Vela

Vela is a 14.4-metre sailing yacht built in 2023 and berthed at Yacht Club Mai, configured for three cabins and up to six guests. She is available only as a whole-boat charter, meaning the cockpit, foredeck, saloon and all three cabins belong exclusively to one private group from the first day to the last.

The 2023 build year carries real weight when comparing modern sailing yachts in this category. Interior finishes are in excellent condition, the navigation electronics meet current standards, and the on-board systems have not yet absorbed the cumulative wear that older charter vessels develop across several back-to-back seasons. For guests who are genuinely evaluating modern performance sailboats rather than simply sorting by price, this detail alone narrows the field considerably.

At 14.4 metres, Vela provides genuine living comfort for multi-day passages while drawing shallow enough to reach anchorages that larger hulls routinely miss. Groups departing from Yacht Club Mai can plan relaxed coastal day sails or extend into a blue cruise of several days, with the route shaped by prevailing wind and the collective mood of the group. When a busy bay fills with traffic, a yacht of this size can relocate to a quieter spot with a short tack, a flexibility that diminishes sharply as hull length increases.

Sailing Vela is an engaged, physical pleasure. The gradual heel as the mainsail fills, the responsive feedback of a well-trimmed rig, the quiet reward of dropping anchor at the close of a full day under canvas: these are experiences that resonate with guests who are here to sail, not simply to arrive somewhere. Because the entire yacht is chartered privately, the pace of each day is entirely the group's to determine. Early departures, long lunches at anchor, an unplanned change of heading mid-afternoon: all of it is possible without negotiation.

For availability, current rates and a tailored sailing plan from Yacht Club Mai, get in touch and we will put together a proposal suited to your group.