Annabel J
Phil Cogdell and his crew, look
forward to meeting you and ensuring that you have a very special holiday.
The expected arrival and
departure time is 4PM and departure 10AM unless otherwise specified.
On arrival please contact the
skipper on the number above and you will be met at the pre-arranged meeting
point. You will be taken to Annabel J, where you will meet other guests and
crew.
Depending on weather conditions
and other criteria, Annabel J may sail that evening so please try to arrive
promptly.
If you would like friends and relatives to track our progress, please ask them to click on the link at the bottom of the Annabel J web site home page. Our position is automatically tracked by this site.
About The Ship:
Annabel J is an interpretation of
the legendary Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter; designed to patrol in the jaws of
the Bristol Channel. These hardy cutters were necessarily fast,
easily handled by a man and a boy and seaworthy. Annabel J was built in 1996 and is based on
an original Pilot Cutter ‘Margerite T’.
Annabel J is constructed in Steel and is fitted out as a luxury
yacht. Below decks she is a haven of
beautiful deep polished mahogany, elegant upholstery and cut glass. She is equipped with the latest navigational
equipment, a heater, hot running water and even electric flush toilets! She will look after you in style.
Construction:
Built in 1996 by A P Appledore (Falmouth). Fitted out by Bridgend Boat Co, Newton
Ferrers. Steel Hull, teak decks and cockpit. 5 sails include: Main sail, Main top sail, Stay sail, Jib and
jib top sail. Tiller steering and a very
fast and seaworthy yacht.
Below decks:
Luxury interior with large
comfortable bunks accommodating 8 guests and 2 crew. She has a 3 berth cabin (1 double) and 5
berths in the saloon. There are 2
toilets, heating, and hot and cold water
She carries Radar, GPS, VHF, and
AIS and is fully approved by the MCA as a charter vessel.
All yachts have very limited
storage space and AJ is no exception.
Please limit yourself to one small soft bag without wheels. Suitcases are strictly forbidden.
What to bring:
- Sleeping
Bag, distinctive pillow case (pillows are provided)
- Sun
hat
- Gloves
- Warm
clothes – Thermal underwear and fleeces a warm hat and scarf
- Non-slip
deck shoes or trainers and sailing wellies if you have them.
- Swim
suit, suntan lotion, sunglasses
- Wash
kit and towel
- RYA
log book if you have one
- For
foreign voyages or voyages of more than 3 days – passport and European
medical card
- Seasick
Tablets
- Foul
weather gear is supplied so no need to bring your own.
Included:
Meals and soft drinks taken on
board; loan of good quality waterproofs; automatic life jackets.
Not Included:
No voyage would be complete
without visiting the superb pubs and restaurants; so some meals may be taken
ashore. The cost of these meals and drinks
ashore is not covered by your voyage fee.
Transport to and from the ports of embarkation. Travel Insurance.
Drinking during the day is not
allowed, however once tucked up on a mooring for the night, one of the first
jobs is to crack open a bottle to celebrate sundown and the end of another
lovely day’s sail. AJ carries a stock of
wine and beer which can be purchased at reasonable cost or you can bring your
own.
Skipper:
Phil Cogdell – Ex Royal Navy has
sailed all of his life and has extensive experience of coastal and ocean
sailing.
Involvement Level:
Hands-on sailing, watch-keeping
on longer voyages, navigation if you wish, some food preparation and washing
up.