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Pangaea Exploration operates worldwide adventure sailing voyages and sail training to the public. We offer a superb platform and excellent crew to guide you across the globe.

Have you been dreaming of crossing an ocean? Imagining lounging on the white sand of a remote island or atoll? Are you passionate about rare wildlife encounters? Want to escape the cyclical norms of modern day travel? Do you simply want to learn to sail while having the adventure of a lifetime? If you answered yes to any of these questions, adventure sailing is indeed for YOU! Our guest ratio is usually mixed different backgrounds, such as sailors looking for a bit of blue water, and every day adventurers who have never stepped foot on a boat. We love this balance! Voyages range in length between 1 and 4 weeks, in other words, perfect for immersion into sailing life. From coastal cruising and exploring islands, to crossing oceans and learning celestial navigation, above all, we offer variety.

Our Mission

At Pangaea, we strongly believe in the importance of connecting people with the sea. Feeling that if given a chance to truly spend time on the ocean, people will feel more connected to the sea and want to protect it. With this in mind, we offer worldwide adventure sailing opportunities to passionate travelers ranging from complete beginners, to experienced sailors.

Our Crew & Experience

We’ve operated Sea Dragon throughout the Atlantic and Pacific for over 10 years! During that time, we’ve built an excellent reputation for safe, effective, and efficient worldwide adventure sailing voyages. Our experienced crew has covered tens of thousands nautical miles! Having developed a strong background in sailing education, and also skills to effectively and safely sail anywhere in the world, our crew are excited to have you on board and share their knowledge.

In our historical work as a research vessel, we have worked with some of the world’s leading researchers and institutions. Work conducted on board has spanned from microplastics to coral, water sampling to whales. We were an integral part of discovering the existence of microplastic pollution in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans! Additionally, we’ve supported many diving trips and aided in the finding of un-charted seamounts off the coast of Brazil. Moreover, we’ve helped in the search for Pacific “super reefs”, and acted as a film platform for television programs on humpback whales and marine toxicology. We’ve also spent time in fresh water, sailing to the center of the North American continent through the Great Lakes! Sea Dragon has quite a lengthy and impressive resume.

We sail throughout the world’s oceans aboard Sea Dragon, our 72ft expedition yacht. Sea Dragon was built as one of twelve steel ships for the British Steel Global Challenge (Hull CB 37), the toughest yacht race in the world. She has circumnavigated the world twice (both times upwind in the Southern Ocean) as CB37 before being renamed as Sea Dragon with Pangaea Exploration. Sea Dragon has gone through extensive refits to become more suitable as a liveaboard adventure, teaching, and research platform. However, she maintains her true rugged heritage. She’s capable of carrying 15 people on unsupported voyages, up-to two months in length, in any of the world’s oceans! Maybe we’re biased, but we’re impressed by her every day.

64′ Expedition Sailing Yacht

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Nothing ordinary

Beyond the Horizon

This is one of the most interesting yachts I know: She is unusually comfortable at sea, in any climate. She is one of the safest pleasure yachts of her size, designed to be as simple and reliable as possible. And she sails just fine, despite not having a ‘proper’ deep keel.

64′ Expedition yacht, waiting at the dock

An unusually well-protected cockpit

Access to deck via a door

An unusual set of properties like these obviously do not happen by themselves. In the case of the ATOA, they are in part the result of some extremely careful planning and engineering. But, to some extent they are also the result of coincidence. How did this happen?

The Atoa 64 was conceived as a competent expedition yacht – ATOA refers to Arctic to Antarctic. With a visit to the Amazon river on the way so we could perhaps have called her Atoama . The requirements were very specific:

Design Parameters

• A fast passagemaker, at least 8 knots average offshore under engine or sail – off the wind or to windward!
• Draft limited to 1,60 m and able to dry out, self-supported, in tidal waters.
• Protected propeller, good for all sorts of conditions
• Completely self-reliant.
• Foolproof keel , rudder and rig . As long as the keel, rudder and rig stays on a boat, the boat will usually be fine
• Immensely strong construction, capable of handling any weather without damage and able to go through thin ice.
• A double-ended stern was desirable, if it did not detract from the basic qualities
• A walk-in engine room, possible to do maintenance and repairs on site
• A completely enclosed pilot house from which the yacht could be handled for long periods in adverse weather.
• Cockpit as sheltered as ever possible.
• Easily handled by one or two persons
• Three cabins, one of which could be used as a crew cabin, with en-suite layout

During the project phase, all sorts of different concepts were evaluated. Our client suggested twin keels – these were ruled out for their inherently lacklustre performance. A ballasted swing keel was deemed too vulnerable, and handling it was thought too sensitive. A lifting keel was regarded not fit for the south Atlantic. Even an ordinary fixed fin keel was ruled out as being, on one hand, too deep for inland waters, and on the other hand too vulnerable for ice or grounding.

Same with a spade rudder; for an expedition yacht such a rudder would be too sensitive and would not offer any realistic back-up solution in the event of a failure.

Please note that all these concepts are fine for almost any boat and we use most of them all the time. Only, this particular yacht was supposed to be able to be fine and safe in the most remote parts of the world, on her own, and under any conditions. 

Efficiency to windward

Shoal draft keel, protected balanded rudder, daggerboards

Finally, a somewhat unique concept grew on the drawing board:  The boat would be built with a long, very shallow keel, extending all the way aft to protect the propeller and support the rudder. This would be the backbone of the yacht and allow a reasonable position for approx. 12 tons of lead ballast. 

The rudder would of course be balanced in order not to strain the helm or autopilot too much. It would be at the same time be fully supported by the keel with a lower bearing, and fully protected by the same keel. This also meant that the controllable pitch propeller would be fully protected, and the propeller would be very close to the rudder for superior handling in port.

On the outside of the engine room each side, through the side decks, there would be asymmetric daggerboards. These would provide a lift to windward equivalent to a modern fin-keel yacht with 2,8 m draft. If one of the daggerboards got damaged in the Antarctic, the yacht would still be able to keep sailing. She would lose that last edge to windward, but that would be all.

Add stability

Bunker diesel to windward, daggeboard down to leeward

Outside of the dagger boards, towards the hull sides and under the side decks, this would leave an empty space each side. Unless we put ballast tanks there. But the boat wouldn’t be happy in freezing conditions with freezing water ballast, no matter if it was fresh or salt, so we decided to use this space for spare diesel bunker tanks. 2000 litres, to be half in each tank, or all on the windward side during a passage.

Again, with the combined stability gained by the filled windward tank together with the lead keel, this would provide the equivalent kind of righting moment that one would expect from a modern fin-keel yacht with 2,8 m draft. Voilà!

If the spare diesel had to be used she would lose some 10% of her sail-carrying ability but apart from this slight loss of performance, her safety or comfort would not be compromised.  So, essentially, we were creating a totally safe yacht with 1,6 m draft that would behave like it had a modern cruiser-racer fin keel 2,8 m deep. 

As dry as possible 

Maybe the real beauty of this concept is the ability to dry out. The dagger boards serve as perfect legs. And the yacht would in such case rest on its keel bottom, not on the hull itself. In  contrast, drying out with a lifting-keel boat could be a nightmare if you discover that the hull plating is sitting on a boulder. With the thick sole of this long ballast keel resting onto the sea bed, one will still be safe.  T aking all aspects in account, we knew this design was as safe and amphibious and fast and simple we could come up with for a 40-ton, world cruising 64-foot sailing yacht. 

It never turns out the way you expect 

The ATOA was built beautifully in Enkhuizen, Holland. During the build, however, a decision was made not to build the daggerboards. We were very concerned, fearing that she would become a mediocre ‘motorsailer’ kind of yacht.

The 64′ as she turned out, with bunker ballast tanks

As it happened, the test sails with ATOA proved us all wrong.

In blustery, freezing conditions on the Ijselmeer she reached out of Enkhuizen at good speed, 9,4 knots, under reefed main and 106% jib. This was all expected, because even if she is on the medium to heavy displacement side of the scale, she is a slippery boat with a long waterline and a very fine entry.  She was easy on the helm and felt nimble to handle. Everybody perched in the forward sheltered part of the cockpit or inside the pilot house. 

As we headed up close-hauled, the speed dropped to 8,2 – 8,5 knots.The yacht made approx. 98 degrees between the tacks, counting leeway. Thus, she wasn’t very close winded, but she compensated more than well in speed. We didn’t even try to sheet harder and head up more – she had the potential, but speed seemed to be ATOA’s thing more than close-windedness.

Still, looking at the polar, with such speeds ATOA’s ability to windward would definitely take her anywhere, with panache.

64′ close-hauled at 8,3 knots

64′ Expedition Yacht, easily driven hull

The wind was a steady 24 knots, occasionally topping 28. Still with a reef in the main, we hoisted the mizzen. The speed  increased by perhaps two tenths, she needed a little more helm and if the mizzen was sheeted hard the pressure on the wheel increased but still not enough to make steering heavy. 

A little later, the diesel ballast was tested. It took around 4 minutes to pump the 2000 litres to windward, during which she righted herself from 18 to 14 degrees. She certainly felt powerful bearing away, again increasing to 10 knots, with little heel.

General Arrangement

The pilot house and the cockpit are closely connected, via a low staircase and big windows. The forward part of the cockpit is well protected under the overhanging roof and there is a huge dining space in the open or under the fixed bimini. Inside the pilot house are two sofas, with a coffee table and side tables. Visibility is excellent and under engine the yacht can be handled with ease from here.

Well protected cockpit for cold and wet conditions

64′ Pilot House with proper pilot chair

Down the staircase forward, the emphasis is very clearly on the generous living room with its four areas – kitchen, dining, a lounging area and navigation. Forward is the owner’s cabin and bathroom. Facing aft, under the pilot house and between two watertight bulkheads, is the engine room which houses all major installations. There is good floor space and access to all installations and 1,57 m standing headroom.

64′ Galley, aft to port side

64′ dining, forward to port

64′ office, starboard aft

64′ entrance to engine room from navigation / office

64′ full width engine room

Down a staircase aft from the pilot house are two smaller cabins, one en-suite guest double and a guest twin cabin. This makes use of the third bathroom which also serves as the yacht’s daytime w.c.

Forward and aft, accessible from deck, are two walk-in stow rooms.

Understanding a fast shoal-draft full keel yacht

The ATOA’s performance on the wind was unexpected and of course tickled our curiosity. Somewhat later we had the opportunity to discuss our experience with Professor Lars Larsson at Chalmers University of Technology, in Göteborg, Sweden, and later to start a study on shoal draft keel concepts. The study was conducted by Andre Sauer under Professor Larsson and Michal Orych, comparing a thoroughly modern cruiser / racer with a deep keel and the same boat with a very shallow keel. 

The two keel concepts were tested on two different hulls, one 20m long, one 10m. This time, the keel was given a slightly more sophisticated shape, with a bulb gradually turning into an beaver tail kind of end-plate back at the rudder.

The results, in short, are that the boat with the shallow keel still sails rather well. Even to windward.

Study of deep fin vs. shoal, full keel

As expected, the shoal-draft VMG (windward ability) is certainly inferior to the deep-draft boat.  Still, I am not convinced that such extremely shoal draft would work as well for any boat: Our hypothesis is that it only works well for relatively large and slippery yachts. That the efficiency of this inefficient keel is very speed-dependent. There is room for further research on this.

I am not advocating anything here. Personally, I have a very soft spot for fast and responsive boats. On the other hand, giving away half a knot may perhaps be acceptable if you are going at around 8 or 9 knots anyway – especially taking into account the way most boats are used, very shoal draft keels could perhaps be a serious option for some.  There are lovely cruising grounds with limited water… being able to enter more or less any harbour may be worth a lot more than losing that half knot.

It is interesting to contemplate this as you take a look at the market: More or less every boat has a kind of deep draft fin keel – be it fixed, lifting or swinging. If you set out to search the Internet for data on a thousand different sailing boats, chances are that you will not find a single one equipped with a fixed keel of such shoal draft that there is almost no keel there at all. Still, I think the ATOA shows that this may be a sensible option.

You can read more about the shoal-draft research here

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Explorer Yachts For Sale

Adventurous yacht owners eventually tire of the popular Mediterranean and Caribbean cruising grounds and start looking for more challenging cruising areas. This explains the growing popularity of long-range expedition yachts with vast storage capacity for food, fuel and water, enabling them to roam the world’s oceans for weeks at a time. Here we present examples of world-girdling explorer yachts currently for sale.

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Expedition Yachts for Sale

For anyone looking for expedition yachts for sale, these are a quickly-growing market in the yachting world, as increasing numbers of yacht owners choose to get off the beaten track and indulge in some remote cruising! Here is the full current selection of all expedition yachts for sale worldwide with photos and full specifications for each.

Expedition yachts, often called explorer yachts, are extremely versatile. As much at home in the wilds of Alaska as sitting pretty in the glamorous port of Monaco, expedition yachts are built to cross the world’s oceans while offering the extraordinary comfort of a luxury yacht.

The explorer vessel featured above, LEGEND Expedition Yacht For Sale, is a 254-foot or 77m Icon Expedition yacht available for sale. She is the only ice breaking mega yacht in the world. The proven world cruiser features a panorama Jacuzzi on the main deck, large sales throughout, welcoming cocktail bars, Movie theaters, Exclusive Balinese Spa (pictured below) and a gym.

AKULA Expedition Yacht For Sale – for full specifications and photos, click on the link.

Expedition yachts for sale are also becoming increasingly common options for new-build construction projects, but there are also many existing expedition yachts that have been converted from commercial vessels. As such, often expedition yachts for sale have wonderful histories as research ships, hospital ships, ice-breakers, trawlers and military vessels, and are now enjoying their latest incarnation as impressive luxury yachts.

Often sporting a more functional exterior, the interior of explorer vessels are as palatial and luxurious as their traditional superyacht counterparts. Expedition-style yachts tend to have a wider beam, thereby offering more volume for larger cabins and interior spaces. The yacht’s generous interior spaces are designed for live-aboard comfort for extended periods, and many of these yachts will have living quarters or suites for the owners, rather than smaller cabins.

STAMPEDE Expedition Yacht For Sale – for full specifications and photos, click on the link.

Outside you’ll find generous open decks with elegant dining and entertaining spaces, with all the luxuries you’d expect on a superyacht.  Jacuzzis, helipads and observation decks are common features found on expedition yachts for sale.

Expedition yachts are sometimes nicknamed ‘toy carriers’, as they have plenty of space to carry the tenders and water sports equipment you’ll want as you cruise exotic places. Explorer yachts for sale often carry crew who are trained as instructors, so you might learn diving, jetski, kitesurfing or even photography while cruising the South Pacific or the Galapagos.

Because they’re built as sturdy ocean-going vessels, expedition yachts are built with a strong focus on safety, self-sufficiency and comfort underway. Some expedition yachts have reinforced ice-breaker hulls for exciting Arctic expeditions, and all have modern stabilization technology and state-of-the-art safety systems. Expedition yachts are built with large fuel tanks giving them exceptional range, while onboard water-makers and excellent cold and dry storage allows them to make long sea voyages without needing to stop for supplies. Because they are built to be away from port for long periods, expedition yachts normally carry the best in communication, entertainment and Wi-Fi capabilities.

THE BIG BLUE Expedition Yacht For Sale – for full specifications and photos, click on the link.

Expedition yachts allow the yacht owner to get to all corners of the world, opening up beautiful destinations otherwise difficult to reach. From the snowy landscapes and penguins of Antarctica to the coral reefs and jungles of Micronesia, an expedition yacht opens up the world for exploration.

There are a multitude of options available for expedition vessels. Above are examples of existing brokerage vessels. Other options to consider include Full Custom Builds and Semi Custom Builds. A Fully Custom Expedition yacht build is a ground up design and specification package, which will include tank testing of hull forms, 3D modeling, etc. A Semi Custom Expedition Build includes an existing hull form and common engineering package, already being used and then customizing the house styling, layout and décor.

The 80m Explorer Yacht, unnamed, is an example of a Fully Custom Explorer Build. The vessel includes float in float out wet dock that will be able to hold a 65-70 foot sport fisherman in the stern, when the sport fish is removed the tender well becomes a deep swimming pool.  She is diesel electric with Azipod drives.   The vessel has the capability of landing two helicopters and can house both helicopters in a single hangar.  The vessel also has a large tender garage that could hold multiple smaller vessels including a RIB, flats boat, jets skis and two submarines.  The vessel has accommodations for 18 guests and crew of 36.  The vessel would be commercial fit and finish on the exterior and the interior are envisioned to be built to high end cruise ship standards.

The 75m Explorer, by Admiral Shipyards is an example of a Semi Custom Build. The yacht’s exterior design, which remains unnamed, is a display of an elegant yet robust platform with generous exterior deck spaces. The expansive aft deck is designed to accommodate an Agusta Grande helicopter, complete with a storage and refueling hangar below deck.

The interior is spread across four decks and will be finished in a timeless nautical style that is finished with contemporary elements, which will be built and installed by German interio specialists, Fitz Interior. The owner, who is expected to spend prolonged period onboard, will be treated to an exclusive main deck area covering over 300 square metres with five additional guest suites on the lower deck.

Explorer yachts look a little bit different and offer extraordinary cruising potential, marking an exciting difference in the luxury yacht market for those who love an adventure on the open ocean. If you are be interested in viewing our full portfolio of exhibition yachts for sale, reach out to the sales team by email , by this sales inquiry form or by calling one of our yacht brokerage offices worldwide.

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Qilak: The super-rugged yacht built for fast, high-latitudes cruising

• June 6, 2019

Can a design drawing inspiration from IMOCA 60s meet the unforgiving demands of high latitudes cruising? David Glenn sails a yacht that aims to achieve just that

All photos: Paul Wyeth

If there were an award for brutalism in naval architecture Qilak would surely be on the podium. Her stark, purposeful, bare aluminium features look ideally suited to her owner’s plan to seek out high latitudes expedition adventure . But that’s only half the story behind this fascinating yacht.

Qilak will spend the northern hemisphere summer in the Arctic then make a 12,000-mile dash south to Antarctica via the Cape Verde Islands and Montevideo to take advantage of the austral summer. En route she will undergo a refit and bunker the special regulation diesel fuel needed to operate in those waters.

She’ll undertake this programme with up to eight paying guests and four crew including ice pilots and other specialist guides when required. For any yacht it’s quite an ask.

Qilak ’s broad stern and cockpit. The arch carries aerials and engine exhausts

So to complete what owner and skipper Philippe Carlier calls Qilak ’s ‘ice to ice’ delivery, speed is of the essence. And it is the combination of speed and the ability to survive the hazards of high latitudes sailing which presented Qilak ’s designers and owner with the challenges that define this yacht.

The 66ft/20.07m Qilak – her name is Inuit for the sky or celestial sphere – was built by KM Yachtbuilders in Makkum in the Netherlands. The company specialises in tough, uncompromising, custom-designed yachts for long distance cruising and has attracted many experienced clients.

Disciplines unlikely bedfellows

In Qilak ’s case, a compromise was unavoidable. On the face of it, the disciplines needed for a fast, offshore 66-footer and a bulletproof ice expedition yacht are unlikely bedfellows. But Carlier, a 68-year-old retired commercial Boeing 747 pilot and experienced yachtsman with a high-octane spirit of adventure, has taken a pragmatic approach to designing this hybrid.

He has done so in conjunction with naval architect Merfyn Owen of Owen Clarke Design, best known for its high performance IMOCA 60 and Class 40 designs.

In fact, Merfyn Owen is due to be one of Qilak ’s skippers along with his wife, Ashley Perrin, who is currently working as an ice pilot in Antarctica. Two years ago they married on the remote island of South Georgia, surely confirming their commitment to high latitudes!

Qilak ’s naval architect and experienced offshore sailor Merfyn Owen will also be one of the yacht’s skippers

The key influence from Owen Clarke is the genre of IMOCA 60s designed by the studio, offering speed and ease of handling for short-handed, high performance sailing. Qilak ’s underwater sections are relatively flat, she carries her 20.1ft/6.13m beam well aft to a usefully wide cockpit and a powerful transom, there’s a pronounced chine from stem to stern and she is fitted with a lifting keel featuring a T-shaped torpedo-style bulb. She is also designed with twin, toed-out balanced rudders. With her keel up the yacht can safely take the ground, sitting on her bulb and two rudder tips.

On this evidence she might not seem an obvious candidate for high latitudes. When we asked Merfyn Owen about the vulnerability of the rudders to damage by submerged ice, he said he felt confident they were up to the task, equipped as they are with 150mm diameter, high strength aluminium stocks. The rudders are completely independent of each other.

The question of whether the T-shaped bulb might be liable to snagging detritus and, in particular, kelp, which is common in high latitudes, is also open to debate. Owen said: “Kelp entanglement can be mitigated by always approaching anchorages with a watchkeeper at the bow in daylight, with the keel raised to its maximum extent and at reduced speed.

“ Qilak is fitted with the latest forward looking depth sounder, the keel and keel trunk are designed for grounding and the forward end of the bulb is designed as a crumple zone to absorb energy and protect the fin and the keel trunk.”

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Another distinguishing feature is her full, rounded bow profile, which performs an important role in terms of volume. “As we put volume aft to accommodate a 400kg RIB and the stern arch, we need to add volume forward,” said Owen. “We don’t mind this as it helps to provide generous forepeak space,” he added. Although when upright the bow tends to push a lot of water, “at moderate angles of heel that disappears,” explained Owen.

Speed and ice class incompatible

Fully loaded Qilak will displace about 50 tons. Asked whether she was designed to ice class Owen explained it wasn’t an option because the yacht would simply be too heavy to meet her sailing performance targets.

“You can’t really have a decent sailing boat and conform to ice class,” said Owen. “We want to be able to passage plan at nine knots,” he added.

Qilak was built in the Netherlands by KM Yachtbuilders

Qilak ’s hull shell plating for the bottom and for the ‘ice belt’ extending to the level of the chine, is 10mm thick Sealium marine grade aluminium. Four watertight doors separate the interior space into five compartments.

Raceboat thinking for sail plan

Apart from her hull shape, Qilak ’s sail plan has also been influenced by IMOCA 60 thinking with the aim of not only ‘changing gear’ quickly and easily, but also having two of the three headsails – the high-cut J1 or yankee and the staysail-cum-storm jib – set on halyard locks so that once furled they can be lowered to the deck.

A key advantage of this is the ability to reduce windage in the rig by some 25%. While at anchor it will not be uncommon for Qilak to have to ride out sustained wind speeds of 70 knots and more.

With her enormous freeboard and relatively flat forward underwater sections, she could be vulnerable to being blown about in strong winds particularly with the keel in the up position.

Handholds built into the deck saloon coaming with engine room air intakes beneath

Qilak ’s furling working jib can be used in wind strengths of 30 knots plus, and will undoubtedly be the headsail of choice for much of the time. This is set on a fixed stay.

A day aboard Qilak

As we left Qilak ’s Hamble berth on an appropriately cold January day, I was intrigued to see the engine exhaust billowing from an outlet set in the substantial arch carrying aerials, communications and safety equipment.

To restrict the number of through-hull inlets – they can become blocked by brash ice – and keep the damaging effects of salt water on machinery to a minimum, neither the main engine nor generator rely on raw seawater cooling, so the dry exhausts need to outlet well away above the waterline.

Ventilation is critical in all climes. Good access to dorade box, and cowls are protected to prevent rope snagging

The machinery is cooled using a heat exchange system relying on a large reservoir of glycol stored in two 400lt tanks set in the bottom of the hull. They are located well aft where there is less threat to their integrity in the event of a collision.

‘Comfort not luxury’

The same glycol that circulates around the machinery is used in a multi-radiator central heating system running throughout the yacht making for extremely comfortable conditions below.

Philippe Carlier takes a realistic approach to what his customers will expect aboard a modern expedition yacht. “I think we provide comfort, but not luxury,” said Carlier, whose own considerable high latitudes experience in one of his previous yachts, a Dufour 9000A (for aluminium) left him in no doubt about how Qilak should be equipped.

Carlier believes in offering his guests ‘comfort but not luxury’, including a fully functioning sauna, which will undoubtedly be appreciated in high latitudes

In everything he approaches, one can sense his commercial aeronautical training coming into play, with systems thought out in the most minute of detail, back ups in place and nothing left to chance.

Fuel filtration is a case in point, the importance of which was brought home to him in no uncertain terms when he was piloting a Boeing 747 cargo plane. All four engines failed due to fuel contamination. The ability of the fuel system to by-pass the badly blocked filters saved the plane and his crew.

Leaving little to chance

Crouched in Qilak ’s excellent and spotlessly clean engine room, Carlier explains the fuel system which is supplied by four separate diesel tanks which can be linked together, isolated or paired up in any combination. They feed a 200lt ‘day’ tank warmed by the fuel return lines from both the main engine and the generator. In very cold conditions heat is needed to avoid increased viscosity and ‘waxing’.

A series of filters leaves little chance of contaminated fuel reaching the engines but, in the unlikely event of it doing so, you sense Philippe’s complete understanding of the system would get to the bottom of the problem.

Qilak’s immaculate engine room

Qilak ’s main engine is a six-cylinder 150hp Steyr diesel driving a hydraulically controlled variable pitch propeller. The engine also incorporates a 4.5kVA glycol cooled flywheel generator, which, alongside a Fischer Panda 8kVA three-cylinder genset, feeds a bank of lithium-ion batteries.

With domestic services including the galley range and the heads’ flushing system plus electro-hydraulic power for the large transom door, the variable pitch propeller and the keel lift mechanism, the need for a reliable and large electrical supply is critical.

Once again, Carlier’s detailed understanding of the electrical set up and his ability to ‘re-build’ the supply in the event of a complete failure – which, incidentally, he and his crew have already practiced – are impressive.

Multi-role deck saloon

Before we moved out on deck Carlier explained the thinking behind the deck saloon with its secondary steering position (via autopilot) and navigation area to port and an observation station to starboard. Both are equipped with excellent fully adjustable, heavily upholstered, heated seats complete with suspension and safety belts. They were sourced from the fishing industry.

Forward and on a lower level is a long, drop-leaf table in bamboo with a large settee seat to port. With its substantial lee-cloth this doubles as an emergency medical first aid berth. The main companionway dimensions are sufficient to get a stretcher below.

The deck saloon looking forward with a watertight door leading to the main accommodation. The portside berth doubles as a first aid station in event of an injury

The large, toughened superstructure windows provide a superb view from all seating and the forward one is angled, commercial vessel style, to keep the water off without the need for a wiper. The windows all have storm boards which, apart from protection from solid water, satisfy Antarctic requirements to avoid bird strikes. Birds are attracted to light and the authorities insist that yachts take measures to avoid what could be fatal accidents to wildlife.

Accommodation comprises crew quarters aft and a large workbench area to starboard with an additional pilot berth above – literally for a pilot. The all-important galley area is set to port with a dining area capable of sitting at least eight in comfort.

We were assured that fiddles for the forward-facing electric range and oven were being fabricated as we spoke, but it surprised us the opportunity to gimbal the entire stove had not been taken.

Guest cabins are well appointed, but not fussy, a decent size and have their own wash basin

Owen defended the fixed, athwartships installation based on his experience in the BT Global Challenge during which thousands of meals were prepared successfully. He also argued that the space for gimballing was difficult to find.

None of the work surfaces had adequate fiddles – again we were told that fiddles set outboard from the worktop edge were on their way. Qilak is still a work in progress.

Working cockpit

With a full complement of 12, it’s hard to see how everyone could fit easily into the cockpit, but that’s an unlikely scenario.

In fact the ‘bench seat’ running across the transom could accommodate at least six and there are two excellent, well-protected ‘off-watch’ webbing seats (to avoid water accumulation) nestling beneath the superstructure overhang. The bench seat, incidentally, doubles as a passarelle.

Carlier (right) casts an eye over the cockpit with the orange line runner winch loaded and the mainsheet winch on a centreline plinth

The steering positions provide an excellent view forward down either side of the deck saloon superstructure. There are some additions to come – foot chocks, a platform to provide the helmsperson with even more elevation and heavy duty netting across the open-ended cockpit to improve security.

An essential bit of kit for high latitudes cruising includes a really robust tender. Qilak ’s main RIB will be stowed in the enormous stern garage accessed via the hydraulically operated stern door.

The opening extends right to the waterline and care will be needed when using this in anything other than flat water.

Right forward is a cavernous forepeak in which sails and the plethora of specialist high latitudes cruising and climbing gear will be stowed

Line drums, for secure, multi-warp mooring to shore in tight anchorages, are essential and these will be fitted either side of the mast and beneath the stern bench seat mentioned earlier.

Anchor handling is key

Although the bow of Qilak was the last feature on our deck tour it was, according to Owen, the starting point for the entire design.

“If you don’t get your anchor specification and handling right in high latitudes you’ve had it,” he said. Gigantic bow rollers hold two oversized 70kg Rocna anchors connected to 100m of oversized 14mm chain handled by two oversized Lewmar windlasses.

Twin 70kg Rocnas stowed on large bow rollers

“You have to remember that you can pick up kelp weighing as much as an anchor on your ground tackle so you must be prepared to lift much more than the anchor weight,” Owen explained.

A remarkably handy yacht

We’d opted for a reef in the main in a northerly breeze blowing in the teens. With around 20 knots over the deck at times, Qilak settled into a nice groove upwind while we got used to the cockpit and trimming controls. On the wheel in these flat-water, upwind conditions she felt totally controllable, tracking well and virtually sailing herself. We had to short tack into Southampton Water and she proved to be remarkably handy.

First impressions suggested an easy to sail, fast and manoeuvrable yacht. She feels lively and rewarding to sail and it will be interesting to see how she behaves in big waves. I expect Qilak has every chance of meeting the passage making targets her owner has set for her and provide a comfortable, safe platform for high latitudes adventure.

Specification

LOA: 20.38m LWL: 19.75m Beam: 6.13m AVS at max loaded displacement condition: 13° Maximum operating displacement: 51.7 tonnes Design: Owen Clarke Design Builder: KM Yachtbuilders

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Itinerary planning.

Specializing only in the polar regions and returning year after year, we have unsurpassed knowledge of knowledge of these remote destinations. We’ll work with you to design the itinerary best suited to your interests, timeframe and boat’s capabilities.

Permits & Environmental Assessments

We’ll work with the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office to manage the lengthy permit process and environmental impact assessments from start to finish. As a testament to our expertise, the FCO even asked us to write the Antarctic Yachting Guidelines .

Expedition Staff & Ice Pilots

Our staff will accompany you on your expedition, sharing their knowledge and insights while serving in the role as ice pilot and expedition leader. They’ll work to ensure your safety while simultaneously guiding you on an unimaginable adventure.

Polar Survey

Before setting sail, we’ll come onboard and prepare a detailed survey of your vessel on its suitability for polar waters. We’ll issue recommendations and discuss ways that will improve your boat’s performance and your comfort when on expedition.

Yacht Design & Modification

For those looking to spend extensive time in the polar regions, we’ll work with you from the very first stages of a newbuild or refit project to ensure your boat is fully capable of truly exploring in the ice and reaching areas others can't.

We can assist with all the necessary, behind the scenes logistics of polar travel. We’ll arrange required medevac insurance, produce chart lists and cruising guides, procure specialist clothing and equipment and advise on bunkering and provisions.

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Embark on a sailing expedition and you’ll discover a world of adventure, freedom, and excitement. Whether you’re an experienced sailor or a first-time seafarer, our expeditions offer an unforgettable opportunity to explore new horizons and witness stunning natural beauty.

We have a variety of destinations planned to suit any adventurous needs.

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Urchin is designed to be an expedition vessel capable of exploring the toughest locations. Her strong aluminium hull gives Urchin her strength. Her lifting keel and rudder allow her to enter shallow waters, and her powerful sail plan and efficient hull design allow her to sail with comfort and speed.

Urchin offers curated activities, tailored specifically to your needs.

We are always keen to explore the places we sail to, and encourage our guests to engage in local activities. Whether it’s choosing from one of the suggested options, or a completely custom experience, our team will do their best to make it happen.

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OUR MISSION

   Arctic Yachts is an expedition sailing & documentary film production company founded by Peter Madej - a captain, ice pilot and expedition leader with very deep knowledge of Greenland, Arctic Canada, Svalbard, Arctic Norway and Iceland. Peter sailed approx 250.000 Nm over the past 20 years, and assembled a small team of very experienced expedition sailors driven by genuine passion for the Arctic.

  Each year we take part in remarkable expeditions, with main focus on providing safe, reliable and efficient platform to film production, wildlife photography, science, as well adventure & sports projects, that combine sailing with mountaineering, skiing and exploring some of the most beautiful and remote parts of the Arctic.

   We also produce expedition video content for our YouTube channel  and recently created a short documentary film " Jojo ".

   When back on land, we offer expert advise to the interesting people and projects that share our passion and core values. If you are up for an amazing expedition, film shoot, or even a mission impossible, and need to find the most suitable yacht, get a professional advise or connect to our network of trusted expedition sailors and guides, we can assist in making your dream come true! 

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OUR AREAS OF EXPERTISE

ice navigation

navigating uncharted waters

finding the most suitable expedition yacht to buy or charter

preparations to the expedition ​

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approaching Arctic wildlife ​

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   Documentary film is our big passion. Most recently we've supported the production of amazing feature documentaries “Aquarela” (Victor Kossakovsky), “Polaris” (Ainara Vera) and natural history series “America”, as well produced our own short documentary – “ Jojo ” which premiered in the Cinema Galeries in Brussels in October 2022.

When the pandemic closed the borders and shut down most of the expedition projects, we came up with the idea to create Expedition Sailing Virtual Boat Show - a virtual event that would promote some of the nicest projects and people operating in the Arctic. During the strict lockdown, we produced a series of video interviews with expedition sailors, guides, and artists in order to connect them with the audience via a dedicated website and YouTube channel .

  Our long-term goal is to create a large (2000+ minutes) documentary series that will follow an expedition circumnavigating each continent. The primary aim of this project is to study noise pollution in the oceans and develop effective solutions to significantly reduce the human impact on marine mammals that rely on echolocation and vocalization for communication, navigation, sourcing food, and detecting predators. This expedition project is in an advanced stage of development and offers unique opportunities for partners who wish to join us. We are currently engaging with various investors, business partners, artists, expedition sailors, and PR specialists to bring this beautiful project to life.

S/Y Polski Hak,  photo by  Florian Ledoux

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Salt Lines 70ft expedition yacht

€ 1,516.00 – € 14,595.00

Salt Lines is a 70ft, steel-hulled, 30-ton, ketch-rigged sailing vessel. Built to Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) unlimited survey requirements, she was the second of the Laurent Giles Shipwright 70 class built on Tyneside by AMARC (TES) Ltd in 1990 for the Ocean Youth Trust (OYT). She was launched and named the John Laing by Lady Laing in Poole, UK.

Departing the UK in October 2019, TravelEdge made it to Tahiti in French Polynesia by March 2020 when the effects of COVID-19 border closures brought the voyage to an unexpected and abrupt halt. She was partially decommissioned and kept in a marina in Papeete where she was discovered and purchased by Matt Harvey, renamed Salt Lines and brought to Australia to join the Ocean Sailing Expeditions fleet.

The Ocean Sailing Expeditions calendar is a combination of racing regattas and ocean passages up and down the East Coast of Australia with the highlights including Hamilton Island Race Week, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race and unique ocean adventure passages to Middleton Reef, Elizabeth Reef, Lord Howe Island, a circumnavigation of Tasmania and some Trans-Tasman crossings.

• Secure your place on the crew for a once in a lifetime adventure with just a  20% deposit . (There might be exceptions to this for specific events)
• If you book an event and then cancel (at least 30 days) before departure, because you are affected by the changing border control/quarantine restrictions due to COVID-19 (when travelling internationally to our port of departure and/or at the port of arrival) your registration fees will be 100% refunded in full or transferred to another event.

Our mission while you are aboard is to share our knowledge and experience to ensure you get to play an active role as a crew member on our team. On a passage, you will be an equal part of the crew and responsible for all aspects of boat navigation, handling and trimming. If you join us for an ocean race or regatta you will be assigned a racing role as an active part of our race team and experience all of the highs, lows and highlights that come with offshore racing in some spectacular locations. This is not a yacht charter or luxury cruise, you will be hands-on from the “get-go” and your experience can be described as an ocean racing adventure or passage sailing expedition. This is ocean sailing, it’s the real thing. Join us for an adventure now, it will be challenging, you will have to deal with whatever mother nature serves up, you will see some spectacular sights and the memories will last you a lifetime…

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Salt Lines is in the ‘Unlimited’ Survey under the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) in the <24m category and approved to operate internationally as a UK-flagged vessel. Salt Lines operates at the highest levels of international safety.

The Shipwright 70 class are immensely safe and robust and was designed to be sailed by young people, many of whom came from non-sailing backgrounds. In 1995, the John Laing and James Cook (hull number 1) departed on a two-year, 30,000 nautical mile world voyage, a prestigious, world-first project to circumnavigate with a crew of young people.

The British Army chose John Laing for an expedition to Antarctica in 2001-2 and completed many training seasons. However, this yacht is unique because of its UK-based sail and versatility. It can cater for crews both young and old or with disabilities. All groups can be fully involved in sailing the boat as it is safe. It also offers really exciting sailing and a proper challenge for more senior or experienced crew members.

In 2016, in recognition of 25 years of service with the OYT, the MCA awarded John Laing the title of Sailing Training Vessel of the Year . In 2017, she was sold and renamed Yacht Discovery and sailed a UK circumnavigation. In 2019, she was purchased and renamed, becoming S.V TravelEdge by eXXpedition. This non-profit organisation runs pioneering all-female sailing research expeditions at sea and virtual voyages on land to investigate the causes and solutions to ocean plastic pollution.

The yacht underwent an extensive refit in preparation for an eXXpedition round the world voyage and research mission of over 38,000 nautical miles and 30 voyage legs, starting and ending in the United Kingdom. During the journey, the crews were to explore plastics and toxins in our oceans via four of the five oceanic gyres and the Arctic.

The 18-berth layout is fairly spacious due to the beamy design of the hull. We choose only to use 12 berths, reserving the extra top berths for extra storage space for gear. The large saloon seats 12, and the galley, provision stowage and refrigeration spaces have been designed to take crews to high latitudes for months.

Departing the UK in October 2019, TravelEdge made it to Tahiti in French Polynesia by March 2020, when the effects of COVID-19 border closures brought the voyage to an unexpected and abrupt halt. She was partially decommissioned and kept in a marina in Papeete, where she was discovered and purchased by Matt Harvey, renamed Salt Lines and brought to Australia to join the Ocean Sailing Expeditions fleet.

Checklists and resources

We have a range of checklists and resources here to help you prepare for your adventure with us.

Salt Lines Crew Gear List

Space is a premium onboard and its surprisingly easier to sail with less rather than more gear. The following is a list of required gear that will ensure you can stay warm, cool and dry in the conditions we sail in. Remember its a lot cooler at night especially in strong winds so you need to be able to layer up and down to manage body temperature. Download checklist as PDF .

Sea Safety & Survival Training

The Sea Safety and Survival / Advanced Sea Safety training course* is generally completed over a 2-day period and is essential crew training for those sailors completing offshore category 1 races and ocean passages. Whether you are racing or cruising, the survival skills this course teaches you and the knowledge and confidence you will gain in operating essential safety equipment under difficult conditions makes the essential for all long-distance sailors. Whether you are 50nm or 500nm off the coast, emergencies can happy quickly and rescue can be hours and even days away.

For any sailors joining for category 1 races and passages e.g. Trans-Tasman crossings, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, the Tasmania Circumnavigation, New Zealand’s North Island and South Island Circumnavigation’s and Southern Islands expeditions, completion of this course is a mandatory requirement.

Here are a range of training providers. The courses don’t run every month, so don’t leave it until the last minute to book and complete one;

ORCV – VIC

Marine Training – NSW & QLD

Southern Cross Yachting – QLD

Flying Fish Sailing – NSW

Fremantle Sailing Club – WA

Sailing Australia – Nationwide

New Zealand

Coastguard – Nationwide

World Sailing – Worldwide

*This course has a number of different names around the world. The World Sailing website has details of all equivalent courses.

David takes safety seriously and it’s impossible to have high safety standards without also having high training standards. Most skippers talk about how important safety is to them, but very few actually do a thorough job of training their crew and ensuring that the vessel can continue to operate safely even if they are incapacitated.

It’s one thing to have the knowledge in your head, but it takes a different level of safety management to ensure that accurate, safety and vessel operations information is at everyone’s fingertips when it’s required, especially in an emergency situation. It’s often 2 or 3 poor decisions or minor operational mistakes that can set off a chain of escalating problems and cause injury, gear failure and in extreme cases, loss of life or the vessel.

Although we perform several hours of safety training and vessel familiarisation prior to departure, it’s not always easy to remember every detail. What we also carry onboard and make available to every crew member prior to and during every passage is our; 47-page SILVER FERN YACHT OPERATIONS MANUAL-2  written especially by David and tailored to Silver Fern’s crew, yacht design, systems and safety equipment. Feel free to download a copy .

Offshore sailing: what to expect and what’s expected of you

Welcome to offshore sailing, if you enjoy sailing offshore, then ocean passages and big regattas add a whole new dimension. Here are some thoughts on how to make it a great experience for you and your team.

2. Personal responsibility  – As part of the crew on a racing yacht, you have the responsibility to fulfil your role to the best of your ability and manage your own personal safety, health and well being, so you can enjoy the race and avoid putting yourself and your team at risk.

On a racing yacht, you will experience all sorts of extreme weather and sea conditions and these can have an impact on our ability to sail safely. You are working on a slippery, moving surface with equipment such as halyards, sheets, winches, booms and spinnaker poles that are under heavy load and can cause injury or death if you end up in the wrong place at the wrong time.

3. Teamwork/support/communication  – One of the most enjoyable parts of ocean racing is the friendship, support and camaraderie of being part of a great team. To make a great contribution to our team spirit there are some things you can do that will make a big difference;

• Be positive and enthusiastic. Have a sense of humour.
• Avoid being negative, sarcastic, overly critical or losing your cool.
• Respect our shared spaces by storing your gear tidily and keeping kitchen and bathroom areas clean.
• Don’t sulk or give people the silent treatment. If you are happy – say so. If you are not happy, chat to someone about what’s bothering you and work out a plan to deal with it proactively.
• Be enthusiastic about the tasks you need to do to keep the yacht and the crew in good shape. If you want a hot drink, offer to make one for everyone else. If you are grabbing a snack, check who else wants one. When we all take care of each other, everything is easier.

• Communicate – if you are worried about something, see a potential issue with the yacht, see a crew member who does not look well, have an issue with someone else over something that has happened earlier or has been said. Its always better to speak up and communicate in a pleasant, respectful and constructive manner. The best teams communicate regularly regardless of whether things are going right or wrong.
• Be proactive and take ownership – good sailors think ahead and stay proactive. When you are responsible for specific functions on the yacht; plan ahead, communicate, check to fine-tune and plan ahead. If something does not feel right or you think we can make some changes to improve boat operations, teamwork, systems or speed, always speak up and share your thoughts. Continuous improvement is how we get better and better as a team.
• Sometimes you will carry your team and sometimes they will carry you. There are always ups and downs, so just do your best and expect that things won’t always go smoothly.

5. Hydration  – Your body is about 60% water. A 5% loss in hydration reduces brain function by 25% and leads to a loss of energy, loss of focus, headaches, sleepiness and seasickness. The most classic example is to avoid drinking water regularly so that you don’t need to go to the toilet in rough weather, which can be time-consuming when taking wet weather/safety gear off and there is the worry that ‘if I am in the toilet too long, I might get seasick as well’. You have to maintain your hydration, which usually means 2 litres of fluids a day (more in hot weather) including water, hot drinks and other cold drinks. Dehydration impacts decision making and can lead to accidents that put both crew and the yacht at risk. If your lips/mouth are dry or you are yawning, they are all symptoms of dehydration.

6. Seasickness – Everyone has different tolerance levels for seasickness and everyone will be sick at some point if the contributing factors line up.

• Do’s – Stay warm, stay hydrated, maintain sleep levels, stay up on deck, keep your eyes on the horizon and avoiding reading your phone or books or looking down. If you are not feeling great, get others to bring up food, drinks and clothing for you.
• Don’ts – Avoid alcohol, caffeine, fatty foods and late nights in the 24 hours before going offshore.

• Watch out for your mates – If you see other crewmembers going downhill, do your best to make sure they are warm, dry, fed and hydrated. Discuss any concerns with the skipper, as it’s always best to take precautions before someone’s condition deteriorates.
• Sailing through rough weather has a big impact on your stomach muscles, as you use them to brace your body constantly to stay upright. Stretched stomach muscles can often cause discomfort and can be confused with the onset of seasickness, when in fact it’s just strained stomach muscles. Doing sit-ups for 4-6 weeks prior to a big passage race can help prevent this.

7. Sleep – Managing your sleep can be difficult on passages of 3-5 days in length, but it is really important for your wellbeing and ability to contribute to boat management, to manage your sleep proactively. Sleeping below can be hot, noisy and rocky depending on temperature and weather and it’s tempting to live on less sleep than you need, but that can cause headaches, seasickness and an inability to concentrate on your tasks on deck.

With overnight races, we will have a watch system in place that will see you on watch with others for between 2-4 hours, once or twice between 8 pm and 6 am. Broken sleep will cause you to feel tired (and grumpy) during the day following, so take advantage of the opportunity to head below and grab a couple of hours sleep, when the opportunity arises during the day. Think of it as topping up your batteries regularly instead of running them completely flat.

8. Your focus and boat performance – Part of the challenge of offshore passage racing is the ability to maintain a high level of focus and boat performance 100% of the time. As a team, it’s important to rotate each trimming and helming role regularly to keep people fresh and focused. We should all feel happy to take a break when we start to lose concentration and also ask a crew member if they want a break if we start to see them losing focus and affecting sail trim or boat performance.

9. Hero’s and risk-takers –There are only 3 priorities when it comes to offshore passage racing;

• Keeping our crew safe.
• Keeping our yacht safe.
• Working together as a team and giving it 100%.

Offshore racing is very different to bay/day racing. Managing the yacht conservatively to avoid damage and minimise over stressing of sails, hardware and the hull is very important. Great crewmembers are assets, but poor crewmembers can become liabilities that can put the welfare of the yacht and team at risk. When we are sailing offshore, we have to be self-sufficient. Help is usually several hours away and getting rescued can be dangerous in itself, so its better not to put yourself in that position.

With round-the-cans racing, there is often stress and urgency to execute in seconds, as every metre counts. With offshore sailing, what becomes more important is planning ahead, preparing well, minimising risk and making sure safety is our number one priority. With stronger breezes, bigger seas, night sailing and the risk of losing someone overboard; taking time to execute methodically and safely becomes the overriding priority. Taking risks and heroic behaviour is a last resort if all else fails. Getting our yacht and team to our destination without injury or damage is always our biggest achievement. Results come second.

Keeping updated with weather forecasts and adjusting sails proactively also helps minimise damage. Leaving it too late to reef or reduce sail only puts the yacht and crew at risk. As you walk around the yacht above and below deck, keep your eyes, ears and nose open. If you smell something strange (smoke or toilets), see something that’s out of place (chafing), hear water sloshing in the bilge or a knocking noise then check it out. If something does not seem right – it probably isn’t, so don’t ignore it.

11. Training – Offshore passages are a great opportunity for training. There is a chance to spend time learning each of the crew/helm/navigator roles and also to better understand many of the yacht’s systems e.g. water, refrigeration, engine, electronics, communication, emergency management etc. Look for opportunities to learn and to teach. It helps make the most of the time on the water and can make some of the monotonous sections of the race pass faster.

12. Safety – Your personal safety and that of the crew and the yacht is a collective responsibility. Offshore racing has numerous risks that include; cuts, broken bones, fire, hypothermia, drowning, sinking, concussion and being lost at sea. With every step you take and every move you make, its important to consider the impact and risks involved. Its always better to take the time to plan, communicate, assess how difficult a task is and err on the side of caution by getting extra help if you need it.

There is a lot of safety equipment that we invest in and carry on board to maximise safety and eliminate as many risks as possible. You are responsible for your own safety and need to take it seriously. You will be equipped with PFD’s, whistles, lights, PLB’s (personal locator beacons), knives, safety tethers and wet weather gear. They take time to put on and take off when going to bed or the bathroom. The entire process of undressing and/or getting dressed again can take 20-30 minutes, especially if the boat is heeling and going to windward over a lumpy sea. Be patient and enjoy the process, most people would kill to go ocean racing instead of sitting at a desk in an office.

Most man overboard situations occur with a knockdown, freak wave, sail change or unexpected gybe and therefore will happen before you have time to respond. Use your safety tether after sunset, in rough weather, when leaving the cockpit, when the spinnaker is up and any other time we are not sailing on a millpond or close to outside assistance.

Some tips; if in doubt use your safety tether, when going forward of the cockpit hold on to rails and safety lines, keep your body weight low by crouching when moving in a swell, take your time and use your shorter safety tether when working at the mast or near the bow. Sailors have drowned when using their 2-metre safety tether while working up at the bow and then getting washed overboard and dragged along underwater on the end of their safety tether.

The best thing you can do is stay on-board. If you see another crew member taking short cuts or unnecessary risks – speak up; safety is everyone’s responsibility. We never want to have to meet with the police or your loved ones and explain how we lost you overboard.

It’s important to play to your strengths in whatever roles you enjoy and manage your physical workload to avoid injury through overload/tiredness. Having a racing crew of 7-10 means we have the ability to rotate roles and allow for rest and recovery time as well. The is no benefit in overexerting yourself to the point where you bend or break something, that then limits your ability to contribute as an effective crew member.

A lot of the at-risk areas with sailing are; arms, shoulders, stomach muscles and lower back. Helming, winching, trimming sheets, pulling halyards and bracing yourself when going to windward in a lumpy sea and a strong breeze is where most of the physical impact takes place. Anything you do increase your strength in these areas is a benefit in offshore racing.

Always assess how strong and fit you are and manage your workload accordingly. It’s smarter to ask for help or take a break than to push yourself to the point where you suffer an injury. I have the view that a champion team is made up of people with a variety of strengths and experience to draw upon. We are not professional athletes and our goal is to succeed as a team, make a meaningful contribution individually and take satisfaction out of “punching above our weight”.

14. Sun protection – Sun is one of the biggest threats with long periods of time on the water. Excess sun will cause overheating, sunburn, dehydration, fatigue and seasickness. It’s important to manage your exposure to the sun each day. Wear clothing that reduces exposure, such as hats, sunglasses and long-sleeved shirts. Manage your time in direct sun, by using shade created by the sails or sleeping below to reduce excess exposure. Increased time in the sun and hotter temperatures will increase your water intake requirements. Excess sun combined with dehydration will cause headaches, tiredness and even seasickness. Even on cloudy days, 70% of the suns UV gets through. If you get burnt, its sunburn and not windburn. Use sun-cream proactively, if you get burnt you will have an unpleasant trip and find sleeping difficult as well.

15. Summary – enjoy your sailing, you will never wish you spent less time on the ocean!

Sea Safety & Survival Training Courses

The Sea Safety and Survival / Advanced Sea Safety / Certificate of Safety Training / STCW PST training course* is generally completed over a 1-2 day period and is essential crew training for those sailors completing offshore category 1 races and ocean passages. Whether you are racing or cruising, the survival skills this course teaches you and the knowledge and confidence you will gain in operating essential safety equipment under difficult conditions make the essential for all long-distance sailors. Whether you are 50nm or 500nm off the coast, emergencies can happy quickly and rescue can be hours and even days away.

For any sailors joining me for offshore passages or races, completion of this 2-day course is a mandatory requirement. It’s valid for 5 years once issued and then requires a 1-day refresher course to renew every 5 years. The skills you learn could save your life.

Here are a range of training providers. The courses don’t run every month in each location, but some run them weekly, so don’t leave it until the last minute to book and complete one. You can also search Google for other maritime training providers. We do a full practical safety equipment training session onboard before departure, so if there are no classroom course options available before you depart, the Above & Beyond Boating – Online Only a course is an option you can choose.

Australia – multiple states

Above & Beyond Boating – Online Only

Sailing Australia – National Directory

27 South Ocean Training

ECA Maritime College

Great Barrier Reef International Marine College

Maritime Career Training

Southern Cross Yachting

New South Wales

Australian Maritime College

Flying Fish Sailing

Maritime Safety Training

Northern Territory

Seafood & Maritime Industries Training

South Australia

Australian Maritime & Fisheries Academy

Cruising Yacht Club of SA

Maritime Training Services

Tafe Gippsland

Western Australia

Fremantle Sailing Club

South Metropolitan Tafe

Manukau IOT – Auckland

Merlin Maritime – Auckland

NZ Maritime School – Auckland

NMIT – Nelson

We take safety seriously and it’s impossible to have high safety standards without also having high training standards. Most skippers talk about how important safety is to them, but very few actually do a thorough job of training their crew and ensuring that the vessel can continue to operate safely even if they are incapacitated.

Although we perform several hours of safety training and vessel familiarisation prior to departure, it’s not always easy to remember every detail. What we also carry onboard and make available to every crew member during every passage is our; 151-page Yacht Operations Manual written especially by us, and tailored to each yacht’s crew, yacht design, systems and safety equipment.

Read more on safety equipment and systems.

Practice with emergency flares

Salt Lines is in Unlimited’ survey under the MCA (UK). Both yachts are approved to operate internationally as commercial charter yacht.

Salt Lines is managed to a strict maintenance plan, that includes regular inspections and maintenance of the yachts and all of their safety systems and equipment.

In addition to 1-2 yearly survey inspections, Silver Fern and Salt Lines are also regularly audited by registered Australian Sailing National Equipment Safety Auditors to ensure we are compliant with the safety standards required for offshore racing. These safety audits are performed at least once annually and we are usually audited to Category 1 (Trans-Tasman / Sydney to Hobart) or Category 2 (Coastal Ocean Passage) standards each year depending on the events we have planned.

These rigid safety standards ensure that Silver Fern, Salt Lines and their crews, are well prepared and trained to handle extreme conditions confidently. Our professionally trained crew are required to complete Sea Safety and Survival, Marine First Aid, Radar, Master of Yachts <24m, Yachtmaster Offshore, Yachtmaster Ocean, Radio Communications and Diesel Engine Maintenance training courses as part of our crew training requirements.

SAFETY, BOAT MANAGEMENT CHECKLISTS AND MANUALS

Safety brief checklist –  Download

Operations manual contents list –  Download

Abandon ship checklist –  Download

Sail management guide –  Download

Hoisting the carbon heavy weather staysail

Monitoring changes in wind direction and strength

SAFETY & EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

We carry an extensive list of safety equipment on board Salt Lines and are trained to use it in all conditions. The following equipment is an example of the type of gear carried on both yachts.

Dan-Buoy / Jon Buoy

• On the stern, there is a Jon buoy mounted on the pushpit that includes a light, whistle, sea drogue and inflatable lifebuoy and a 2-metre flagpole.
• Before operating the Jon buoy, the training familiarisation video should be watched and on-location training must be given by an approved crew member.

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)

Two EPIRBs are stored adjacent to the desk at the Nav Station. They are;

• 1 x GME 406 manually activated EPIRB GPS
• 1 x ACR 406 manually activated EPIRB GPS
• These must be tested on a regular basis as per the maintenance schedule and serviced every 5 years.
• The EPIRB only works successfully when in clear view of the sky. It does not work underwater or inside of a vessel or life raft.
• Before departing on a passage, the EPIRB training familiarisation video should be watched by all-new passengers and crew and on-location training must be given by an approved crew member.

Fire fighting training using multiple types of fires

Fire fighting training drills inside mocked up ships

Fire Extinguishers

• 4 Fire Extinguishers are carried on the vessel.
• One extinguisher is located in the aft cabin below the desk, one is located at the base of the steps on the starboard side of the pilothouse and two extinguishers are located in the mid-cabin wardrobe. See the Safety Equipment Plan for a detailed map of the location.
• Before operating a fire extinguisher, the training familiarisation video should be watched and on-location training must be given by an approved crew member.

Fire Blanket

• Two fire blankets are located in the clearly labelled cupboard on the wall opposite the galley sinks.
• Before using the fire blanket, the training familiarisation video should be watched and on-location training must be given by an approved crew member.
• The flare storage containers are yellow with red screw-top lids.
• They are located in a storage cupboard underneath the Nav Station desk on the starboard side of pilothouse.
• Six Rockets – Use for out of sight signal up to 8nm range in daylight and 25nm at night.
• Four red hand – Use at night-time within sight and 8nm range in daylight.
• Two orange cans – Use during daytime and within site.
• Two white hand – Use as a warning signal

2 life rafts and 4 life buoys on board on Silver Fern

600 litres per minute for fire fighting and emergency pumping

• There are two grab bags located in the corner seat storage locker on the port side in the aft cabin.
• When prepared for abandoning ship it contains spare flares, a handheld GPS, spare medications, first aid kits, a waterproof handheld VHF radio, emergency personal gear, a second V sheet with a signalling mirror, a dolphin torch, a knife, a handheld satellite phone, emergency food and water, a cup, life raft instructions, life raft patches and glow sticks. See Abandon Ship Checklist for details of what to pack in the grab bag.
• 2 x 10-litre emergency water containers are also stored under the floor in the galley. These should be moved to the liferafts if deployed.
• See Abandon Ship Procedure for details of the emergency process.

Heaving Lines

• A lightweight orange poly heaving line is attached in a bag on the aft rail of the yacht.
• 1 x 250 rocket-propelled throw line is stored under the pilothouse.
• See the Man Overboard Procedure (MOB) for details throw line use.
• The heaving line training familiarisation video should be watched by all-new passengers and crew and on-location training must be given by an approved crew member.

Jack Lines & Strong Points

• Safety webbing jack-lines are fitted to strong points fore and aft on each side of the cabin top and run all the way from the stern to the bow.
• There is also a cockpit jack-lines that’s fitted when offshore or on passages that include night sailing. The cockpit jack-lines can be accessed from inside the pilothouse, so that crew can clip on before leaving the safety of the pilothouse to enter the cockpit.
• The safety tether training familiarisation video should be watched by all-new passengers and crew and on-location training must be given by an approved crew member.

PFD and safety tether in use offshore

Lifebuoys with emergency lights, whistles and drogues

• Two horseshoe lifebuoys are located on the port side of the pushpit and two on the starboard side. They are attached to a self-starting light, drogue and a whistle.
• See the Man Overboard Procedure (MOB) for details of lifebuoy use.
• The lifebuoy training familiarisation video should be watched by all-new passengers and crew and on-location training must be given by an approved crew member.
• There are two 8-man life rafts on the aft cabin top.
• There are instructions for deployment on the raft cases and in the nav station.
• The attachment line is secured to a D fitting on the cabin top. If it is intended to be deployed from an alternative part of the yacht, it should be untied and retied at a suitable location.
• The raft contains water, food and a number of other emergency items as listed in the contents and instruction pack stored in the grab bag.
• See the Abandon Ship Procedure for details of deploying the life raft.
• The life raft line training familiarisation video should be watched by all-new passengers and crew and on-location training must be given by an approved crew member.

Medical Kit

• The ships medical kit is provided by Oceania Medical and is made up of several parts.
• These are stored in the wall cupboard opposite the galley and in the forward cabin wardrobes.
• They include a full range of dressings, drugs and medications and many can only be administered by trained first aid crew under instructions from a doctor (via radio or sat phone).
• A stocktake record is kept inside each medical kit and this must be filled in when anything is consumed from the kit.
• The vessel usually carries at least two marine qualified first aiders onboard who have specialised training in administering medications.
• The medical log must be filled in and witnessed after any injury or illness is sustained by anyone with details of the medication given.
• The Accident & Incident Register must also be completed as soon as possible after the incident.
• The phone number for both the Australian (+61 2 6230 6811) and the New Zealand (+64 4 577 8030) Rescue Coordination Centres are stored in both Sat phones and the RCC’s can be called to get medical advice from a doctor prior to administration of medication.
• A summary of crew/passenger medical conditions should be entered into the ISM Management System prior to departure.

The Class 3 Ships Oceania Medical Kit

3.5m RIB and 20hp outboard on foredeck

Navigation, Weather & Electronics

• 2 x B&G Zues 3S 12 inch Chartplotter’s
• 2 x external monitors to display Chartplotter display in pilothouse and aft cabin
• AIS – Automatic Vessel Identification System
• B&G Helo Dual Radar with 40nm range with collision avoidance tracking
• 4 x Triton vessel data and wind instruments
• B&G Autopilot
• 3 x GPS units
• Iridium Go Satellite Data
• PredictWind weather forecasting and routing system
• CZone integrated digital switching and circuit control system

Personal Floatation Devices (PFD’s)

•  12 x 150n – 180n PFD jackets, fitted with crotch straps, lights and whistles are stored in the PFD cupboard on the starboard side of the pilothouse port.
• These are manually inflated with gas by pulling on the toggle on the bottom right side of the front of the jacket when worn.
• These are all numbered from 1-12 and when you are allocated your PFD, adjust the waist and crotch strap so your PFD fits you firmly. You will use the same PFD for the entire passage/race.
• They are designed for adults weighing more than 60 kg.
• Whistles and lights are attached to each and there is a mouthpiece you can use on the left shoulder to add more air for greater buoyancy.
• Refer to the Safety Harness and PFD Policy for details on when PFD’s must be used.
• The PFD training familiarisation video should be watched by all new passengers and crew and on location training must be given by an approved crew member.

Using radar to monitor rain front and AIS vessels

Night navigation through shallow channels using radar and GPS

Personal Locator Beacon’s (PLB’s)

• Personal locator beacons (PLB’s) are carried onboard for all crew and passengers.
• The brands used are Kannad Safe Solo and ACR ResQLink.
• The instructions for operating these are contained on the top of each device and should be reviewed when fitting them to your PFD. When activated, a PLB transmits your GPS location to the rescue coordination centres in Australia and New Zealand which they will pass to Search and Rescue organisations.
• To operate effectively the need to be activated and have the aerial in a direct line of sight to sky (e.g. not below sea surface).
• A PLB will transmit for at least 24 hours before the battery goes flat. If you are in the water or in a life raft in a group, only activate one PLB at a time, to maximise days of battery length and transmission time.
• All PLB’s and race/passage plans, routes and dates are logged with AMSA in advance of each race/passage, so they know when we are expected to be at sea.
• Refer to the Safety Harness and PFD Policy for details on when PLB’s must be used. The PLB training familiarisation video should be watched by all-new passengers and crew and on location training must be given by an approved crew member.

RIB Inflatable Tenders

• 1 x 3.5m RIB + 20hp outboard motor
• 1 x 3.0m RIB + 6hp outboard motor
• 1 x emergency RIB kit

Safety Tethers

•  There are 12 safety tethers carried onboard.
• Some are single 2-metre only and some are doubles with 1-metre and 2-metre tether options.
• You should leave your tether attached to your PFD when stored below so that if you need to get up on deck quickly, your tether is at hand.
• Refer to the Safety Harness and PFD Policy for details on when safety tethers must be used.
• The safety tether training familiarisation video should be watched by all new passengers and crew and on location training must be given by an approved crew member.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE

Each yacht carries the following safety equipment onboard. Refer to Appendix 12 of the operating manual for a floor layout plan and a wall chart is displayed at the Nav Station.

Cockpit / Helm

• 2 x emergency knives
• 1 x B&G Zues 3S 12 inch Chartplotter’s
• 13 x GPS units

Trimming the mainsail on a Tasman Sea passage

Enclosed cockpit for safety and protection from weather

• 1 x Emergency tiller
• 1 x Storm Jib
• Storm boards for windows and hatches

Aft Cabin top

• 1 x Ocean Safety Jonbuoy Danbuoy
• 4 x Horseshoe Lifebuoys with whistles, lights & drogues
• 1 x 15m throwline
• 1 x Rescue sling
• 2 x SeaAir SOLAS A 8-man liferafts
• 1 x back up stern light
• 1 x deck flood down light

Forward cabin top

• 1 x 3.5m RIB with SOLAS emergency equipment kit and 20hp outboard
• 1 x Series Storm Drogue
• 1 x back up port / starboard bow lights

Regular maintenance checks and upgrades in progress

10 Immersion suits onboard keep you alive in 5 degree water temps

Personal Safety

• 10 x MED certified immersion suits
• 10 x 180n inflatable PFDs with strobe lights & whistles
• 2 x 150n inflatable PFDs
• 27 x life jackets
• 11 x safety tethers
• 10 x personal locator GPS beacons

Under Pilothouse

• 1 x Honda 600 litres p/min petrol pump
• 1 x 50-ton towing line 100m in length
• 1 x 250 rocket-propelled throw line
• 1 x submersible portable 24v bilge pump
• 1 x SSB emergency aerial
• 1 x VHF emergency aerial
• 1 x Whale manual bilge pump

Spacious weather proof pilot house on Silver Fern

Red lighting throughout for night watch vision

Nav Station

• 1 x GME 406 manual activated EPIRB GPS
• 1 x ACR 406 manual activated EPIRB GPS
• 1 x B&G fixed VHF radio
• 1 x B&G portable VHF radio
• 1 x Icom handheld VHF radio
• 1 x Icom SSB radio
• 1 x Garmin handheld GPS
• 1 x Iridium Go Satellite Data unit – integrated with Iridium Go Sat phone and PredictWind weather
• 1 x Flamefighter 9.0 Litre Foam Extinguisher
• 1 x external monitors to display Chartplotter display in pilot house and aft cabin
• 23 x GPS units
• CZone integrated digital switching system
• 12 x EvacuLife Emergency Fire Smoke Mask & Escape Hood
• 2 x red fire buckets
• 2 x buoyant orange smoke flares
• 6 x red hand flare
• 6 x parachute distress rocket
• 2 x handheld orange smoke
• 3 x handheld torches
• 2 x Flamefighter 4.5kg ABE Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers
• 2 x Grab bags
• 1 x Escape ladder
• 1 x 25 litre oil spill kit
• First Aid kits

Yachts required regular work to maintain water tight integrity

Rack for hanging wet weather gear makes it easy to find at night

Engine room

1 x Firepro FP 1200 fire extinguisher system to automatically extinguish and engine room fire in ‘0 seconds’

• 1 x B&G Helo Radar
• 3 x deck flood down lights
• Fog Horn / PA

Safety Categories for Offshore Sailing

Category 0 – more than 200nm offshore.

Major trans-ocean races, where yachts must be completely self-sufficient for very extended periods of time, capable of withstanding heavy storms and prepared to meet serious emergencies without the expectation of outside assistance. Will pass through areas in which air or sea temperatures are likely to be less than 5 degrees Celsius other than temporarily.

Category 1 – 50nm to 200nm offshore

Passage or races of long distances and well offshore, where yachts must be completely self-sufficient for extended periods of time, capable of withstanding storms and prepared to meet serious emergencies without the expectation of outside assistance.

Category 2 – up to 50nm offshore

Race of extended duration along or not far removed from shorelines or in large unprotected bays or lakes, where a high degree of self-sufficiency is required of the yachts but with the reasonable probability that outside assistance could be called upon for aid in the event of serious emergencies.

Races across open water, most of which is relatively protected or close to shorelines and not rounding major capes.

Short races, close to shore in relatively warm or protected waters.

Short races, inside harbour limits or within fully protected waters to Category 4 or 5 are in general, “round the buoys” type or short course, harbour and inshore racing.

Salt Lines owner and skipper Matt Harvey

My father was a marine Engineer, used to build dinghies for a hobby and provided me with my first sailing experience at six weeks old without telling my mother. He wrapped me in a lifejacket, stowed me in the bow and off we went. Obviously, I don’t remember it, but I don’t think that my mother ever forgave him and that’s where the bug began.

I grew up sailing a variety of dinghies on the south coast of England. My abiding memory of which is of having to use my teeth to hold the mainsheet because my hands were too cold to grip anything! Despite this I spent most of my spare time at the local sailing club, joined the sea scouts and charged around in Mirror’s, Topper’s, Laser’s and OK’s. As adulthood arrived and professional obligations took hold, I took a hiatus from sailing until moving to QLD in 1996 where I realised that you didn’t always need to wear a dry suit in order to get in the water.

My transition to Yachting did not evolve until much later in life in the not quite as warm water of Pittwater in Sydney. After a 10-day charter with the family aboard a catamaran, I was hooked yet again. I started working my way through the RYA sailing syllabus and building my experience on a variety of yachts.

Our first yacht was a share in a syndicated Hanse 415 to test the family’s commitment to spending time aboard. We had a good couple of years with that yacht sailing around Sydney and the East coast. Eventually we wanted more flexibility in our access to the yacht, so we exited the syndicate and purchased a Sun Odyssey 37 with family.

Whilst she was a smaller yacht it did mean that we had access to her pretty much whenever we needed it which allowed us to explore more widely. After some inshore racing, short ocean point score and a couple of blue water races I really started to enjoy the offshore passages and the opportunities they provided to explore new locations only accessible by water.

In conjunction with some chartering, I slowly built up the required skills, experience, mileage, sea days and ancillary qualifications to be successfully examined for my RYA Yachtmaster offshore. Whilst my wife and family are keen sailors, they are not so keen on the longer distances much preferring shorter trips and more time at anchor with the sundowners! So, I started to search for another way to fulfil my offshore ambitions and discovered David and Ocean Sailing Expeditions. Coincidently, David has just put out his call for Chief mates to help him manage his new acquisition Silver Fern.

After several chats and some additional exams, I joined David on his Southport to Hamilton Island trip on June 21. It was a fabulous trip and served up everything you could wish for in an offshore expedition. We had a crew of awesome people, solved several unexpected problems including a 12-hour grounding inside Fraser Island (you can hear about that one on David’s podcast!) and continued up the coast to the Percy Island group. Whilst taking a stroll to the Percy Island Yacht Club (you have to check that out) and around the island with David conversation turned to whether we could make the business work with an additional yacht. After some further consideration and an excellent barbecue at the yacht club, we decided it would. So, as soon as we had mobile coverage again my search began for a suitable vessel.

Almost immediately I discovered the UK flagged, 70ft steel ketch which was currently for sale in Tahiti. It was perfect for Ocean Sailing Expeditions having been built as a go-anywhere sail training vessel. It had completed a two-year expedition to the Antarctic with the British Army, spent twenty-five years as a sail training vessel with the Ocean Youth Trust in the UK and completed 2.5 circumnavigations. All I needed to do was strike a deal and get it back to Australia. The deal is now done, my new yacht was purchased and Salt Lines is in Australia since November 2021.

This is not a yacht charter, boat hire, training course or luxury cruise. You are joining a working ocean passage or racing crew, paying your share of the trip/event costs including a donation towards the general running, maintenance and upgrade costs of the vessel and you will have an active, hands-on role to play as a crew member. Most importantly, you’ll be welcomed into our team and made to feel at home, as an important part of the Ocean Sailing Expeditions crew.

NOTE: If you book an event and then cancel because of COVID-19 border control/quarantine restrictions, your registration fees will be 100% credited in full and transferred to another event of your choosing.

Your role onboard

You’ll land on your feet quickly and we will give you all the training and support to need to be able fulfil your crew role. There is no previous offshore experience necessary, although prior sailing experience is required. Your tasks may include some or all of the following;

• Hoisting and trimming sails
• Standing watch
• Reefing the mainsail
• Cooking, cleaning & washing up

Do’s and Don’ts

This is an ocean-going yacht and safety is our highest priority at all times. As a crew member you must also agree to the following;

• Observe all safety procedures, training and instruction provided
• Only use safety equipment as instructed and when requested
• Wear a PDF (Personal Flotation Device), PLB (Personal Locator Beacon), Safety tether (clipped to the boat when directed) and any other clothing and equipment, whenever directed, to ensure you remain safe in all conditions
• To take responsibility for managing clothing, hydration, sleep and nutrition to maintain your health and well being aboard
• No alcohol consumption or smoking while at we are racing or at sea. No illegal drugs are to be bought on board. Any prescription or allergy medication must be stored in the ships medical cabinet while aboard
• To treat everyone aboard with respect regardless of their gender, age or prior experience. No yelling, abusive language, socially offensive or threatening behaviour will be tolerated
• To follow all reasonable and lawful requests and directions given to you by David Hows and his nominated employees/crew

Your physical ability

• Please tell us upfront if you have any physical limitations including prior injuries, back problems, health issues and anything that will prevent you from playing your part on board. We can work around most things, but its important we know so we don’t put you at risk or in a role you are unlikely to be able to fulfil safely and enjoyably. It’s important that you have a great experience while you are part of our crew and good teamwork is about playing to everyone’s strengths and weaknesses.
• Can you swim? Can you swim 100 metres or tread water confidently? Understanding your swimming ability is important for ensuring we assess the conditions that you will be required to wear a PDF (Personal Flotation Device) for your own safety.

While onboard

• Each person will be assigned a single (twin-share) berth while on passage to use for the entire passage except for extreme weather conditions, where we may change where people sleep
• No eating food in cabins
• Each person will get their own gear bags (1 x 20 litre, 1 x small) to store their personal gear in while aboard. These are usually hung in the main saloon area to keep the cabins uncluttered and easy to get in and out of. No gear can be stored on the floor, it must be secure and put where it belongs at all times. There is a separate shared space for storing boots and wet weather gear.

Meals & diet

• All meals are supplied while aboard. You are welcome to bring snacks that you prefer to eat while at sea. Avoiding excessive sugar and caffeine at sea is recommended
• All food should be consumed while in the saloon, galley or cockpit. No liquids or food at the nav station and no food to be consumed in cabins
• Please confirm if you have any dietary limitations or allergies.

Weather & comfort

• We set our schedule based on various special events and seasonal weather. We use the latest in Predict Wind weather forecasting technology and commercial weather routing services, to plan for safe passages at all times. We download updated weather forecasts 2-3 times a day while at sea, to ensure we monitor and adapt to any changes in the forecast, that may affect our comfort or passage time.
• Reality does not always match the forecast and we have to adapt to the weather we get and manage the yacht to optimise for performance, comfort and safety in all conditions.
• We are Category 1 equipped to handle the most extreme weather safely and confidently, but will always choose to avoid it where possible.
• Sometimes you may get cold, wet, tired, hungry, sea sick and scared. There is a lot you can do to prevent this, but those are the challenges that we have to deal with ocean sailing. Sometimes there is no wind and endless days of sunshine.
• We will support you through the challenges you encounter and have strategies that can help you maximise your comfort and wellbeing.

Pre & post passage

• Before we get started, we will complete a full training and safety induction to ensure your start off confident and comfortable and feel right at home onboard. Whether racing or on passage, we have a friendly crew that will do their utmost to share their knowledge to ensure you can play your part from day one, so you get the maximum enjoyment.
• Once we are done sailing, we may need your help to clean up and pack up. Many hands make light work and it’s always a great time for reflecting on trip highlights and celebrating the completion with the crew.

Other stuff

• Joining us for an adventure does not provide you with a formal qualification and we are not a sailing school. You will have an opportunity to learn and participate almost any level in the management of the boat, especially on ocean passages.
• If you join us for an ocean race or regatta you will be given roles that suit your physical ability, experience and desire to learn.
• In the event the yacht is unable to depart within seven days of the scheduled departure date on any passage, we will refund all monies received to date for that specific leg or transfer them to a future trip.
• You agree by registering, that you will be available to participate from the start to the end each passage/race/regatta. As we are offshore and away from major airports most to the time, there is no ability to arrive late or leave the crew earlier than the dates set down in the calendar in most cases.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. These may include weather, sea conditions, national holidays and natural disasters. The safety of the vessel and crew is always our priority.
• You agree that any photos or video recorded that include you can be used at our discretion in any marketing material with our requiring approval from you or making payment to you.
• You won’t have much privacy onboard and will be living in close quarters in challenging conditions. You will require to work as part of a team, be flexible and get along with others who have different experience and personalities. What’s guaranteed is if you give it 100%, you’ll have the time of your life.
• There are no refunds if you decide to arrive late, leave early or depart during any stopover.
• All expedition members will be signed on as crew, not passengers and will be processed as crew, in each country visited where customs is concerned.
• If you act in a socially unacceptable manner or display offensive or threatening behaviour or are uncooperative to the point where it is affecting the enjoyment of others aboard, we have the right to ask that you leave the crew and head home at your own expense. You agree that any costs or inconvenience caused is at your expense and you will not seek compensation for costs or damages.

Booking and payment policies

Late payment policy – You agree to make payments on or before dates specified on this website and by email. You also agree to a $200 late payment fee for any payments received seven days or more past the payment due date. Continued non-payment of pre-agreed weekly payments under payment option 2 for more than 4 weeks, without other payment arrangements being agreed to, will be considered a cancellation and the same cancellation policy terms apply as detailed below.

Deposit and decline policy – Once your crew application has been reviewed and approved, you’ll receive an invoice for your deposit (and the details of your weekly payment by automatic payment if you have selected option 2). Your deposit is due for payment immediately in order to officially reserve your crew spot and is non-refundable. Your weekly payment plan is required to start within 7 days of paying your deposit if you have chosen option 2. If your application is declined, you will be notified and there are no fees to pay.

Cancellation policy – If you give or receive written notice of your cancellation at least 60 days before departure, you will not be billed for any final 50% balance if you selected payment option 1, or the balance remaining if you selected payment option 2. You understand that within 60 days of departure, no refund or credit will be given for any reason including illness. You understand that there are no exceptions to this policy. You understand the importance of travel cancellation insurance, which is your own responsibility to obtain.

COVID-19 Policy – If you book and cancel any event up to 60 days before departure, because you are affected by the changing border control / quarantine restrictions due to COVID-19 (when traveling internationally to our port of departure and/or at the port of arrival) your registration fees will be 100% refunded in full or transferred to another event.

Assumption of Risk

Each person participating in a sailing passage, race or regatta with Ocean Sailing Expeditions waives all claims against David Hows and Ocean Sailing Expeditions Pty Limited for injury, accident, illness or death during or by reason of their joining a sailing passage, race or regatta with Ocean Sailing Expeditions. “I acknowledge that I am aware that during sailing passage, race or regatta on the yacht in which I will be participating, certain risks and dangers may arise, including but not limited to, the hazards of traveling on the open sea, falling overboard, storms, high winds, collision of vessels, shipwreck, travel ashore in remote terrain, the forces of nature, and accident or illness in remote regions without means of rapid evacuation or medical facilities.

I am also aware and clearly understand that David Hows and Ocean Sailing Expeditions Pty Limited will have no liability regarding provision of medical care or the adequacy of any care that may be rendered. I have read the expectations supplied to me by David Hows and agree to abide by the rules on board or ashore, for the duration of the sailing passage, race or regatta on the yacht. I understand that although David Hows and Ocean Sailing Expeditions Pty Limited may make suggestions as to airlines and travel agents, they assume no liability for injury, damage, delay, irregularity or loss of baggage relating to airline travel.

In consideration of the Agreement with David Hows and Ocean Sailing Expeditions Pty Limited to participate in this sailing passage, race or regatta on the yacht, I hereby agree that I will assume all risk of this trip and I will not make any claims against David Hows and Ocean Sailing Expeditions Pty Limited or sue for bodily injury, emotional trauma, death and/or property damage resulting from negligence or unseaworthiness of the vessel, or other acts, however caused, as a result of my participation in this expedition. I, therefore, release, indemnify and discharge David Hows and Ocean Sailing Expeditions Pty Limited and its booking agents and employees from all claims, actions and demands that I may have for bodily injury, death or property damage arising from my participation in the expedition.

This release of liability, agreement to hold harmless and indemnify, and assumption of risk Agreement is entered into on behalf of all members of my family, including any minors accompanying me. If any person who accompanies me on this trip as part of my family makes claim, or if a claim is made on their behalf, my estate or I will indemnify and hold harmless David Hows and Ocean Sailing Expeditions Pty Limited from any loss, including reasonable legal fees incurred in the defence of such claim. This Agreement is binding upon my heirs, legal representative and assigns. If any portion of this Agreement is unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. All applicants are subject to acceptance by David Hows and Ocean Sailing Expeditions Pty Limited. This Agreement shall be deemed to have been entered into in the State of Queensland, Australia and shall be construed and interpreted according to the laws of the State of Queensland, Australia. In the unlikely event a legal dispute should arise, I agree the dispute shall exclusively be brought before the appropriate court in the Gold Coast Region, in the State of Queensland, Australia. I have carefully read this and understand its terms. I execute it voluntarily and with full knowledge of its significance.

By checking ‘ Yes I accept ’ the Ocean Sailing Expeditions Crew Terms And Conditions on the Crew Registration page when registering for a sailing passage, race or regatta on the yacht, you accept and are bound by the Ocean Sailing Expeditions Crew Terms And Conditions and any subsequent updates to these terms as set out above.

You also accept and are bound by Sail Race Crew Terms & Conditions and any subsequent updates to these terms as set out above.

• Download pdf 2020 Silver Fern Ocean Sailing Expeditions Crew Terms and Conditions
• Download pdf Terms and Conditions Sail Race Crew

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Expedition Yachts vary in materials just like they do in design. Do you want full displacement or semi-displacement? Would you rather have a steel, composite, or aluminum hull? And most importantly, what type of range do you require for your anticipated cruising plans? These are all questions that a professional United Yacht broker can assist you with.

Below are some of the prominent expedition yacht brands available today :

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While some explorer yacht builders use steel for their hull, some believe aluminum may be thebetter choice in the case of weight reduction, higher performance speed, better fuel consumption and seaworthiness.

The expedition yacht requires lots of crew space. Expert crew members are typically needed for long-range expeditions. An excellent example - the 26 meter Octopus, is well-known as the world’s largest explorer yacht and boasts an enormous crew of 50! However most owner/operators and couples wanting to cruise tend to buy a yacht that is easily managed. Now with many yachts having joystick controls and bow thrusters, the ease of handling has improved substantially.

The expedition will be taking its owners and guests to remote and exotic destinations so a full line-up of tenders and toys is a must. Look for seaplanes, helicopters, and sportfish yachts! The whole gamut. Ulysses, the 107.4 meter line-up is beyond awesome, with six motorbikes, a landing craft, an amphibious tender in its garage, not to mention a 21-metre, 50-knot catamaran support boat that can be hoisted off the foredeck by a pair of custom-designed cranes!!!

Many boating enthusiasts feel that explorer yachts are at their best measuring in at least at 40 meters long to carry all the essentials. Cantiere Delle Marche has been highly successful in building compact expeditions. This Italian builder has manufactured these ‘minis’ in the size range of 25 meters to its 33.4 meter Narvalo, created and born to cruise with the narwhals she was named after.

Want to test if a yacht is, indeed, an expedition yacht, then just zero in on the details of her maximum cruising range which translates to the distance it can travel without making a fuel stop. The majority of the yachts 40 meters and up usually have a transatlantic cruising range of around 3,000 nautical miles, but there are some exceptional expedition builds are set up to have an even longer range. And her long distance speed ranks in between 10 to 12 knots.” Ice, the extraordinary 90 meter Lürssen yacht is a prime example being able to cruise up to 6,000 nautical miles at 15 knots and never needing to make a fuel stop!

The best shoppers will also want to consider the expeditions in questions emissions control, deep storage, and extreme maneuverability.

The mission profile for building an expedition yacht can be for any (or a combination) of the following…entire family reunion exploration, worldwide big game or fly fishing, remote dive expedition, the urge to check out unique and different cruising areas, a feeling of freedom while cruising, or several other reasons.

Since they were built to handle the roughest voyage conditions, safety and comfort of the owners, guests and crew must be the focus of the engineering and buying criteria . An expedition yacht needs possess an extremely efficient and sea-kindly hull. To meet this, the vessel should be a full displacement hull combined with excellent fuel capacity to reach at least a 4000nm range at 10 knots. Of course, the latest in high efficiency propulsion and energy systems, ensuring there are new batteries, chargers and converters, is necessary.

The entire exterior and interior of the vessel you decide on must be a piece of cake to maintain. This makes a key difference between many long range yachts and trawlers being built and one that you can call your own. Another idea when choosing the best expedition yacht is to know you can give it a new look, such as a white yacht, by replacing teak rails or decking with stainless or the latest in deck systems (i.e. Stone Decking). Since these yachts make thousands of miles a year, the up keep and standard of materials and systems is most important to help with all upkeep.

Finally, the engine room is another factor of crucial importance. Ensure that proven high wear equipment is used throughout and that it is a large, well laid out engine room designed to be easy for the crew to tend to. The goal is for any engineer hired will walk in and add a smile to his face!

Follow these tips and a smile will be eternally on yours too as the proud owner of a quality expedition yacht!

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The Best New Small-Ship Cruises to Book in 2024

A uthentic. It was Merriam Webster's top searched word for 2023 and one that has dominated the travel vernacular in recent years. And while many would not necessarily associate the word with ocean cruising , the growth in popularity of small-ship cruises-particularly sailings with 500 guests or fewer-indicates that in the cruising world, passengers are seeking a more intimate, less crowded, and yes, arguably more authentic sailing experience.

Take expedition cruising , for example. As the number of adventure-focused ships and yachts has exploded in recent years, these cruises are no longer just about extreme voyages in polar regions. They are also about offering a deeper look into the culture, food, history, and environmental fragility of remote wonders of the world.

Although there isn't a huge number of new small ships being introduced, there are a few notable vessels that have either recently launched or are launching this year with a focus on the idea that smaller is not just better, but more sustainable, too. These new small-ship cruises bring with them some exciting and more immersive new itineraries to destinations both warm and wintry that have us ready to pack our bags and sail away.

Sea Cloud Cruises' "Sea Cloud Spirit"

• Suggested itinerary: Reset your mind and body on an eight-night sailing through Spain's Canary Islands and on to Morocco on a special cruise featuring experts in restorative health. Pricing starts at $4,895 per person.

What's more authentic-and sustainable-than setting sail on a tall ship where the sails are hoisted up each day by hand? Although not technically new (it was launched in 2021), the 136-passenger Sea Cloud Spirit and its two sister ships, Sea Cloud and Sea Cloud II , are upping their game in a push to introduce Sea Cloud Cruises' unique product to North American travelers. The German company has traditionally catered to German and British passengers. As part of its effort to expand its reach and appeal, Sea Cloud is adding wellness programs with daily onboard yoga and guest fitness gurus, in addition to special food- and wine-focused sailings with well-known chefs making appearances. Sea Cloud Spirit , the largest of the three-ship fleet with 69 cabins, was meticulously designed to pay homage to the original Sea Cloud , which was the world's largest private sailing yacht when Wall Street broker Edward Francis Hutton had it built in 1931 for his wife, Marjorie Merriweather Post.

The Sea Cloud Spirit combines the experience of decades of traditional seamanship with the modern-day luxuries of a private yacht. Cabins range from 172-square-foot single cabins to 300-square-foot balcony suites with soaking tubs. There's a large fitness center and spa, which has a steam room, sauna, and thermal area for two; indoor and outdoor lounges; and a main dining area, plus a more casual bistro. The action, however, is out on deck, where passengers can stargaze at night or simply gaze in awe at the impressive sails blowing in the wind.

Atlas Ocean Voyages' "World Navigator"

• Suggested itinerary: Go searching for Arctic wildlife on a 12-night cruise from Reykjavík, which sails along the eastern coast of Greenland and to Longyearbyen in the Svalbard archipelago, one of the world's northernmost inhabited areas and home to polar bears, reindeer, arctic foxes, and other Nordic wildlife. Pricing starts at $6,499 per person.

World Navigator , which sailed its maiden voyage in Antarctica this past November, is the third vessel to join the fleet of one of the newest players in small-ship expedition cruising, Atlas Ocean Voyages. The company's 100-cabin expedition yachts are almost identical and provide a hybrid of sorts between traditional expedition and luxury cruising. Cabins are spacious, almost all with balconies, desks, and seating areas. The bathrooms have glass-mosaic tiled showers with rain showerheads, wall jets, and even benches.

Everything on the ship-including the sauna with floor-to-ceiling windows-is designed to provide maximum views. The ships also have spacious pool decks with two hot tubs, a fitness center overlooking the sea, a spa, and water toys like kayaks and paddleboards. There's even extreme camping gear for those willing to brave an overnight under the stars in Antarctica. During North American winters, all three of Atlas's expedition yachts sail in Antarctica. With the addition of World Navigator , the company is launching more Arctic Circle cruises during the North American summers while also adding a host of new epicurean and cultural expeditions in South America, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and northern Europe this year.

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's "Ilma"

• Suggested itinerary: Spend a little extra time in port on a 10-day sailing from Barcelona to Lisbon, which has three overnight stays, in Palma de Mallorca and Malaga in Spain, and in Lisbon, Portugal, one of Europe's oldest cities. Pricing starts at $10,600 per person.

Another newcomer to luxury small-ship cruising is the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, which debuts its second ship, the Ilma , this year. With 224 suites, the ship is larger than the original Ritz-Carlton yacht, the 149-suite Evrima , which launched in October 2022. On the Ilma , all the suites will have private terraces, including a two-story suite with soaking tub; the coveted, 1,000-square-foot owner's suite has a private outdoor whirlpool. Even the smallest suites are not all that small, at 300 square feet, and come with a personal concierge and 24-hour room service. The yacht boasts what Ritz-Carlton says is the highest ratio of space per guest at sea.

And you can expect to find the same meticulous service standards that you would find at Ritz-Carlton resorts throughout the world as the line aims to impress hotel guests seeking a luxury hotel experience at sea. Onboard are five dining venues, including S.E.A., a European tasting experience designed by chef Sven Elverfeld of Aqua, the three Michelin-starred restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton in Wolfsburg, Germany; Talaat Nam, featuring Southeast Asian cuisine and a sushi bar; and Mistral, a casual come-as-you-are alfresco grill with a Mediterranean-inspired menu. Light bites are served at the marina at the aft of the ship, where you can also hop on a borrowed paddleboard. Oh, and did we mention there are two outdoor pools, too?

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“Zefira, a magnificent, lean aluminium and carbon 50 metre yacht. A project in which, together with our designers, we put our heart”

Experienced european owners brought together a top team of Dubois, Fitzroy and Tessier to produce their dream yacht: sleek, sophisticated and impressive under sail.

The push for a single level between bridge, saloon and cockpit, combined with ultra-sleek aesthetics, nudged the Dubois design team into new territory. “To get good visibility from the helmstations we had to work hard to lower the accommodation as much as possible, while keeping an open feeling” adds McKeon.

The interior, styled and drawn by Remi Tessier , features a combination of bleached timbers and white leather which results in clean modern lines and provides bright comfortable living areas.

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Zefira S/Y is one of those few yachts that became an attraction for yacht enthusiasts and professionals  well before she hit the water.

This yacht was designed and built with the experience and passion for sailing boats her owners demonstrated from the start as well as a naval engineering and a project design team from  Ed Dubois studio for the exterior, while Remi Tessier was responsible for all the interiors. Zefira was built in a yard which enjoys a  worldwide  reputation for the construction of large sailing yachts.

With such an opening introduction one can expect nothing less than something absolutely extraordinary, where the term used must be read in its best meaning to underscore something that has really nothing of the ordinary. We had the pleasure of talking with the owners who are currently sailing on their yacht after they had  carried out important work in the design phase with the project team to define specific guidelines and details.

Beyond the highly involving dialogue which ensued with flowing examples  of their own sailing experience and passion, we managed to grasp and better understand the idea behind the project which began with a seven metre sloop and  gradually developed in the course of the following 40 years  of which  many were spent at  sea. Putting words to emotion and feelings is never easy to do and  more so when they are other people’s. In this case however everything was a lot easier for us   thanks to our interviewee’s eloquent communicative capability.

The first point our attention was brought to was that Zefira is the largest sailing y

acht ever designed by Dubois with no fly bridge and built by Fitzroy Yachts in New Zealand.  This may strike our readers as a mere detail, but it is in fact one of the principal fundamentals outlining this project because it translates into flowing external lines and a unique profile when observed sideways on.

The choice  of doing without a fly bridge is somewhat unusual since up until  recently a “fly” had been widely accepted as  a run of the mill thing to have on a sailing yacht beyond a given size, but which nevertheless, Zefira is proud to do without giving cause for, among others ,  the following comment volunteered by some of the designers not involved in the project: “The world of sailing now stands  divided between before Zefira and after Zefira”.

Naturally enough this comment in particular is aimed at the yachts’ profile, which brings to a standstill what had become a consolidated practice on yachts this size. Aesthetics is principally  why the owners decided to do without the fly option as well as for practical reasons  they eloquently highlighted: without one  on a  50 metre sailing boat  there’s a complete total view of both what lies ahead up to the horizon and of the sail plan.

Moreover using a higher windswept and sun scorched horizontal plane rather than the main deck itself is by its very nature something destined to be exploited only sporadically and quite correctly in their opinion doesn’t justify having one.

The thought behind the whole project as the requests submitted to both designers and yard indicated,  were to enjoy a pure thorough bred for its performing lines and technical contents, capable of offering the sort of space and commodities expected when cruising extensively in all weather conditions. At a first glance the goal seems to have been easily achieved, but if  we then go into an in-depth analysis, the comments volunteered by project designers earlier seems surely appropriate. The husband and wife team (the owners) followed up on construction work from the initial stages to completion, working through the more important phases in close contact with the professional teams involved.

According to the owners the best part was witnessing the step by step progress of such an enterprise. We can understand the reasons why and genuinely  hope that in  the future such desire will generate the construction of other such extraordinary ships.

Several International prizes for design and technical contents have been awarded to Zefira. Dubois Naval Architects’ studio is proud of the recognitions bestowed since this is the largest sailing yacht project without a “fly” they’ve ever made so far and also for the passion and creativity expressed time and time again by the owners who incidentally had been the previous owners of another Dubois  project built by Alloy Yachts: Kokomo of London (now Nubero Blau). The challenge taken on by the studio was one that meant blending the huge experience acquired by the owners to innovative aesthetics, with a hull capable of delivering the sea-keeping qualities and performance requested.

The owners wished for a boat that could be another home from home: spacious, with a project design that looked ahead into the future. For this reason the design team was invited by the owners to pay them a visit and to take a look at their house to better understand what they wanted.

The choice of the yard was principally dictated by delivery times even if Fitzroy Yachts had been chosen also in function of preceding work carried out from Dubois projects.

Among some of the clever solutions highlighted by the owners in the course of our conversation we wish to mention the ease in steering they experienced and handling the yacht, of course aided by electronics and important data communication systems capable of monitoring and performing many of the required manoeuvres without hindering visibility.

The rig which is capable of carrying up to 3,000 square metres of canvass is per se a very interesting technical achievement inasmuch as it sports a 63.50 metre mast and can still be defined as being “light”. Obviously there’s a carbon fibre mast and boom, as well as fibre stays that have been purposely chosen to reduce weight high above the waterline which translates into less draught and better performance in breezes.

All of the choices adopted for Zefira mean she is very competitive on the race track even against racers and  in spite of the many commodities she carries with her.  As for the interiors and  much of the work put in by  Remi Tessier designer and the co-owner they enhanced an undoubted feeling of both tranquillity and elegance.

Gauged chromatic variety  meets the discerning eye as it takes in lighter and darker shades of handcrafted woodwork placed without ever causing excessive contrast, followed by polished steel elements and ad hoc lighting which enhances relaxation throughout every area. The space chosen to house each piece of furniture, is fruit of  careful study that has contributed into ensuring an uncompromised degree of comfort in the owners’ suite which is situated in the stern and in each of the three guest cabins as well.

One is a twin while the other two are double each one of them sports its own private bathroom. The crew quarters are situated in the bow area and with space for a lounge and crew mess room, which translates into staff’s quality living standards on board. The yacht’s convivial areas are also well distributed and large to ensure adequate privacy to guests and owners alike.

The electronics and navigation aids installed are the most modern on the market, with data and alarm control systems and displays in each of the two external command /control stations  as well as on the bridge deck as can be expected on a state of the art ship such as this. Dictated by reasons of space we have to limit our text to that which has so far been described even when the meeting with Zefira’s owners was so stimulating  we were prompted  to go further.

Since both of them  described Zefira as being a point of arrival but of departure too, we wish them to continue their research work in the yachting field and to offer us, who knows what other input and ideas in the future. For further information please contact: Angelo Colombo

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Loa: 49.70 m – lwl: 44.56 m – beam: 9.95 m – draught: 4.90 m – light displacement: 322 t – engines: 1×1,400 hp caterpillar c32 acert – top speed under power: 16 knots – under sail: 18 knots – fuel tank capacity: 35,000 litres – range at cruising speed: 3,800 nm – consumption at cruise speed: 110 litres/hr – class: lloyds + 100 1 ssc yacht mono g6 mca london ly2 – yacht in line with the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships (1973) and 1978 protocol including all subsequent amendments (marpol)., everywhere you are, read.

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Zefira is a custom sailing yacht launched in 2010 by Fitzroy Yachts.

Zefira measures 49.69 metres in length, with a max draft of 4.90 metres and a beam of 10.00 metres.

Zefira has an aluminium hull with an aluminium superstructure.

Sailing yachts have long combined nature with man-made beauty.

Her interior design is by Remi Tessier.

Zefira also features naval architecture by Dubois .

Performance and Capabilities

Zefira has a fuel capacity of 37,380 litres, and a water capacity of 10,440 litres.

She also has a range of 4,000 nautical miles.

Accommodation

Zefira accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 cabins. She also houses room for up to 7 crew members.

Other Specifications

Zefira is a Lloyds 100A1 SSC Yacht Mono G6 MCH class yacht.

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• Builder Fitzroy Yachts , New Zealand
• Delivered 2010
• Naval Architect Dubois Naval Architects
• Exterior Stylist Dubois Naval Architects
• Interior Designer Remi Tessier
• LOA49.7m (163ft)
• LWL44.6m (146ft)
• Beam (max)10m (33ft)
• Draft4.9m (16ft)
• Fuel Capacity 37,380 litres
• Water Capacity 10,440 litres
• Range4,000 nm at cruise speed
• Displacement 372 tonnes
• Staterooms4
• Crew4 cabins
• Construction Aluminium
• ClassificationLloyds 100A1 SSC Yacht Mono G6 MCH

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Zefira is the largest vessel crafted by Fitzroy Yachts to date. The Dubois designed vessel was built to exceptional quality levels which continue the yards reputation for building award winning superyachts. Powered by a Caterpillar C32 1450 bhp main engine and a Hundested variable pitch propeller, the propulsion system provides long range motor sailing abilities. The 56 meter ‘light weight’ carbon fiber sailing rig was supplied by Southern Spars, and the sails inventory provided by North Sails.

The interior, styled and drawn by Remi Tessier , features a combination of bleached timbers and white leather which results in clean modern lines and provides bright comfortable living areas. Generous accommodation spaces are provided for the owners and guests all with private ensuite facilities and state of the art entertainment systems. The large main deck saloon opens to a covered cockpit area which features electrically retracting side windows. The very best in lighting and entertainment control systems was incorporated into the yacht by Liquid Automation, allowing the interior ambience to be seamlessly controlled at the touch of a button.

The stainless steel galley with black granite bench top is extremely spacious for a sailing yacht with its carefully planned layout and stylish Gaggenau and Sub Zero appliances. The forward crew area is built to match the guest cabins with similar styling and detail incorporated into the joinery. There are four crew cabins each with their own ensuite which can comfortably accommodate up to 8 crew.

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Superyacht Zefira is a luxury sailing yacht built by Fitzroy Yachts, designed by Dubois Naval Architects, with interior design by Remi Tessier. Measuring 49.7m, sailing yacht Zefira is the largest luxury yacht crafted by Fitzroy Yachts in New Zealand to date and is the largest sloop Dubois Naval Architects has designed without a fly bridge. Sailing yacht Zefira is the 7th Dubois designed sailing yacht to be built by Fitzroy Yachts.

The modern interior, of sail yacht Zefira was designed by Remi Tessier and features a combination of bleached timbers and white leather providing clean lines and bright comfortable living areas. S/Y Zefira’s large saloon on the main deck opens to a covered cockpit area which features electrically retracting side windows. Lighting and entertainment control systems by Liquid Automation, enable the interior ambience to be effortlessly controlled at the touch of a button.

Superyacht Zefira’s stainless steel galley features a black granite bench top and stylish Gaggenau and Sub Zero appliances. The carefully planned layout of the galley and is extremely spacious and functional for a sailing yacht. Forward, the forward crew area is built to match the guest cabins with similar styling and detail incorporated into the joinery. There are a total four crew cabins each with their own ensuite accommodating up to 8 crew.

Zefira Specifications

The Dubois designed fast cruising sloop Zefira, built under the project or model name x50 was crafted to exceptional standards which continue the yards reputation for building award winning superyachts.

Sailing Yacht Zefira boasts excellent technical performance and features beautiful lines. Her aluminium hull is painted a stylish light grey and she measures 49.7m with a beam of 9.95m. Zefira is powered by a Caterpillar C32 1450 bhp main engine and a Hundested variable pitch propeller, the propulsion system provides long range motor sailing abilities. The 56 meter ‘light weight’ carbon fiber sailing rig was supplied by Southern Spars, and the sails inventory provided by North Sails.

Yacht Accommodation

Guests are accommodated in generous 4 staterooms including the owner’s suite and 3 guest cabins all with ensuite facilities and state of the art entertainment systems.

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We do have available further amenity, owner and price information for the 49.69 yacht Zefira, so please enquire for more information.

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Zefira, il “miglior yacht a vela del mondo” in sosta a Vibo Marina

L’imbarcazione di 50 metri, unanimemente considerata una barca da sogno, è rimasta attraccata per poche ore per attività di bunkeraggio

Per gli appassionati di barche , e non solo, si tratta di un’impagabile attrazione, qualcosa di assolutamente straordinario nel suo significato letterario, cioè qualcosa che non ha niente di ordinario. Ma solo in pochi sono riusciti ad accorgersi della sua presenza in porto, che è durata giusto una mattinata . “ Zefira ”, imbarcazione di 50 metri vincitrice dei prestigiosi riconoscimenti internazionali “Show boats Design Award 2011” e di “World Superyacht Awards 2011” come miglior yacht a vela del mondo per il 2011, è rimasta attraccata presso la banchina Bengasi del molo Cortese di Vibo Marina per poche ore, impegnata in attività di bunkeraggio. Costruita in Nuova Zelanda nei cantieri Fitzroy, ha uno scafo in alluminio e una trave con un raggio di quasi dieci metri. Gli interni sono stati disegnati da Remi Tessier e possono ospitare otto ospiti in quattro cabine. Battente bandiera maltese, è unanimemente considerata una barca da sogno : elegante, sofisticata, impressionante sotto vela con il suo albero in carbonio alto 63,5 metri . Un’estetica innovativa, che ha portato uno dei suoi progettisti ad affermare, non senza una punta di orgoglio: «Il mondo della vela si divide tra prima di Zefira e dopo di Zefira». Proveniente da Patmos(Grecia), dopo la sosta tecnica ha ripreso il mare facendo rotta verso Capri .

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ZEFIRA is a 49.68 m Sail Yacht, built in New Zealand by Fitzroy Yachts and delivered in 2010.

Her top speed is 18.0 kn and she boasts a maximum range of 4000.0 nm when navigating at cruising speed, with power coming from a Caterpillar diesel engine. She can accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 staterooms, with 7 crew members waiting on their every need. She has a gross tonnage of 363.0 GT and a 9.95 m beam.

She was designed by Dubois Naval Architects , who also completed the naval architecture. Dubois Naval Architects has designed 77 yachts and created the naval architecture for 72 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.

Her interior was designed by Rémi Tessier , who has 26 other superyacht interiors designed in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a Teak deck, a Aluminium hull, and Aluminium superstructure.

ZEFIRA is in the top 10% by LOA in the world. She is one of 83 sailing yachts in the 45-50m size range, and, compared to similarly sized sailing yachts, her cruising speed is 0.9 kn above the average, and her top speed 4.69 kn above the average.

ZEFIRA is currently sailing under the Malta flag, the 3rd most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 1057 yachts registered. She has recently entered the NCA refit yard, in Italy. For more information regarding ZEFIRA's movements, find out more about BOAT Pro AIS .

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• Name: ZEFIRA
• Yacht Type: Sail Yacht
• Builder: Fitzroy Yachts
• Naval Architect: Dubois Naval Architects
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• Interior Designer: Rémi Tessier

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Salah time in Shchëlkovo, Moscow Oblast (Russia)

Get accurate prayer time for Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha prayers in Shchëlkovo, Moscow Oblast (Russia) for today, tomorrow and next 30 days.

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Salah (or Salat), the second pillar of Islam, consists of five daily prayers. These prayers are Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha. It is important to know the Islamic prayers times in Shchëlkovo because they must be done according to the exact position of the sun in the sky. As a result, these times will vary from day to day.

Today, islamic prayers in Shchëlkovo happen at the following times (according to Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia calculation method):

• Fajr (dawn prayer): 05:17
• Dhuhr (noon prayer): 12:39
• Asr (afternoon prayer): 15:28
• Maghrib (dusk prayer): 18:14
• Isha (sunset prayer): 19:55

Salah is sometimes referred to as Namaz and the times of Namaz in Shchëlkovo are listed below. For times of prayer for tomorrow and next days please refer to the timetable below.

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The Azan is a signal inviting worshipers to attend the prayer. It is given five times per day prior to each prayer. The call is delivered by the Muezzin.

Listed below are the Shchëlkovo Salah times for the next 30 days. Please check these times daily for the most up-to-date time.

The times listed below have been determined by the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia calculation method.

How are prayer times calculated for Shchëlkovo?

The prayer times of each of the five prayers are determined by the specific position of the sun in the sky. The Shchëlkovo Salah times typically change daily, the prayer times will be different on each day. Usually, the time only varies by a minute per day but some days will have the same time for multiple days consecutively. Because of the changing times, it is important to check the prayer schedule each day.

Why is it important to know exact prayer times in Shchëlkovo?

Since prayer times are dictated by the position of the sun, the precise times must be adhered to. A prayer must never be performed earlier than the set time. Each prayer is directed to be performed at a certain, specific, exact time.

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What time is fajr prayer in shchëlkovo today.

The Fajr prayer, which is sometimes referred to as the dawn prayer, is the first prayer of the day. The prayer begins as the sky begins to turn light.

This prayer allows for remembering God before the day starts. It is one of the five mandatory prayers and begins at the moment of dawn.

Fajr in Shchëlkovo starts at 05:17.

When is Dhuhr prayer in Shchëlkovo today?

The Dhuhr (also known as Zuhr, Duhr or Thuhr) prayer times in Shchëlkovo are at noon. After the work day has begun, there is a break in the day to remember God and to give thanks.

The Dhuhr prayer beings as the sun begins to drop after reaching its highest point for the day.

Dhuhr in Shchëlkovo is at 12:39 today.

What time is Asr prayer?

The Asr prayer is also known as the afternoon prayer. It is considered the fifth prayer of the day and consists of four rakats.

Asr is at 15:28 in Shchëlkovo today.

What time is Maghrib prayer in Shchëlkovo today?

The time to pray Maghrib in Shchëlkovo is just after the sun goes down. This is the sunset prayer that allows Muslims to think of God as the day is over and occurs right after sunset. The day has been completed and the Maghrib prayer helps worshipers recall God.

This prayer is performed at dusk at 18:14.

What time is Isha today in Shchëlkovo?

The Isha time prayer in Shchëlkovo is the sunset prayer. It occurs when there is no more light but only total darkness. It is a time to reflect on all of the good things that God has bestowed.

Today, Isha starts at 19:55.

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Shchëlkovo in Moscow Oblast is a city in Russia about 39 mi (or 62 km) north-west of Moscow, the country's capital city.

Local time in Shchëlkovo is now 12:32 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Europe / Moscow with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 5 airports in the vicinity of Shchëlkovo, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Russia is Sheremetyevo International Airport in a distance of 21 mi (or 34 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Russia is Architectural Ensemble of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad in a distance of 37 mi (or 60 km), East.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Vostochnoe Degunino, Moscow, Cheremushki, Krasnaya Pahra and Orekhovo-Borisovo Yuzhnoye. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

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Themed cruises can vary vastly, from Star Trek-centered sailings to itineraries helmed by famous comedians. And as of late, many of these niche voyages have been selling out faster than ever before.

Themed cruise operator Sixthman's November 2023 hip-hop itinerary sold out in less than five days with no publicly announced lineup.

Similarly, Vibee's first cruise, the 2023 EDSea — a wordplay on the electronic dance music festival Electric Daisy Carnival, or EDC — was fully booked in three days, again with an undisclosed lineup.

Armed with EDSea’s success, Vibee wants to dive deeper into the cruise segment — this time with a luxurious spin.

"We see the desire for cruise and yacht experiences continuing to rise," Harvey Cohen, president of Vibee, told Business Insider, echoing sentiments of the cruise industry's booming demand.

And not just the mass-market players: Over the last year, luxury cruise lines have also seen a rise in interest.

In its fourth-quarter earnings report from February 2024, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings said its two high-end brands, Oceania and Regent Seven Seas, had both seen "strong demand."

The latter had launched its latest $517.9 million luxury ship a few months prior, complete with caviar and a $6 million art collection.

Luxury cruises and superyachts aren’t known to be super-affordable.

Vibee says it's chartering the 141-foot-long Lupus Mare and nearly 161-foot-long Prestige for its three yacht sailings.

Vibee Yacht Club's cheapest option starts at $3,100 per person for a two-person cabin. Comparatively, EDSea's 2024 itinerary starts at $1,405 per person for a double occupancy interior cabin.

Yet, it could be a bargain for some superyacht fans: Weeklong charters for Lupus Mare start at about $71,000 a week, according to YachtCharterFleet.

Everything is better on a yacht. Champagne? Tastes better on a yacht. Cruises in general? Better on a yacht.

Going to an international music festival? Well, Vibee thinks it would be better to stay on a yacht than in a hotel.

On July 13, the first itinerary would start on day two of Ultra Europe, a popular three-day electronic dance music festival in Split, Croatia.

Following the event, the two yachts would sail to three Croatian islands before concluding in Hvar, Croatia. Along the way, the itinerary would include daytime swims, a sunset winery visit, and several parties (day and night).

Unsurprisingly, Vibee expects the itinerary to draw in younger travelers, specifically Gen Zers and millennials.

Lupus Mare is set to be chartered for two more itineraries: “Rock the Med” and “Marafiki on the Adriatic.”

A three-person cabin for both starts at $3,500 per person.

On Rock the Med, the week is set to begin with VIP tickets to a Lenny Kravitz show at the historic Pula Arena.

Afterward, it would sail to Croatian destinations with an itinerary that would include beach excursions and clubs.

Marafiki on the Adriatic isn’t centered on a single music event.

Instead, the roundtrip Split itinerary would feature on-board musical performances, daily yoga, "cultural outings," and, of course, beach clubs.

A bonus trip to Sonus Festival, a five-day rave, is an optional add-on.

Like a typical luxury cruise, travelers would have preorganized water taxis, chefs to prepare daily breakfasts and lunches, and all the yacht amenities.

The 20-cabin, 40-guest Prestige flexes indulgences like an indoor lounge, a hot tub, and a sundeck with plenty of beds.

Meanwhile, the 15-cabin, 34-guest Lupus Mare has comforts like a sauna and gym.

Travelers could wind down in the yacht's movie theater or hot tub. Or, they could take a slide into the water.

It’s no surprise Vibee is going the more sumptuous route with its itinerary-focused yacht concept.

" Revenge travel " might as well be known as "regular travel" at this point: People have continued to spend big on extravagant vacations, especially on luxury small cruise ships and trips planned around experiences and adventures.

Both are niches Vibee is trying to carve out for itself: Looking ahead, the new brand is already planning more music and sea-based vacations, Cohen told Business Insider.

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Elektrostal is a vibrant city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia. With a rich history, stunning architecture, and a thriving community, Elektrostal is a city that has much to offer. Whether you are a history buff, nature enthusiast, or simply curious about different cultures, Elektrostal is sure to captivate you.

This article will provide you with 40 fascinating facts about Elektrostal, giving you a better understanding of why this city is worth exploring. From its origins as an industrial hub to its modern-day charm, we will delve into the various aspects that make Elektrostal a unique and must-visit destination.

So, join us as we uncover the hidden treasures of Elektrostal and discover what makes this city a true gem in the heart of Russia.

Key Takeaways:

• Elektrostal, known as the “Motor City of Russia,” is a vibrant and growing city with a rich industrial history, offering diverse cultural experiences and a strong commitment to environmental sustainability.
• With its convenient location near Moscow, Elektrostal provides a picturesque landscape, vibrant nightlife, and a range of recreational activities, making it an ideal destination for residents and visitors alike.

Known as the “Motor City of Russia.”

Elektrostal, a city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia, earned the nickname “Motor City” due to its significant involvement in the automotive industry.

Home to the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Elektrostal is renowned for its metallurgical plant, which has been producing high-quality steel and alloys since its establishment in 1916.

Boasts a rich industrial heritage.

Elektrostal has a long history of industrial development, contributing to the growth and progress of the region.

Founded in 1916.

The city of Elektrostal was founded in 1916 as a result of the construction of the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Located approximately 50 kilometers east of Moscow.

Elektrostal is situated in close proximity to the Russian capital, making it easily accessible for both residents and visitors.

Known for its vibrant cultural scene.

Elektrostal is home to several cultural institutions, including museums, theaters, and art galleries that showcase the city’s rich artistic heritage.

A popular destination for nature lovers.

Surrounded by picturesque landscapes and forests, Elektrostal offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and birdwatching.

Hosts the annual Elektrostal City Day celebrations.

Every year, Elektrostal organizes festive events and activities to celebrate its founding, bringing together residents and visitors in a spirit of unity and joy.

Has a population of approximately 160,000 people.

Elektrostal is home to a diverse and vibrant community of around 160,000 residents, contributing to its dynamic atmosphere.

Boasts excellent education facilities.

The city is known for its well-established educational institutions, providing quality education to students of all ages.

A center for scientific research and innovation.

Elektrostal serves as an important hub for scientific research, particularly in the fields of metallurgy, materials science, and engineering.

Surrounded by picturesque lakes.

The city is blessed with numerous beautiful lakes, offering scenic views and recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.

Well-connected transportation system.

Elektrostal benefits from an efficient transportation network, including highways, railways, and public transportation options, ensuring convenient travel within and beyond the city.

Famous for its traditional Russian cuisine.

Food enthusiasts can indulge in authentic Russian dishes at numerous restaurants and cafes scattered throughout Elektrostal.

Home to notable architectural landmarks.

Elektrostal boasts impressive architecture, including the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord and the Elektrostal Palace of Culture.

Offers a wide range of recreational facilities.

Residents and visitors can enjoy various recreational activities, such as sports complexes, swimming pools, and fitness centers, enhancing the overall quality of life.

Provides a high standard of healthcare.

Elektrostal is equipped with modern medical facilities, ensuring residents have access to quality healthcare services.

Home to the Elektrostal History Museum.

The Elektrostal History Museum showcases the city’s fascinating past through exhibitions and displays.

A hub for sports enthusiasts.

Elektrostal is passionate about sports, with numerous stadiums, arenas, and sports clubs offering opportunities for athletes and spectators.

Celebrates diverse cultural festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal hosts a variety of cultural festivals, celebrating different ethnicities, traditions, and art forms.

Electric power played a significant role in its early development.

Elektrostal owes its name and initial growth to the establishment of electric power stations and the utilization of electricity in the industrial sector.

Boasts a thriving economy.

The city’s strong industrial base, coupled with its strategic location near Moscow, has contributed to Elektrostal’s prosperous economic status.

Houses the Elektrostal Drama Theater.

The Elektrostal Drama Theater is a cultural centerpiece, attracting theater enthusiasts from far and wide.

Popular destination for winter sports.

Elektrostal’s proximity to ski resorts and winter sport facilities makes it a favorite destination for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities.

Promotes environmental sustainability.

Elektrostal prioritizes environmental protection and sustainability, implementing initiatives to reduce pollution and preserve natural resources.

Home to renowned educational institutions.

Elektrostal is known for its prestigious schools and universities, offering a wide range of academic programs to students.

Committed to cultural preservation.

The city values its cultural heritage and takes active steps to preserve and promote traditional customs, crafts, and arts.

Hosts an annual International Film Festival.

The Elektrostal International Film Festival attracts filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts from around the world, showcasing a diverse range of films.

Encourages entrepreneurship and innovation.

Elektrostal supports aspiring entrepreneurs and fosters a culture of innovation, providing opportunities for startups and business development.

Offers a range of housing options.

Elektrostal provides diverse housing options, including apartments, houses, and residential complexes, catering to different lifestyles and budgets.

Home to notable sports teams.

Elektrostal is proud of its sports legacy, with several successful sports teams competing at regional and national levels.

Boasts a vibrant nightlife scene.

Residents and visitors can enjoy a lively nightlife in Elektrostal, with numerous bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.

Promotes cultural exchange and international relations.

Elektrostal actively engages in international partnerships, cultural exchanges, and diplomatic collaborations to foster global connections.

Surrounded by beautiful nature reserves.

Nearby nature reserves, such as the Barybino Forest and Luchinskoye Lake, offer opportunities for nature enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the region’s biodiversity.

Commemorates historical events.

The city pays tribute to significant historical events through memorials, monuments, and exhibitions, ensuring the preservation of collective memory.

Promotes sports and youth development.

Elektrostal invests in sports infrastructure and programs to encourage youth participation, health, and physical fitness.

Hosts annual cultural and artistic festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal celebrates its cultural diversity through festivals dedicated to music, dance, art, and theater.

Provides a picturesque landscape for photography enthusiasts.

The city’s scenic beauty, architectural landmarks, and natural surroundings make it a paradise for photographers.

Connects to Moscow via a direct train line.

The convenient train connection between Elektrostal and Moscow makes commuting between the two cities effortless.

A city with a bright future.

Elektrostal continues to grow and develop, aiming to become a model city in terms of infrastructure, sustainability, and quality of life for its residents.

In conclusion, Elektrostal is a fascinating city with a rich history and a vibrant present. From its origins as a center of steel production to its modern-day status as a hub for education and industry, Elektrostal has plenty to offer both residents and visitors. With its beautiful parks, cultural attractions, and proximity to Moscow, there is no shortage of things to see and do in this dynamic city. Whether you’re interested in exploring its historical landmarks, enjoying outdoor activities, or immersing yourself in the local culture, Elektrostal has something for everyone. So, next time you find yourself in the Moscow region, don’t miss the opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Elektrostal.

Q: What is the population of Elektrostal?

A: As of the latest data, the population of Elektrostal is approximately XXXX.

Q: How far is Elektrostal from Moscow?

A: Elektrostal is located approximately XX kilometers away from Moscow.

Q: Are there any famous landmarks in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to several notable landmarks, including XXXX and XXXX.

Q: What industries are prominent in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal is known for its steel production industry and is also a center for engineering and manufacturing.

Q: Are there any universities or educational institutions in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to XXXX University and several other educational institutions.

Q: What are some popular outdoor activities in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal offers several outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking in its beautiful parks.

Q: Is Elektrostal well-connected in terms of transportation?

A: Yes, Elektrostal has good transportation links, including trains and buses, making it easily accessible from nearby cities.

Q: Are there any annual events or festivals in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, including XXXX and XXXX.

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