A steady catamaran with a hammock, a Seabob and a crew who set the pace
Sameli is a catamaran from Two Oceans, and her hulls give a broad, level platform that stays calm when she lies at anchor. Much of a charter aboard her is spent there: a swim before breakfast, lunch in the shade, a slow afternoon with a book. She has been refitted, and her accommodation is spacious and comfortable. Her crew run the yacht and shape each day around what guests want. That leaves only the agreeable choices to make, such as where to drop anchor next and how long to stay.
She suits guests who would rather be in the water than simply look at it. The Seabob and a Yamaha LI-ION sea scooter pull swimmers along beneath the surface, and snorkelling equipment is ready for every clear cove. Behind the tender RIB come the wakeboard, kneeboard, tube and adult water skis for livelier hours. The kayak and paddleboard suit a still morning close to shore. A fishing rod is there for anyone happy to cast a line as the light softens towards evening.
Above all, she is a yacht for living outdoors. The sun awning keeps the deck cool through the hottest hours, and the hammock offers something rare afloat: a place to sway gently with nothing to do but watch the water. The BBQ brings dinner out into the open air, cooked on board and eaten under the sky. After dark, the salon makes a comfortable place to gather, with its TV and stereo for a film or some music once the day outside is done.
Her cruising ground is Greece, and her way of travelling suits it well: short passages, long stops and time to choose the next anchorage over lunch. The tender RIB takes guests ashore to a harbour or a beach, then brings them back to a deck that is steady, shaded and ready for the evening. With her crew attending to the yacht, those who want an energetic day on the toys and those who want a quiet one in the hammock are equally well looked after.
