Asolare
- 47.2m | Hodgdon Yachts | 2003 (2018)
Ketch-rigged sailing yacht Asolare delivers a blend of impressive and powerful performance together with relaxed luxury. Combining classic build and craftsmanship with the latest in modern technology, she offers both integrity and character.
Launched by Hodgdon Shipyard in 2003, this custom-built sailing yacht has undergone extensive refits and maintenance since 2013, ensuring she is in superb condition.
With an elegant interior from the renowned Andrew Winch design team, the below deck areas feature specifically commissioned sycamore and rare woods, showcased alongside contemporary cream fabrics and carpets. Asolare‘s accommodation for six guests in three luxuriously appointed en suite staterooms, comprising two twins and one full-beam master, delivers generous volume plus great attention to detail.
The Captain
Hailing from South Africa, Captain Clive Walker has been a yachting professional for over 23 years. His outgoing personality and can-do attitude make for an incredible experience on Asolare, and he strives to ensure guests enjoy a fun, exciting and memorable holiday. “I like all guests to feel relaxed from the moment they step on board and get involved in the activities/sailing as much as they feel comfortable,” he says. “It is all about their enjoyment and making the charter exceed expectations.”
The Experience
With Asolare, the team at Bruce King Yacht Design has captured the feel and authenticity of a traditional sailing yacht whilst adapting the versatility and performance of a classically styled fast cruiser. Elegant and stylish, she displays a low and sleek exterior plus a dramatic reverse transom, giving her head-turning looks.
Attractive and timeless details have been carefully interwoven into the interiors by the builders’ skilled craftsmen, blended seamlessly with state-of-the-art technology. Thanks to her DDC/MTU engine powering 960hp, during the right sea and wind conditions Asolare can reach maximum speeds of around 14-20 knots, whilst cruising at a steady 10 knots.
She is an exemplary yacht to experience exhilarating sailing whilst leisure time is fully catered for – guests benefit from a comprehensive array of audio-visual and entertainment equipment together with a great choice of water toys.
The hidden gem is the incredible crew of six, providing a one-to-one ratio for guests and ensuring that attentive service is always at the very highest level. Captain Clive leads a professional and friendly team of talented sailors with a tangible passion for the sea and ready to showcase Asolare’s impressive sailing performance.
The Cuisine
Bringing his abundant culinary skills to Asolare, Chef Jonathan Staley is constantly praised for his exceptional gastronomic creations served on board. A chef for 28 years, he has travelled the world and gained experience working in a number of Michelin-starred restaurants and 5-star hotels, all of which have put him in good stead today.
Acquiring motivation and inspiration whilst studying under Chef Curtis Stone in London, he has refined his craft to create a diverse range of mouth-watering and original recipes within his repertoire. Whether it’s a classical French coq au vin or a creamy Italian pasta, Middle Eastern mezze or Japanese cuisine that is required, Jonathan relishes the opportunity to exercise his talent.
Jonathan says: “During balmy summer evenings, dining alfresco is a real delight at the two large tables in the main cockpit on deck, where guests can spend time under the stars. I enjoy making the most of fresh ingredients wherever Asolare visits and really relish the opportunity to deliver some inventive, healthy and tasty dishes to match the requirements of our discerning guests. It is always a pleasure to find innovative ways to ensure presentation suits the mood and location of the charter.”
