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Sea Eagle II: The inside story of the world’s largest aluminium sailing yacht

• June 17, 2020

Rupert Holmes talks to the build and design teams behind the 81m Royal Huisman flagship Sea Eagle II, which recently completed her sea trials off the coast of the Netherlands

Royal Huisman has an enviable track record of producing superlative sailing superyachts , with hundreds of projects completed to date. Yet the latest vessel to leave the shipyard is extraordinary even by these standards. She is the world’s largest aluminium yacht and is one of the top ten biggest sailing yachts ever built. 

Sea Eagle II is a magnificent 81m/266ft three-masted Panamax schooner, created by the same Dykstra and Mark Whiteley Design collaboration that produced the stunning 56m/186ft Royal Huisman ketch Aquarius just over a year ago. 

Her very experienced owner has sailed all his life and spent a lot of time at sea. “ Sailing around the world in the weekends is a phrase often used to outline his days on board,” says Royal Huisman project manager Arjo Spans. He is also a repeat client – the original Sea Eagle is a 43m/143ft Frers/Rhoades Young design launched by the Dutch yard in 2015. 

Sea Eagle II is due to be delivered to her owner in July 2020. Photo: Tom Van Oossanen

Initially the brief for the new boat was for a more classical yacht, similar to the 79m/259ft three-masted gaff schooner Athena , which Royal Huisman built for Silicon Valley mogul Jim Clark in 2004. However, the owner quickly realised he would prefer a more modern yacht: a fast-looking hull shape with straight lines, long waterline and plumb bow. The concept of Sea Eagle II was born. 

“Having worked with him to build the original Sea Eagle , we understood the owner’s priorities from the start,” says Spans. “These are: low maintenance, functionality, and safety, including ease of moving around the yacht, even when heeled at sea.

“For each of the key aspects of the boat he asked for three proposals, he would then choose one of them and leave us to implement it,” Spans adds. “He put a huge amount of trust in the shipyard and in our craftsmanship.”

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The scale of this yacht is nothing short of astounding. The sleek hull lines belie the 4m/13ft freeboard and the two-tier deckhouse, including a half-raised bridge, looks entirely in proportion. The main deck-level accommodation has a huge expanse of glass, with the 360º view interrupted only by minimal mullions. There are also acres of cockpit space, with room left over for a long sweep of uncluttered aft deck.

Mark Whiteley was responsible for developing the interior and refining the exterior styling. He created a simple and modern style for the interior, with straight lines. Lacquered Alpi walnut wall panels, brushed natural oak floors and dark stained wenge trims are complemented by light colour leather handrails and upholstered wall panels.

Part of the brief was for the yacht to be able to host business meetings – the forward part of the superstructure therefore includes a large saloon with expansive seating, plus a 16-seat table for formal dining.

The largest winches are capable of a tremendous 18-tonne pulling load. Photo: Rondal

A technical challenge 

Dykstra Naval Architects drew a narrow and efficient hull shape with a maximum beam of only 12.4m/40ft, while displacement has been kept down to a relatively light 1,050 tonnes at full load. The final shape was achieved following extensive computational flow dynamics (CFD) calculations, velocity prediction programming (VPP), and testing in both tow tanks and wind tunnels. These all helped to determine sail balance, keel position and predicted rudder angles.

The plumb bow is balanced by a modest, but graceful, stern overhang, with a contemporary, relatively wide transom at deck level. Twin knuckle lines extend aft from near the bow, merging into one amidships and then forming a chine aft. Right aft the hull has negative curvature on the flare below the chine, which gives interesting reflections in the gleaming paintwork.

The lead naval architect, Dykstra’s Erik Wassen, told me he introduced the knuckle lines to give the hull “a bolder and more interesting shape.” The owner liked the concept and Mark Whiteley helped to refine the detail. Wassen describes the underwater shape as being: “a very modern round bilge shape, with a nice slender hull that gives good sailing capabilities.” Appendages are a conventional fin keel and balanced rudder.

Photo: Priska van der Meulen

The latter presented an interesting technical challenge, according to Wassen. Initially they looked at fabricating the rudder stock in steel, but that alone would weigh three tonnes. Screening a number of alternatives led to a decision to use carbon for the stock, with a foam core section clad in a relatively thin composite skin for the blade. 

The result is what it’s producer, Royal Huisman’s sister company Rondal, believes to be the biggest ever carbon rudder, weighing only 1,250kg, which helps to keep weight out of the ends of the boat. The weight saving here also enabled the intended fore and aft trim to be achieved with the ballast in its optimal location.

The rudder includes load sensors to record and verify torque, side forces and bending moment while sailing. “There is not much load data available for rudders of this size of sailing yacht, so it’s very conservatively engineered,” says Spans. Fibre-optic sensors are incorporated to enable a database to be created that will help with designing future composite rudders for very large yachts.

Due to the distance of the helm stations from the rudder, the steering is via an electric-hydraulic system, which means there’s no feedback from the helm. The plan is to investigate whether data from the sensors can be used in a feedback system to give a more natural feel to steering the boat under sail. 

Structural engineering

This is one of the most interesting elements of yacht design, yet is all too often under appreciated. Extensive modelling showed a couple of unexpected problems that needed clever solutions during Sea Eagle II ’s design and engineering. 

Instead of the hull flexing smoothly under load, like an I-beam, the presence of a forward intermediate deck introduced hard spots in this area, resulting in stress concentrations at the forward end of the superstructure. This required a lot of design work to create a smooth transition of stress from the lower deck to the intermediate one and then on to the upper deck.

Structural engineering was extensively modelled for Sea Eagle II

The roof of the superstructure also posed a challenge, in that the inside surface of a beam needs to become shorter as it flexes. But the original plan for the aluminium roof wasn’t able to accommodate this, with the result the modelling showed stresses concentrating in the corners of the mullions and in the glass itself. 

The solution was to avoid welding the top of the mullions to the roof, opting instead for a flexible joint that allows for movement when necessary. Wassen likens it to the joints in large buildings that need to be included to allow for thermal expansion and contraction.

Whiteley also helped to refine the exterior styling. In addition to the detail of the knuckles, his input helped to refine the shapes – particularly curves and softening corners – in the superstructure.

COVID-19 restrictions meant her delivery date had to be pushed back by 3 months. Photo: Crea Fragma / Rondal

Panamax rig

The requirement to be able to clear the Bridge of the Americas at the Pacific end of the Panama canal called for the schooner rig with three equal masts. All are of carbon and are made by Rondal, with integrated sail handling systems and Carbo-Link carbon standing rigging.

Each mast has in-boom furling, while the aft two have staysails for use when reaching. The tank and wind tunnel testing was used to verify different headsail options, particularly to determine the differences between a large blade jib versus a large staysail or yankee.

“Obviously you have better windward performance with a large blade,” says Wassen, “but as soon as you bear away the yankee is much more forgiving in trimming, so we decided that made more sense.” A further advantage is that when the yankee is part furled the sheeting point remains the same. 

Rondal’s Integrated Sailing System consists of the three carbon Panamax masts with furling booms, hydraulic boomvangs, headsail furling systems, deck winches and equipment, captive winches and continuous solid carbon standing rigging by Carbo-Link, all equipped with load sensing capabilities. Photo: Rondal

In addition, a blade jib requires much higher sheet loads to maintain leech tension. Even though Sea Eagle II is a three-masted yacht, the yankee sheet loads are still predicted to reach 18 tonnes – but this still allows standard-size captive winches to be used, rather than larger custom-made units.

The Panamax limitation obviously poses the question as to whether sail area needed to be compromised to fulfil this criteria. However, this is clearly not the case for Sea Eagle II . Hull speed is close to 20 knots and the yacht is clearly capable of surfing at much higher speeds, despite being designed as a pure cruiser. This role, of course, suggests keeping heel angles to a maximum of 10-15°. 

Nevertheless, the VPP figures suggest potential boat speeds of 17-18 knots in 16 knots of true breeze with a true wind angle of 70°. “As soon as you can ease the sheets a little bit, we have a lot of sail area,” says Wassen, “so on a beam reach, I wouldn’t be surprised if a steady 20 knots is possible.” 

Specification

LOA: 81m (266ft) Air draught: 62m (205ft) Hull: Aluminium Guest accommodation: 11 Crew accommodation: 14 Exterior styling: Dykstra Naval Architects and Mark Whiteley Design Naval Architecture: Dykstra Naval Architects Interior design: Mark Whiteley Design Classification: Lloyd’s MCA (LY-3)

First published in the April 2020 edition of Supersail World.

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• 100 HP Bow Thruster New 2015
• Ground tackle: Navy type - one 100 lb primary and one 100 lb Fisherman anchors with approx. 500' of 3/4 " chain and 500' of nylon 2 1/2" rode.
• Capstan: 15hp CME Hydraulic vertical
• Safety gear: Rafts for 160 including Rescue Platforms, Fire Extinguishing system Kidde CO2, Fire extinguishers, Epirb 406 mhz, PFD's, Rings
• Main Topsail
• Mizzen Topsail
• Upper Topsail
• Lower Topsail
• Maintop Staysail
• Fore Staysail
• Jib Topsail
• Rig Height: 110'
• 3 Barquentine Rigs, Keel-stepped
• Standing Rigging: 6x25 Galvanized wire
• Steel Chainplates
• Engine: Lugger 6140 by Alaskan Diesel, 500 hp, 6 cylinder
• Cooling System: Fresh Water Luger
• Propeller: 64" Fixed 3-Bladed
• Bow Thruster: 100 hp New 2015
• Northern Lights 99kw Diesel Generator New 2015
• Northern Lights 55kw, 6 cylinder, Diesel Generator, fresh water cooled
• 110/220 12 volt Electrical Systems
• Bilge Pumping System: based on 1,500 GPH machinery spaces mounted 220 VAC
• Reverse Osmosis Desalinators: Two Sea Recovery STC 9000 models
• Water Heaters: Two - 50 gallons each
• Air Handling & Ventilation: Free air and AC 12V DC blowers employed for engine room ventilation which is carried out through the use of 220 VAC 1200 CFm Blower and natural air per class
• Furuno Radar
• (2) Garmin 76 Furuno GPS's
• Uniden VHF Radio
• Raymarine Wind Indicator
• Depth Sounder: Digital
• Knot Log: Digital
• Navtex: Furuno
• Ritchie Compass
• Hull bottom blasted back to original steel and recoated with four coats of Bar Rust and new antifouling
• Rigs out and refit
• New 100 HP bow thruster
• New 99KW Northern Lights Generator
• Major plumbing refit including new Royal Flush Heads by Headhunter
• All new teak and holly soles throughout most of the vessel
• New mattresses and bedding throughout

John G. Alden 121 ft 3-Masted Gaff Schooner 2021

These details are provisional and may be amended

BROKER'S COMMENTS

It seems hard to believe it took so long for this magnificent vessel’s preliminary drawings to be given form. Perhaps the most authentic expression of John G. Alden’s highly successful fusion of the American fishing schooner as pleasure yacht, her 1927 design date parallels his most successful period in fast cruiser design, when his MALABARs ruled the waves. After gathering dust at the John G. Alden office for almost 90 years, along came an individual with the knowledgeable passion and vision to bring Design No. 347 to life as WOLFHOUND. All executed by the best possible people, including naval architect Niels C. Helleberg who began his Alden design career working beside the man who had originally drawn her lines. For her hull builder, Graafship, it’s the first time they’ve built a genuinely new classic schooner instead of a replica, and she was a labour of love for her finishing craftsmen. Since completion in 2021, WOLFHOUND already has two Atlantic crossings under her belt and a period of extensive Baltic cruising, all crewed by family and friends, and is very well-proven. Vindication of John Alden’s minimally crewed dream yacht for exploration adventures beyond the horizon: WOLFHOUND’s brave, wholesome appearance - very different from the replicas built for the classic regatta circuit - shouts this.

PROVISIONAL YACHT DETAILS

This is a provisional set of details; new photos to be added in coming weeks

JOHN G. ALDEN DESIGN NO. 347 ORIGINAL DESIGN DATE: 1927 "His great confidence at sea and his skill as a deep-water helmsman and ocean-racing tactician were notable and were clearly grounded in experience. Combined with his eye for balance and shape, his experience gave him a unique ability to find the geometry that worked with the sea." Olin J. Stephens on John G. Alden in 'John G. Alden and his Yacht Designs' (1983) "One of the most impressive Alden designs, from the standpoint of beauty as well as size... In her profile and the shape of her sections, her Gloucester-fisherman ancestry is discernible." Robert W. Carrick & Richard Henderson in 'John G. Alden and his Yacht Designs' (1983) Alden design #347's lines were drawn for John G. Alden as the client by stalwart of the Alden office Clifford P. Swaine (1902-1992, worked with John G. Alden c. 1922-1979), a highly talented naval architect who could easily have branched out on his own, but stayed with Alden his whole working life. With no client involvement, we can easily speculate that this was Alden's dream yacht for adventures well beyond the horizon. But a client never materialised - perhaps because of the Great Depression - and the drawings for this magnificent vessel, infused with American fishing schooner genes, gathered dust until the incredibly complete John G. Alden archive became part of the Hart Collection at Massachusetts Institute of Technology when the Alden business closed in 2008, one year short of its centenary. The naval architecture career of Niels C. Helleberg (1940-2014, worked with John G. Alden 1971-2008) overlapped with Clifford Swaine. So it couldn't have been more poignant and appropriate that Helleberg would undertake the work to prepare the 20th Century drawings for a 21st Century build. Design #347 is a preliminary design that includes the final lines, two different rig and sail plans (a 2-masted and a 3-masted version), as well as a 3-masted accommodation plan. The 3-masted sail plan is by far the more spectacular design of the two. However, no detailed construction drawings were produced for this design in 1927. For this reason some of the details in the implementation were inferred from other Alden designs from the same time period. Helleberg was instrumental in creating this design in the the spirit of the 1920s Alden steel schooners. A number of details and specifications from the final Design #284 of STARLING (launched in 1926), including the 530 mm frame spacing, were used as a guide to finalise the #347 construction drawings faithfully in the spirit of John G. Alden. Although the preliminary design indicated that she would be built in wood, the final design is implemented in welded steel. The implementation in steel is consistent with the materials Alden used for most of his larger schooners from the era. However, to honor the heritage of the preliminary line drawings, the hull lines for the steel construction of WOLFHOUND retain what would have been the wood hull's moulded stem, the rabbet line, and the recessed bulwarks normally only seen on wooden hulls. From a distance she looks like a wood construction. WOLFHOUND is a very simple and straight forward yacht. John Alden wrote in his designer's notes about the intended small crew and general approach: “A three-masted schooner of this length is handled by a total crew of five men for coast wise work and seven when offshore, including the cook. There is no reason why this boat should require more if fittings are kept simple and plain. Of course the cost of construction is reduced to a minimum.” The theme, or philosophy, for the WOLFHOUND project from 2012 and onward would be AUTHENTICITY and EXTREME SIMPLICITY in the spirit of John Alden’s general philosophy expressed in his designer's comments.

GRAAFSHIP YARD NO. 455 - To Lloyd's A-1 specifications with a Lloyd's hull certificate Small to medium sized Dutch steel shipbuilders have long been held in high renown for a no-nonsense approach to the production of beautifully constructed, perfectly fair yacht hulls - often eventually carrying the name of the more famous yacht finisher they were built for. For over 20 years Graafship of Dordrecht, formerly Van der Graaf lasonderneming B.V. of Hardinxveld-Giessendam, have gained a particular reputation for classic schooner creations and re-creations, including ELEONORA (2000), NAEMA (2006), ATLANTIC (2010), INGOMAR (2012), and WOLFHOUND (hull completed 2016). Laid down in 2013, WOLFOUND was barged to Enhuizen in 2016 for the fit out by Opus Five Ltd. and André ten Broeke, with the major deck structures built by Absolute (Portugal). The rig was built by SRF Shipbuilding in Harlingen, and dressed by MdeGroot of Staveren. WOLFHOUND was commissioned in 2021.

CONSTRUCTION

- Welded steel hull to Lloyd's Grade A-1 specifications - Lloyd's Hull Certificate - 41 Tonnes poured lead keel ballast - Afzelia doussie 17 mm laid deck - Laid with Sika approved system - Steel deck substrate, faired and epoxy primed - Varnished teak deck superstructures

DECK LAYOUT, EQUIPMENT, AND GROUND TACKLE

GENERAL - Afzelia doussie laid deck - Teak capped steel bulwarks - 4 x Bronze Panama fairleads port and starboard - Associated bronze bollard cleats - Painted steel scuppers - Bronze stanchions; rope guardrails FROM AFT - Bronze mooring fairleads port and starboard - Bronze ensign staff socket - Bronze mizzen boom gallows - Bronze mizzen sheet horse - Mizzen sheet tackle - 2 x Electric Harken flat top bronze mizzen sheet winches - 2 x Manual Harken self tailing bronze running backstay winches HELM - Steering box - Traditional ship's wheel - Retracting teak laid lid over helm dash - Chart plotter screen - VHF Radio - Kobelt bronze throttle and gear control - Bronze Propeller pitch control - Steering wheel bypass control (when autopilot in use) - Thruster controls - Hydraulic steering joystick - Switches including for horn and rig lights - Alarms - Danforth bronze binnacle with steering compass SEATING AREA - Seats port and starboard of table aft - Table is also hatchway to Lazarette LARGE LAZARETTE/ SAIL LOCKER - And steering flat PILOTHOUSE - Companionway hatch offset to starboard - Double doors and sliding hatch - 3 x Windows port and starboard - 3 x Bronze ports forward - Davit at rail to starboard for boarding companionway ladder NEAR/ AT MIZZEN MAST - Pin rail - Raised skylight over master suite - Bench seat/ stowage boxes to port and starboard - Bronze mainsheet horse - Associated tackles and bronze cleats - Main mast running backstay tackles - Bronze nuns-cape fairleads port and starboard - 2 x Harken 980 BBB electric winches - Davit at rail to starboard for boarding companionway ladder FORWARD ACCOMMODATION COMPANIONWAY HOUSE - Large bronze engine room vent cowls port & starboard on dorade boxes - Bronze mushroom vents port and starboard - Double doors and sliding hatch - Lean-to skylights over port and starboard guest cabins - Inflatable tender stowage over - Stowage boxes port and starboard NEAR/ AT MAINMAST - Pin rail - Bronze foresail sheet horse - Associated tackles and bronze cleats - Foremast running backstay tackles - Bronze nuns-cape fairleads port and starboard - Raised skylight over saloon - 2 x Harken 980 BBB electric winches PROVISION FOR LAUNCH/ TENDER DECK STOWAGE - At starboard side deck - Large tender davits with strongbacks at port and starboard rail FORESCUTTLE - Double doors and sliding hatch - Bronze cowl vents to port and starboard on dorade boxes - Lean-to skylights to port and starboard NEAR/ AT FORE MAST - Ship's bell - Pin rail - Bronze staysail boom sheet horse - Associated tackles and bronze cleats - Bronze nuns-cape fairleads port and starboard - Anchor stowage port and starboard in cats - 2 x Harken 980 BBB electric winches FOREDECK - Bronze vent cowl on dorade box - Absolute custom hydraulic/ manual windlass - 2 x Chain gypsies - 2 x Horizontal warping drums - Manhole and ladder access to chain locker - Bowsprit fittings GROUND TACKLE - 2 x 300 kg traditional anchors - 1 x 200 m of 20.5 mm Lloyd's stud link chain to port - 1 x 300 m of 20.5 mm Lloyd's stud link chain to starboard

OWNER AND GUEST ACCOMMODATION

WOLFHOUND’s interior is built in a high quality authentic 1920’s panelled style. All the sipo mahogany wood for the entire yacht came from one single log and is treated with hard wax. The sole is white oak, oil treated. The white surfaces are painted with Epifanes 'Wolfhound White' satin finish. Most of it is hand painted for authenticity. Hardware is period style and the saloon furniture was designed in 1924 by Marcel Brewer, and 1928 by Le Corbusier. PILOT HOUSE AFT - 4 x Teak steps down - Teak panelled - Laid doussie sole - Raised banquette aft to port - Stowage outboard to port and starboard - Vary large stowage area under sole (via folding lower stair) - Lift lid navigating and control station port forward - Signal flag stowage under - Fiddled shelves to port and starboard - Adjustable height expanding table - 4 x bulkhead lamps with shades - Deckhead light - Concealed climate control air handler for cooling and heating - Barometer - Companionway offset to starboard to Aft Master Suite AFT MASTER SUITE - 4 x Steps down from deck house Lobby area to starboard - Settee to starboard - Alcove pilot berth outboard - Bronze porthole - Concealed climate control air handler for cooling and heating - Workroom to starboard forward - WC/ Shower compartment aft - Tecma Silence Plus toilet - Concealed sink in workroom top surface - Engine room access door Master Cabin to port - Double door - Large double berth; stowage under - Hanging lockers; chests of drawers - Bronze porthole - Bulkhead lamps - Reading lamps - Deckhead lights - Concealed climate control air handler for cooling and heating En-Suite Forward to Port - Double sink unit to port - Mahogany top - 2 x Patterned ceramic inset sinks - 2 x Mixer taps - 2 x Mirrors - Lockers and drawers under - Towel rails - WC/ shower compartment - Tecma Silence Plus toilet - Bronze porthole - Bulkhead and deckhead lights Return to Pilot House FORWARD VIP/ GUEST ACCOMMODATION - Access via mid deck companionway house - 10 x Steps down - Lockers port and starboard - 2 x Bulkhead lamps with shades in stairwell VIP CABINS TO PORT AND STARBOARD STARBOARD VIP/ GUEST CABIN - Large double berth - Chest of drawers - Bronze porthole - Skylight in deckhead - Concealed climate control air handler for cooling and heating - 2 x Bulkhead lamps - Reading lamps - Deckhead lights En-Suite - Sink unit to port - Mahogany top - Patterned ceramic inset sink - Mixer tap - Mirror - Lockers and drawers under - Towel rail - Tecma Silence Plus toilet - Shower compartment - Skylight in deckhead - Bronze porthole - Bulkhead and deckhead lights PORT VIP/ GUEST CABIN - Large double berth - Chest of drawers - Bronze porthole - Skylight in deckhead - Concealed climate control air handler for cooling and heating - 2 x Bulkhead lamps - Reading lamps - Deckhead lights En-Suite - Sink unit to port - Mahogany top - Patterned ceramic inset sink - Mixer tap - Mirror - Lockers and drawers under - Towel rail - Tecma Silence Plus toilet - Shower compartment - Skylight in deckhead - Bronze porthole - Bulkhead and deckhead lights SALOON - Sideboards port and starboard - Le Corbusier seating to port - Dining to starboard - Concealed climate control air handler for cooling and heating

CREW/ ADDITIONAL GUESTS ACCOMMODATION

WOLFHOUND's forward accommodation arrangement allows much flexibility in crewing arrangements depending on the hands-on with friends, or fully, or partially professionally crewed desires of her owner. 'COOK'S CABIN' TO STARBOARD - Single berth - Stowage under - Hanging locker and drawers aft - Bronze porthole - Reading light - Deckhead light En-suite aft - Shower - Tecma Silence Plus toilet - Sink unit to port - Mahogany top - White ceramic inset sink - Mixer tap - Mirror - Lockers and drawers under - Deckhead light 'CREW MESS' FORWARD OF GALLEY - Offset to port - Table - L-Seating - Locker - Gimballed lamp - Deckhead light - Half skylight in deckhead - Half model - Climate control air handler for cooling and heating 'CAPTAIN'S CABIN' TO STARBOARD - Double berth - Drawers under - Hanging locker - Half skylight in deckhead - Reading light - Deckhead light En-suite forward - Shower space with glass door - Tecma Silence Plus toilet - Pullman sink over - Mixer tap - Mirror - Deckhead light 'CREW CABIN' - Single berths port and starboard - Upper berths port and starboard - Shelves over - Hanging locker and locker - 2 x Reading lights - Deckhead light CREW CABIN WC/ SHOWER COMPARTMENT FORWARD - Shower - Tecma Silence Plus toilet - Sink unit to port - Mahogany top - Patterned ceramic inset sink - Mixer tap - Mirror - Lockers and drawers under - Bulkhead lights - Access forward to chain locker

GALLEY AND DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT

- SMEG Victoria oven/ microwave - Siemens 4 x burner induction hob - Isotherm top loader 24 V Fridge/ Freezer - Bosch tall refrigerator - Bosch tall freezer - Miele dishwasher - Siemens iQ700 washing machine - Siemens iQ700 tumble drier - Stainless steel sink; mixer tap - 2 x Gimballed pendant lamps - Pan stowage outboard - Stainless steel surfaces - Lockers - Bronze porthole

RIG, SAILS, AND CANVASWORK

Max Speed under sail: 14.0 kn RIG - Hollow laminated wood spars: SRF Shipbuilding, Harlingen, Holland - Lower masts: Siberian larch - Topmast, gaffs, and booms: Douglas fir - Bowsprit: Sitka spruce (solid) - Standing rigging by M deGroot, Stavoren, Holland - Galvanized shrouds (to Lloyd's scantlings) - Stainless steel headstays (to Lloyd's scantlings) SAILS By UBS, Medemblik, Holland - Mizzen (fitted with extra, 'feathering sail' reef) - Main - Fore - Mizzen topsail - Main topsail - Fore topsail - Boom staysail - Jib - Jib topsail - Yankee - Gollywobbler for main - Gollywobbler for fore Sail Areas: - 5 x Lowers: 5,532 sq ft / 514 sq m - All 9 x upwind sails: 7,534 sq ft / 700 sq m - Main Gollywobbler: 2,260 sq ft / 210 sq m - Fore Gollywobbler: 2,131 sq ft / 198 sq m - Yankee: 1,614 sq ft / 150 sq m - Unfurled: 12,819 sq ft / 1191 sq m Sail Area / Displacement Ratio: - (100% fore triangle): 20.3 CANVASWORK - Covers for all deck structures and winches

MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND TANKAGE

MECHANICAL - Main engine: 1 x Volvo D13-MH(FE)1800 RPM 500 hp continuous use rating - Dual Racor fuel filters on main fuel manifold - Max speed under engine: 11 knots - Hull speed: 12.8 knots - Gearbox: ZF Marine W350-1 (3.96:1) - Propeller: Hundested, Variable Pitch 4-bladed, 1.4 m diameter - Bow thruster: Hundested FT3 hydraulic MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL - 2 x Northern Lights Generators 864W3, 50 Hz, 240 V AC, 3-phase, 20 kW ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION - AC system is effectively hybrid, configured as follows: - One generator connected to primary input of Victron inverter chargers - One generator connected to the shore power input - The Victron Quattro charger inverters config'd to provide 3-Phase 240/400 V AC - serviced by 3 x 24 V Victron lithium batteries (3 x 5 kWh = 15 kWh) - All AC supplied from Victron Quattro 8 kW charger/Inverters - (3 x 8 kW = 24 kW steady state capacity & 48 kW peak power capacity) - Also a Victron Universal charger for main house battery bank - effectively act as the shore power connection - Also a Victron Phoenix 110 V AC 60 Hz inverter for the 100 V AC outlets - Most of the AC pump motors run in 3-phase 400 V config. for max reliability ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SUMMARY (main components): - 2 x Northern Lights 20 kW 50 Hz, 240/400 V AC gensets - 3 x Victron Quattro 8 kW inverter chargers - 3 x Victron 24 V Lithium batteries (5 kWh) - 1 x Victron Skylla 24 V charger - 1 x Victron Phoneix 100 V inverter HYDRAULIC - Dedicated industrial grade redundant VFD controlled power pack - 3-phase 240/400 V AC) - Dedicated hydraulic tank for auto pilot located at lazarette TANKAGE AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT Fuel - 2 x Main tanks; - 1 x Day tank 300 L / 79 US Gal - Total : 17,800 L / 4,700 US Gal Fuel Pumps - Fuel transfer pump and manifold from the 2 main fuel tanks - to supply the day tank with an automatic refill system - Main fuel pump can also transfer between two main fuel tanks - Manual backup fuel transfer pump to supply the day tank Motor Oil - Port tank new oil 300 L / 79 US Gal - Starboard tank used oil 300 L / 79 US Gal - Reverso lubrication oil pump piped directly to generators & main engine Fresh Water - 3,200 L / 845 US Gal Water Pumps - Redundant fresh water pump for the ship - Main pump: high-capacity VFD controlled SPECK BS40 bronze piston - Plus a low capacity 24 V backup fresh water pump Black water - 3,200 L / 845 US Gal - Sump tank 300 L Waste Pumps - Sump tank evacuated by Edson VFD controlled diaphragm pump - Manifold for pump out options: - directly over board - into the black water tank - or via a deck waste water hose connection - Grey water is emptied into the main sump tank via gravity - in normal operating mode set be pumped over board - Black water tank is evacuated via a manual valve into the sump tank - and pumped over board when sailing offshore - or pumped out via deck waste water hose connection to shore OTHER Water maker: - Spectra Farallon 2800 gpd (50Hz, 400 V AC 3-phase) Air Conditioning: - Northern Lights Technicold 120,000 BTU Heating: - Kabola 20 kW & Electrical 8 kW 240/400 V AC 3-phase Engine room ventilation: - Delta T Systems Air compressors: - Dedicated 220 V AC air compressor for ships horn - Bauer Jr. dive compressor 400 V AC 50 Hz - Hydraulic PredAir worm gear compressor for main bilge pump - powered from main engine hydraulic pump Active Galvanic Protection System: - Active Electro-Guard system - 6 x Hull mounted Stanium oxide anodes - 1 x Hull mounted sensor - Used by the US navy on some of their vessels

NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATIONS

NAVIGATION - Danforth Skylight Constellation steering compass - 2 x Garmin Chart Plotters - Simrad Class "A” AIS - iPad Pro for Predict Wind weather routing software - Cassens & Plath Horizon Ultra sextant COMMUNICATIONS - Simrad VHF with DSC - Iridium 60 satellite unit

LIFE SAVING - 2 x Two Viking 8-person off-shore valise life rafts - EPIRB mounted in the pilot house - Standard set of Solas flares, rockets, and smoke flares - 8 x PFDs w. AIS trackers programmed to chart plotter and DSC VHF - Emergency first aid medical valise FIRE - Xintex centralised alarm system - Smoke sensors in: - cabins, saloon, pilothouse, lazarette, service isle, engine room - Fire alarm audio and strobe annunciators in: - galley, main companionway, engine room, pilot house companionway - Manual fire alarm pulls handles mounted at: - each of the three companionways and in the engine room - Fire blankets in the galley and pilot house - 5 x Manual extinguishers located at: - galley, salon, master cabin, pilot house, lazarette - FireBoy Xintex auto temperature triggered engine room system: - auto engine, generators, and blowers/ louvres shut down - Reset button at pilot house - High-capacity salt water fire pump located in the engine room - Ttorx coupling for the fire hose on deck - Start button, fire hose, and fire nozzle located in the main companionway BILGE PUMPING - Located in each of the watertight compartments - (chain locker, crew quarters, main service isle, engine room, cabins, and lazarette) - Low capacity 24 V electric bilge pumps - Bilge water alarms for condensation water etc. - Traditional bilge pump in the chain locker - Traditional bilge pump in the the lazarette/ sail locker - Main emergency high-capacity pneumatic sludge rated diaphragm bilge pump: - Pumps 2000 2 inch slurry pump - located at the main companionway - manifold to for selection of evacuation locations: - the crew area, saloon and VIP guest area, engine room, and cabins - The main bilge pump is provided with compressed air from a dedicated gear pump - using power from the main hydraulic pump on the main engine OTHER - Compressed Kockums Supertyphoon compressed air horn at mizzen speeders - Automatic fog horn controls for the air horn and manual horn at the helm box

OTHER EQUIPMENT

- Talamex Heavy Duty inflatable aluminium floor tender

These particulars have been prepared from information provided by the vendors and are intended as a general guide. The purchaser should confirm details of concern to them by survey or engineers inspection. The purchaser should also ensure that the purchase contract properly reflects their concerns and specifies details on which they wish to rely.

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Jeff Bezos’ New Yacht Is Finally Ready to Set Sail

Amazon’s founder has been spotted on Koru, a massive schooner with a design that evokes the golden age of sailing in the early 20th century.

By Kevin Koenig

Just in time for the high season of yachting in the Mediterranean, when multimillion-dollar megayachts descend on ports like Monte Carlo and St. Tropez, Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, has been photographed with his partner Lauren Sánchez on his new boat, Koru, off the coast of Spain.

Mr. Bezos’ vessel is a sailing yacht, a departure from the diesel-powered, floating palaces popular with other billionaires. But it is still massive. At 417 feet, Koru is the world’s largest sailing yacht, according to Boat International , and it cost an estimated $500 million to build, Bloomberg reported . (Parsifal III, the boat featured on Bravo’s reality series “Below Deck Sailing Yacht,” is 177 feet long — less than half the length of Koru — and cost $18 million , according to the website SuperYachtFan.)

A spokesperson for Mr. Bezos did not comment for this article; neither did Oceanco, Koru’s builder. Here is what to know about the boat.

For traditionalists, Koru is refreshing. At a time when yacht design skews outrageous — see the lizardlike, 262-foot Artefact or the otherworldly 463-foot Yas — Koru stands out as a schooner, a sailing vessel with two or more masts. Photos reveal a large sailboat with three masts, an on-deck pool and a voluptuous mermaid on the bow, that bears a resemblance to Ms. Sánchez. But otherwise, the sleek, classic lines suggest the patrician age of yachting in the early 20th century, said Robert B. MacKay, author of “The Golden Age of Newport Yachting: Between the Wars.”

“With the clipper bow and the dark hull and the masts,” Mr. MacKay said, referring to Koru’s concave, pointy forward section, “it reminds me of a boat built in 1930 for J.P. Morgan Jr., Corsair IV. It is almost like a reincarnation. It’s certainly at odds with the stuff the oligarchs are building — those look like bloated Clorox bottles.”

Compared with the world’s very largest motor yachts — built for sheer size and the accompanying bragging rights — Koru could almost be considered quaint. Azzam, one of the world’s largest motor yachts, is nearly 200 feet longer.

The Experience

Koru will be propelled primarily by the wind. “Sailboats are usually greener than most powerboats,” said Don Anderson, a former captain of M5 , the world’s largest single-masted sailboat, at 256 feet. “I’d like to think that Koru will be one of the most ecological yachts out there, with its sails and also with the technology that will be aboard.”

“When you’re on a sailboat, you’re more in touch with the wind and the waves than on a powerboat,” he continued. “You’re more susceptible to the elements, too. But you can leave California, and once you get past the Catalinas you can basically surf downwind all the way to Hawaii. All you need to do is run with the waves.”

Mr. Bezos has been a guest on similar boats, according to Bloomberg: In 2019, he was spotted on Eos , a 305-foot sailing yacht owned by Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenberg.

Bill Tripp, a Connecticut-based naval architect, said the appeal of this type of boat is clear: “When you are on a powerboat, you ask, ‘Are we there yet?’ and on a sailboat, you’re enjoying the ride and the ocean so much that you don’t ask that question.”

Koru will be trailed by Abeona, a 246-foot support vessel. Superyachts often have support vessels following along behind them. These “shadows,” as they are colloquially known, are for the “toys” — the ATVs, supercars, seaplanes, motorcycles, smaller boats, scuba gear, personal submarines and even helicopters that pleasure boaters might bring on a trip. According to its builder, this model of boat can carry these gadgets along with dozens of crew members. (Ms. Sanchez flies helicopters, and the couple was recently photographed taking a helicopter to board Abeona and then Koru.)

Abeona, a motor yacht, will have enough range to follow Koru from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean — a common course for yachts — on a single tank of gas.

The Kerfuffle

Koru set off a controversy last year — before it was even completed — in a face-off with the Dutch city of Rotterdam. The boat was built at Oceanco’s facility in Alblasserdam, the Netherlands, and needed to pass the historic Koningshaven Bridge, known as “De Hef,” in Rotterdam, to undergo testing in the North Sea.

When the city announced it would dismantle the bridge to allow the boat and its mainmast — an estimated 230 feet tall — to pass through unscathed, locals were angry. They planned a protest to throw eggs at the yacht as it cruised by. In the end, the bridge was not taken apart, and the yacht was towed to a different location to have its masts attached.

Koru is Maori for “coil” or “loop” and refers to the unfurling of a fern frond. The koru design is common in traditional Maori art, where it symbolizes new life, growth and peace. Mr. Bezos included a photo of a koru frond in an Instagram post on Jan. 1, 2022.

Brad Stone, who was the first to report on Koru, in his 2021 book “Amazon Unbound: Jeff Bezos and the Invention of a Global Empire,” said the name was “consistent with where we see him today.”

“He is no longer this single-minded tech guy,” Mr. Stone said. “He’s in media and Hollywood and has a new relationship.”

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1902 classic Townsend & Downey 54m schooner Shenandoah of Sark for sale

The 54.3-metre classic three-masted schooner Shenandoah of Sark has had a change of broker and is now listed with Bobby McDougall of Mediterranean Yachts .

She has been on the market since 2013.

Built in steel by Townsend & Downey in New York, she was delivered in 1902 and "has been the pride and joy of numerous aristocrats, industrialists and magnates throughout her 122 years of history".

Her design is by Thedore E. Ferris and she has undergone numerous refits in her recent history, now boasting an interior by Terence Disdale . 

McMullen & Wing of New Zealand restored her from 1994 to 1996 after which she picked up a Design & Innovation Award . She has had further refits in 2004, 2009, 2016 and 2019.

Martin Francis designed her innovative lowering cockpit windows, allowing for an open-air feel or full protection for up to 10 guests in the heart of sailing operations (while still feeling out of the way). The space is also perfect for al fresco meals.

Accommodation includes five cabins, sleeping up to eight adults and three children. There are quarters for a crew of 12 in six cabins. Beautiful teak decks give guests ample space to spread out, sit back and enjoy the feel of the wind powering her through the sea. The interior has a suitably nautical and traditional feel with wood panelling, gloss white deckheads and paintings, as well as a baby Steinway piano.

Until recently she has operated as a successful charter vessel and the broker said "she benefits from MCA Short Range classification".

Under her twin Lugger 500hp diesels the classic yacht for sale has a range of 3,740 nautical miles. Cruising speed is nine knots rising to a top speed of 12 knots. Draft is 4.7 metres and her displacement 300 tonnes.

Shenandoah of Sark is asking €9,500,000 and lying in Valencia, Spain.

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Jeff Bezos' $500 Million Yacht: A Look at the World's Largest Private Vessel

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, is known for his extravagant lifestyle and love for luxury yachts. In April 2023, Bezos took delivery of his newest and largest yacht, Koru, which cost a staggering $500 million or more. At 417 feet, Koru is the world's largest sailing yacht, surpassing the previous record holder, the 106-meter Black Pearl.

Built by Oceanco in the Netherlands, Koru is a three-masted sailing yacht that features a sleek and modern design. Unlike other yachts owned by billionaires, Koru is powered by wind and sails, rather than diesel engines. It is reported that the yacht has a range of 7,000 nautical miles and can accommodate up to 36 guests and 60 crew members. The yacht is also equipped with a helipad, a swimming pool, a spa, and a gym.

The delivery of Koru has sparked controversy and criticism, with some arguing that the money spent on the yacht could have been put to better use. However, Bezos has defended his purchase, stating that he plans to use the yacht for scientific research and exploration. Regardless of the controversy, there is no denying that Koru is a stunning and impressive vessel that will undoubtedly turn heads wherever it sails.

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, has recently taken delivery of his new sailing yacht, Koru, after it completed its initial sea trials. The vessel is reportedly worth $500 million, making it one of the most expensive yachts in the world. This section will provide an overview of the yacht, the builder, and the cost.

Koru is a three-masted sailing yacht that is 417 feet long, making it the largest sailing yacht in the world. It was built by Oceanco, a Dutch shipyard that has built many superyachts for wealthy clients. The yacht has a steel hull and a superstructure made of aluminum. It is equipped with all the luxury amenities that one would expect from a yacht of this caliber, including a pool, a support vessel, and a range of water toys.

The Builder

Oceanco is a leading superyacht builder based in the Netherlands. The shipyard has built many of the world's most impressive yachts, including the Black Pearl, which is one of the largest sailing yachts in the world. Oceanco has a reputation for building high-quality yachts that are both luxurious and innovative.

Koru reportedly cost $500 million to build, which makes it one of the most expensive yachts in the world. The yacht was built in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and was delivered to Bezos in May 2023. The cost of the yacht has been a source of controversy, with some critics arguing that it is an excessive display of wealth.

In conclusion, Koru is a stunning sailing yacht that is equipped with all the luxury amenities that one would expect from a yacht of this caliber. It was built by Oceanco, a leading superyacht builder based in the Netherlands. The yacht reportedly cost $500 million to build, making it one of the most expensive yachts in the world.

Design and Features

Jeff Bezos' yacht, Y721, boasts an impressive design and features that make it stand out from other superyachts. The yacht has been under construction at the Oceanco shipyard in Rotterdam since 2019 and is set to be delivered in 2022.

Layout and Amenities

The Y721 is a 127-meter sailing yacht that will become the largest sailing yacht in the world upon delivery. The yacht features a sleek black hull with classic lines and a uniquely designed bowsprit - a custom spar extending forward from the ship's bow to which her forestays are fastened. The yacht's layout includes six decks, with ample space for guests and crew.

The yacht's interior is designed by Nuvolari Lenard and features a contemporary style with a focus on natural light and open spaces. The yacht has several lounges, including a main salon, a sky lounge, and a beach club. The beach club is located at the stern and includes a swimming pool, a cinema, and a gym.

Support Vessel

The Y721 also comes with a support vessel, the YS7512, which is a 75-meter Damen Yacht. The support vessel is designed to carry additional equipment, such as helicopters, tenders, and water toys. The support vessel also includes accommodation for additional guests and crew.

Toys and Entertainment

The Y721 is equipped with a range of toys and entertainment options to keep guests entertained during their stay. The yacht has a variety of water toys, including jet skis, paddleboards, and kayaks. The yacht also has a submarine, which can take guests on underwater excursions.

In addition to the water toys, the yacht has a cinema and a selection of board games and books. The yacht also has a wooden sculpture on display, adding to the yacht's artistic appeal.

Overall, the Y721 is an impressive yacht with a range of features that make it stand out from other superyachts. From the spacious layout to the range of amenities and toys on offer, the yacht is sure to provide guests with a memorable experience.

Media Coverage

News coverage.

Jeff Bezos' new yacht has been the subject of much media attention since its completion. Major news outlets such as The New York Times, BBC News, and CNN have all reported on the yacht, with some referring to it as a "superyacht" and others as a "megayacht". The yacht, named Koru, is reportedly worth $500 million and is 417 feet long.

News coverage of the yacht has focused on its size, luxury, and the fact that it is owned by one of the world's wealthiest individuals. Some reports have also speculated about the yacht's environmental impact, given its size and the fact that it is a sailing yacht rather than a motor yacht.

Social Media

The yacht has also generated significant buzz on social media platforms such as Twitter and Instagram. Many users have shared photos and videos of the yacht, expressing awe at its size and opulence. Some have also criticized Bezos for spending so much money on a yacht, arguing that the funds could be put to better use elsewhere.

The yacht has also been the subject of memes and jokes on social media, with some users poking fun at its size and the fact that it reportedly requires a smaller yacht to transport its support equipment.

Overall, media coverage of Jeff Bezos' new yacht has been extensive, with both traditional news outlets and social media users weighing in on the yacht's significance. While some have praised the yacht as a symbol of personal growth and renewal for Bezos, others have criticized it as a display of excessive wealth and indulgence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of jeff bezos' yacht.

Jeff Bezos' yacht is called "Koru".

How big is Jeff Bezos' yacht?

Koru is a three-masted sailing yacht that is 127 meters (417 feet) long.

Who designed Jeff Bezos' yacht?

Koru was designed by the Dutch yacht builder, Oceanco.

What is the cost of Jeff Bezos' yacht?

The estimated cost of Koru is $500 million.

Where was Jeff Bezos' yacht built?

Koru was built in the Netherlands by Oceanco.

How many crew members are on Jeff Bezos' yacht?

It is not clear how many crew members are on Koru, but it is expected to have a large crew to maintain and operate the yacht.

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Sea Cloud Cruises

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If you have money to spare, you can still book Post's opulent private quarters on Sea Cloud, now its owner's suite. It'll set you back around $5,000 per day per couple. Her husband's slightly smaller quarters are also available to book at a similar rate.

Post, the wealthiest woman in the U.S. during her lifetime, notably also built Mar-a-Lago, the massive estate in Florida that is now the official residence of Donald Trump.

Sea Cloud Cruises is the most all-inclusive and upscale of the three brands listed in this story, with pricing to match. Expect to pay nearly $1,000 per person per day or more for many sailings.

Sea Cloud Cruises' three vessels offer a diverse array of sailings in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Canary Islands and Morocco, the Caribbean or along the west coast of Central America.

Related: Cruising Costa Rica, Panama with Sea Cloud Cruises

Windstar Cruises

Founded in the 1980s, Windstar Cruises got its start as a sailing ship line. While it now operates traditional motor-powered ships, too, voyages on sailing ships are still a big part of its business.

Three of the Seattle-based brand's six vessels — Wind Spirit, Wind Star and Wind Surf — are sailing vessels, and they all offer a similar yacht-like, small-ship experience.

Two of the three vessels (Wind Spirit and Wind Star) are particularly intimate, measuring 5,407 tons and carrying just 148 passengers with every berth full.

Related: The 2 types of Windstar ships, explained

The line's third sailing vessel, Wind Surf, is nearly three times the size at 14,745 tons. It's one of the biggest sailing ships in the world (only a sister vessel that sails for Club Med is bigger). Wind Surf carries 342 people, an enormous number for a sailing ship.

Unlike on the vessels operated by Sea Cloud, the sails on Windstar's sailing ships aren't unfurled by hand in the old-fashioned way but by the push of a button from the bridge. It's a fully automated system that is much more modern, if less dramatic.

Still, the experience of slicing through the waves by the power of the wind alone on Windstar ships is as glorious and romantic as it is on the Sea Cloud ships.

Windstar Cruises is less all-inclusive and pricey than Sea Cloud but still offers a relatively upscale experience. Its dining program is done in partnership with the food-focused James Beard Foundation, which also brings James Beard Award-winning chefs to the ships regularly for food-themed itineraries.

For an extra $89 per person per day, passengers can also make the experience more all-inclusive with included Wi-Fi, unlimited beer, wine and cocktails, and gratuities (three things that aren't included in regular fares).

The line's three vessels typically spend nearly all of their time sailing in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean or along the west coast of Central America.

Related: Read more about Windstar's itineraries

Star Clippers

Like Sea Cloud and Windstar, Star Clippers operates three sailing vessels that are among the biggest and most elegant sailing vessels in the world.

The belle of the ball at the line is Royal Clipper, a stunning five-masted ship that is billed as the largest square-rigged ship in the world. Its enormous array of 42 sails has a sail area of 56,000 square feet — significantly more than the sails atop any of the Sea Cloud or Windstar vessels. (Only Sea Cloud Spirit comes relatively close with a sail area of 44,100 square feet spread across 28 sails.)

Built to resemble Preussen, a legendary tall ship of the 19th century, the 24-year-old Royal Clipper shares the spotlight at Star Clippers with two smaller sister vessels, Star Flyer and Star Clipper.

Carrying 166 passengers apiece, the smaller vessels were designed to resemble the speedy clipper ships of the 19th century, which were known for their narrow profile and large sail area. Each vessel has a sail area of 36,000 square feet spread across 16 sails, a large amount for the size.

When it comes to the setting of sails, Star Clippers vessels offer a level of old-style authenticity that is in between the ships of Sea Cloud and Windstar. Like on Sea Cloud vessels, the sails are pulled into position by a team of deckhands using hand power and winches to tighten the "sheets," or ropes.

Unlike on Sea Cloud vessels, the deck hands don't climb high into the rigging to untie and prepare the sails for winching. That part is done automatically at the push of a button from the bridge, as it is on Windstar vessels.

In one key difference, though, Star Clippers lets passengers harness up and climb into the crow's nest of its vessels — a thrilling experience. Just be prepared for your knees to go a bit wobbly as you get to the top; it's way up there.

Star Clippers sailings are the most affordable option among the three sailing brands, in part because the onboard experience is less all-inclusive and upscale.

The three Star Clippers vessels mostly operate sailings in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands, the Caribbean and along the west coast of Central America.

Bottom line

It's still possible to get a taste of what traveling the world's oceans was like in the days before motor power. Three small cruise companies — Sea Cloud Cruises, Windstar Cruises and Star Clippers — offer voyages on large sailing ships that are as majestic as anything that has sailed the seas in centuries past.

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