Shogun was built in aluminum by Dutch shipyard Holland Jachtbouw as a fast cruising sloop and it was launched in 2006. Its naval architecture was made by Dixon Yacht Design and the interiors were made by by John Munford. The interior is both modern and warm, with clever use of pear and wenge woods to contrast against the light white panels and woven leather inserts. [source: All pictures are gently borrowed from yachtcharterfleet.com] A generous accommodation layout offers room for … [Read more...]
Schooner – A Two Masted Sailing Vessel of Dutch Origins
The schooner is a type of sailing vessel having a foremast and mainmast, with or without other masts, and having fore-and-aft sails on all lower masts. While the schooner was originally gaff-rigged, modern schooners typically carry a Bermuda rig. [source: pinterest] The Bermuda rig consists of a triangular sail set aft of the mast with its head raised to the top of the mast; its luff runs down the mast and is normally attached to it for its entire length; its tack is attached at the base … [Read more...]
Aphrodite A, the Sailing Yacht Built for Luxurious Circumnavigation
Aphrodite A is a luxury sailing super yacht launched at Vitters Shipyard Bv in the Netherlands and created by André Hoek Design Naval Architects in 1999. She is an Aluminum sloop conceived for world cruising, having an autonomy of 4,500 miles, the equivalent of not visiting a port for three months in a row. She is an expedition yacht able to circumnavigate the globe in complete comfort. Prologue I'm starting to present with this post, some of the most beautiful custom … [Read more...]