About Us
David Cassidy
Growing up in Lymington, on the south coast of England, sailing was a part of my life from a young age. I started in Optimists at 5 years of age, and went on to race in various classes.
After graduating from Law School, I relocated to Cannes to work in the luxury yachting industry, working as captain for over a decade, and exploring some of the most beautiful yachting destinations in the world. The Norwegian Fjords were a particular highlight, but Cannes has always held a special place in my heart.
I have long admired the beauty of classic sailing yachts, but felt that they were exclusive play things of the rich and famous.
When we discovered Skål in 2022, in need of major structural repairs, I saw the opportunity to restore her to her former glory and offer classic sailing experiences to a broader market.
Being under full sail on a historic sailing yacht is an entirely unique experience, and one which I again immense pleasure from sharing.
Our mission is to showcase the adventure of classic sailing whilst ensuring this magnificent vessel can continue to grace the seas for centuries to come.
Rocklyn Sayers
Originally from Cape Town, my journey into sailing is rooted in a love for the ocean and the freedom that comes with it. I began sailing aboard a traditional charter boat, crewing for trips along the Cape Coast.
I moved to Cannes to progress my yachting career, and was immediately drawn to the beauty of the few traditional wooden yachts based here.
The feeling of sailing aboard a near century old yacht in the iconic bay of Cannes is unlike anything I've experienced before.
I couldn't be more excited to be sharing this experience with our guests aboard Skal.
OUR MISSION
A well designed old wooden sailing yacht is a piece of art. A welcome reprieve from the mass produced plastic yachts of today, they have the ability to transport us to a long passed era where yachtsmen were explorers and adventurers. A living embodiment of centuries of boatbuilding knowledge and thousands of hours of meticulous craftsmanship. To step onboard an old wooden boat is to step back in time, to smell the pitch pine, hear the hull creak in heavy seas, feel the solid deck underfoot, admire the bronze deck fittings that have served their purpose for a century and bear the scars to prove it. Classic Yacht holdings was established to share our passion for traditional boats and sailing with a broader market. If wooden yachts are to survive, or thrive, there
