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The Wellesley

• 56.2m | Oceanco | 1993 (2016)
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Having worked as captain on board superyachts for nine years, Anthony Romel Silva knows how to create a unique charter experience that caters to each and every guest.

He joined The Wellesley in April 2021, leading his “friendly yet discreet, relaxed but professional crew” to ensure a smooth charter from start to finish

“From fancy dress parties and James Bond themed 12-course silver service dinners to a giant blow-up flamingo floating bar and a surprise live gig, we thrive to wow the guests where least expected,” says Captain Silva.

Purchased by Khalid Affara - the owner of one of London’s finest boutique hotels, The Wellesley - the Oceanco yacht was totally reimagined in the same chic style of the exclusive hotel. The second yacht refitted in the distinctive art deco style of The Wellesley in the British capital, the owner combined his experience from the brand’s first superyacht as well as all the client feedback from previous charter holidays into the new and improved The Wellesley. The result? A beautiful, Dutch-built superyacht entirely in line with the sophisticated styling of The Wellesley hotel and, perhaps most importantly, wholly designed with charter in mind.

Learning from the first The Wellesley superyacht, Affara added charter specific features to the yacht during her extensive refit, including particularly large deck spaces, opulent interiors, a Jacuzzi, a 1920s themed cigar room and a whole host of exciting water toys. The new yacht was relaunched in 2016 and has been serving up exemplary yacht charter experiences in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean since.

Read on to find out what makes a stay on board this boutique boat as memorable as her London counterpart.

Please tell us a little about your background and how you got into yachting?

I started off in the lowest ranks of the engine room then worked my way up through the interior department through to the deck and then finally up to captain. I hold an HND in Hospitality Management, and prior to setting eyes on any superyacht I worked in the five-star hotel business for five years, working in some of the most luxurious hotels in the world.

How long have you been a captain and what are some of the yachts you’ve worked on?

I have been a captain for nine years, and prior to The Wellesley in April 2021 I was captain on Sarah (62m) and Vibrance (49m).

How would you describe the owner’s vision for the yacht?

The owner has specific vision for his brands of hotels in London, and The Wellesley is a floating extension to that standard of luxury.

How would you describe the style and personality of the yacht?

The Wellesley gives you the feel of a home on the water. The classic interior design and the luminous exterior vision put in place by the owner to meet her shore-based counterparts gives you that feel of elegance and simplicity on one platter.

How would you describe the ambiance on board? 

Relaxed and airy. Sporty yet calm. We keep the young guests on different energy levels to the older guests, unless they would like to re-live their youth once again.

What’s your personal style as captain

I believe the only way to be a successful charter captain is to step outside your own mind and body (and ego), and have the ability to tap into someone else’s pulse and brain waves for a set duration. Every client is different, and my style is to create familiarity with them as quickly as possible, and try to be one step ahead every day. Details go far. It’s the subtle points and emotions they take home with them.

What’s the best thing about working on board My Wellesley?  

How simple things are for her age. There are no fancy gadgets or sophisticated equipment - the pleasure she gives her guests are just simple. She is like a home cooked meal.

What are some of the standout features of the yacht?

The first thing that comes to mind are the large exterior decks with an open plan, which allows multiple groups from the same party to gather on one single deck and orbit around different energy sources. You will see some playing cards on the dining table while the kids splash about in the beach club, some reading on the aft peak while others watch TV in the main salon. All is within close proximity yet far enough to ensure everyone has their privacy.

Which areas of the yacht do guests most tend to gather on board?

We like to lure guests to different areas of the yacht by creating an different atmosphere on different days. However no matter what altitude, all outside decks are the most famous among our guests. 

Which types of client are most attracted to charter on board The Wellesley? 

I can honestly say there is something for everyone here.

What types of experience can you offer charter guests? 

We as crew always thrive to offer the client a refreshing experience. From the time they step on board to the time we wave them goodbye. Seamless client experience, tantalising delicacies, and mind-blowing locations.

How would you describe the style and approach of the crew? 

Friendly yet discreet; relaxed yet professional; private yet familiar. Each crew member brings something special to the table, and each person’s energy and skills are recognised.

Please share some examples where you and your crew have gone above and beyond to make the guest experience as special as possible.

From fancy dress themed parties and James Bond style 12 course silver-service dinners to a giant blow-up flamingo floating bar and surprise live gig, we thrive to wow the guests where least expected.

Are there any interesting personalities or talents among the crew?

We are all very interesting individuals, each specialising in different talents. You’ll have to step on board to find out! 

How are the yacht and the crew prepared to accommodate children and teenagers on charter?  

We carry a good mix of water sports gear and sports equipment. We also have crew who are passionate about SCUBA diving, hiking, boarding and various different outdoor activities which I like to let them entice the guests with.

How would you describe the cuisine on board?  

Undeniably excellent. Our long-standing chef is impressive and adventurous.

Tell us about the toys and tenders – which toys are the most popular with guests?  

We carry various water toys, from powerful jet skis to the latest SeaBob, which undoubtedly is very popular among the more adventurous charterers. However every time we get our giant inflatable slide and the giant inflatable flamingo out, everyone eventually ends up there.

What are your usual cruising grounds? 

We can cruise anywhere really, but most of our clientele really likes to cruise down the Amalfi coast down to Sicily, Corsica and Sardinia. Can’t blame them really as it never gets old.

Which destinations are your personal favourites and why?  

My personal top favourite destinations would be places like Mexico, Indonesia and El Hierro in the Canary Islands, to name a few. However the best places I have cruised with guests would be the Bahamas, Florida Keys, St Lucia, Croatia and the Seychelles. And last but not least, the French riviera where I live now.

What have been some of the highlights or your favourite memories as captain of The Wellesley? 

The most recent season I have done in the Bahamas was especially memorable for me as I discovered some new breathtaking locations to take guests. There is something special, exciting and nerve racking about being anchored in 4m of water surrounded by sand banks in crystal blue waters.

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The Wellesley

• 56.2M (184.4FT)

EUR 230,000

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Features & Specifications

• Double cabins 4
• Twin cabins 2
• Shipyard OCEANCO
• Build/refit 1993 / 2016
• Naval architect DONALD STARKEY
• Classification ABS
• Length 56.2 M ( 184.4 FT )
• Beam 9.1 M ( 30.0 FT )
• Draft 3.1 M ( 10.2 FT )
• Gross Tonnage 608 GT
• Hull material GRP
• Engines 2 X 12V 396 TE94 MTU
• Range (NM) 4500
• Cruising speed (knots) 14.5
• Max speed (knots) 16.5

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1. Catherine the Great's ‘Travel Palace’ in Tver 

The city was founded on the Volga River in 1135. It’s 12 years older than Moscow and even competed to become the capital of Ancient Russia. Today, it is a major regional center with a population of around 414,000 people.

Travelers from one capital to the other would often stop in Tver. Empress Catherine II even had a travel palace built in Tver so as to have somewhere to rest along the way. Now, it houses the Tver Regional Art Gallery. It includes artwork collections owned by Tver governors from country estates in the Tver Governorate that were nationalized after the Bolshevik Revolution. They contain works by Alexey Venetsianov, Konstantin Korovin, Arkady Plastov, Valentin Serov, Mikhail Vrubel and other famous artists.

2. Rzhev Memorial

The town of Rzhev is located 120 km from Tver. From October 1941 to March 1943, some of the bloodiest battles of World War II, including the ‘Battle of Rzhev’, took place there (you can read more about the battle here ). Soviet troops lost more than 1.3 million men, including wounded, missing in action and taken prisoner.

A memorial to the soldiers who fell in the battle was inaugurated in Rzhev in June 2020. At the center of the composition is a 25-meter bronze statue of a Soviet soldier whose trench coat "morphs" into a flock of cranes. The reference is to one of the most popular and poignant songs about the war titled: 'Zhuravli' ('Cranes'). It was composed by Yan Frenkel to lyrics by Rasul Gamzatov.

3. Lake Seliger

Lovers of outdoor recreational activities should visit the shores of Seliger at least once in their life! This huge (260 sq. km) lake of glacial origin is home to about 30 species of fish. Hence, fishermen go there at all times of year and fish from boats, from the shore and, in winter, through ice-holes.

The winding shoreline of the lake has a multitude of different hotels and campsites (as well as glamping sites), so anyone can stay there according to their preferences. And you can jump straight into the lake from the banya (bathhouse)!

One of Seliger's landmarks is the charming town of Ostashkov, the largest on its shores.. Its key attractions include a Soviet local history museum, which is housed in a former church.

You can also take a ride on a retro train along the Seliger - Ostashkov - Bologoye route.

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4. Nilov Monastery (St. Nilus Stolobensky Monastery)

One of the main attractions in Tver Region is the Nilov Monastery, founded in the 16th century. This functioning monastery is also situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Seliger. In Soviet times, it housed a colony for young offenders, a prisoner-of-war camp, a hospital and a tourist hostel…

According to legend, a hermit monk named Nil, famous for his diligent prayer, settled on the island of Stolobny on the lake. It was said that no calamities or robbers could force him off the island. After he died, other monks began to go to where his cell had stood and, eventually, they founded a monastery there. Before the Bolshevik Revolution, it was one of the most revered monasteries: Thousands of pilgrims used to visit it to worship the relics of the Venerable Nil. As part of the project ‘Russia: 85 Adventures’, we filmed a video at the monastery – you can watch it here .

If, in Torzhok, you've time to eat, Pozharsky's is the place to know. Their cutlets, fried, are such a treat, Then after lunch you'll lightly go!

So wrote Alexander Pushkin, who frequently traveled from St. Petersburg to Moscow to see his friend Sergei Sobolevsky. Thanks to Russia's most outstanding poet, ‘Pozharsky cutlets’ – patties of ground chicken coated in white bread croutons – became the town's most famous speciality. And they remain its calling card to this day.

But, the town is famous for more than just gastronomy. The once major trading center has, today, evolved into a charming provincial town. Things to see include the picturesque scenery along the banks of the River Tvertsa, the Saints Boris and Gleb Monastery, which is virtually the oldest monastery of Ancient Russia (believed to have been founded in 1038), and the unique, wooden 17th-century Old Church of the Ascension.

6. The flooded bell tower of Kalyazin

One of the region's most famous sights is the flooded bell tower of Kalyazin. The 74-meter tower protrudes out of the water not far from the shores of a reservoir. Tourists who take pictures of it are sometimes oblivious of the fact that the ruins of a once-flourishing monastery lie hidden under the water.

Most of the Makaryev Monastery of the Holy Trinity was demolished in 1940, ending up in the flood zone of the Uglich hydroelectric power station on the Volga River and the Uglich Reservoir. What remains now as a reminder of the monastery are the bell tower, which was recently restored and re-whitewashed and also a set of frescoes miraculously rescued from the monastery. You can read more about them here .

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This spot on the shores of Lake Vselug (today part of the Volga River) is dubbed the "Kizhi of the Tver Region". Like the famous Kizhi on Lake Onega , Shirkov Pogost is of interest because of its multi-tiered wooden church – in this case, the church of John the Baptist, a masterpiece of Russian wooden architecture, which was built in 1697.

According to one legend, the Pogost was named in honor of the Shirkov brothers, merchants who had the church built. They were taking two icons of John the Baptist from Novgorod to Moscow. On this spot, they laid down the sacred images and decided to rest, but they could not pick them up again – and, so, decided to build a church there without using a single nail!

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The town got its name from the word ‘volok’ (‘portage’) – in other words, various watercraft were carried across a section of dry land between two bodies of water there. True enough, Vyshny Volochyok was on the watershed of the basins of the Baltic (Tsna River) and the Caspian (Tvertsa River, a tributary of the Volga). Under Peter I, the first artificial canal in Russia was built between the two rivers.

Vyshny Volochyok was always an important staging post on the route from Moscow (and Central Russia) to St. Petersburg. Because of its convenient location, there were many factories and production plants there, from garment factories to glass and woodwork facilities. Volochyok is also famous for the manufacture of ‘valenki’ (‘felt boots’) and it even has a museum devoted to this footwear and to the art of wool hand felting.

A host of old factory buildings, as well as houses that once belonged to affluent merchants in a great variety of styles, have survived in the town. A roadside imperial palace was also built there, which, today, houses a school.

10. Konakovo

Until 1929, the village was called Kuznetsovo, after which it was renamed in honor of Porfiry Konakov, a participant in the 1905 Russian Revolution. The area is famous for its china. The Konakovo Pottery Factory was founded as early as 1809 and is one of the oldest in Russia. It is no longer in operation, but local craftspeople are using the legacy of its artistic workshop to revive production today. Items can be bought as a souvenir in Tver Region.

But, today's tourists know the location more as a fashionable riviera. Konakovo and nearby Zavidovo are popular places for recreational activities and water sports. People go sailing, wakesurfing and wakeboarding and there are a multitude of hotels and glamping sites for holiday stays. And the close proximity to the M11 motorway makes the location even more attractive (particularly to Muscovites, who can get there in just over an hour!). 

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Tver Oblast is a region in Central Russia , which borders Smolensk Oblast to the southwest, Pskov Oblast to the west, Novgorod Oblast to the north, Vologda Oblast to the northeast, Yaroslavl Oblast to the east, and Moscow Oblast to the southeast.

• 56.857828 35.921928 1 Tver — the capital and only major city of the region; an ancient city with a prestigious past that once contended with Moscow for control of Russia, that is now a shell of its former self following widespread destruction from cultural vandalism at the hands of the Soviet government and the Nazi Wehrmacht

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Russian is the principal language in all aspects of life in the region. However, English is now taught regularly in most Russian schools, and more and more Russians nationals can speak English, some quite fluently.

There is a still vivid Karelian minority (1   %, 6.7   % in 1897), who originally moved here following the Treaty of Stolbova 1617. People in the conceded areas would have to convert to Lutheranism, which was the only legal religion in Sweden – and pay heavy taxes – and many chose to move to land still Russian. There is also a Ukrainian minority (1,5   %).

Tver does have an international airport (Migalovo), but most travelers arrive via the well-traveled railroad running between Saint Petersburg and nearby Moscow .

Within the city limits of Tver, there are several small shuttle vans available and a dated, but generally reliable, electric trolley system, at nominal cost. Commercial taxicabs should be avoided, however, as they can be very expensive, especially if the driver discovers that the passengers are foreigners. There is also a bus service connecting Tver with Moscow. There is also rail service as Tver is a major stop on the regular trains that operate between Moscow and St Petersburg.

Fast food restaurants have taken root in Tver, including fast-food chicken and hamburger outlets. Prices are reasonable in most cases. Some of the independent restaurants tend to be a bit pricey and intentional overcharges often occur, especially if foreigners are the customers.

There are a few nightclubs and restaurants that serve liquor in Tver; however, some of them has cover charges.

• Novgorod is an easy and rewarding destination to get to from Tver Oblast, which could be done as a day trip.

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