Traditional Sailing in Krabi

The Stornaway 18 combines the character and appearance of a traditional sailing boat with practical features designed for straightforward, enjoyable small-boat cruising. At 18 feet on deck, she has a distinctive standing lugsail yawl rig, with a boomless mainsail, mizzen and headsail. The arrangement divides the sail area into manageable sections and gives the sailor plenty of flexibility when conditions change.

A long ballasted keel provides stability and helps the boat track steadily through the water, while the mainsail can be brailed towards the mast when sail needs to be reduced quickly. The design was also developed with single-handed sailing, easy launching and practical cruising in mind.

For Java Yachting in Krabi, Thailand, the Stornaway 18 is particularly appealing. Her traditional lines and relaxed sailing style are perfectly suited to exploring sheltered tropical waters, offering a very different experience from modern yachts and high-speed powerboats. She represents exactly what we mean by Traditional Sailing in Krabi – Classics in the Tropics.