Malabar V was designed in 1923 by John Alden for his own use. Her only sister ship, built in Sweden in 1928, Charm III has been owned for the last four decades by Richard and Maryse West. They purchased the schooner in the Yealm River, England in 1980 and have dedicated thousands and thousands of hours to this wonderful classic.

 

Under the Wests’ careful ownership the vessel has undergone a number of major refits, always to the highest standards and with no expense spared. Currently Charm III is lying at Road Bay, Anguilla having undergone extensive refit by Woodstock Boatbuilders in Antigua. Extensive refurbishing work was undertaken including replacement of several frames.  The refit was curtailed somewhat due to the pandemic but  West says this is the perfect time for Charm III to be transferred into new ownership as she’s in tip-top condition.

 

While owned by the West family, the schooner has raced successfully in many Caribbean regattas including several Antigua Classic Yacht Regattas. Most recently In Antigua  in 2019, Charm III won Vintage Schooner Class outright even though she arrived late and missed the first day of racing. A superb sea-boat, when sailed well by a hearty crew, Charm III is almost unbeatable. Over the years, the schooner became the boat to beat in the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta’s highly competitive Concours D'elegance and has six trophies to her name.

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The West family are adamant that they will only sell Charm III to someone they feel is right for her and who will sail, maintain, and cherish her in the manner to which she has become accustomed.