225°About us

Yachting, humanised.

At Classic Charters, we believe the best experiences on the water come from a personal touch. Every yacht has a story – and every charter should feel like it was written just for you.

With over 45 years of experience and a boutique approach to yachting, Classic Charters is a leading name in classic and luxury yacht chartering, discreet sales, and curated global adventures. We specialise in exceptional crewed classic yachts, modern classics, adventure vessels, and elegant motor yachts – each one chosen for its character, pedigree, and potential to deliver something truly unforgettable.

Founded with a passion for craftsmanship and timeless elegance, our company is proudly family-run, led by Nick and his son Dominic. Together, we bring a rare blend of legacy and fresh perspective to the industry – balancing deep-rooted knowledge with a forward-thinking, hands-on approach. What sets us apart is not just our heritage, but the heart we bring to every relationship. This is yachting, humanised.

Whether you’re looking to race in a regatta, explore remote horizons, or unwind on a bespoke escape, we understand that true luxury is never off-the-shelf. It’s tailored, discreet, and entirely yours. That’s why we listen first, advise with integrity, and craft each experience with care and attention to detail.

For owners, we provide thoughtful brokerage services designed to elevate your vessel’s charter potential and connect it with a global network of discerning clients who share your appreciation for authenticity and excellence.

Looking ahead to 2026, our vision remains purposefully boutique – expanding our reach while staying true to our values. Less volume. More meaning. More soul.

We invite you to explore our handpicked fleet and discover destinations that move you. When you’re ready to create something extraordinary, we’re here to help you every step of the way.

Classic Charters – Personalised Yachting, Redefined.

Start your journey with us today.

270°The team

The people who find your yacht

Nick Meredith-Hardy

Founder and Co-Director

In the early 90’s Nick Hardy restored and operated a beautiful ‘Dunkirk Little ship’ called ‘Llanthony’ a 1935 Camper & Nicholson, on the Turkish Aegean coast. Nick went on to use his experience to help others promote their own classic yachts for charter whilst also creating a network of travel agencies around the UK offering bespoke luxury holidays all over the world.

Nick founded Classic Charters to specifically promote classic yachts, and to provide the lovers of classic lines and those who appreciate beautiful yachts with the opportunity to experience luxury yacht chartering at its best. Owner Nick Hardy has over 45 years of experience owning and chartering yachts, fuelled by his enthusiasm for the classic lines and the preservation of these luxurious works of art from a bygone era. Today, with his son Dominic and their team, they continue to channel their experience into building one of the world’s premier collections of classic sailing and motor yachts to help preserve and promote the beauty of these wonderful yachts. Whatever you are looking for Nick will be very happy to help with honest no nonsense advice.

Dominic Meredith-Hardy

Co-Director

Dominic’s passion for yachts and the ocean was first sparked as a boy sailing on the Solent and as a family restoring an unloved 1935 Camper and Nicholson in Turkey. His love for the ocean went on to be cemented while studying Oceanography at Plymouth, and sailing the UK, Mediterranean, and coast of Australia on all sorts of boats in the following years. After over ten years in commercial shipping Dom was thrilled to combine his profession and passion and join the family business officially as Co-Director in 2018.

Dom has travelled all over the world in pursuit of new and exciting adventures. Some of his highlights include planning and documenting a ‘social enterprise’ expedition from Alaska to Argentina, sailing all over the Med and Northern Europe, learning to paraglide, and surfing swathes of the west coast of Portugal.

Stephanie Brattesani

Team Member and Charter Consultant

Stephanie begun her career in interior design after graduating from Central Saint Martins with a degree in Spatial design. Her experience as a designer spans from high-end residential, hospitality, retail, nautical and commercial interior design. Her diverse skill set in the design industry has seen her work discerning clients in various destinations globally including Holland and Monaco designing some of the worlds finest yachts and residential homes.

Her skills also encompass the building and development of brands having worked with high-end luxury clients to enhance their brand image for retail interior environments; Cartier, Calvin Klein and Harrods to name a few.

Sophie Hunt

Team Member and Charter Consultant

Sophie has been immersed in the gaff fleet and classic scenesince early childhood, mainly family sailing on England’s south coast. Her love for the sea and the environment has been lifelong. With a BSc in Natural Sciences from Durham University, Sophie is knowledgeable & passionate about maintaining a sustainable future for our planet and oceans.

She has a broad range of experience, starting her yachting career at another well-known broker, she then successfully ran an events and promotions business for six years, and so has a keen eye for marketing, planning and execution. Well-travelled & adventurous, she is a regular on the classic racing circuit worldwide, has transited the Panama Canal, and sailed the Atlantic. A keen photographer, Sophie documents racing and classic beauties on a regular basis. Sophie adds great fun & great value to our team.

Alfred Morrison

Sales and Charter Team

Alfred joins the Classic Charters Sales and Charter Team with a long-standing passion for the ocean and yachting. With early experience at leading international brokerages, Alfred developed a strong understanding of the charter and sales markets, as well as the importance of discretion, detail, and client trust. Driven by a genuine love of life at sea and a curiosity for what’s possible, Alfred enjoys creating tailored experiences and looks forward to building long-term relationships with clients as their yachting journeys evolve.

In his free time Alfred loves to ski, most recently in Japan. He also loves to travel, and some of his favourite destinations have been Zanzibar and anywhere in the Adriatic- on the weekends, he can be found at his golf club (or more specifically, the 19th hole).

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