Kipper of London
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Kipper Sailing's courses are taught onboard Kipper of London, a classic Victoria 34
Cutter, meticulously prepared and equipped to the highest
standards for extended, independent cruising. We turn heads
wherever we go with our purposeful, classic looks and
beautiful teak decks.
Our seamanlike cutter rig includes: a fully-battened
mainsail with stack-pack; a roller-furling yankee set from the bowsprit;
self-tacking staysail; cruising chute and tri-sail. This means that we have
a versatile but easily handled set of sail configurations,
allowing us to sail efficiently on all points of sailing in
all weather conditions. And, if the wind gods desert us, we
have a 40hp Volvo diesel engine and large fuel tanks which
will allow us to motor up to 250 miles at 6+ kts. A large
spray hood protects us from the wind and waves. A cockpit table, cockpit and spreader lights enable us
to sup our pre-dinner drinks and eat in the cockpit, even on
darker evenings, provide it isn't too chilly.
Onboard comfort is provided through provision of: hot and
cold running water to the galley, heads, blown hot-air heating to all cabins and the heads.
A diesel generator provides virtually unlimited 240 and
12 volt power, allowing us to run a laptop computer for
email ;a microwave oven and to charge electrical devices.
The cabin is equipped with an excellent sound system, with
input for MP3 players.
Cooking
is performed on a diesel fired stove, making us gas free,
which is a major safety benefit. Of course we have a large
refrigerator,
enabling us to keep food fresh and, most importantly, keep
the white wine and beer chilled.
We are equipped with: radar; a SeaMe active radar-reflector;
a chart-plotter; HF and VHF radio, Satcom C, Navtex and
weatherfax. Of course, we are also equipped with an extensive
library of paper-charts; almanacs, tide-tables and pilot books.
All of which come together to facilitate venturing further a
field and into more obscure anchorages.
An inflatable dinghy and outboard enable us to go ashore to
explore, BBQ and party.
Safety equipment includes: a 6 man life-raft; an EPIRB;
flares; lifejackets; life-buoys; danbuoy; MOB recovery
device; fire-extinguishers, smoke and CO alarm; and storm
sails. |
 
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