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The International Dragon Class

The crew of three makes for a tightly knit unit without the need for hired heavyweights, One Design rules ensure level racing and the ease of trailing makes international competition attractive to all budgets.

The Dragon’s Philosophy

The Dragon class remains one of the few top level racing classes where sailing skills still predominate over crew weight and fitness. These are just some of the reasons why yachtsmen of every age and every standard are attracted to the Dragon.

Registered Boats

There are many more, perhaps the same number again, which are not currently registered, and which are used for day sailing or cruising, or in store ashore. The Class regularly gets 70-80 boats at World Championships which are held in every odd year.

The European Championships are held every even year and a limit of 60 boats is imposed.

The Gold Cup which can only be held in certain specified European countries, is unique in that all six races count without discard.

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The Blue Dragon Classic Thai Yacht

Go for safe & relax voyage aboard a teak wooden yacht, immerse in the dragon’s onboard jacuzzi, retreat at the dragon’s cozy cabin, embrace the inspiring views of the radiant sunset, revel in the journey, set to enjoy the activities, the blue dragon classic thai yacht 68ft (20m).

The Blue Dragon is equipped with the latest communication, navigation, and security devices. She’s licensed for 35 guests providing you with Samui’s most enjoyable and dependable boat charters, bringing you to each destination promptly.

The yacht features a padded sundeck topped with bean bags creating a casual setting inviting you to have a drink with a friend or make a new one. Take a leisurely dip in the yacht’s onboard Jacuzzi, allowing you to chill out as you watch the scenery go by, drinks in hand. The yacht deep V hull achieves a smooth and reliable cruising experience, bringing you to the islands safely and swiftly.

Forged entirely from teak wood, you might feel as if you are on a journey, taking you back in time when wooden boats rule the seas. The Blue Dragon Classic Thai Yacht type of boat is used to offer affluence transport to the rich and famous from Bangkok Chao Phraya river to famous beach resorts of Pattaya and Hua Hin.

Commissioned by a retired high-ranking German captain, The Blue Dragon was handcrafted to meet German`s boating standards. Now she’s at Koh Samui providing our guests with the European standard of boating coupled with luxury Thai hospitality.

Blue Dragon Classic Thai Yacht

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The Blue Dragon jacuzzi's deck

Relax in the Blue Dragon's jacuzzi

Blue Dragon at Koh Taen's coral reef

Light breakfast during trip to Angthong Park

The Blue Dragon diving deck

Head out to Koh Taen beach

Dinghy transfer to the snorkeling spot

Kayaking adventure at Ang Thong Park departing from the Blue Dragon yacht

Blue Dragon lounge and dining cabin

Dragons lunch menu

Blue Dragon main deck safety net

The Blue Dragon main deck

Jump into your snorkeling adventure from the Blue Dragon board

Dive off from the Blue Dragon Yacht

Kayak back to the Blue Dragon in Angthong Park

Blue Dragon Classic Thai Yacht 72ft

Blue Dragon Classic Thai Yacht bird view

Sunset view on the way back to Koh Samui

FULL DAY CHARTER YACHT RATES (8.5 hours)

Thb 36000.- for 6 people add. person: adult thb 1200. - child thb 900. - add. person: adult thb 1,400. - child thb 1,000. - -->, multi-day charter yacht rates, 2 day one night thb 75,700.- for 2 people add. person: adult thb 5,000. - child thb 4,000. - add day / night 33,000 thb + adult thb 5,000 - child thb 4,000. -, half day charter yacht rates (5 hours), thb 22500.- for 6 people add. person: adult thb 900. - child thb 600. - add. person: adult thb 1,000. - child thb 750. – -->.

Jeep Safari is a fascinating tour that combine adventure through the jungle of Koh Samui with main attractions overview: Big Buddha, Hin Ta Hin Yai stones, Magic garden, temple Wat Khunaram and many others. In addition, you can take a sightseeing tour around island of Koh Samui on a comfortable Mini Bus.

• Full day jeep safari
• Jeep safari route 360
• Half day jeep safari
• City tour by minibus
• Private tour “Magical Koh Samui”

All variety of outdoors activities on Koh Samui!

• X-Quad: ATVs and buggies in the mountains of Koh Samui
• Kart racing
• ATV jungle safari
• Jet ski safari from Koh Samui to neighbouring islands
• Cruise 7 hidden islands
• Jet ski adventure to the island of Koh Tan with spending the night in tents
• Parasailing
• Water activities
• Lamai view point
• Indoor Skydiving
• Magic Alambic Rum Distillery
• SITCA cooking classes

• Paradise Park Farm
• Crocodile Farm
• Samui Elephant Sanctuary
• Beach and Jungle Horseback Riding

• Koh Samui airport transfer by minibus, limousine service
• Speedboat service to Koh Phangan

We help you to rent a jeep or boat and go the route of a group tour at your own pace. For shopaholics, we have developed a unique shopping tour!

• One-day tour to Cheow Lan lake in Khao Sok National Park
• Overnight tour to Khaosok Lake
• Romantic speedboat cruise with dinner on the beach
• Romantic overnight at Wua Talap, Angthong Marine Park
• Romantic overnight at Koh Paluay, Angthong marine park
• Coconut museum

• Jeep Safari around Koh Phangan
• Eco-nature full day safari
• Eco-nature half day safari
• Parties at Koh Phangan: Full Moon, Half Moon, Black Moon, Jungle Experience

• Full day speedboat tour to Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan
• Full day speedboat tour to Angthong Marine Park
• Big boat tour to Angthong marine park
• Jet ski safari

Koh Tao or "Turtle Island" is located at a distance of 60 km to the north of Koh Samui. Koh Tao is often called the pearl of the Gulf of Thailand. With just 7 km long, 3 km wide Koh Tao has terrific variety of beaches and beautiful bays. In the North West of Koh Tao, a kilometer away from it is a small island Koh Nang Yuan - the hallmark of southern Thailand.

Known as the best place to practice diving (island is assigned to the second level PADI category), the main priority of Koh Tao is diving. The total length of the coral reefs located in the coastal waters is more than 8 kilometers. Some coral reefs have shallow depths and creating a great place for snorkeling.

• Full day speedboat tour
• Romantic overnight at Koh Nang Yuan

Ang Thong National Marine Park is composed of the 42 amazingly beautiful islands covered with primeval jungle. It's name translated from Thai means "The Golden Bowl". Marine Park is located in 30 km to the west of the island of Koh Samui and is the most popular destination for sea cruises.

• Full day trip by big boat
• Full day trip by speedboat

3 day cruise to Angthong from Koh Tao by traditional Thai boat

• VIP speedboat tour to Angthong
• 5-star speedboat tour to Angthong
• Day cruise by The Red Baron junk boat
• Day cruise by “Naga” boutique yacht

Koh Phangan is the largest neighbour of Koh Samui located just in 12 km to the north. Koh Phangan fame acquired through large Open Air disco "Full Moon Party" which takes place every month on Haad Rin beach. However, apart from this Koh Phangan has numerous deserted beaches looks like lost tropical paradise.

• Day cruise by Chantara junk boat
• Day cruise on The Red Baron junk boat
• Speedboat service from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan
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Blue & Red Dragon traditional Thai yachts

• Type: Junk boat
• Max. on board: 35 persons
• Length: 68 ft / 21 meters
• Velocity: 10 - 12 knots
• Price range: 2,500 - 32,500 ฿

We offer you semi-private (with a limited number of people) and private cruises to the islands of Tan and Madsum, located in the south of Koh Samui, the Angthong Marine National Park, to the Phangan and Tao Islands, as well as sunset cruises with dinner on the magical sailing yachts under blue or scarlet sails. As an additional option in any cruise diving is possible.

Yachts are ideal for booking private tailor made tours, taking into account all the wishes of customers. On the Blue Dragon in semi-private tours, the number of guests is from 8 to 14 maximum, and on Red from 14 to 28 maximum.

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Red Dragon boat

• Lunch (for tours to Angthong and Koh Tan)
• Snorkeling equipment (for tours to Angthong and Koh Tan)
• Soft drinks / Water
• Kayaking (for group tours to Angthong and Koh Tan)
• Appetizers (for tours to Angthong)
• Accident insurance
• Life jackets

Not included

• Entrance fee to Angthong
• Alcoholic drinks (you can take some with you or buy them on board)

Yacht description

The Red Dragon 78ft Classic Thai Yacht is equipped with the latest communication, navigation and security devices and is licensed for 74 guests plus staff for private tours. Maximum capacity for semi-private (group) tours is 28 people.

The Red Dragon is entirely built of teak wood and is equipped with an old-style sail with bamboo supports, which gives it a special look. The yacht has a spacious sun deck, a large main deck with a living room and a U-shaped dining area, as well as a hot whirlpool and an excellent sound system.

You can book tours to Angthong with snorkeling and kayaking (lasting 8.5 hours), around Koh Phangan or Koh Samui, as well as the 5 o’clock South Koh Samui tour, where you can visit the islands of Tan, Madsum and the Five Islands and more.

We guarantee you an individual and creative approach and a high level of service!

Yacht characteristics

• Specifications
• Length: 78 ft
• Twin Engines: 2*515 hp Nissan
• Junk Sail: 54sqm
• Maximum Speed: 14 knots
• Cruise Speed: 11 knots
• Generator: 6KW
• GPS / Sounder / Chart plotter
• Marine VHF Radio
• Boat to shore Radio
• Fire extinguishers
• Life jackets & life rings
• 5m Tender / dingy
• First Aid Kit
• Fresh Water Showers
• Bluetooth surround sound system
• On-board Jacuzzi
• 12 Sea Kayaks 2+1
• 7 Fishing Rods
• Floating lounge
• Full snorkeling equipment
• Western style galley
• Gas Stove, Electric Fridge

Blue Dragon boat

Blue dragon is a 68-foot double-deck yacht (about 21 meters). Maximum capacity for semi-private tours is 14 people and 35 guests for private tours.

But for your convenience, it is recommended to take on board not more than 28 persons. The yacht has got several spacious decks, including the upper one for sunbathing. There is a Jacuzzi, a modern sound system with Bluetooth, and covered lounge zone. Each guest will surely find the comfortable place to relax and admire the seascapes. Although the yacht looks old-fashioned, it is equipped with modern navigation, communication and security systems.

Yacht specification

• Length: 68 ft
• Engine: 380 hp Nissan
• Pax: 35 guests + staff
• Max speed: 12 knots
• Cruise speed: 10 knots
• Generator: 4KW
• Fire extinguisher
• 15hp Dinghy
• Power supply – 12V and 220V
• Electric Fridge
• Full size toilet
• WIFI at all decks

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If you have dreamed of setting sail aboard an old-fashioned pirate ship, then this is for you.

If you want to experience the culture and style of the country, as you sail through its beautiful islands, then this if for you.

Unlike modern-style vessels, we offer you the chance to step aboard a truly Indonesian experience, to enhance your time in this special destination.

Blue Dragon Classic Thai Yacht

THB 22,500 – THB 36,000

free and non-binding

The Classic Thai Yacht 68ft Blue Dragon yacht offers new levels of comfort and luxury cruising at Koh Samui archipelago. The Yacht have a spacious sun deck, open-air covered decks, an on-board Jacuzzi, a sound system with Bluetooth connection, and an internal saloon.

Our boat offers you all the personal space and privacy you might want and need. Whether you’ll be lounging on top of the yacht soft decks, sunbathing on the sun deck, having a drink with a friend, or quietly taking in the truly remarkable sights of Thailand’s tropical islands, coming aboard the yacht may be a way to indulge yourself.

The boat is equipped with the latest communication, navigation, and security devices. It is the perfect vessel to explore the Gulf of Thailand with luxury on any romantic or adventurous getaway.

The yacht is designed for private charter up to 35 people. The boat is moored on the west side of Koh Samui. From this parking lot, you can quickly get to the Angthong Marine Park or KohTan, Koh Madsum (pig island), Koh Rap and 5 islands. Our team will make your cruise based on your wishes.

• Captain and Crew
• Travel Insurance
• Fuel Surcharge
• Lunch and Soft Drinks
• Snorkeling Equipment
• Appetizers (For Marine Park Tour Only)

The price shown is for a group of up to 6 persons. Koh Tan & Koh Madsum additional guest 1000 THB/person. Angthong Marine Park additional guest 1300 THB/person. Maximum 35 people + team. The entrance fee to Koh Madsum THB 50 is excluded from the tour price. The entrance fee to Angthong national marine park is not included. It costs THB 300 per adult and THB 150 per child (children of 12 years and older pay as an adult).

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• Serenity 71

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North American Dragon Class

The World's most popular One Design Keelboat

We Sail Dragons Because..

They are…

Elegant . The classic metre yacht design has a timeless beauty that instantly catches everyone’s eye.

But Modern  The rig and controls have been progressively updated making the Dragon easy to sail but challenging to get that little bit of extra boat speed from it.

One Design  Providing boat on boat close quarter racing where the result does not depend on boat design or weather conditions.

Crewed by only 3 or 4  The weight-limited crew are all involved all the time.

A Dynamic Class  The most successful and enduring keel boat class, sailed in 30 countries, with 30+ new boats built each year.

Sailed at Club, National and International

Events  Whatever your skill level or sailing aspirations, there are plenty of regattas to sail in both summer and winter.

Sailed Where the Sun Shines and the Water is Warm  There is an extensive international circuit with great venues with from 20 to 60+ boats on the start line.

A Friendly Class with Great Parties  Experienced Dragon sailors share tips and discuss the days racing ashore in the club bar or regatta beer tent.

The Choice of Kings, Olympians and Discerning Helms everywhere  Race against some of the world’s best, with trophies for “Corinthian” crews.

Thanks to the BDAs (Belgian and British)!

Class Rules

IDA Class Rules and Plans

Racing Rules (World Sailing)

Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024  Note there are often country prescriptions to the World Sailing Rules .

Racing Dragons

Under the Class Rules, if you plan to race your Dragon, you must have a valid Measurement Certificate and you must be a current member of your National Dragon Association. When you buy a Dragon in the US or Canada, send the existing Measurement Certificate to us and we will register you as the new owner and send you a new Measurement Certificate. If you don’t have the original documents you can apply to us for a Provisional Measurement Certificate. Equipment for Racing IDA Regatta Regulations World Sailing Sailor Classification  – Registration is required for Graded events and Classification is required for Corinthian events.

Racing Tips

Speed & Smarts by David Dellenbaugh Sailing World Sailing How To ​ The Science of Telltales  UK Sailmakers

Racing Clinics

North U Seminars Dragon Racing Clinics with Stavros

Racing Handicap

PHRF ratings are set regionally so there is some variation.

Lake Ontario PHRF rating is 195 with spinnaker and 210 without spinnaker. Nova Scotia (Mahone Bay) PHRF is 207 without spinnaker. And Pacific NW PHRF rating is 216 with kite. Generally if it’s more than 10 knots, you should be competitive.

Sailing Dragons

Tuning guides.

Dragon Tuning Manual  by Vincent Hoesch for Fritz Dragon sails Dragon Speed Guide  from North Sails Trim Tips from Petticrows Dragon Tuning Guide  North Sails

Maintenance 

Recent  article  from the IDA magazine on routine maintenance. Check your spinnaker!

Boat Insurance 101  – from the Gowrie Group – US based, but some good advice for all.  ADA Members get a good rate via  USSailing. Dragon Owners in BC can contact  James McDonald  at  Navis Marine Insurance Brokers  for a quote on One Design insurance for Dragons.

US National Weather Service Environment Canada Windfinder.com sailflow.com Great Lakes

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Puget Sound, Seattle Tidal Currents Puget Sound

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• Epheria Frigate and Galleass Guide

Introduction

The Epheria Frigate is a ship that can be upgraded into the Improved Epheria Frigate or the Epheria Galleass, and finally the Carrack Valor/Volante ship. These ships have a high number of cannons, better reload speed, and slightly faster speed/accel/turn/brake, making them the recommended ships for Naval Combat.

The Epheria Saiboat, Improved Epheria Sailboat, Epheria Caravel, and Carrack Advance/Balance ships are the other types of Epheria ships, and are more focused on the Bartering lifeskill , with a high max weight limit and more inventory slots.

Generally, you are recommended to start with an Epheria Sailboat/Caravel, and go for the Epheria Galleass later on as a second ship after you already have 1 carrack. This is because a lot of the materials needed for Epheria ship upgrades is obtained through the Bartering Lifeskill.

This guide covers everything related to the Epheria Frigate, Improved Frigate, and Epheria Galleass ships.

Links to our other ship guides:

• Ship Basics
• Epheria Sailboat and Caravel
• Epheria Carrack
• Panokseon Ship
• Guild Galley
• Improved Guild Galley
• Bartering Lifeskill
• Sailing Lifeskill

Epheria Frigate > Improved Epheria Frigate > Epheria Galleass > Epheria Carrack

Although you can upgrade an Epheria Frigate to an Improved Epheria Frigate, it is not really really recommended because the upgrade is a lot of extra materials. It is only recommended to upgrade the ship to Improved Epheria Frigate first if you need the ship for Sea monster hunting, since the Improved Frigate allows you to control your cannons from the wheel of the ship. Otherwise, I would recommend skipping that upgrade and going straight from the Epheria Frigate to the Galleass.

How to obtain the Epheria Frigate

There are currently 4 different ways to obtain the Epheria Frigate:

• Purchase the Epheria Frigate from the Central Market (approx 2.6 billion silver)
• Craft the ship yourself at the Port Epheria Shipyard
• Upgrade the Bartali Sailboat into an Epheria Frigate
• Exchange [Event] Radiant Shakatu’s Seal x50 for an Epheria Frigate

To craft the ship yourself, you will need the Port Epheria Level 3 Shipyard (2nd Floor, Epheria 3-5).

You will need a minimum of 13 CP for the Shipyard and a single worker.

However, it is worth noting that you can send multiple workers to build your Epheria Frigate, cutting down on the time it takes to craft the ship. Use as many goblin workers as you can to process the materials as quickly as possible.

Epheria Frigate Gear

The Bartali Sailboat, Epheria Sailboat, Epheria Frigate, Improved Epheria Sailboat, and Improved Epheria Frigate all use the green-grade Old Ship set.

Each of the pieces can be purchased from Philaberto Falasi in Port Epheria for 3 – 4 million silver each.

You need an enhanced +10 of each piece to upgrade your ship into the Epheria Caravel/Galleass

Enhancing this ship gear is easy, since it is 100% chance and requires a set amount of Black Stones.

Each time you enhance, the Max Durability will be decreased by 10. You can repair the max durability using a base version of the same equipment item.

To enhance a single item, you will need 55 Verdant Blackstones, and for the full set, that is 220 Verdant Blackstones.

Improved Epheria Frigate

The Improved Epheria Frigate is a stepping stone from the Epheria Frigate to the Epheria Galleass.

To upgrade the Epheria Frigate into an Epheria Galleass:

• Check the Epheria Frigate into a wharf at the wharf manager
• Select the upgrade option from the menu

Upgrading to the Epheria Galleass

To upgrade the Epheria Frigate or Improved Epheria Frigate into an Epheria Galleass:

• Check the Epheria Frigate/Improved Epheria Frigate into a wharf at the wharf manager.

You will need the materials below to upgrade the ship into an Epheria Galleass.

You can get a good amount of the materials simply by completing Ravina’s Ship Upgrade Log. More information about this can be found in our Bartering guide .

This should give you:

• Graphite Ingot for Upgrade x50
• Timber for Upgrade x50
• Adhesive for Upgrade x50

Epheria Galleass Gear

There are 2 different equipment sets for the Epheria Galleass.

• The green set can be bought from Philaberto Falasi in Port Epheria for 7 – 9 million silver each,
• The blue set needs to be crafted at the level 4 Ship Part Workshop in Epheria (2nd Floor, 1-4, Epheria).

The green set enhanced to +10 is required to craft the blue Galleass set, and then to upgrade to the Carrack ship, you will need the blue grade gear enhanced to +10 .

Enhancing Galleass Gear

For the Epheria Caravel/Galleass, you use special black stones to enhance the ship gear:

Enhancing the green gear is not difficult and doesn’t really require any failstacks or low failstacks, for the recommended failstacks to use when enhancing the blue gear, use our failstack recommendations .

Galleass Blue-grade Gear Crafting and Stats

Total crafting materials required for the full blue set can be found below:

• Tide-Dyed Standardized Timber Square x180
• Cox Pirates’ Artifact (Combat) x250
• Moon Scale Plywood x600
• Bright Reef Piece x180
• Pure Pearl Crystal x45
• Cox Pirates’ Artifact (Parley Beginner) x60
• Ruddy Manganese Nodule x100
• Enhanced Island Tree Coated Plywood x300
• Seaweed Stalk x250
• Great Ocean Dark Iron x150
• Cox Pirates’ Artifact (Parley Expert) x30
• Luminous Cobalt Ingot x30
• +10: Epheria Galleass: White Horn Prow x1
• +10: Epheria Galleass: White Wind Sail x1
• +10: Epheria Galleass: Enhanced Plating x1
• +10: Epheria Galleass: Verisha Cannon x1

Epheria Galleass: Black Dragon Prow

Epheria galleass: upgraded plating, epheria galleass: mayna cannon, epheria galleass: stratus wind sail, check these out before you go.

Galleas has 8 cannons (4 per side)

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• Sailboat Guide

Dragon (Int)

Dragon (Int) is a 29 ′ 2 ″ / 8.9 m monohull sailboat designed by Johan Anker and built by Petticrows, Abeking & Rasmussen, Endeavour Yachts, Børresen Bådebyggeri, and Abbott Boats Inc. starting in 1928.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Following a competition organised by the Royal Yacht Club of Gothenburg, the Dragon was conceived as a “day boat” or small coastal cruising boat. Selected as the 3 man keelboat for the 1948 Olympic Games in London. The designer, Johann Anker was killed in World War II. After the war, his sons waived the royalty for the design to English builders as a token of appreciation to that nations support of Norway in it’s darkest hour. Although it’s Olympic class status ended in 1972, it has remained popular around the world in to the 21st century.

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43 of the best bluewater sailboat designs of all time

• January 5, 2022

How do you choose the right yacht for you? We highlight the very best bluewater sailboat designs for every type of cruising

Which yacht is the best for bluewater boating? This question generates even more debate among sailors than questions about what’s the coolest yacht , or the best for racing. Whereas racing designs are measured against each other, cruising sailors get very limited opportunities to experience different yachts in real oceangoing conditions, so what is the best bluewater sailboat?

Here, we bring you our top choices from decades of designs and launches. Over the years, the Yachting World team has sailed these boats, tested them or judged them for European Yacht of the Year awards, and we have sifted through the many to curate a selection that we believe should be on your wishlist.

Making the right choice may come down to how you foresee your yacht being used after it has crossed an ocean or completed a passage: will you be living at anchor or cruising along the coast? If so, your guiding requirements will be space, cabin size, ease of launching a tender and anchoring closer to shore, and whether it can comfortably accommodate non-expert-sailor guests.

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All of these considerations have generated the inexorable rise of the bluewater catamaran – monohulls can’t easily compete on these points. We have a full separate feature on the best bluewater multihulls of all time and here we mostly focus on monohulls. The only exceptions to that rule are two multihulls which made it into our best bluewater sailboats of 2022 list.

As so much of making the right choice is selecting the right boat for the venture in mind, we have separated out our edit into categories: best for comfort; for families; for performance; and for expedition or high latitudes sailing .

Best bluewater sailboats of 2022

The new flagship Allures 51.9, for example, is a no-nonsense adventure cruising design built and finished to a high standard. It retains Allures’ niche of using aluminium hulls with glassfibre decks and superstructures, which, the yard maintains, gives the optimum combination of least maintenance and less weight higher up. Priorities for this design were a full beam aft cabin and a spacious, long cockpit. Both are excellent, with the latter, at 6m long, offering formidable social, sailing and aft deck zones.

It likes some breeze to come to life on the wheel, but I appreciate that it’s designed to take up to five tonnes payload. And I like the ease with which you can change gears using the furling headsails and the positioning of the powerful Andersen winches inboard. The arch is standard and comes with a textile sprayhood or hard bimini.

Below decks you’ll find abundant headroom and natural light, a deep U-shape galley and cavernous stowage. For those who like the layout of the Amel 50 but would prefer aluminium or shoal draught, look no further.

Allures 51.9 price: €766,000

The Ovni 370 is another cunning new aluminum centreboard offering, a true deck saloon cruiser for two. The designers say the biggest challenge was to create a Category A ocean going yacht at this size with a lifting keel, hence the hull had to be very stable.

Enjoyable to helm, it has a practical, deep cockpit behind a large sprayhood, which can link to the bimini on the arch. Many of its most appealing features lie in the bright, light, contemporary, clever, voluminous interior, which has good stowage and tankage allocation. There’s also a practical navstation, a large workroom and a vast separate shower. I particularly like the convertible saloom, which can double as a large secure daybed or pilot berth.

Potentially the least expensive Category A lift keel boat available, the Ovni will get you dreaming of remote places again.

Ovni 370 price: €282,080

There’s no shortage of spirit in the Windelo 50. We gave this a sustainability award after it’s founders spent two years researching environmentally-friendly composite materials, developing an eco-composite of basalt fibre and recycled PET foam so it could build boats that halve the environmental impact of standard glassfibre yachts.

The Windelo 50 is an intriguing package – from the styling, modular interior and novel layout to the solar field on the roof and the standard electric propulsion, it is completely fresh.

Windelo 50 price: €795,000

Best bluewater sailboat of 2022 – Outremer 55

I would argue that this is the most successful new production yacht on the market. Well over 50 have already sold (an equipped model typically costs €1.6m) – and I can understand why. After all, were money no object, I had this design earmarked as the new yacht I would most likely choose for a world trip.

Indeed 55 number one Sanya, was fully equipped for a family’s world cruise, and left during our stay for the Grand Large Odyssey tour. Whereas we sailed Magic Kili, which was tricked up with performance options, including foam-cored deckheads and supports, carbon crossbeam and bulkheads, and synthetic rigging.

At rest, these are enticing space ships. Taking one out to sea is another matter though. These are speed machines with the size, scale and loads to be rightly weary of. Last month Nikki Henderson wrote a feature for us about how to manage a new breed of performance cruising cats just like this and how she coaches new owners. I could not think of wiser money spent for those who do not have ample multihull sailing experience.

Under sail, the most fun was obviously reserved for the reaching leg under asymmetric, where we clocked between 11-16 knots in 15-16 knots wind. But it was the stability and of those sustained low teen speeds which really hit home  – passagemaking where you really cover miles.

Key features include the swing helms, which give you views from outboard, over the coachroof or from a protected position in the cockpit through the coachroof windows, and the vast island in the galley, which is key to an open plan main living area. It helps provide cavernous stowage and acts as the heart of the entertaining space as it would in a modern home. As Danish judge Morten Brandt-Rasmussen comments: “Apart from being the TGV of ocean passages the boat offers the most spacious, open and best integration of the cockpit and salon areas in the market.”

Outremer has done a top job in packing in the creature comforts, stowage space and payload capacity, while keeping it light enough to eat miles. Although a lot to absorb and handle, the 55 offers a formidable blend of speed and luxury cruising.

Outremer 55 price: €1.35m

Best bluewater sailboats for comfort

This is the successor to the legendary Super Maramu, a ketch design that for several decades defined easy downwind handling and fostered a cult following for the French yard. Nearly a decade old, the Amel 55 is the bridge between those world-girdling stalwarts and Amel’s more recent and totally re-imagined sloop designs, the Amel 50 and 60.

The 55 boasts all the serious features Amel aficionados loved and valued: a skeg-hung rudder, solidly built hull, watertight bulkheads, solid guardrails and rampart bulwarks. And, most noticeable, the solid doghouse in which the helmsman sits in perfect shelter at the wheel.

This is a design to live on comfortably for long periods and the list of standard features just goes on and on: passarelle; proper sea berths with lee cloths; electric furling main and genoa; and a multitude of practical items that go right down to a dishwasher and crockery.

There’s no getting around the fact these designs do look rather dated now, and through the development of easier sail handling systems the ketch rig has fallen out of fashion, but the Amel is nothing short of a phenomenon, and if you’ve never even peeked on board one, you really have missed a treat.

Photo: Sander van der Borch

Contest 50CS

A centre cockpit cruiser with true longevity, the Contest 50CS was launched by Conyplex back in 2003 and is still being built by the family-owned Dutch company, now in updated and restyled form.

With a fully balanced rudder, large wheel and modern underwater sections, the Contest 50CS is a surprisingly good performer for a boat that has a dry weight of 17.5 tonnes. Many were fitted with in-mast furling, which clearly curtails that performance, but even without, this boat is set up for a small crew.

Electric winches and mainsheet traveller are all easy to reach from the helm. On our test of the Contest 50CS, we saw for ourselves how two people can gybe downwind under spinnaker without undue drama. Upwind, a 105% genoa is so easy to tack it flatters even the weediest crewmember.

Down below, the finish level of the joinery work is up there among the best and the interior is full of clever touches, again updated and modernised since the early models. Never the cheapest bluewater sailing yacht around, the Contest 50CS has remained in demand as a brokerage buy. She is a reassuringly sure-footed, easily handled, very well built yacht that for all those reasons has stood the test of time.

This is a yacht that would be well capable of helping you extend your cruising grounds, almost without realising it.

Read more about the Contest 50CS and the new Contest 49CS

Photo: Rick Tomlinson

Hallberg-Rassy 48 Mk II

For many, the Swedish Hallberg-Rassy yard makes the quintessential bluewater cruiser for couples. With their distinctive blue cove line, these designs are famous for their seakindly behaviour, solid-as-a-rock build and beautifully finished, traditional interiors.

To some eyes, Hallberg-Rassys aren’t quite cool enough, but it’s been company owner Magnus Rassy’s confidence in the formula and belief in incremental ‘step-by-step’ evolution that has been such an exceptional guarantor of reliable quality, reputation and resale value.

The centre cockpit Hallberg-Rassy 48 epitomises the concept of comfort at sea and, like all the Frers-designed Hallberg-Rassys since the 1990s, is surprisingly fleet upwind as well as steady downwind. The 48 is perfectly able to be handled by a couple (as we found a few years back in the Pacific), and could with no great effort crack out 200-mile days.

The Hallberg-Rassy 48 was launched nearly a decade ago, but the Mk II from 2014 is our pick, updated with a more modern profile, larger windows and hull portlights that flood the saloon and aft cabin with light. With a large chart table, secure linear galley, heaps of stowage and space for bluewater extras such as machinery and gear, this yacht pretty much ticks all the boxes.

Discovery 55

First launched in 2000, the Discovery 55 has stood the test of time. Designed by Ron Holland, it hit a sweet spot in size that appealed to couples and families with world girdling plans.

Elegantly styled and well balanced, the 55 is also a practical design, with a deep and secure cockpit, comfortable seating, a self-tacking jib, dedicated stowage for the liferaft , a decent sugar scoop transom that’s useful for swimming or dinghy access, and very comfortable accommodation below. In short, it is a design that has been well thought out by those who’ve been there, got the bruises, stubbed their toes and vowed to change things in the future if they ever got the chance.

Throughout the accommodation there are plenty of examples of good detailing, from the proliferation of handholds and grabrails, to deep sinks in the galley offering immediate stowage when under way and the stand up/sit down showers. Stowage is good, too, with plenty of sensibly sized lockers in easily accessible positions.

The Discovery 55 has practical ideas and nifty details aplenty. She’s not, and never was, a breakthrough in modern luxury cruising but she is pretty, comfortable to sail and live on, and well mannered.

Photo: Latitudes Picture Library

You can’t get much more Cornish than a Rustler. The hulls of this Stephen Jones design are hand-moulded and fitted out in Falmouth – and few are more ruggedly built than this traditional, up-for-anything offshore cruiser.

She boasts an encapsulated lead keel, eliminating keel bolts and creating a sump for generous fuel and water tankage, while a chunky skeg protects the rudder. She is designed for good directional stability and load carrying ability. These are all features that lend this yacht confidence as it shoulders aside the rough stuff.

Most of those built have had a cutter rig, a flexible arrangement that makes sense for long passages in all sea and weather conditions. Down below, the galley and saloon berths are comfortable and sensible for living in port and at sea, with joinery that Rustler’s builders are rightly proud of.

As modern yachts have got wider, higher and fatter, the Rustler 42 is an exception. This is an exceptionally well-mannered seagoing yacht in the traditional vein, with elegant lines and pleasing overhangs, yet also surprisingly powerful. And although now over 20 years old, timeless looks and qualities mean this design makes her look ever more like a perennial, a modern classic.

The definitive crossover size, the point at which a yacht can be handled by a couple but is just large enough to have a professional skipper and be chartered, sits at around the 60ft mark. At 58ft 8in, the Oyster 575 fitted perfectly into this growing market when launched in 2010. It went on to be one of the most popular models from the yard, and is only now being superseded by the newer Rob Humphreys-designed Oyster 565 (just launched this spring).

Built in various configurations with either a deep keel, shoal draught keel or centreboard with twin rudders, owners could trade off better performance against easy access to shallower coves and anchorages. The deep-bodied hull, also by Rob Humphreys, is known for its easy motion at sea.

Some of the Oyster 575’s best features include its hallmark coachroof windows style and centre cockpit – almost everyone will know at first glance this is an Oyster – and superb interior finish. If she has a flaw, it is arguably the high cockpit, but the flip side is the galley headroom and passageway berth to the large aft stateroom.

This design also has a host of practical features for long-distance cruising, such as high guardrails, dedicated liferaft stowage, a vast lazarette for swallowing sails, tender, fenders etc, and a penthouse engine room.

Privilege Serie 5

A true luxury catamaran which, fully fitted out, will top €1m, this deserves to be seen alongside the likes of the Oyster 575, Gunfleet 58 and Hallberg-Rassy 55. It boasts a large cockpit and living area, and a light and spacious saloon with an emphasis on indoor-outdoor living, masses of refrigeration and a big galley.

Standout features are finish quality and solid build in a yacht designed to take a high payload, a secure walkaround deck and all-round views from the helm station. The new Privilege 510 that will replace this launches in February 2020.

Gunfleet 43

It was with this Tony Castro design that Richard Matthews, founder of Oyster Yachts, launched a brand new rival brand in 2012, the smallest of a range stretching to the flagship Gunfleet 74. The combination of short overhangs and centre cockpit at this size do make the Gunfleet 43 look modern if a little boxy, but time and subsequent design trends have been kind to her lines, and the build quality is excellent. The saloon, galley and aft cabin space is exceptional on a yacht of this size.

Photo: David Harding

Conceived as a belt-and-braces cruiser, the Kraken 50 launched last year. Its unique points lie underwater in the guise of a full skeg-hung rudder and so-called ‘Zero Keel’, an encapsulated long keel with lead ballast.

Kraken Yachts is the brainchild of British businessman and highly experienced cruiser Dick Beaumont, who is adamant that safety should be foremost in cruising yacht design and build. “There is no such thing as ‘one yacht for all purposes’… You cannot have the best of all worlds, whatever the salesman tells you,” he says.

Read our full review of the Kraken 50 .

Wauquiez Centurion 57

Few yachts can claim to be both an exciting Med-style design and a serious and practical northern European offshore cruiser, but the Wauquiez Centurion 57 tries to blend both. She slightly misses if you judge solely by either criterion, but is pretty and practical enough to suit her purpose.

A very pleasant, well-considered yacht, she is impressively built and finished with a warm and comfortable interior. More versatile than radical, she could be used for sailing across the Atlantic in comfort and raced with equal enjoyment at Antigua Sailing Week .

A modern classic if ever there was one. A medium to heavy displacement yacht, stiff and easily capable of standing up to her canvas. Pretty, traditional lines and layout below.

Photo: Voyage of Swell

Well-proven US legacy design dating back to the mid-1960s that once conquered the Transpac Race . Still admired as pretty, with slight spoon bow and overhanging transom.

Capable medium displacement cruiser, ideal size and good accommodation for couples or family cruising, and much less costly than similar luxury brands.

Photo: Peter Szamer

Swedish-built aft cockpit cruiser, smaller than many here, but a well-built and finished, super-durable pocket ocean cruiser.

Tartan 3700

Designed as a performance cruiser there are nimbler alternatives now, but this is still an extremely pretty yacht.

Broker ’ s choice

Discovery 55 Brizo

This yacht has already circumnavigated the globe and is ‘prepared for her next adventure,’ says broker Berthon. Price: £535,000 + VAT

Oyster 575 Ayesha

‘Stunning, and perfectly equipped for bluewater cruising,’ says broker Ancasta International. Price: £845,000 (tax not paid)

Oyster 575 Pearls of Nautilus

Nearly new and with a high spec, this Oyster Brokerage yacht features American white oak joinery and white leather upholstery and has a shoal draught keel. Price: $1.49m

Best bluewater yachts for performance

The Frers-designed Swan 54 may not be the newest hull shape but heralded Swan’s latest generation of displacement bluewater cruisers when launched four years ago. With raked stem, deep V hull form, lower freeboard and slight curve to the topsides she has a more timeless aesthetic than many modern slab-sided high volume yachts, and with that a seakindly motion in waves. If you plan to cover many miles to weather, this is probably the yacht you want to be on.

Photo: Carlo Borlenghi

Besides Swan’s superlative build quality, the 54 brings many true bluewater features, including a dedicated sail locker. There’s also a cockpit locker that functions as a utility cabin, with potential to hold your generator and washing machine, or be a workshop space.

The sloping transom opens out to reveal a 2.5m bathing platform, and although the cabins are not huge there is copious stowage space. Down below the top-notch oak joinery is well thought through with deep fiddles, and there is a substantial nav station. But the Swan 54 wins for handling above all, with well laid-out sail controls that can be easily managed between a couple, while offering real sailing enjoyment to the helmsman.

Photo: Graham Snook

The Performance Cruiser winner at the 2019 European Yacht of the Year awards, the Arcona 435 is all about the sailing experience. She has genuine potential as a cruiser-racer, but her strengths are as an enjoyable cruiser rather than a full-blown liveaboard bluewater boat.

Build quality is excellent, there is the option of a carbon hull and deck, and elegant lines and a plumb bow give the Arcona 435 good looks as well as excellent performance in light airs. Besides slick sail handling systems, there are well thought-out features for cruising, such as ample built-in rope bins and an optional semi-closed stern with stowage and swim platform.

Outremer 51

If you want the space and stability of a cat but still prioritise sailing performance, Outremer has built a reputation on building catamarans with true bluewater characteristics that have cruised the planet for the past 30 years.

Lighter and slimmer-hulled than most cruising cats, the Outremer 51 is all about sailing at faster speeds, more easily. The lower volume hulls and higher bridgedeck make for a better motion in waves, while owners report that being able to maintain a decent pace even under reduced canvas makes for stress-free passages. Deep daggerboards also give good upwind performance.

With bucket seats and tiller steering options, the Outremer 51 rewards sailors who want to spend time steering, while they’re famously well set up for handling with one person on deck. The compromise comes with the interior space – even with a relatively minimalist style, there is less cabin space and stowage volume than on the bulkier cats, but the Outremer 51 still packs in plenty of practical features.

The Xc45 was the first cruising yacht X-Yachts ever built, and designed to give the same X-Yachts sailing experience for sailors who’d spent years racing 30/40-footer X- and IMX designs, but in a cruising package.

Launched over 10 years ago, the Xc45 has been revisited a few times to increase the stowage and modernise some of the styling, but the key features remain the same, including substantial tanks set low for a low centre of gravity, and X-Yachts’ trademark steel keel grid structure. She has fairly traditional styling and layout, matched with solid build quality.

A soft bilge and V-shaped hull gives a kindly motion in waves, and the cockpit is secure, if narrow by modern standards.

A three or four cabin catamaran that’s fleet of foot with high bridgedeck clearance for comfortable motion at sea. With tall daggerboards and carbon construction in some high load areas, Catana cats are light and quick to accelerate.

Sweden Yachts 45

An established bluewater design that also features in plenty of offshore races. Some examples are specced with carbon rig and retractable bowsprits. All have a self-tacking jib for ease. Expect sweeping areas of teak above decks and a traditionally wooded interior with hanging wet locker.

A vintage performer, first launched in 1981, the 51 was the first Frers-designed Swan and marked a new era of iconic cruiser-racers. Some 36 of the Swan 51 were built, many still actively racing and cruising nearly 40 years on. Classic lines and a split cockpit make this a boat for helming, not sunbathing.

Photo: Julien Girardot / EYOTY

The JPK 45 comes from a French racing stable, combining race-winning design heritage with cruising amenities. What you see is what you get – there are no superfluous headliners or floorboards, but there are plenty of ocean sailing details, like inboard winches for safe trimming. The JPK 45 also has a brilliantly designed cockpit with an optional doghouse creating all-weather shelter, twin wheels and superb clutch and rope bin arrangement.

Photo: Andreas Lindlahr

For sailors who don’t mind exchanging a few creature comforts for downwind planing performance, the Pogo 50 offers double-digit surfing speeds for exhilarating tradewind sailing. There’s an open transom, tiller steering and no backstay or runners. The Pogo 50 also has a swing keel, to nose into shallow anchorages.

Seawind 1600

Seawinds are relatively unknown in Europe, but these bluewater cats are very popular in Australia. As would be expected from a Reichel-Pugh design, this 52-footer combines striking good looks and high performance, with fine entry bows and comparatively low freeboard. Rudders are foam cored lifting designs in cassettes, which offer straightforward access in case of repairs, while daggerboards are housed under the deck.

Best bluewater sailboats for families

It’s unsurprising that, for many families, it’s a catamaran that meets their requirements best of increased space – both living space and separate cabins for privacy-seeking teenagers, additional crew or visiting family – as well as stable and predictable handling.

Photo: Nicholas Claris

Undoubtedly one of the biggest success stories has been the Lagoon 450, which, together with boats like the Fountaine Pajot 44, helped drive up the popularity of catamaran cruising by making it affordable and accessible. They have sold in huge numbers – over 1,000 Lagoon 450s have been built since its launch in 2010.

The VPLP-designed 450 was originally launched with a flybridge with a near central helming position and upper level lounging areas (450F). The later ‘sport top’ option (450S) offered a starboard helm station and lower boom (and hence lower centre of gravity for reduced pitching). The 450S also gained a hull chine to create additional volume above the waterline. The Lagoon features forward lounging and aft cockpit areas for additional outdoor living space.

Besides being a big hit among charter operators, Lagoons have proven themselves over thousands of bluewater miles – there were seven Lagoon 450s in last year’s ARC alone. In what remains a competitive sector of the market, Lagoon has recently launched a new 46, with a larger self-tacking jib and mast moved aft, and more lounging areas.

Photo: Gilles Martin-Raget

Fountaine Pajot Helia 44

The FP Helia 44 is lighter, lower volume, and has a lower freeboard than the Lagoon, weighing in at 10.8 tonnes unloaded (compared to 15 for the 450). The helm station is on a mezzanine level two steps up from the bridgedeck, with a bench seat behind. A later ‘Evolution’ version was designed for liveaboard cruisers, featuring beefed up dinghy davits and an improved saloon space.

Available in three or four cabin layouts, the Helia 44 was also popular with charter owners as well as families. The new 45 promises additional volume, and an optional hydraulically lowered ‘beach club’ swim platform.

Photo: Arnaud De Buyzer / graphikup.com

The French RM 1370 might be less well known than the big brand names, but offers something a little bit different for anyone who wants a relatively voluminous cruising yacht. Designed by Marc Lombard, and beautifully built from plywood/epoxy, the RM is stiff and responsive, and sails superbly.

The RM yachts have a more individual look – in part down to the painted finish, which encourages many owners to personalise their yachts, but also thanks to their distinctive lines with reverse sheer and dreadnought bow. The cockpit is well laid out with the primary winches inboard for a secure trimming position. The interior is light, airy and modern, although the open transom won’t appeal to everyone.

For those wanting a monohull, the Hanse 575 hits a similar sweet spot to the popular multis, maximising accommodation for a realistic price, yet with responsive performance.

The Hanse offers a vast amount of living space thanks to the ‘loft design’ concept of having all the living areas on a single level, which gives a real feeling of spaciousness with no raised saloon or steps to accommodation. The trade-off for such lofty head height is a substantial freeboard – it towers above the pontoon, while, below, a stepladder is provided to reach some hatches.

Galley options include drawer fridge-freezers, microwave and coffee machine, and the full size nav station can double up as an office or study space.

But while the Hanse 575 is a seriously large boat, its popularity is also down to the fact that it is genuinely able to be handled by a couple. It was innovative in its deck layout: with a self-tacking jib and mainsheet winches immediately to hand next to the helm, one person could both steer and trim.

Direct steering gives a feeling of control and some tangible sailing fun, while the waterline length makes for rapid passage times. In 2016 the German yard launched the newer Hanse 588 model, having already sold 175 of the 575s in just four years.

Photo: Bertel Kolthof

Jeanneau 54

Jeanneau leads the way among production builders for versatile all-rounder yachts that balance sail performance and handling, ergonomics, liveaboard functionality and good looks. The Jeanneau 54 , part of the range designed by Philippe Briand with interior by Andrew Winch, melds the best of the larger and smaller models and is available in a vast array of layout options from two cabins/two heads right up to five cabins and three heads.

We’ve tested the Jeanneau 54 in a gale and very light winds, and it acquitted itself handsomely in both extremes. The primary and mainsheet winches are to hand next to the wheel, and the cockpit is spacious, protected and child-friendly. An electric folding swim and sun deck makes for quick fun in the water.

Nautitech Open 46

This was the first Nautitech catamaran to be built under the ownership of Bavaria, designed with an open-plan bridgedeck and cockpit for free-flowing living space. But with good pace for eating up bluewater miles, and aft twin helms rather than a flybridge, the Nautitech Open 46 also appeals to monohull sailors who prefer a more direct sailing experience.

Made by Robertson and Caine, who produce catamarans under a dual identity as both Leopard and the Sunsail/Moorings charter cats, the Leopard 45 is set to be another big seller. Reflecting its charter DNA, the Leopard 45 is voluminous, with stepped hulls for reduced waterline, and a separate forward cockpit.

Built in South Africa, they are robustly tested off the Cape and constructed ruggedly enough to handle heavy weather sailing as well as the demands of chartering.

Photo: Olivier Blanchet

If space is king then three hulls might be even better than two. The Neel 51 is rare as a cruising trimaran with enough space for proper liveaboard sailing. The galley and saloon are in the large central hull, together with an owner’s cabin on one level for a unique sensation of living above the water. Guest or family cabins lie in the outer hulls for privacy and there is a cavernous full height engine room under the cabin sole.

Performance is notably higher than an equivalent cruising cat, particularly in light winds, with a single rudder giving a truly direct feel in the helm, although manoeuvring a 50ft trimaran may daunt many sailors.

Beneteau Oceanis 46.1

A brilliant new model from Beneteau, this Finot Conq design has a modern stepped hull, which offers exhilarating and confidence-inspiring handling in big breezes, and slippery performance in lighter winds.

The Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 was the standout performer at this year’s European Yacht of the Year awards, and, in replacing the popular Oceanis 45, looks set to be another bestseller. Interior space is well used with a double island berth in the forepeak. An additional inboard unit creates a secure galley area, but tank capacity is moderate for long periods aboard.

Beneteau Oceanis 473

A popular model that offers beam and height in a functional layout, although, as with many boats of this age (she was launched in 2002), the mainsheet is not within reach of the helmsman.

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49

The Philippe Briand-designed Sun Odyssey range has a solid reputation as family production cruisers. Like the 473, the Sun Odyssey 49 was popular for charter so there are plenty of four-cabin models on the market.

Nautitech 441

The hull design dates back to 1995, but was relaunched in 2012. Though the saloon interior has dated, the 441 has solid practical features, such as a rainwater run-off collection gutter around the coachroof.

Atlantic 42

Chris White-designed cats feature a pilothouse and forward waist-high working cockpit with helm position, as well as an inside wheel at the nav station. The Atlantic 42 offers limited accommodation by modern cat standards but a very different sailing experience.

Best bluewater sailing yachts for expeditions

Bestevaer 56.

All of the yachts in our ‘expedition’ category are aluminium-hulled designs suitable for high latitude sailing, and all are exceptional yachts. But the Bestevaer 56 is a spectacular amount of boat to take on a true adventure. Each Bestevaer is a near-custom build with plenty of bespoke options for owners to customise the layout and where they fall on the scale of rugged off-grid adventurer to 4×4-style luxury fit out.

The Bestevaer range began when renowned naval architect Gerard Dijkstra chose to design his own personal yacht for liveaboard adventure cruising, a 53-footer. The concept drew plenty of interest from bluewater sailors wanting to make longer expeditions and Bestevaers are now available in a range of sizes, with the 56-footer proving a popular mid-range length.

The well-known Bestevaer 56 Tranquilo  (pictured above) has a deep, secure cockpit, voluminous tanks (700lt water and over 1,100lt fuel) and a lifting keel plus water ballast, with classically styled teak clad decks and pilot house. Other owners have opted for functional bare aluminium hull and deck, some choose a doghouse and others a pilothouse.

Photo: Jean-Marie Liot

The Boreal 52 also offers Land Rover-esque practicality, with utilitarian bare aluminium hulls and a distinctive double-level doghouse/coachroof arrangement for added protection in all weathers. The cockpit is clean and uncluttered, thanks to the mainsheet position on top of the doghouse, although for visibility in close manoeuvring the helmsman will want to step up onto the aft deck.

Twin daggerboards, a lifting centreboard and long skeg on which she can settle make this a true go-anywhere expedition yacht. The metres of chain required for adventurous anchoring is stowed in a special locker by the mast to keep the weight central. Down below has been thought through with equally practical touches, including plenty of bracing points and lighting that switches on to red light first to protect your night vision.

Photo: Morris Adant / Garcia Yachts

Garcia Exploration 45

The Garcia Exploration 45 comes with real experience behind her – she was created in association with Jimmy Cornell, based on his many hundreds of thousands of miles of bluewater cruising, to go anywhere from high latitudes to the tropics.

Arguably less of a looker than the Bestevaer, the Garcia Exploration 45 features a rounded aluminium hull, centreboard with deep skeg and twin daggerboards. The considerable anchor chain weight has again been brought aft, this time via a special conduit to a watertight locker in front of the centreboard.

This is a yacht designed to be lived on for extended periods with ample storage, and panoramic portlights to give a near 360° view of whichever extraordinary landscape you are exploring. Safety features include a watertight companionway door to keep extreme weather out and through-hull fittings placed above the waterline. When former Vendée Globe skipper Pete Goss went cruising , this was the boat he chose to do it in.

Photo: svnaima.com

A truly well-proven expedition design, some 1,500 Ovnis have been built and many sailed to some of the most far-flung corners of the world. (Jimmy Cornell sailed his Aventura some 30,000 miles, including two Drake Passage crossings, one in 50 knots of wind).

Futuna Exploration 54

Another aluminium design with a swinging centreboard and a solid enclosed pilothouse with protected cockpit area. There’s a chunky bowsprit and substantial transom arch to house all manner of electronics and power generation.

Previous boats have been spec’d for North West Passage crossings with additional heating and engine power, although there’s a carbon rig option for those that want a touch of the black stuff. The tanks are capacious, with 1,000lt capability for both fresh water and fuel.

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Venomous blue dragon sea slug: What to know if you see one on Florida beach during spring break

Blue dragon sea slugs have been seen in recent weeks washing up on gulf coast Texas beaches but the small venomous creatures are no strangers to Florida.

With their hypnotic and iridescent blue color, scientists warn beachgoers to look but not touch the creatures if they watch up on the beach this spring break as has been reported in Texas this month and in Florida historically as the animals are known to live in both Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico waters.

With their mesmeric tendrils and mottled black and blue patterns should serve as a warning to spring breakers who happen upon one while walking along a Florida beach where they've been known to habit.

It's difficult to distinguish between the sting of the blue dragon and the typical Portuguese man o'wars often seen on several Atlantic Coasts beaches because their venom is the same.

What is a venomous blue dragon spotted in Florida and Texas?

Only 3 centimeters long, the blue dragon can fill itself with air and float along ocean currents looking for its favorite food: Portuguese man o'wars. Blue dragons have a sting up to five times stronger than the man o'war.

Known officially as  Glaucus atlanticus ,  blue dragon sea slugs are also known as sea swallows or blue angels. The sea creature is native to the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans.

When eating man o'wars, the blue dragon is able to absorb the stinging nematocysts from their preferred meal to store for their own use. Nematocysts are the poisonous, barbed cells used by jellyfish to ward off predators, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Are blue dragons dangerous?

Although sometimes called blue angels, these creatures are anything but angelic. Each one has dozens of digits fanning out from their finlike appendages in gradients from grey-white to a flame-blue. And each of those can deliver a painful, sometimes dangerous, sting.

Their stings are many multiples higher than those of the man o'wars and other jellyfish they consume.

Blue dragon stings can cause

Hyperpigmentation

Where have blue dragons been spotted?

Recently, the oddly beautiful yet dangerous creatures have been spotted on Gulf Coast beaches in Texas, according to Texas A&M's Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies.

Beachcombing - Blue Dragon Each spring when we get strong southeast winds blowing in, we get a wave of man-o-wars, by the wind sailors, blue buttons, storm snails, and the organisms that feed on them, blue dragons. 🌬Thousands of by the wind sailors are washing up, quite a few small man-o-wars, and the rarely seen blue dragon. The Glaucus atlanticus sea slug, or blue dragon, is a pelagic nudibranch that sails on the surface of the ocean. They are typically just an inch long, and feed on the toxins of much larger species such as Portuguese man o’ wars, which have tentacles around 30 feet long. The blue dragon is immune to the toxins, and collects them in special sacs within the finger-like branches at the end of its appendages. When threatened or touched, it can release stinging cells with more powerful stings than the Portuguese man o' war can alone! That’s why we recommend just taking photos and not touching. This is just the first “blue wave” of these organisms washing in together. You can expect to see this happening more as we get into spring with strong southeast winds blowing them onshore. Watch this episode of Beachcombing with Jace Tunnell to get up close look at the beautiful creatures! Posted by Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies on Monday, March 18, 2024

A report on the "Today" show aired earlier this month showed Texas beachgoers enamored with the beautiful blue dragons on Texas beaches.

Because the creatures are endemic to both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, biologists say they can be spotted anywhere its common to see man o'war or other jellyfish that provide them with their primary food source. Man o'wars have been reported on various Florida beaches at various times of year and should also be avoided and not touched.

This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Florida Blue dragon sea slugs: What to know if you see one on spring break

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Junior Sailing Programs, Meet the Blue Dragon Pram!

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Sail1Design is always on the lookout for developments in youth sailing. We saw this pram at the US Boat Show in Annapolis, and it looks to be a great tool for junior programs to get kids out on the water!

Key Features:

• Polyethylene construction makes it very durable, and maintenance free
• Self Bailing!!
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The Blue Dragon Pram from Zim Sailing is a durable, unsinkable, self-bailing dinghy that is the perfect training boat for beginner sailors. The simple design is very low maintenance but performs well enough to get kids excited about sailing.  Fed up with expensive fiberglass repairs? The Blue Dragon’s polyethylene hull is nearly indestructible and will withstand the tough use that a beginner program boat takes. 

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7 Legendary Solo Bluewater Sailboats Worth Considering

When setting out to explore the open seas solo, you'll have to choose the right bluewater sailboat from so very many available options. The perfect boat for sailing single-handed is one that's not only safe and seaworthy, but also easy to handle on your own. In this article, we've handpicked the top 7 legendary solo bluewater sailboats worth considering for their excellent track records.

The most legendary solo bluewater sailboats are the Contessa 32, Westsail 32, Hallberg-Rassy 42F, Pacific Seacraft 37, Island Packet 38, Tayana 42, and Amel 54. These boats have it all: from robust designs to a world-renowned reputation for performance and reliability. They are known for their seaworthiness, durability, and comfort.

We understand the importance of balancing comfort and performance when spending prolonged periods at sea. Each of these sailboats has been proven to provide a harmonious blend of these attributes. Let's get to know them more below.

• Solo bluewater sailboats are designed to be sailed by a single person, making them ideal for solo circumnavigation or long-distance cruising.
• You can get the Contessa 32 and Westsail 32 for as little as $30,000.
• The maintenance and repair costs of the seven boats range from $5,000 to $50,000 per year.
• Marina fees and insurance can range from $5,000 to $20,000 per year.
• Factor in upgrades and equipment costs that can reach up to $100,000.

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Contessa 32's sturdy construction and excellent sailing performance have earned it a legendary reputation among sailors. With a well-designed interior layout, it has space for living aboard during your solo adventures. The Contessa 32 is a classic bluewater sailboat designed by David Sadler in the 1970s. It is known for its excellent balance, seaworthiness, and speed. It has a full keel, moderate displacement, and a classic design that has stood the test of time.

Westsail 32 is known for its rugged construction

The Westsail 32 gained fame as an affordable, rugged, and capable long-distance cruiser. Its full keel and sturdy hull ensure a comfortable ride in rough seas. The practical, function-driven interior makes it easy for solo sailors to maintain and navigate the vessel while providing essential amenities for an extended voyage.

Westsail 32 is another classic bluewater sailboat that was designed by William Crealock in the 1970s. It is known for its rugged construction, spacious interior, and excellent performance in heavy weather. The Westsail 32 has a full keel, heavy displacement, and a classic double-ender design.

Hallberg-Rassy 42F is known for its top-notch craftsmanship

The Hallberg-Rassy 42F is another superb choice for single-handed bluewater sailing. This Swedish-built yacht is well-renowned for its top-notch craftsmanship, stability, and comfort. It offers a spacious, well-lit interior, ensuring you'll enjoy your time below deck while cruising the open seas.

Hallberg-Rassy 42F is a modern bluewater sailboat designed by German Frers in the 1990s. It is known for its luxurious interior, excellent performance, and high-quality construction. The Hallberg-Rassy 42F has a fin keel, a spade rudder, and a modern design that combines comfort and performance.

Pacific Seacraft 37 is designed for serious cruising

Pacific Seacraft 37 is a sturdy and reliable boat for solo sailors. Its moderate displacement and full keel provide excellent stability, while the well-thought-out interior layout includes abundant storage and comfortable living quarters. Its reputation as a proven bluewater cruiser makes it a top choice for solo sailors. The Pacific Seacraft 37 is another classic bluewater sailboat designed by Bill Crealock in the 1970s. It is known for its excellent balance, seaworthiness, and comfort.

Island Packet 38 is known for its spacious interior

Island Packet 38 is a popular choice among solo cruisers, thanks to its stable full keel design and living space. Its build quality, comfort, and performance make it well-suited for long-distance sailing. The spacious interior and practical layout ensure you have everything needed for a successful solo journey. Island Packet 38 is a modern bluewater sailboat designed by Bob Johnson in the 1990s. It 38 has a full keel, moderate displacement, and a modern design that combines comfort and performance.

Aside from bluewater sailing , there are other types of sailing discussed in this article.

Tayana 42 is known for its excellent balance, seaworthiness, and comfort

Tayana 42 is a comfortable, sea-kindly sailboat, ideal for single-handed offshore cruising. Its balanced performance, easy handling, and well-equipped interior ensure a safe and comfortable journey. It is well-regarded among sailors for its proven bluewater capabilities and timeless styling. The Tayana 42 is another classic bluewater sailboat designed by Bob Perry in the 1970s. It has a full keel, heavy displacement, and a classic design that has stood the test of time.

The Amel 54 is known for its luxury and exceptional build quality

This French-built vessel offers a spacious and comfortable interior with top-of-the-line amenities, making it an excellent option for solo sailors seeking a bluewater cruiser to explore the world in style and comfort. Its easy-to-handle design with advanced sailing systems allows you to sail solo with confidence and ease. The system includes electric winches, furling sails, and a self-tacking jib, which make it easy to handle the boat in all conditions.

To learn more about bluewater sailing , here's our comprehensive article on it.

These factors will ensure not only your safety but also your comfort and ease during your sailing adventure.

Size and stability of a solo sailboat

A boat with a wide beam and short waterline provides more stability, making it easier for you to handle the vessel on your own. Some popular sailboat models known for their size and stability include the Westsail 32 and the Hunter Channel 31.

A good solo bluewater sailboat should be large enough to provide adequate storage space for supplies and equipment, while also being stable enough to handle rough seas and high winds. It should also have a well-designed hull shape that provides good stability and balance, and a keel that provides good tracking and prevents the boat from capsizing.

Ease of use and maneuverability of any solo sailboat

Features like roller furling and an electric windlass can make handling the sails and anchor much more straightforward. Also, hydraulic bow/stern thrusters with remotes can help you maneuver your boat easily and safely. Make sure to look for these features when choosing your bluewater sailboat.

A good solo bluewater sailboat should be easy to handle and operate by a single person. It should have a sail plan that is easy to adjust and control, and a steering system that is responsive and easy to use. It should also have a well-designed cockpit that provides good visibility and protection from the elements.

Durability and seaworthiness for long-term safety

A well-built sailboat with a history of proven offshore performance should be at the top of your list. Some of the best and most famous bluewater sailboats include the Alberg 30 and Hanse 371.

A good solo bluewater sailboat should be built to withstand the rigors of extended ocean voyages. It should have a strong, well-built hull that is capable of withstanding heavy seas and high winds. It should also have a well-designed rigging system that is strong and durable, and a keel that is designed to provide good stability and balance.

To learn more about the best keel design for bluewater sailing , here's our article on it.

Comfort and livability of a solo sailboat

Consider the layout and features of the boat, ensuring that it has a comfortable sleeping area, a well-equipped galley, and ample storage space. A good example is the Valiant 40, known for its excellent layout and seaworthiness.

A good solo bluewater sailboat should be comfortable and livable for extended periods of time. It should have a well-designed interior that provides adequate storage space, comfortable sleeping quarters, and a functional galley and head. It should also have good ventilation and lighting, and be well-insulated to provide protection from the elements.

Affordability and availability determine the sailboat's practicality

Set a budget and research suitable sailboats within that price range. Some budget-friendly options include the J/109 and Westsail 32. A good solo bluewater sailboat should be reasonably priced and readily available. It should be affordable for most sailors who are interested in long-distance cruising, and should be available for purchase or charter in most parts of the world.

If you're looking for bluewater sailboats under 40 feet , here's our article where we picked the top 13 most famous ones.

You'll be faced with a range of solo bluewater sailboat options, from budget-friendly to luxury models. Let's explore some factors you should keep in mind to make the best decision for your needs and budget.

Initial purchase price : This is often the first thing people think of when it comes to the cost of a sailboat. There's a wide range in prices, depending on factors like age, size, and brand. For example, a used Alberg 30 might cost between $10,000 and $15,000, while a new Amel 54 could be in the range of hundreds of thousands of dollars. It's important to find a balance between quality and affordability that suits your needs and financial capabilities.

Maintenance and repairs : Owning a sailboat comes with ongoing expenses to keep it in good sailing condition. Regular maintenance tasks like painting, replacing worn rigging, and inspecting safety equipment can add up over time. Be prepared to allocate a portion of your budget for these essential tasks, as neglecting them could lead to more expensive repairs down the line.

Marina fees and insurance : Depending on where you plan to keep your boat, you may incur costs for marina or dockage fees. Additionally, securing insurance coverage for your sailboat is a must to protect your investment. Both of these costs can vary widely, so make sure you factor them into your overall budget.

Upgrades and equipment : To ensure your sailboat is well-suited for solo bluewater sailing, you might need to invest in upgrades to improve its safety and performance. For instance, you may want to add a roller furling system, wind vane, or more advanced navigation equipment. These enhancements can amount to a significant investment, so it's wise to plan financially for any desired upgrades.

Here are some essential tips to keep your boat in top shape, and ensure its long life and performance during solo journeys:

Regular inspections : Make it a habit to perform a thorough inspection of your sailboat periodically. Examine the rigging, sails, hull, and all mechanical components. Routine inspections allow you to detect any signs of wear, damage or potential problems before they escalate.

Cleaning : Keep your sailboat clean by washing it regularly with freshwater and appropriate cleaning solutions. This simple practice prevents the buildup of dirt, salt, and other debris, which can cause corrosion and damage to your vessel over time.

Checking the bilge : Ensure that your bilge pump is working efficiently and that there's no water accumulating in the bilge area. If there are any signs of water accumulation, investigate the source and address any leaks or issues promptly.

Servicing the winches : Winches play a crucial role in your sailboat’s performance, so it’s essential to inspect, clean, and grease them regularly. This practice will guarantee their smooth operation and prolong their lifespan.

Sail care : Inspect your sails frequently for any tears, wear, or damage. Repair or replace them as necessary. To protect your sails from the sun’s harmful UV rays, always use a sail cover when not in use.

Keeping records : Maintain a logbook to document all maintenance tasks, inspections, and repairs. Not only will this help you keep track of what has been done, but it will also provide valuable information if you decide to sell your sailboat in the future.

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6 Fascinating Facts About Blue Dragons

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Blue dragons, or more properly Glaucus atlanticus , are part of a group of creatures known as nudibranchs or sea slugs. They also are known as blue sea slugs, blue angels, and sea swallows. There are a few similar blue dragon species within the Glaucus genus. These creatures free float in currents of temperate and tropical ocean waters worldwide, specifically the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. It is unknown how many blue dragons exist, as they are small and hard to quantify.

Blue dragons grow to about 1.2 inches long, yet they eat creatures many times their size. They do this with radular teeth that resemble a knife's serrated edge along the creature's chitinous jaw. Chitin is the same hard substance that forms the outside of ants and crabs.

Learn more about these striking blue aquatic creatures.

• Common Name : Blue dragon or blue glaucus
• Scientific Name : Glaucus atlanticus
• Average Lifespan in the Wild : One month to one year
• IUCN Red List Status : Not assessed
• Current Population : Unknown

1. Blue Dragons Camouflage With Color

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This animal's blue color is for more than just show. The sea slug uses its hue to its advantage as it floats on the ocean's surface. Its cyanic side faces upward to camouflage it against the sea's blue color, while the silver side faces downward to camouflage it against the water's bright surface.

This clever suit of color keeps it virtually invisible to predators from both above and below.

2. They Pack a Sting

In addition to its camouflage abilities, the blue dragon has a pretty wicked defense mechanism. If the coloring happens to fail, it'll simply deliver a vicious sting.

The slug isn't venomous all on its own, however. It stores the stinging nematocysts created by the creatures on which it feeds, including venomous siphonophores and Portuguese man o' wars . These cells are stored and concentrated, so when it's touched, the blue dragon can release these stinging cells to pack an even more powerful punch than the man o' war hydrozoan.

3. They Form Groups Called Blue Fleets

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Groups of blue dragons float among the blue-tinted siphonophores they eat, creating formations known as "blue fleets." This behavior makes sense for feeding and mating, but it does create conditions favorable for oceanic winds to blow them ashore by increasing their exposed surface area.

Blue dragons curl into balls to protect themselves when they're caught in waves and are being pushed toward the beach. And if they do become stranded on the sand, their venom remains active—even after they die. This means that humans who pick up or step on the creatures will experience their fiery sting.

4. They Don't Make Good Pets

A blue dragon's striking blue looks lead some people to consider adding them to a home aquarium. Fortunately, these creatures aren't readily available for purchase. They don't make good pets because of their dietary needs, it is impossible to find food for them at a pet store. The other more obvious issue is that powerful sting. Even the most experienced aquarium keepers pass on adding these nudibranchs to their setup.

5. They Are Hermaphrodites

All blue dragons are hermaphrodites, meaning they have both male and female reproductive organs. When two blue dragons mate, they engage carefully with long, curved, almost S-shape bends in their penises. Their long anatomy keeps them from being stung by their partner. This mating results in strings of 20 eggs that the slug lays on floating objects such as driftwood or the floating carcass of their prey.

6. They Are Showing Up in Unexpected Locations

In many locations worldwide, blue dragons are being spotted for the first time. This may be because the warming ocean, combined with increased storm activity, results in them floating farther and/or into different coastlines. It may also be related to cyclical changes in Portuguese man o' war populations.

Researchers revised the range of blue dragons 93 miles farther north into the Bay of California after fishers netted them as part of their catch in 2015. In 2017, they were spotted in the waters of Taiwan. In May 2020, they surprised beachgoers in South Padre Island, Texas, and then again in Cape Town, South Africa, in November of that year.

Blue dragons will not hesitate to sting if they feel threatened, and their sting is venomous not because they're venomous themselves but because they eat venomous creatures like the Portuguese man o' war. Being stung by one would be excruciating and most likely cause welts on exposed skin.

Though they're infrequently encountered by humans, it's unclear just how rare blue dragons are because they're so tiny and therefore difficult to quantify in the vast, open ocean. The species has not been assessed by the IUCN.

Blue dragons seem to be migrating to new regions, including the Gulf Coast of the U.S., because of increased storm activity and warming water temperatures. Like most marine animals, these sea slugs are also impacted by ocean acidification, which could reduce the amount of food their prey eats.

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Needleman, Robert K. et al. " Environmental And Ecological Effects Of Climate Change On Venomous Marine And Amphibious Species In The Wilderness ." Wilderness & Environmental Medicine , vol. 29, no. 3, 2018, pp. 343-356., doi:10.1016/j.wem.2018.04.003

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1957 Dragon Class Olympic

Groton, Connecticut

Make Dragon Class

Model Olympic

Category Sailboats

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1957 Dragon Class Olympic This Dragon was built by Børresen (Denmark) in 1957.   She is now in sailing condition, having undergone a thorough restoration the winter of 2011 -2012.  Details of the restoration are in Specifications..  Her history includes a very good racing pedigree:  She was sailed to 4th place in the 1968 Olympics and she won 1961 Dulles Cup. Having spent a great deal on the restoration, the owner simply wants to pass her on to a caring, new owner who will appreciate her.

1996 Lillbacka Corp Finland for Finn-Power Blue Dragon

Waukegan, Illinois

Make Lillbacka Corp Finland For Finn-Power

Model Blue Dragon

Category Tender Boats

1996 Lillbacka Corp Finland for Finn-Power Blue Dragon Viking Ship/ Long Boat/ Square Rigged

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2024 Sea-Doo Spark for 2 Rotax 900 ACE - 90 CONV with IBR

Houghton Lake, Michigan

Make Sea-Doo

Model Spark For 2 Rotax 900 ACE - 90 CONV With IBR

Category Personal Watercraft

Length 111" / 283 cm

Posted 2 Weeks Ago

Boat: Sea-Doo Spark 2up Conv 90-Sunrise Orange/Dragon Red

2024 Sea-Doo Spark for 2 Rotax 900 ACE - 90 CONV with IBR and Audio

Model Spark For 2 Rotax 900 ACE - 90 CONV With IBR And Audio

Boat: Sea-Doo Spark 2up Conv 90 (Sound System)-Sunrise Orange/Dragon Red

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Model Spark For 3 Rotax 900 ACE - 90 IBR

Boat: Sea-Doo Spark 3up Base 90-Sunrise Orange/Dragon Red

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