings them ashore to enjoy a delicious meal. The yacht anchors near Torquay for the night. With the aim of having lunch in Studland Bay, on the next day, it is early start again. Located just off the port of Poole, this bay has a nice and quiet beach. After an afternoon on the beach, visiting the port of Poole, where there is the Sunseeker yard. High Energy will be moored overnight in Poole. And as the culmination of this ten days journey, the voyage from Poole to Southampton: Hengistbury Head, Hurst Castle and The Needles.<<

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