She might be the smallest in Oyster's range but there has a been a great deal of fuss made about this boat. She even has her own documentary series! So, to find out what she's really like, we set off on a 200mile, 3 day test to see what she's be like on a typical long weekend cruise.
Not only was it great to settle into finding out what made her tick without the pressure of a tight deadline, but we got to cruise some of my favourite areas in the Channel Islands.

00:57 Setting the scene
02:39 Accommodation - First impressions
04:16 Day 1 - Setting off
06:40 Under way - First Impressions
10:28 Alderney gateway to the Channel Islands
13:15 Day 2 - Breeze, the Big Russel and Sark
14:35 On deck in detail
21:07 Engine & tech tour under the floor
24:53 Return leg - Sark to Hamble
27:02 Day 3 - Reflections and conclusions

To see behind the scenes for more detail on the engine and services check our deep dive
   • Oyster 495 Deep Dive - On Test Part 2  

Official Oyster 495 website
   • Latest America's Cup boats explained  

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