There is a certain kind of St Tropez day that a boat like the Vanquish 45 R was made for. Quick, uncomplicated, spent mostly in and out of the water with good company aboard. She is a high-performance day cruiser with a clean, low profile, the sort of boat that looks entirely at home slipping out of the old port on a bright morning. The deck is open and well judged, with room for up to eleven guests to spread out, lounge in the sun and gather around the cockpit when it is time for a drink. Nothing feels crowded, and everything is within easy reach of the water. With a top speed of forty knots, the coast opens up quickly, whether the plan is a run to a favourite beach club or a quiet anchorage tucked away from the crowds. The distance between them stops mattering. A single crew member looks after the details so the day stays effortless, and snorkelling gear is aboard for anyone drawn beyond the swim platform. At just under thirteen metres she is nimble and responsive under way, agile enough to explore the smaller coves along the coast and lively enough to make the journey part of the pleasure. She is elegant without making a show of it, and she reads the Riviera as though she belongs to it. Where would a day of your own begin along this stretch of coast?
