Meet Osprey of Falmouth and her Crew
"Life is a Journey not a Destination"
Discover the Oyster 56
About Us
Welcome Aboard!
Hi, I’m Sally! Along with my partner Tony, we set sail on Osprey, our Oyster 56, in April 2024, exploring adventure across the world’s oceans. Like many, we juggle home, family, pets, and work, so we sail 8- 10 months of the year—making time for trips back to Australia to reconnect with loved ones.
A bit about us—I’m the Skipper, with over 40 years of sailing experience and 50,000+ nautical miles behind me. I crossed the Atlantic at 21, sailed the Pacific and South China Sea, and have spent my life yacht racing, teaching, and running a yacht charter business. Tony, our First Mate, is a civil engineer with adventures including the Bay of Biscay and the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. He calls himself more of an adventurer than a sailor, but he keeps Osprey shipshape while balancing remote work.
Our journey began along the stunning west coast of the UK and Scotland before heading to Spain. Next? The Mediterranean in 2025/26, then the Caribbean in 2027—though sailor’s plans are always written in sand, and we’re happy to let the wind decide!
Sailing isn’t just about destinations—it’s about the stories, the people, and the unforgettable moments along the way. Hop aboard Osprey, and let’s explore this incredible world together!
About Osprey - Oyster 56
The Quintessential Bluewater Cruiser:
The Rob Humphreys-designed 56 is built for safety and ease of handling by couples, while being large enough for quick ocean crossings. It meets RCD II safety standards and is MCA Category 2 certified for “Ocean” use.
4 Cabin Layout
Cabin layout includes a VIP V berth queen size cabin, a double bunk pullman, a single berth in the engineer or crew cabin plus a queen size owners aft cabin. Osprey has 2 full size heads with free standing showers. All berths have Lee cloths turning them from double to single sea berths.
Equipment and Vessel
See inventory below, we take vessel and crew safety very seriously and nothing is left to chance.
The Boat- The Technical Stuff
- Seven berths in four cabins (excluding the saloon), with lee cloths on all berths.
- Lewmar deck hatches and skyscreens for all hatches, flyscreens for all Gebo ports.
Layout:
- Double Cabin (Bow): Spacious queen-size berth, vanity table, and ample storage.
- Twin Crew Cabin (Port): Wider upper and lower berths, lockers, vanity unit, and hanging space.
- Forward Head (Starboard): Shared by forward cabins and single cabin, with Vacuflush toilet, shower, heated towel rails, mirror, and toiletries cupboard.
- Saloon: Teak oval table, 2-seater sofa, bar unit, washer/dryer, and 32” Sony TV.
- Navigation Area: Chart table for half-folded Admiralty chart.
- Workshop/Fourth Cabin: Single berth with no storage, used as a spare sea berth or for group bookings, providing access to engine and water maker.
- Galley (Port): Fully stocked with bread maker, blender, coffee machine, and more.
- Owner’s Stateroom: Reserved for owners, unless passage and weather conditions allow crew use.
Deck and Superstructure
- GRP hull to Lloyds approved design, hand lay-up.
- Built to MCA Coding Cat 2
- GRP deck with balsa core and teak laid decks, natural teak capping rail.
- Bathing platform, swimming ladder, and bow thruster.
Keel & Rudder:
- High-performance bulb (HPB) external lead keel.
- Rudder protected by full-length skeg.
Engine & Generator:
- Perkins/Sabre M115T engine.
- Cummins Onan 11KVA generator.
Navigation Equipment:
- Binnacle compass, multi-function display in owner’s stateroom.
- Raymarine Raynav 300 GPS, e95 (9” plotter) and e125 (12” plotter) in cockpit/chart table.
- 4 kW Raymarine radome, 5 x ST60 instruments (Multi, Wind, Depth, Speed, CH Wind).
- i70 Raymarine at pedestal, dual Raymarine Autopilot with ST7001 control head.
- Transmitting/receiving AIS, Navtex NX-300.
- Raymarine VHF with handset and speaker on pedestal, Furuno FS-1570 SSB.
- Onboard computer with Wi-Fi, 4G system, SAT phone for weather/email.
- 4G/Wi-Fi and Fleet One Satcom (subject to location).
Deck Equipment:
Rig:
- Cutter-headed sloop.
- Mainsheet kicker, topping lift, halyard, reefing lines, outhaul, and downhaul all led to the cockpit.
- Foresail and staysail furling.
- Twin spinnaker poles and jockey pole stowed on mast.
- Mainsail handling via turning blocks, clutches, and electric winch under the sprayhood.
Winches:
- 2 x 66 CEST electric primary winches.
- 2 x 54 CST manual secondary winches.
- 2 x 48 CEST electric halyard winches.
- 2 x 16 CST two-speed mainsheet traveler winches.
- 2 x 48 CST two-speed halyard winches on mast.
- 1 x 48 CEST electric winch on deck.
Sails:
- Fully battened mainsail (3 reefs).
- Furling triradial genoa and staysail.
- Cruising spinnaker with snuffer, gennaker with snuffer.
- Storm jib and trisail.
Domestic Equipment:
Galley:
- Twin stainless-steel sinks, with cold water filter.
- Gimballed Force 10 electric 3-hob cooker and oven.
- 900W Microwave.
- Fridge (front-opening) and freezer (top-opening).
- Quooker instant boiling water tap.
Cockpit:
- Frigomatic DC refrigeration in cockpit table.
- Weber Baby Q gas BBQ.
Heads/Showers:
- 2 x Electric fresh water vacuum WCs.
- 2 x Free-standing showers.
- Hot/cold freshwater deck shower in starboard transom locker.
- Heated towel rails.
Heating & Ventilation:
- 220V reverse cycle system.
- Hella fans in all cabins and galley.
- Dorade vents, cowls, and fly screens.
- Webasto Diesel Heater, heating cabins and towel rails.
Entertainment:
- Sony Bluetooth stereo system with saloon speakers.
- 32” Sony Smart TV.
- Board games.
- Starlink
- Deck bean bags and fishing rods.
Electrical Systems:
Voltage Systems:
- 24V ship’s supply.
- 220V AC ring main, 3-pin UK plug.
Battery Banks:
- House battery bank.
- 2 x Engine start 12V batteries and 1 x Generator start.
Battery Chargers:
- Master Volt charger and system manager with battery monitoring.
- 24V ’emergency’ link from engine start to service battery.
Other Electrical:
- Master Volt 2500w Sinewave inverter.
- Shore power.
Fire-Fighting Equipment:
- Seafire Automatic Fire Management system.
- Fire extinguishers and blanket in galley.
Plumbing Systems:
- Anchor/Deck Wash: Saltwater.
- Outdoor Shower: Hot and cold freshwater.
Fresh Water & Heating:
- Pressurised hot and cold freshwater system.
- 76L insulated hot water tank.
- Webasto diesel heater for hot air and heated towel rails in both heads.
Water Maker:
- Seafresh 206A, 95L/hour, 220V AC.
Bilge Pumps:
- Electric submersible bilge pump with high-level alarm.
- Manual bilge pump in cockpit.
Tankage:
- Fuel: 1,050L (277 US gallons)
- Fresh Water: 950L (250 US gallons)
- Blackwater Holding Tanks: Polypropylene, one for each head.
Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:
- Main Anchor: 55kg Rocna Vulcan with 60m 12mm chain & 60m Octoplait.
- Kedge Anchor: 20kg Bruce with 100m 18mm nylon warp & 10m 12mm chain.
- Windlass: Lofrans electric with remote controls at the pedestal.
- Passarelle: Aluminium for Med mooring.
Tender & Outboard:
- Outboard Crane: Port aft quarter.
- Tender: Inflatable V-section RIB with cover.
- Outboard: Mariner 9.9HP, 25L fuel tank.
- Electric Pump: 12V dinghy pump.
Safety Equipment:
- Life Raft: 6-man insulated, stowed in starboard pushpit canister.
- EPIRB: Float-free, mounted on starboard aft pushpit.
- Lifebuoys: 2 x horseshoe with lights.
- MOB Gear: Recovery sling, Jon Buoy automatic recovery sling, throwing line.
- Webbing Jackstays: Secured to forward and aft cleats.
- Emergency Tiller.
Additional Safety Equipment:
- Storm boards for main saloon windows and berths in forward and twin cabins.
- Watertight bulkhead door in forward double cabin.
- Automatic inflatable lifejackets with tethers for all crew.
- Flare packs, hydraulic bolt cutters.
- First aid kits (various), Icom portable VHF.
- Grab bag.