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  1. A good bluewater yacht? We sail the Discovery 58

    The Discovery is an exceedingly well-finished and comfortable yacht. And as the founder John Charnley says: "Everything aboard is designed to support two people sailing bluewater."

  2. Discovery 50 review: This British bluewater catamaran could win over

    John and Caroline Charnley, the founders of Discovery Yachts, realised this over a decade ago when they commissioned Bill Dixon to design a 50ft catamaran for short-handed bluewater voyaging. It ...

  3. Discovery Yachts

    Discovery Yachts. Founded by John Charnley. The first boat was the Holland designed DISCOVERY 55 which was a huge success with more than 20 sold to date. Purchased Southerly Yachts in 2017. Discovery Shipyard was placed in receivership in January 2022. Later in 2022, a new shipyard called Ocean Shipyard Limited, was formed and took over the ...

  4. LEADING BY DESIGN

    Yachts; Journal; Contact; Select Page. LEADING BY DESIGN Lead Designer - Rob Doyle. When John Charnley approached us in the Ron Holland office back in 1998 with an idea for the perfect blue water cruiser, he had a clear vision. He wanted a boat that could be easily handled by a husband and wife team, that could go anywhere, and was as safe as ...

  5. Discovery Luxury: Discovery 50 Catamaran

    John and Caroline Charnley wanted to sail around the world. They just needed to build the Discovery 50 catamaran--and a boatbuilding company--first. ... I'd signed up with John and Caroline, the founders of Discovery Yachts, based in Southampton, England, to help them sail their Discovery 50 catamaran last summer from Bermuda up to Newport ...

  6. A Brief History of Discovery Yachts

    The History of Discovery Shipyard. Founded in 1998 by John and Caroline Charnley, the Discovery Shipyard went on to become a leading British builder of luxury bluewater cruising yachts, operating out of Southampton on the Solent. The Charnleys decided that they wanted to sail around the world 2 handed after selling a business and to have room ...

  7. Discovery 57: Review and test

    January 2, 2013. Duncan Kent evaluates the new Discovery 57 during a blustery sail off the south coast. In the year 2000, boat designer and ex-Sunsail owner, John Charnley, decided to create the ideal bluewater cruising yacht for his retirement circumnavigation. Known for his pragmatic, seaman-like approach to sailing, Charnley created a boat ...

  8. Discovery 50

    Discovery Yachts's first boat, the Discovery 55, was originally conceived as a one-off dreamboat for Sunsail Charters founder and single-handed transatlantic sailor John Charnley and his wife, Caroline. In creating the design, naval architect Ron Holland distilled all of the Charnleys' experience and requirements into a world cruiser that could be easily handled by a couple.

  9. Discovery 50, a Catamaran to Sail the World

    January 11, 2010. John and Caroline Charnley, founders of Discovery Yachts, have some definite opinions on how to design and layout a long-distance cruising catamaran, and they are reflected clearly in the 50-foot design they created for their own use with Bill Dixon of Dixon Yacht Design. I climbed aboard on a chill morning (1 degree Celsius ...

  10. 2011 Best Boats Cruising Multihull + Accommodations: Discovery 50

    John Charnley, founder of Discovery Yachts, is a circumnavigator whose vision of the ideal world-girdling yacht metamorphosed into the Discovery 55, a fast, strong, attractive and practical cruiser. It has now evolved yet again into the Discovery 50 catamaran, which is—not surprisingly—fast, strong, attractive and practical. Designed by Bill Dixon, who is known more for large high-end

  11. Discovery Yachts announces new Bluewater Discovery 48

    Commenting on the new yacht, John Charnley, Chairman and Founder of Discovery Yachts noted, "For years we have been under pressure from aspiring owners to build a smaller yacht that offers the same blue-water credentials, high-quality build, and Discovery hallmarks as our existing range.The time is now right for us to introduce the stunning Discovery 48 with its choice of layout options to ...

  12. Journal

    When John Charnley approached us in the Ron Holland office back in 1998 with an idea for the perfect blue water cruiser, he had a clear vision… read more. REDISCOVERED. DISCOVERY unveils a world first; a brand-new yacht in an upcycled hull. ... Ocean Discovery Yachts Ltd, Melville Building, Royal William Yard, Plymouth, PL1 3RP ...

  13. Discovery 57

    This boat is built on such experiences. The Discovery 57 aims to eliminate the rare problems experienced by owners of the Discovery 55, itself commissioned by John Charnley, the man who founded Discovery - and Sunsail - so he clearly knows a thing or two about maintenance.

  14. Discovery Yachts

    LEADING BY DESIGN Lead Designer - Rob Doyle When John Charnley approached us in the Ron Holland office back in 1998 with an idea for the perfect blue water cruiser, he had a clear vision. ... Expedition skipper Louie Hubbard is leading a new drive to help every DISCOVERY owner turn their yacht into a platform for... Search. Search.

  15. Discovery Yachts founder discusses the new Discovery 58 ...

    Discovery Yachts founder John Charnley discusses the thought process behind the development of the stunning new Discovery 58. See the yacht sailing and at anchor…

  16. Discovery Spirit 50 Catamaran Unveiled at London Boat Show

    Discovery Yachts chairman John Charnley said that interest from prospective buyers around the world had prompted expansion for the company. "We have already had tremendous interest in the Discovery Spirit 50 from blue-water cruising enthusiasts and those looking to switch from powerboats to sail," said Charnley.

  17. Discovery Yachts expands production in UK

    The UK's Discovery Yachts is to expand production and take on new staff in Southampton following a year of record sales and news of increasing boating participation in the UK. Founded by John Charnley in 1998, Discovery Yachts is a family-run builder of bluewater sailing yachts. The company operates from a purpose-built factory in Marchwood ...

  18. New and used Discovery Yachts for sale

    Discovery Yachts was founded in the year 1998 by John and Caroline Charnley. It was their shared passion for sailing and commitment to producing high-quality blue-water cruising yachts that laid the foundation for the company. The brand was officially launched at the Southampton Boat Show later in September 1998, marking the inception of a ...

  19. Discovery Yachts

    British bluewater yacht brand DISCOVERY announces the next stage of its journey with a mission to set new standards of design, experience and sustainability in luxury yachting. Join us at Stand 040 of the Cannes Festival of Yachting to learn about our three all-new models: D55, D60 and D68 each drawn by superyacht designer Rob Doyle.

  20. John Goldsmith on scientific misconduct and the Lilienfeld study (An

    According to Goldsmith, concerns of the John Hopkins team were "downgraded" by the state department and the wording of the team report altered to lessen its impact. Lilienfeld strongly recommended that additional follow up studies be undertaken since the latency periods for some types of cancer had been insufficient for cancer to occur, if ...

  21. discovery sailing yachts for sale

    Boats for Sale; Discovery Yachts; New and used Discovery Yachts for sale. Saint Lucia; United Kingdom; United States; Discovery Yachts Discovery 55; Discovery Yachts Discovery 67;

  22. Sinking of the Moskva

    In February 2022, the Moskva left the Port of Sevastopol to participate in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. [3] The ship was later used against the Ukrainian armed forces during the attack on Snake Island, together with the Russian patrol boat Vasily Bykov. [4] Moskva hailed the island's garrison over the radio and demanded its surrender, receiving the now-famous reply "Russian warship, go ...

  23. How pro-Russian 'yacht' propaganda influenced US debate over ...

    Like the yacht rumour, this claim originated on a YouTube channel with very few followers and just one video. The video featured a woman who said she is from Benin. She claimed to work at Cartier ...