Specifications
- Homeport: Key West, Florida, United States
- Rig: Schooner
- Sparred Length: 43
- LOA: 54
- Draft: 5
- Beam: 12
- Tons: 10
- Hull: Wood
Organization: Appledore Marine Leasing
Story
Valora, a 43-foot schooner handcrafted with timeless tradition and launched in 2018 by master boatbuilders Nathaniel and David Stimson in Boothbay, Maine. Inspired by Commodore Ralph Munroe’s shallow-draft designs of Coconut Grove, Florida. Now sailing the turquoise waters of Key West, Florida, she offers unforgettable day charters blending grace, history, and hands-on sailing.
Facts
- USCG Certification: Passenger Vessel (Subchapter T)
- Who Sails: Adults
- Program Type: Passenger Daysails, Private Charters
- Normal Cruising Waters:
- Winter: Gulf of Mexico and Coastal Water off Key West
- Summer: Gulf of Mexico and Coastal Water off Key West
- Sailing Season: Year Round
- Year Launched: 2018
- Number of Crew: 2
- Name of Contact: Rod Veal Owner/GM
- Phone: 305-509-9047
- Website: https://keywestschooners.com/






