Boat rental in Gosport · Najad Aphrodite — Aphrodite 36 (1998)
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Sailboat Najad Aphrodite Aphrodite 36 11m
Hello everyone! Nina Lucia, Najad Aphrodite 36 is a solid cruiser with a very nice flush teak deck. This centre cockpit cruiser is built for comfortable ocean and coastal sailing. Sweden made yacht, well renowned for her high-quality construction and use of space down below. Nina Lucia offers a generous saloon area with two double cabins and a large galley. She has laid teak all around the deck with original teak cleats. Well maintained, classic yaccht. Moored in Portsmouth harbour, Gosport, close to Gunwharf Quay, with plenty of bars, pubs, restaurants, shops and chandlers. Favourite destinations are Osbourne Bay, the whole of the Solent & Isle of Wight, and of course the Jurassic coast. Nina Lucia is well worth of visit particularly to explore this exceptionally beautiful cruising grounds this coastline offers. I am looking forward to your messages!
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We had a really enjoyable two days sailing with Ivan to the Isle of Wight as a family of four with teenagers. Ivan is very welcoming, good communication from the outset, wonderful hospitality and an experienced skipper to sail with. The fresh coffee was perfect and Ivan went above expectations in looking after us. Nina Lucia is such a lovely boat and sailed very comfortably in force 5-7 winds. We had all the safety equipment we needed, excellent sails and rigging and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We would certainly sail with Ivan again!
Excellent day out, Ivan was flexible, professional and amiable, the boat and trip were perfect!
What an absolutely fantastic day! Ivan was a brilliant skipper - knowledgeable, friendly, and a joy to spend the day with. His boat was perfect: comfortable, well-kept, and sailed beautifully. My wife and I love sailing but don’t have our own boat, so this was the ideal way to enjoy the Solent. Leaving from Gosport, we had a wonderful day on the water and couldn’t recommend Ivan highly enough.
I had a fantastic day's sailing with Ivan. The Nina Lucia is a wonderful boat and really comfortable. I wanted to refresh my sailing skills and Ivan was amenable to all my requests. Thoroughly recommended.
Ivan went above and beyond our expectations, making our day sailing in the Solenta a very enjoyable experience for all 3 generations of our family group. The boat was well maintained, with all the equipment working as it should. Ivan was a friendly host and he encouraged us all to get involved in sailing the boat - my 7 year old grandson enjoyed winching in the anchor after our stop for lunch in Osborne Bay. I can definitely recommend sailing with Ivan and I hope to return for another trip soon.
A relaxing days sailing with Ivan. He responded swifty to any initial queries I had, and we all thoroughly enjoyed his warm hospitality on the boat. I would definitely recommend him.
We recently enjoyed a day out on the water with friends and were lucky to have Ivan as our skipper. His warm and friendly attitude made the experience truly special. It's evident that he's been sailing since a young age, bringing confidence and expertise to the trip. The boat itself was clean and well-maintained, making for a comfortable journey. We had such a memorable day, and we'd absolutely love to rent with Ivan again. Highly recommend!
Ivan is an exceptional skipper. I learnt from him a lot. He is patient, hospitable and makes the day a great fun day. You learn as you have fun. The boat is an absolute beauty. Well maintained, clean and sails just perfect! I recommend everyone to try and I will certainly sail with Ivan again!
Offered by Ivan
I have been sailing for over 40 years and have had numerous sailing boats; from trailer sailers like the Etap 23 to blue-water cruisers like the Vancouver 27, Rustler 31, and my current boat; which is a Swedish-made Najad Aphrodite 36 called Nina Lucia. I am based in Gosport and have been a long-time member of the Greenwich Yacht Club in London. I have sailed several races around the Isle of Wight and also sailed extensively through the East, West, and South coasts of England and the Adriatic Sea.
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Location of the sailboat: Gosport, Solent, Gosport
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