Grand Soleil Charters (Ireland) Ltd. proposes to purchase two Grand Soleil 56 yachts under a Business Expansion Scheme (BES) for luxury Skippered Charter.

The yachts will be managed by 'Sail Ireland' from their base in Kinsale, County Cork for the five-year period of the BES.

All monies raised will be used to purchase two Grand Soleil 56 yachts and carry out the three year Marketing Plan as submitted to 'Failte Ireland'.

All other running costs will be paid by the core business of Skippered Charter, to include Insurance, Maintenance, Marina and Administration charges.

An investor who cannot obtain relief on his/her investment in the year of assessment can carry forward the unrelieved amount to following years up to and including 2113.

The Shareholders will wholly own the BES company. There will be a Management agreement with Sail Ireland, which will set out the responsibilities of each party.

During the winter season in Ireland these yachts will be chartered in the Caribbean or other winter Sunshine location.

When the yachts are not on Charter in Ireland or during the 'off season', Investors will have an opportunity to Charter the yachts with Skipper and crew at substantially reduced rates.

For each €50K invested one week in the off-season will be allocated to the Investor/syndicate or their nominee. See FAQ's for more information.

Cost of Chartering this style of luxury yacht including skipper and crew vary from €9,000 to €13,000 per week depending on the location and season.


Scheme subject to 'Failte Ireland and Irish Revenue' approval
Individuals should seek independent Financial and legal advice.

There are three en-suite double cabins with an additional single berth in one of the aft cabins. Separate skipper/crew accommodation is provided in a forward cabin with separate access from the deck.

There is a luxurious finish throughout and like her successful sister ships in the Grand Soleil range, she offers a modern hull and an efficient deck plan. Simple and clean, the Grand Soleil 56' is designed for both racing and safe long distance cruising.