RS Offshore Race / Sail Training Yacht Just Listed

GERMÁN FRERS - FASTNET CAMPAIGNER - CATEGORY 2 CODED
For many years the flagship of Greig City Academy's award-winning offshore sail training programme.


SCARAMOUCHE is far more than a classic offshore racing yacht. Designed by Germán Frers and built by Palmer Johnson (USA) for the United States' 1981 Admiral's Cup campaign, she was created to compete at the highest level of international offshore racing and has continued to fulfil that purpose throughout her life.


During her ownership by Greig City Academy, SCARAMOUCHE has remained an active offshore yacht, successfully completing the Rolex Fastnet Race in 2017 and 2019 before continuing in regular offshore sail training, coastal passages and racing. Most recently, she completed a successful Southampton to Alderney return passage before taking part in the 2026 Round the Island Race only days before being offered for sale, demonstrating that she remains exactly what she was designed to be: a capable and actively sailed offshore yacht. Alongside this continued sailing programme, she has served as the flagship of the school's offshore sailing initiative, introducing generations of young people from inner-city


London to offshore sailing, seamanship, teamwork and ocean racing.


Today she combines world-class design pedigree with documented investment, current RYA Category 2 Coding, extensive maintenance records and a proven offshore history, offering her next owner an exceptional opportunity to acquire a yacht whose provenance extends far beyond her specification.


Her recent history is unusually well documented. Significant works have included major deck reconstruction, replacement standing rigging, machinery upgrades, electrical modernisation, plumbing improvements, heating installation, safety equipment renewal and ongoing RYA Category 2 Coding compliance.


SCARAMOUCHE is offered with an extensive offshore safety inventory, a Beta Marine 43hp diesel engine installed in 2015, Hydraulic drive system renewed in 2023, standing rigging replaced by Ocean Yacht Systems in 2017, a North Sails wardrobe, and a Raymarine navigation suite installed in 2019.


For a buyer seeking a capable offshore yacht rather than a restoration project, SCARAMOUCHE offers a strong combination of design pedigree, continued use, documented investment and provenance.


Equally suited to offshore racing, adventure sailing, classic events or continued sail training, she represents an opportunity to become the next custodian of a yacht with a meaningful history and many more miles ahead.


KEY SELLING POINTS
Germán Frers-designed offshore racing yacht.
Successfully completed the Rolex Fastnet Race in 2017 and 2019.
Current RYA Category 2 Coding.
Flagship of Greig City Academy's renowned offshore sail training programme.
Extensive documented maintenance, refit and improvement history.
Beta Marine 43hp diesel engine installed in 2015.
Hydraulic drive system renewed in 2023.
Standing rigging replaced by Ocean Yacht Systems in 2017.
Standing rigging professionally inspected annually by Advanced Rigging.
Aluminium mast and spars.
North Sails sail wardrobe, professionally serviced annually.
Mainsail and 130% overlapping genoa (2017).
No. 3 jib (2023).
Two spinnakers (2019).
Raymarine navigation suite installed in 2019.
Radar, AIS and integrated sailing instruments.
Offshore safety inventory including two liferafts, EPIRB and eight lifejackets.
Comprehensive supporting documentation including coding certificates, maintenance records and refit invoices.
Suitable for offshore racing, adventure sailing, classic events or sail training.


OWNER'S COMMENTS


SCARAMOUCHE has been at the heart of Greig City Academy's offshore sailing programme for many years, introducing generations of students to offshore sailing, seamanship, teamwork and personal responsibility.


Throughout our ownership she has remained an active offshore yacht, successfully completing the Rolex Fastnet Race in both 2017 and 2019 before continuing her role as our principal sail training vessel. Every mile sailed has reinforced our belief that young people learn best through genuine experience and challenge.


Maintaining SCARAMOUCHE has always been a priority. We have continually invested in her structure, machinery, rigging, systems and safety equipment to ensure she remained capable of demanding offshore passages. That investment is reflected in the extensive maintenance records, invoices and certification that accompany the yacht.


As our sailing programme evolves, we have taken the decision to replace SCARAMOUCHE with a more modern yacht that better suits the next stage of the Academy's development.


We hope her next owner will enjoy her as much as we have and continue the story of a yacht that has inspired so many young sailors.


CONTINUAL INVESTMENT


One of SCARAMOUCHE's greatest strengths is the documented investment made throughout her ownership by Greig City Academy.


Rather than simply carrying out repairs as required, the Academy followed a programme of continual improvement to support offshore sail training and maintain RYA Category 2 Coding. The result is a yacht accompanied by an extensive archive of invoices, certificates and maintenance records, providing an unusually clear picture of her recent history.


Documented works include:
Structural Improvements
Major foredeck reconstruction.
Replacement of the remaining deck structure.
Professional epoxy composite repairs.
Replacement deck core where required.
New non-slip deck finish.

Additional Info


MACHINERY
Beta Marine 43hp diesel engine installed in 2015.
Hydraulic drive system renewed in 2023.
Engine serviced annually.
RIG
Standing rigging replaced by Ocean Yacht Systems in 2017.
Annual inspection and servicing by Advanced Rigging.
SYSTEMS
Documented investment includes electrical upgrades, plumbing improvements, heating installation, interior refurbishment and continued commercial coding compliance.


BROKER'S OBSERVATION
It is unusual to find a yacht of this age supported by such comprehensive maintenance records and professional documentation.  
Rather than demonstrating isolated repairs, the archive illustrates consistent investment over many years, giving prospective purchasers a clear understanding of how SCARAMOUCHE has been maintained.


DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
Designed by Germán Frers, SCARAMOUCHE reflects the qualities for which his offshore yachts are renowned: balanced handling, strong offshore capability and enduring performance.
More than four decades after her launch, she continues to fulfil the role for which she was designed, combining proven offshore racing credentials with the practicality required for sail training and extended passage making.


PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
Designer: Germán Frers
Builder: Palmer Johnson (USA)
Year Built: 1980
Construction: Welded aluminium hull, deck and superstructure
Rig: Masthead sloop
Mast & Spars: Aluminium
LOA: 12.70m (41ft 8in)
Beam: 3.84m (12ft 7in)


HULL & DECK
Aluminium hull and deck construction.
During current ownership the yacht has benefited from significant documented structural investment, including major deck reconstruction and associated repairs carried out by professional marine contractors.
The cockpit is arranged for efficient offshore sailing and sail training, providing a secure working environment for both racing and passage making.


OFFSHORE CREDENTIALS
Current RYA Category 2 Coding.
Successfully completed the Rolex Fastnet Race in 2017 and 2019.
Operated for many years as Greig City Academy's offshore sail training flagship.


MACHINERY & MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
SCARAMOUCHE is powered by a Beta Marine 43hp diesel engine installed in 2015, replacing the original engine with a modern, widely supported propulsion package.
The engine has reportedly seen relatively light use, being employed primarily for harbour manoeuvring and occasional passages, with annual servicing throughout current ownership.
Engine
Manufacturer: Beta Marine
Model: Beta 43
Power: 43hp
Fuel: Diesel
Year Installed: 2015
Engine Hours: To be confirmed.
Propulsion
Hydraulic drive system renewed in 2023.
Supporting documentation available.


Steering
Wheel steering.


Fuel System
Diesel fuel system.
Fuel capacity to be confirmed.


RIG, SAILS & SAIL HANDLING
The rig has been maintained to support continued offshore racing, sail training and passage making, with documented investment throughout current ownership.
Standing rigging was replaced by Ocean Yacht Systems in 2017 and has since been professionally inspected and serviced annually by Advanced Rigging.
The yacht is offered with a well-maintained North Sails wardrobe, professionally serviced on an annual basis.


Rig
Rig Type: Masthead Sloop
Mast & Spars: Aluminium
Standing Rigging:
Replaced by Ocean Yacht Systems in 2017.
Professionally inspected and serviced annually by Advanced Rigging.


Sail Inventory
All sails supplied and professionally serviced by North Sails.
Mainsail
New 2017.
Headsails
130% Overlapping Genoa
New 2017.
No. 3 Jib (100%)
New 2023.
No. 2 Headsail
Included (age to be confirmed).
Downwind Sails
Spinnaker New 2019.
Spinnaker New 2019.
Deck Hardware
Lewmar winches renewed during current ownership.
Deck hardware maintained as part of the yacht's ongoing maintenance programme.


NAVIGATION, COMMUNICATION & ELECTRONICS
SCARAMOUCHE benefits from a Raymarine navigation suite installed in 2019, providing modern navigation and sailing instrumentation for offshore racing, passage making and sail training.


Navigation
Raymarine eS75 HybridTouch Multifunction Display
7-inch colour display.
HybridTouch operation.
Integrated Wi-Fi.
Raymarine Radar
Installed 2019.
Raymarine HS5 Network Switch
Installed 2019.
Sailing Instruments
Raymarine i70s colour instrument display.
Raymarine i50 speed instrument.
Raymarine i50 depth instrument.
Raymarine i60 analogue wind instrument.
(All installed in 2019.)
Communication & Safety Electronics
AIS.
EPIRB.
Further communication equipment to be confirmed.


SHIP'S SYSTEMS
Throughout current ownership, SCARAMOUCHE has benefited from ongoing investment in her electrical, plumbing and domestic systems to support reliable offshore operation.
Electrical System
Documented improvements include:
Shore power upgrades.
New AC consumer unit.
Galvanic isolator.
Battery charging system improvements.
LED lighting upgrades.
Plumbing System
Documented improvements include:
Replacement stainless steel freshwater tank.
New freshwater pump.
Replacement plumbing pipework.
Freshwater system upgrades.
Heating
Eberspächer diesel warm-air heating.
Gas System
LPG gas installation professionally inspected and certified on 2 July 2026 by a Gas Safe registered engineer.


Eno two-burner hob.


Gas pipework, regulator, hose assembly and gas tightness all recorded as satisfactory.


Next inspection due on or before 2 July 2027


ACCOMMODATION
SCARAMOUCHE retains the practical interior expected of a serious offshore yacht, prioritising security at sea, functionality and ease of maintenance.


The accommodation has benefited from ongoing refurbishment during current ownership, including interior joinery improvements and the installation of offshore pipe cots to support extended passages and sail training.


Saloon
Practical saloon arranged for offshore passage making with secure seating and good access throughout the yacht.
Navigation Station
Dedicated chart table integrated with the yacht's navigation systems.
Galley
Practical offshore galley.
Eno two-burner LPG hob.
Further inventory to be confirmed.
Accommodation
A total of 11 berths arranged to support offshore racing, cruising and sail training, comprising eight offshore pipe cots in the main saloon, installed during the current ownership and designed to adjust for heel at sea