About the Yacht & Skipper

About the Yacht

Our Bavaria Cruiser Sailing Vessel (SV) Merlot offers a smooth, comfortable ride thanks to its Bruce Farr hull design and BMW‑styled interior. She’s beautifully maintained, stable under sail, and perfect for small groups of up to six guests.

Safety & Compliance: Your sailing experience is conducted on a professionally maintained yacht equipped with the required safety equipment, including lifejackets for all guests. The vessel operates in accordance with applicable UK maritime regulations and carries appropriate insurance for passenger activities. A full safety briefing is provided before departure, and all trips are weather-dependent to ensure guest comfort and safety at all times.

My Story

I’ve sailed since I was a kid, and the sea has always felt like home. Over the years I’ve skippered countless trips along the Sussex coast, learning every tide, landmark, and hidden stretch of water.

Sussex Yacht Experiences was created from a lifelong love of sailing and the Sussex coastline. After years on the water, I wanted to offer something personal and unforgettable, a chance for anybody to slow down, breathe, and see our coast the best way possible – with a glass of Prosecco in your hand. If you think sailing isn’t for you, think again.

We’re the only sailing business on the South Coast that isn’t trying to teach you anything, just sit back and relax while we give you an unforgettable experience.

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My 1st Bay of Biscay Crossing
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Becky Dadgostar
71 days ago
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An amazing afternoon spent. I was quite anxious about sailing but my goodness what a treat. Ready to buy my own yacht now! loved it- relaxing, personal and brilliant hosts. would highly recommend as a special treat.
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Katka Kat
71 days ago
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Matt, thank you for the fantastic afternoon and the experience. We all enjoyed it very much! It was also a pleasure to meet you and your crew. You created great atmosphere and hospitality. I would recommend you and Sussex Yacht Experiences to anyone who would like to try sailing and have a great experience ⛵️🌊
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Bruno Leimig
76 days ago
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If you want to feel welcomed, safe, and enjoy an unforgettable experience, I highly recommend the Sussex Yacht Experiences!
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Sarah Paine
79 days ago
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Matt and his team go above and beyond to make your day exactly how you would like it! We went the first day of airbourne. We had a great day watching the planes and Matt was a great captain! Look forward to more adventures with Matt in the future. From Sarah Rob and George 😎⛵️🌊✈️
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Josephine Hawkins
81 days ago
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Hello,this is just to say, that as Sussex yacht experiences first customer, we where made to feel very welcome, and felt very safe, during exciting experiences!! I can not recommend Matt and his team highly enough. We definitely can tick this of our bucket list. We are looking forward to seeing matt and his team again.