Classic Yachts
Your Central Mediterranean Classic Yacht Experts
“Sympathetic restorations of antiquity”
Our roots are firmly based in classic yachts. We look after routine maintenance for a number of classics visiting the island of Malta or based here full time. We also take on large restorations and refits.
With a base on the Island of Malta and access to some world-class shipyards and boatyard facilities, we are able to offer affordable refits and maintenance for all kinds of traditional yachts of all sizes. Since we are not exclusively affiliated with just one shipyard, we have the benefit and flexibility to choose the right solution for each boat that we work with. The facilities available to us include some of Europe's largest historic dry docks, traditional slipways, travel lifts and vast hangers for dry storage and works.
Based in Malta
We are firmly rooted in traditional yachts. Many of our staff are heavily involved in the Mediterranean classic yacht racing scene, who include former captains and refit managers of some of the worlds most stunning classic yachts.
When it comes to large jobs on traditional yachts we normally bring in dedicated specialised teams of boatbuilders working under our own master shipwright. When it comes to routine works or rigging, painting, varnishing, electronics or engineering, we have an incredible set of talent in place and on standby at all times.
Large and small vessels
Please get in touch with our team of classic yacht experts with your enquiry.
Do you need our Varnishing , painting and finishing services?
Capt. Tom Kemp, Founder Shearwater Yachting
“When you entrust your vessel to a company it’s essential that they understand what it means to put tools to timber on a classic. I work with the philosophy that all who work on these vessels are custodians, we are privileged to do so and must hand them off in a way that does justice to the original builders and and designer. Sympathetic restorations of antiquity is the name of the game.”
VCYC
We are highly supportive of the new Vintage & Classic Yacht Club. They have stepped in to fill a gap left in the racing schedule by other organisers stepping back and in the process have galvanised the fleet. There is a real community and common purpose around this organisation and Shearwater Yachting welcomes VCYC.
