BAVARIA 33 CRUISER
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Rachael Sprot, former director of Rubicon 3, is a yachtmaster instructor with an impressive number of sea miles logged, from Lofoten to St Lucia and beyond
When you think of the naval architect, Bruce Farr, many good things spring to mind: America’s Cup challengers, Whitbread winners and high-profile superyachts. Family cruiser isn’t at the top of the list – yet the Bavaria 33 Cruiser is just that. The Cruiser range, launched in 2011, is the product of a marriage between this renowned designer of performance yachts and one of the most prolific boat yards of modern times. I jumped on board Solid Aire belonging to Nick and Tracey Hindmarsh, in Plymouth, to find out more.
Nick and Tracey have owned the boat for three years. Most of their cruising has been done locally, with Fowey and the Yealm within easy reach for a quick weekend getaway. They have five grown-up children between them and three grandchildren. Their choice of boat was pragmatic from the outset: they wanted to get the family afloat. Sharing your passion for sailing with your children is
