Specifications

  • 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/