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Our spirited day at sea

Almost everything aboard is done under sail, traditionally, as it should be. Most days begin gently and then gather themselves. Some never quite do; others become considerably more spirited. There is usually just enough dash, theatre and harmless mischief to give the whole affair the spirit and vigour of a Swallows and Amazons summer adventure.

After the pageantry under sail comes privacy at anchor.

We know Carrick Roads exceptionally well and take some pride in finding the warmest, calmest and most agreeable corner available for lunch. What was lively half an hour earlier becomes unbelievably peaceful. Even the champagne seems a little more excitable after the morning’s sailing.

A young woman with long brown hair wearing sunglasses, a pink knit beanie, and a fleece jacket, is standing outdoors near a boat, possibly on a dock, with a woman in the background. The background includes ropes and boating equipment.

“What a fantastic day. The pair ooze passion, knowledge, and fearless competency, and are besotted with their gorgeous Silvio in a way that you can’t help but get on board with - if you’ll pardon the pun! We were all offered the chance to “steer here” and “pull that”, and connect with the elements in a way that you just don’t get very often. To top it off, lunch was served literally at the end of a rainbow, with views of Gylly Beach. I can’t recommend Joel, Hollie and their cherished Silvio enough for an awesome and unique experience of Cornwall from the water!”

“A day aboard Silvio is, in the truest sense, an escape. She has been sailing these waters for nearly seven decades, and while her history is still unfolding, guests are very much invited to be a part of that. We return to the quay in the late afternoon with salt on our skin and something lighter in our chests. Silvio is a remarkable, time-stood-still study in mid-century authenticity which I urge you to experience for yourself, suitably dressed of course! Bon voyage.”

Drift Journal for the discerning Sailing Yacht Silvio
Open-faced smoked salmon bagels with dill, bottles of champagne, and glasses of sparkling wine on a table.
A sailboat with a white hull sailing on dark blue water, creating a wake behind it.
A table set with four plates of food, including salads with lemon wedges, rolled cured meats, grapes, and bread with toppings. Two glasses of rose wine and a champagne bucket labeled 'Lanson' are also on the table. The setting is outdoors on a boat w
A bouquet of white, purple, and yellow flowers in a glass vase placed on the wooden edge of a boat. A portable black Marshall speaker is also on the boat's surface. The background shows sailboat masts and calm water under a partly cloudy sky.