Name Brave Challenger

BRAVE CHALLENGER was built in 1958 as a private yacht for Stavros Niarchos who required (and received) what is believed to have been the fastest yacht in the world at that time.

Based on the Vosper Brave Class patrol boats, but not a conversion, the vesssel represents the height of marine technology of the 1950s and 1960s.  She incorporates original design features including hull construction, propulsion systems and propeller design.

A major refit was undertaken in 1980 when an enclosed bridge and cruise diesels were added.  The vessel is still intact but requires extensive refurbishment of mechancial and electrical systems, and her superstructure requires urgent repairs.

BRAVE CHALLENGER was moved to Trafalgar Wharf, Porchester, UK in 2018 and underwent an exterior Stage 1 restoration as part of a planned two stage refit, Unfortunately the second stage (mechanical, electrical and interior) was delayed due to COVID and shipyard management issues. She was therefore re-launched and moved to Ocean Village Marina in Southampton. The project is now waiting for funding and equipment availability to enable Stage 2 to re-start.