Solent Sunbeam Dainty

Published 11:26 on 27 Oct 2020

Solent Sunbeam hull number one 'Dainty' regularly joins the 'grand dames' of classic yachts at La Belle Classe, Regates Royales and Voiles de St Tropez regattas in the South of France. What started 15 years ago as an unusual and challenging adventure for Dainty's owner, Bosham-based Peter Nicholson, has become not only an annual event, but one that has created life-enhancing memories, incredible sailing experiences, lifelong friendships, prestigious awards and a few headaches along the way.Getting a 96-year-old classic keelboat plus its skipper, crew and shore-team to the South of France is a military operation which takes planning and commitment, not to mention people and financial resources! Each year the yacht visits Haines Boatyard in Itchenor for maintenance and restoration.