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Azzura is a custom sailing yacht launched in 1998 by Jongert Yachts and most recently refitted in 2008.

Azzura measures 29.26 feet in length and has a beam of 6.70 feet. She has a deck material of teak.

Azzura has an aluminium hull with an aluminium superstructure.

Her interior design is by Peter Sijm.

Azzura also features naval architecture by Doug Peterson.

Performance and Capabilities

Azzura has a fuel capacity of 4,500 litres, and a water capacity of 3,000 litres.

Accommodation

Azzura accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 cabins. She also houses room for up to 4 crew members.

Other Specifications

Azzura has a hull NB of 397.

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96′ Jongert 3000M – “Azzura” (1998)

Charleston, South Carolina

Usd$ 3,950,000.

Charleston, SC

Engine | Fuel

345-hp Mercedes | Diesel

Hull Material

USD$3,950,000

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Boat Details

Make: Jongert

Model: 3000M

Length: 95.96 feet

Price: USD$3,950,000

Class: Deck Saloon

Hull Material: Aluminum

Beam: 22.21 feet

Boat Location: Charleston, South Carolina

Name: Azzura

• Fuel Type: Diesel

Description

1998 Jongert 3000M Azzura, designed by Doug Peterson and built by the Dutch shipyard Jongert, is a unique yacht which represents a stunning example of good design, full of innovative features and ideas. It’s no wonder that this vessel is recognized so widely in the yachting world. From concept to present day ownership, Azzura has been in the hands of owners, whose understanding and appreciation of the flexibility of everything that has been crafted into this stunning yacht, from her tall cutter rig, slim hull, attractive and functional freeboard, cavernous garage, ease of sailing to internal and external comfort, not forgetting the unique folding keel that allows entry to marinas and anchorages of which other vessels of this size only dream.

Go to https://sailazzura.com for more.

On deck the anchor fits snugly into the stem ensuring the foredeck remains uncluttered, winches are sensibly laid out around the base of the mast with adequate turning blocks for halyards and hoisting lines. The genoa and staysail halyards have adjustable hydraulic rams to increase or reduce halyard tension whilst under sail. The in mast furling main is a breeze to set or furl in from the helm position utilizing intelligently laid out controls. The headsails and boom can all be safely controlled from the aft deck area far from the owner guest areas, ensuring safety at all times. All three sails are new from the Doyle loft in November 2021. From the rear deck the huge garage can be entered via the deck hatch. The 4.2m, 14’ tender with 50hp outboard is swallowed up, along with the Bauer dive compressor, dive bottles, dive gear, several paddle boards, kayaks, water ski’s, wake board, towable toys, a paraphernalia of other service maintenance items, large tool box and shore power unit leaving a substantial amount of space for a host of other items should you require. The garage door can be lowered to provide a large bathing platform that yachts twice the size would be proud of. The access ladder from the aft deck and the bathing ladder are neatly stowed in the garage too.

Back at the helm station seating is laid out around the helm consul that bristles with instruments set up to provide all the information an astute sailor needs along with the B and G  7” touch screen multifunctional chart-plotter. At the helm the main engine can be started, stopped, boom raised and lowered, backstay tension adjusted, thrusters deployed and operated and autopilot controlled.

Moving forward into the sliding roofed wheelhouse, with its excellent all-round view, it houses two circles of practical contoured seating which wrap around a pair of tables on either side of the central walkway. This layout provides seating for at least eight guests with the starboard table also having an additional two-fold away seats that increase this capacity. Forward of this are the interior helm and navigation stations with comfortable seating that make passage making in inclement weather conditions so much safer and more bearable.

Again, there is a plethora of instrumentation and twin 19 inch B and G Zeus3 multifunctional touch screen displays supplemented by a further stand-alone PC based Navigational 19” Screen on the starboard side. The vessel can be steered, utilizing the joystick Segatron Autopilot from within the wheelhouse along with thruster deployment control. Engine Stop, Start throttle controls along with the keel, raising lowering switches are also situated in this area.

Entering, the fully air conditioned, accommodation via an elegant curved wooden motorized hatch, you make your way down the companionway steps to the light and airy main saloon, which is timelessly finished out in modern fabrics, twin sofas, arm chair and exquisite cabinetry. The glassware Royal Doulton bone china is housed in a perfectly formed cabinet that also houses the Television, which can be neatly stowed away when not in use. The saloon can also be used as an indoor dining area with a well-crafted expandable dining table situated to port with wrap around seating. Neatly hidden away is the bar, sink, ice maker small drinks fridge. The galley crew quarters are separated by a sensor controlled, pneumatic activated door. The galley is fully fitted out with Miele stove and oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble drier. Corian worktops provide space for food preparation along with two upright fridges, two upright freezers, a single underfloor freezer and deep bilge bin system for all food storage. The galley is fitted with a twin basin, one of which houses the Insinkerator and the other a separate Quooker brand hot tap for instant hot water. There are plenty of cupboards to house all the necessary galley essentials. To the port side is the crew seating and system control panel. Further forward are crew quarters consisting of two double bunk cabins, each with ensuite shower, toilet and sink.

Leading aft, down a flight of steps from the main saloon, takes you into the owner guest area along with the engine room entry point. From the passageway there are two guest cabins each with two full size single beds, each cabin having their own ensuite facilities. Further aft is situated the master cabin.

Again, wonderfully fitted out with a queen size double bed, drawers, storage underneath, in the center, twin seater couch to starboard, bookshelf, twin double wardrobes and two other cupboard units. To port is the spacious ensuite with large shower, with seat, vanity unit toilet.

Last major refit on Azzura was carried out at Vitters Shipyard in 2018 and 2019, too many items serviced, repaired, replaced to list. Please enquire with Broker (Dana Davidson).

Specifications

Speed & distance.

• Cruising Speed: 8 knots
• Max Speed: 12 knots
• Range: 1740 nm
• Length Overall: 95.96 feet
• Max Draft: 14.11 feet
• Beam: 22.21 feet
• Cabin Headroom: 6.56 feet
• Length at Waterline: 79.99 feet

Miscellaneous

• Windlass: Hydraulic Windlass
• Life Raft Capacity: 12
• Fresh Water Tank: 2 x 396.26 Gallons (Aluminum)
• Fuel Tank: 1 x 1347.28 Gallons (Aluminum)
• Holding Tank: 3 x 184.92 Gallons (Aluminum)

Accommodations

• Engine Make: Mercedes
• Engine Model: 183 V10
• Engine Year: 1998
• Total Power: 345 horse power
• Engine Hours: 2500 hours
• Engine Type: Inboard
• Drive Type: Direct Drive
• Propeller Type: 4 Blade
• Propeller Material: Bronze

Other Details

Hydraulic Folding Keel:

• Jongert Uniquely Designed External Folding Keel ( no loss of internal space ).
• The keel folds and becomes flat allowing the yacht access to shallow areas, 8 feet; then, when she is extended to her full depth in deep water, she sails nearly as well as a racing yacht
• Draft – Fully Down: 4.3 m
• Fully Retracted: 2.3 m See great youtube video showing vessel keel operation.

Hull and Deck

Aluminum hull with frequently welded frames in both hull and deck for superior strength. Unique aluminum painting system, inside the hull, protects the material from wasting and corrosive effects of other dis-similar metals. Exterior of hull was stripped of all paint and completely re-primed and repainted in 2019 at Vitters shipyard.

GROUND TACKEL

• Stem located Bruce anchor
• 100m 16mm chain
• Quick Chain Counter – CHC 1102M ( New Hand Controller 2022 )
• Spare Fortress – FX125 anchor
• Lewmar 5000 hydraulic windlass
• Extensive warps, lines & fenders
• Mast Base – Lewmar 77 (Hydraulic), Lewmar 66 (x3)
• Aft Deck – Lewmar 111 (Hydraulic x2), Lewmar 88 (Hydraulic), Lewmar 88 (x2)
• Lewmar 66 (x2), Lewmar 64 (x3)
• Hydromar Custom Captive Winch (under galley floor) – Serves as Outhaul for Main – HCW-3

SOME SUBSTANTIAL FEATURES

• Large Tender Garage : The garage stores has impressive geometry and is simply enormous. All water toys, dive gear, food, water, bicycles, oars, spares etc, may be stored in the garage. A hydraulically operated door lowers and forms a large beach or access island for getting guests and supplies easily aboard.
• Dockrider side boarding platform – Port side : This system is stored in the place it serves. It can be deployed by one person, and is built in to the boat, an incredible convenience.
• Seawalk Stern Passerelle – Hydraulic : Built in passarelle is easily deployed. Seldom seen are Passarelles built in to the hull in yachts below 130 feet.

Propulsion, Main Engine and Systems

• Mercedes MTU 183 V10 AA91 OM423, Non turbo 345 HP / 254kW at 2300rpm
• Cruising speed at 1850rpm / 8.5 knots
• Cruising range at 25L per hr / Minimum 1734nm
• Max speed at 2300rpm / 12 knots
• Gearbox is a ZF IRM310A
• Primary Fuel Filtration all engines Racor Double Units
• Propeller Four Bladed Fixed drives a generator that allows the boat, whilst sailing, to completely power the vessels lower voltage electrical systems. From the BVI’s to Newport, the shaft mounted generator allowed the boat to charge its batteries and keep refrigerators and systems completely charged, without the usage of the large ships generators.
• Two Northern Lights generators – Both new 2019.

Spars, Sails and Rigging

RIG and RIGGING :

• Mast – Nirvana Spars 3 spreader rig (aluminum) with In Mast Furling; Boom (aluminum) with hydraulic vang Reckmann Furlers RF90- 4 (Genoa) & RF90-3- (Staysail)- both with twin track
• Dual cylinder hydraulic backstays
• Aluminum R5 foils
• Main Doyle (new Nov 2021) Hydronet Radial Cut, 160.6sqm or 1728.84sqft
• Stay Sail Doyle, new Nov 2021, Hydronet Radial Cut, 83.11sqm (894.66sqft)
• Genoa Doyle (new Nov 2021) Hydronet Radial Cut, 213.77sqm (2301sqft)
• MPS (Date Unknown) 503sqm (5,412sqft)

Navionics, Communications

• VHF (Handheld) ICOM M25 (x3)
• VHF (Handheld – Floating) Standard Horizon HX3000 (x2)
• VHF DSC Sailor 6222 with remote handset at helm & (New 2021) handset in crew mess
• VHF Sailor 6248 with remote handset at helm
• Headsets (Bluetooth) Sena SPH10. (New 2021)
• Radar Simrad Halo Pulse Compression (Multiband)
• Autopilot Segatron (Complete Overhaul 2019)
• AIS Digital Yacht AIT3000 Class B AIS Transponder
• NavPC (Stand Alone) Optiplex 7050 64bit i7-7700CPU, Windows10 Pro, Operating TimeZero Navigator
• Satellite KVH3 & Fleet 150 Broadband
• Satellite Phone Iridium Extreme
• Loudhailer Raymarine Ray 430 with Auto Sound Signal Generator
• Instruments Integrated B&G Displays Zeus3 19”(x2), Vulcan 12R (x1),Zeus3 7”(x1), H5000 Race (x3), Triton2 (x9), Operating
• Navionics Software (All new 2018)
• Sirius WM4 Receiver (New 2020)
• Printer / Scanner HP Laserjet M29w & M28w (Wi-Fi Enabled)
• Wi-Fi Access Points (x6), Bullet Wi-Fi Aerial
• Cradle Point Cell module (New 2022)

Main Systems

Impressive systems compliment Azzuras self sustaining nature. She has large, frankly oversized systems by any measure. All of the systems have been thought thru with advanced engineering in mind and are superbly dependable.

BOW THRUSTERS:

• Retractable Hydromar Bow Thruster model HBT DP 35, 48 horsepower. Retractable.
• Hydromar Stern Thruster HBT DP 20 27Hp Retractable

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM:

• Hydromar Custom Hydraulic System Main Engine PTO 32kW, 3 x 4 kW Electric PTO’s

GENERATORS:

• TWO Northern Lights Generators M944W3 26 kW 3 phase 50hz – New 2019. Many updates.

WATER MAKER:

• HEM 25 Water maker 4 Membrane / 240 Liters per hour

AIR CONDITIONING:

• The yacht is fully air conditioned with a Chilled Water Type Cooling system where cooled water is circulated thoroughout the yacht.
• Marine Air Dometic brand Chiller SCW108 Three Compressor 108,000 BTU
• Dometic Air Handling Units in accommodation New in 2019

TOILETS AND TREATMENT SYSTEMS:

• Hamann AG. Super Mini Waste Treatment Unit;
• Dometic Freshwater toilets New in 2019
• Bilge Ventilation System
• Freshwater NIBE Heater Element Tank ELK 213 New December 2020;
• Hotwater NIBE Storage Tank– SP120 New December 2020

Tank Capacities

• Fuel Diesel 4600 Liters, Additional 670 Liters reserve tank.
• Total 5170 Liters or 1365 US gallons
• Fresh Water Total 3000 Liters or 792 US gallons
• Black Total 700 liters or 185 US gallons
• Grey Total 1400 liters 370 US gallons
• Clean Oil Total 200 liters or 53 US gallons
• Dirty Oil Total 200 liters or 53 US gallons
• AC Systems: Voltage 380/220v 50Hz AC and 115v 60Hz AC.
• DC systems 24/12v DC
• Atlas Marine Shore Power Unit: ShorePOWER Classic 25kVA
• Output 220/380V 3 Ph, 50Hz. Rebuilt and fully serviced 2020
• Batteries (House) Master Volt 2v Gel Cells MVSV1250 (x12)
• (Start) Power Tec AGM 8A8D 12v 245Ah (x2)
• Battery Chargers (House) Master Volt Mass 24/100 3 phase (x4) (Start) Master Volt Magic 24/24-20
• Master Volt Inverter, Mass 24/5000 220v/50hz (x1); Master Volt Mass 24/2500 220v/50Hz (x1)
• Master Volt Mass 24/2500 110v/60Hz
• Shaft Drive Alternator Bosch 28v 70/140A
• Two large generators, new in 2019, note details in mechanical description.

Azzura was built for long distance cruising. Consequently she has impressive storage, and it is nearly everywhere. There is storage for mechanical parts, pillows and sheets, food, supplies. Truly innovative in the approach, the engineers and interior designers at Jongert looked everywhere for storage lockers and found exceptional spaces.

• Galley : Beneath the galley sole is a cavernous space that has been made into a dry storage bin system. Plastic Cases stow neatly allowing the chef to store large quantities of supplies.
• Aft Hallway : Between the two guest cabins, there is plentiful space with numerous closets for bed linens and other cabin items.
• ALARMS: Alarm System Located in galley various system alarms.
• FIRE hydrants located port mid-ship and foredeck
• Fire Extinguishers throughout vessel (Inspection All In date)
• LIFE RAFT: Two six person Viking life rafts mounted, one each side of the stern quarters with Hydrostatic release.
• LIFESLING Man Overboard Device repacked 2016
• Jon Buoy Man Overboard Device (New August 2022)
• Safety Harness 6 SOLAS
• Life Jacket(s) 2 Automatic Type in each Cabin plus additional ones in safety locker
• Fire Blankets in Galley.
• Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors throughout all accommodation.

Water Sports & Tender

Tender & other Accessories

• Novurania 4.2m with Evinrude 50Hp E-TEC (2 Stroke) (New 2018)
• Bauer Junior Dive Compressor
• Dive Bottles (x3)
• Wet Suits, BCD & Regulator
• Water Ski’s
• Paddleboards

Other Features

• Azzurra’s lifting keel allows access to shallow areas that other vessels of similar size cannot access due to their deep draft.  Azzura’s draft is 2.3m, or 8 feet, with keel up and 4.3m, 14 feet, with keel down.
• She has a cavernous Garage for tender, bicycles, and multitudes of other items such as dive equipment, water toys, tools, equipment and spares.
• The very large garage door acts as a huge swim platform for safe entry to and from the water along with a dock area for the tender to pick up & land guests. It also aids embarking equipment and supplies.
• A Passarelle is built into the transom for access when stern to.  A ‘Dock Rider’ is built into the port side of the hull allows side boarding access.
• Large cockpit layout.  Another enormous advantage. Seating allows for entertaining larger groups.
• Performance sailing along with stylish comfort, rare to find. Great sailing qualities, ease of handling while still safe, fast and comfortable.
• Manageable sail plan with minimum of crew. Hydraulic systems and decent layout of controls and winches allows guests to enjoy sailing experience with the maximum of safety.
• Two superbly comfortable Guest cabins, both with ensuite heads and stall showers.  Private, full beam Master cabin with large ensuite and two Crew cabins equally well fitted out, again both with their own ensuite heads. Captain’s cabin has the advantage of a work station, technical folder stowage and convertible single to double bunk.
• Salon is superbly delightful. Eating, entertaining, relaxing and television watching. Two large couches, recliner, coffee table, expandable dining table and bar with sink and ice machine make this area so versatile.
• Superb original build. One of best built as original owners representative attended entire build.
• First captain on the boat for 17 years. Current Captain has been onboard for nearly three years.
• Current Captain, former marine engineer, is very hands on in all areas of the vessel ensuring that quality of upkeep is of the standard (or higher) than the original yard set.
• During late 2018 and first half of 2019, an extensive refit undertaken at Vitter’s  – new decks, windows, paint all around, rig out, rigging tested, re-headed or replaced as required. Nirvana Spars painted and rebuilt. Fridges all maintained and refreshed. Massive maintenance of all systems, new generators, new Air Handlers, extensive interior refit – soft goods such as cushions, blinds, wool carpets all replaced. Refit of engine space and many of other spaces. Tanks cleaned and repainted as required. A number of Miele appliances replaced. Main engine removed and returned to Manufacturer for overhaul, new generators fitted.  Many pumps overhauled and bilge system remote operation valves fitted. Hydraulic sailing components serviced and overhauled. Steering system and rudder serviced.
• Engine room is a feat of engineering – in that it all makes sense. Compact layout and well insulated yet most serviceable items have good access.
• Siding Roof on Wheelhouse.
• US Duty PAID
• Designed to be easily maintained. Heavy lifting done by her current owner. Needs nothing to go offshore.
• Mercedes 183, 10 cylinder diesel. Powerful and quiet main engine. Super reliable and smooth.
• Storage spaces throughout vessel allows for substantial spares and stores.
• Hydraulic Passarelle in Transom BUILT IN. Port side boarding ladder for ease of boarding when side to.

Neither brokers nor owner offer warranty’s of any kind. It is the buyers responsibility to hire competent marine surveyors to assess the fit and fitness of the vessel. All inventory is stated on the listing and any item not listed should be considered excluded from the inventory of the vessel.

For additional information, please contact Dana Davidson +1 (401) 965-1684

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AZZURA | Jongert 3000M | 96ft

Newport, RI, US

AZZURA, designed by Doug Peterson and built by the Dutch shipyard Jongert, is a unique yacht representing a stunning example of good design, innovative features and ideas. It’s no wonder she is recognized so widely in the yachting world. From concept to present day ownership, AZZURA has been in the hands of careful and methodical owners, whose understanding and appreciation of care and maintenance to this stunning yacht, from her tall cutter rig, slim hull, attractive and functional freeboard, cavernous garage, ease of sailing to internal and external comfort, not forgetting the unique folding keel, allowing entry to marinas and anchorages of which other vessels, of this size, may only dream. See sailazzura.com for more information.

Not all boats listed online are listed with Wellington Yacht Partners, but we can work on your behalf. For more information on this vessel or to schedule a showing, please contact Wellington Yacht Partners by calling our office at (401) 683-6070.  

Specifications

• Length: 96ft
• Builder: Jongert
• Beam: 22' 3"
• Draft: 14' 1"
• Displacement: 113797.00 lbs
• Hull: Aluminum
• Designer: DeVries Lentsch
• Engine: (1) Mercedes, 257.27 kW hp

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MEASUREMENTS

• Max Draft: 14' 1"
• Displacement: 113797.00 lb
• Beam Measure: 22' 3"
• Engine Brand: Mercedes
• Year Built: 1998
• Engine Model: 183 V10
• Engine Type: Inboard
• Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
• Engine Power: 257.27 kW hp

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Jongert sailing yacht Azzura sold

The 29.26 metre sailing yacht Azzura , listed for sale by Hank Halsted at Northrop and Johnson , has been sold with Dana Davidson at Davidson Yachts introducing the buyer.

Designed by Doug Peterson , she was built in aluminium to Lloyd's class by the renowned Dutch yard Jongert and launched in 1998. Together with her tall cutter rig, slim-line freeboard and low-profile deckhouse, she offers outstanding performance combined with luxury and comfort throughout. An interior design by Peter Sijm sees the dining area in the calm, mahogany panelled saloon fitted with two C-shaped settees opposite each other, providing plenty of elbow room and keeping the conversation flowing. There is also a wet bar with individual stools to port.

Outside, the large aft cockpit has ample room for up to six guests to dine al fresco. She also features a retractable cockpit roof, interior and exterior helm stations with excellent visibility and Stoway Rondal in-mast furling. In addition, her patented Jongert folding keel gives her access to all those romantic but shallow anchorages.

A refit in 2007/2008 saw her receive new decks, rigging, paint, generators and much more. Azzura  can sleep up to six guests in a master suite and two twin cabins, all with en-suite facilities. In addition, there are crew quarters for four in two bunk bed cabins, each with an en-suite shower room. The galley is set to starboard with a dinette area for the crew to port. Under power, a single 345hp MTU engine gives her a cruising speed of eight knots.

Azzura was asking $1,850,000 and will now be renamed Lady Vail .

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Wellness area.

The Wellness Area is home to Elements Spa, which has the following:

Marina Platform and Tender Boats

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The reception area is a simple two-desk station with seating across from it in case you need to rest before embarking or disembarking the ship. Thanks to the minimal number of guests onboard, you never really had to wait to talk if you needed to talk to a crew member there.

Amici Bar & Lounge

The ship's main bar and lounge connect to the reception area. This multi-purpose room is, at first glance, the primary place to get beverages, whether at the self-serve coffee, tea, and water station area or the bar, tended by bartenders.

However, it's actually a multi-purpose area. Port talks are given here during the day, the future cruises sales desk is here, and it is an entertainment area at night.

Boutique Azzurra

A lovely on-board shopping boutique has mostly jewelry for sale with some apparel. It's open while sailing, with hours posted in the daily program.

La Cucina Restaurant

La Cucina restaurant is at the aft of the ship. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating allows guests to have options of where to dine, depending on the weather.

The beautiful space is decorated with a mixture of round and rectangular tables, booth seating and chairs, and some high tops. Assorted green foliage is placed around the interior dining room to make it an oasis.

Deck 4: Observation Deck and Laundry

Observation deck.

One of the most peaceful places on the yacht is the Observation Deck. This relaxing nook is located toward the bow of the ship. We suppose you could say it's the closest thing Emerald Azzurra has to a library or game room.

Most of the time, guests could be found quietly reading in the space's comfy chairs. Other times we saw some people playing cards there or on their computers.

There is also a coffee and water station in the Observation Deck, which is one of two onboard. The other is in the Amici Bar & Lounge on Deck 3.

Laundry Room

As avid travelers, we're often on the road for many weeks at a time. Yet, we're minimal packers. This is why having an incredible self-serve laundry room on a cruise ship is such a treat.

Luxury cruise ships often only have the option to send your laundry out for the crew to do. But a true luxury and treat is a laundry room like Emerald Azzurra has. It's indeed welcomed and such an asset onboard. There are several washers pre-loaded with detergent, dryers, an ironing station, and a steamer for guests to use.

We were glad that we happened to have dryer sheets with us because we like to use them in a dryer, and they don't have them onboard.

The laundry room even has a seating area, but it's easy enough to set a timer on your phone to remind you to switch your laundry over to the dryer or retrieve it when it's done. That way, you can enjoy the yacht while your clothes get clean, which is exactly what we did!

If you prefer, you can request your clothes be laundered. There is a bag provided in each stateroom closet with a laundry form.

Deck 5: Emerald Azzurra Aqua Pool and Cafe, and Navigation Bridge

Aqua pool and cafe.

What's a yacht without a pool? This great area is at the aft of the ship. The Aqua Cafe and Pool are right next to each other, which is convenient if you want to station yourself in the area for a few hours – drinks and snacks are at your disposal at the cafe.

What's also nice about this area is that some seating is covered and shaded from the sun, while others are not. This allows guests to choose from multiple seating areas based on their liking.

Yacht Navigation Bridge

A highlight of being on Emerald Azzurra is visiting the Navigation Bridge at your leisure. The officers and Captain were very welcoming and friendly, speaking to us for several minutes to explain the equipment.

A really cool time to visit the bridge, where there is an open-door policy and seating for guests to comfortably observe, is when the ship is docking. Below is a photo of the officers and Captain making sure the ship docks correctly in Naples, Italy.

Deck 6: Emerald Azzurra Hot Tub, Sky Bar, and Bathroom

Deck 6 has one of our favorite Emerald Azzurra onboard amenities: the hot tub. The oval-shaped hot tub can easily fit ten people. Surrounding areas provides comfort in the form of booth seating and lounge areas. Additional seating areas are scattered around deck 6 and provide intimate spaces to read, take a nap, or enjoy the sunshine.

The Sky Bar is on Deck 6. It was a convenient place to get drinks if we wanted to be outside; this area often had the best sweeping port views. It was also where a mixology class was taught while we were sailing one day.

For guests' convenience, a bathroom with a shower is located on this deck for rinsing off after a dip in the hot tub before going back to your room.

Emerald Azzurra Staterooms

Emerald Azzurra has 50 staterooms, including two of each of the following suite categories for a total of eight onboard suites: Owner's Suites, Yacht Suites, Terrace Suites, and Deluxe Balcony Suites.

We outline the square footage of the different staterooms here , and you can view the architectural layout of the room on the Emerald Cruises website .

All staterooms on Emerald Azzurra have balconies except for the six Oceanview Staterooms at the forward of the ship on deck 3. There are eight suites onboard.

We were in room 404, a Balcony Suite on Deck 4.

Our bedroom had a king-size bed, a love seat, and a chair with a small table that perfectly fit a computer, iPad, or drink. There was also a desk we could work out where the Quiet Voxe devices for tours were and the cruise ship phone. Small reading lights next to each side of the bed were adjustable so you could angle them to your liking.

Next to that were light switches for the room so you could shut the room lights once you were cozy in bed, ready to sleep, a USB port, and outlets.

You don't need an outlet converter for your plugs to work on Emerald Cruises; they've smartly designed their outlets to fit multiple countries' electrical prongs. However, depending on your plans and hotels, you may need one before or after your cruise.

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➤ This European seven-in-one travel plug converter is the favorite we've ever owned.

We bought one to start and quickly regretted not buying two the first time. Do yourself a favor and buy the two-pack from the get-go.

We loved the shelves on each side of the bed as well as the headboard that created more shelving. Emerald Cruises smartly designed this area: the top of the headboard was depressed, so it created a small safety guard around whatever items you placed there. That way, they wouldn't roll off if the ship tilted. Emerald Azzurra is a moving ship, after all.

Closet Storage and Drawers

We were awestruck by how much storage space there was in our stateroom. We could hardly fill it up! There was plenty of hanging space in the closet, special pull-out drawers for plenty of pairs of shoes, closet drawers for clothes, and more drawers in the dresser near the mini-fridge.

There was also an umbrella in the closet and a digital safe. We appreciated that Emerald Cruises provided a laundry basket too. This was helpful for us because we took advantage of doing our laundry ourselves in the onboard laundry room . After a week of cruising, we simply took the basket to the washers and dryers for one last wash before disembarking.

Our bathroom was spacious, with an abundance of storage space. Pull-out drawers and a vanity mirror opened to reveal additional storage in two compartments. That's where I placed my toiletries that were in my Stasher bag . 

One side of the cabinet had plenty of shallow-depth shelves with an outlet inside. The other part of the mirror had a slender section that opened to reveal additional storage. The compartments mimicked the width of the drawers beneath the sink, where there was more storage. (Storage, upon storage, and more storage!)

Hand lotion and liquid hand soap were next to the sink.

The shower was luxurious and as warm or cold as you wanted the temperature. It had a removable shower head to hand-hold it, and the ship provided shampoo, conditioner, and body gel. There was also a shower rail inside if you needed to hold onto something should the ship become a little rocky. (Which happens with any yacht cruise ship.)

We want to note that we had to beware of the water leaking out of the bottom of the shower. It was slippery, and we quickly learned to use the floor mat towel to soak up the water that had left the shower and somehow stretched to the bathroom door.

We thought it may have just been our cabin, but we realized it wasn't unique to our room when a fellow passenger revealed she had the same water-running issue on the bathroom floor after showering. That aside, the bathroom was still great. 

The balcony was a highlight of our Emerald Azzurra yacht stateroom.

We cruised in March, when it's a bit colder on the Mediterranean Sea than during peak summer season. However, we couldn't resist putting on long sleeves to enjoy a coffee outside, especially given how utterly comfortable the balcony seats were! They were sincerely the most comfortable balcony seats we'd ever sat on.

The cabin steward removed the cushions each evening and placed them in the room so they wouldn't get wet overnight. This was perfect for us because it meant they were dry each morning, ready to use.

In-Room Drinks and Snacks

Regardless of category, all staterooms on Emerald Azzurra have a coffee machine and tea kettle. We never used ours because the coffee machine on deck 4 was right near our stateroom. We preferred hopping over there for morning coffee, but it was a nice option to have in-room if we change our minds.

There were also two bottles of water that the steward refilled daily. Nevertheless, there were water stations near the coffee machines if we ran out or wanted carbonated water.

We had a miniature fridge in our room that we hardly opened because we simply went to the nearest bar if we wanted beer, wine, or mixed drinks.

Small jars of snacks in the room – like wasabi peas and nuts – were priced per jar at an additional cost. We go into detail about snacks, drinks, and food onboard here .

Onboard Entertainment

There was a nightly activity onboard every day. For instance, there were two nights of trivia (a crowd favorite). Another evening our Cruise Director, who went to school for musical theater, sang for the guests.

One special night, while docked in Sicily, a traditional Sicilian dance and singing group came onboard to entertain. It was fabulous! These close-up enrichment programs are part of why we love luxury, small-ship cruising.

Time of Year to Sail

We sailed on Emerlad Azzurra through the western Mediterranean Sea from the end of March into the first week of April. There were disadvantages to traveling this time of year on board the yacht and advantages to the timeframe in port.

Disadvantage onboard: The only real drawback to sailing in late March and early April – which is true for pre-season and post-season shoulder times – is using the exterior spaces. We were incredibly lucky with gorgeous weather in Europe every day in the 60s, with the sun shining. That said, it's always cooler on the water.

Despite the sun, which we were grateful for, it was often way too cold outside to enjoy Emerald Azzurra's outdoor spaces. This was especially true when the ship was sailing when the wind made the temperature colder than when it was docked.

A couple of days when we were docked, the weather allowed us to have lunch on the outside terrace of La Cucina restaurant. On the Pool Deck and Sky Deck, some guests bundled up and snuggled under towels to relax on one of the lounge chairs in the sunshine.

We went in the hot tub, but it was too chilly to enjoy for more than 15 minutes. And we were not brave enough to test the pool temperature, but it sure looked gorgeous! We know that even an indoor pool is cold on small ships from experience, like sailing on Emerald Sky . Braving the outdoor pool was not in the cards this trip!

Next time we book an Emerald Azzurra or Emerald Sakara yacht cruise, we will wait a couple more weeks to sail so we can fully enjoy the hot tub and pool if we're traveling in Europe. Alternatively, if you want to sail during early spring or fall, it's a great time to cruise the Caribbean.

Pro in ports: It was so nice to be visiting before peak season in ports. Inevitably, tourists flock to Mediterranean regions during summer. This includes places like Greece, Croatia, Italy, and nearby countries.

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Best time of year for mediterranean cruises.

In our opinion, the best time of year to sail on Emerald Azzurra or Emerald Sakara in Europe is late April to early May, before peak tourist season in the Mediterranean. Or alternatively, fall from the last week of September to early October in that area.

Best Time of Year for Caribbean Cruises

The great thing about Caribbean cruise itineraries with Emerald Cruises is that they only offer itineraries in this region of the world during ideal times to sail the Carribean Sea. Generally speaking, they offer Caribbean yacht cruises from November through March.

Emerald Azzurra Itineraries

Emerald Cruises offers plenty of itineraries aboard their yachts. You can vacation in Europe like we did and sail on the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas. You can also sail the Americas on a Caribbean yacht cruise or one in Central America. To maximize your sea days, choose a Transatlantic sailing.

Caribbean and Central America

Explore destinations from the Grenadines to St. Vincent and Barbados in the Caribbean with Emerald Cruises yachts. Head to St. Barth's on an Eastern Caribbean itinerary, stopping at St. Lucia, Antigua, and Martinique.

Explore Costa Rica and Panama's lush and adventure-filled port towns in Central America.

Mediterranean and Adriatic Sea

Discover historic towns and iconic city centers throughout Europe as you travel from port to port in the lap of luxury. Can you imagine pulling into port on a yacht in Nice, France?! Envision it, and then book your cruise to make it a reality!

Emerald Cruises yachts sail the French and Italian Rivieras on the Mediterranean. They also cruise along the Adriatic Sea, visiting Croatia and Italy before ending in France.

Alternatively, uncover Greek and Italian destinations as we did on an Ionian Sea itinerary.

Emerald Azzurra Ionean Sea Adventure

Our Mediterranean journey on Emerald Azzurra was a dream come true. We knew Emerald Cruises would take us to the best ports (including some we never heard of until this cruise) and have wonderful tour guides. Both turned out to be true.

Some of our favorite ports on the itinerary included Athens and Cephalonia in Greece and Sicily's charming city of Taormina.

Athens, Greece

We embarked on our Ionean Sea Adventure at the Port of Piraeus, which is a 15-minute drive from Athens. We came in a few days early so we could enjoy the city and learn more about Greek culture and history.

It was a joy to be able to visit the Acropolis, eat plenty of Greek salad, olives, and seafood, and drink Greek Mythos beers.

Cephalonia, Greece

Some of the most stunning water and coastline we've ever laid eyes on, anywhere, was in Cephalonia during our Emerald Azzurra cruise.

Gratitude overflowed when the bus made a special stop at a viewpoint to see Myrtos Beach. The milky turquoise blue water changes depending on the day's sunlight, yet our guide told us it's also breathtaking. Words could never adequately describe the view.

We were also treated to a short rowboat ride in Melissani Cave, with jaw-dropping jewel-toned water. It was like we were looking through topaz gemstones that shimmered in the sunlight.

Taormina, Sicily

Taormina is a coastal town that has incredible views of the Mediterranean. Not to mention, it was the location of season two of HBO's famous hit show, White Lotus. It was so much fun to be able to recognize the streets of Taormina that Dan and I saw in one or two of the episodes and see the outside of the White Lotus hotel in person.

The city has Roman roots and plenty to admire regardless of HBO fandom.

Far beyond our White Lotus thoughts was experiencing the city's energy for a few hours during an included walking tour organized by Emerald Cruises. Emerald Azzurra was docked at a Sicilian port nearby in Catania. Buses drove us 70 minutes north to Taormina.

The Taormina excursion was seamless, and we learned so much during our walking tour, which included tickets for a guided tour through the Ancient Theater of Taormina (Teatro Antico di Taormina). Without our guide, we would never have understood the meaning and legend behind the Sicilian ceramic heads or about Etna, the island's active volcano.

Our favorite part of our visit was the free time we had. We were grateful this was a schedule option, and we were still able to meet up with the group to take the bus back to the yacht. If you visit Taormina, getting “lost” in the streets and passageways there is a must. We had the best of the tourism world between our free time and guided tour.

Civitavecchia, Italy

It was such a dream to end our cruise in Civitavecchia, which is close to Rome. We decided to extend our vacation to explore this famous city on our own for a few days. It was easy to do thanks to the awesome location of our disembarkation port, just a quick train ride from Rome.

We saw all the hits, from the Colosseum and Palatine Hill, Victor Emmanuel II Monument in Piazza Venezia, to the Trevi Fountain. We also ate all the classics, from Cacio e Pepe to Pizza, which is how we know firsthand how on par the Emerald Azzurra pasta dishes are with the creations of Roman chefs !

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Included Excursions On Itineraries

Emerald Cruises includes an excursion option for their guests in most ports. On their yachts, there are options to pay for additional excursions as part of their DiscoverMORE programming.

For example, if you're in Sicily, you may have the opportunity to do a unique Godfather tour, visiting the movie's local filming locations for an additional fee per guest.

However, you don't have to do an excursion at all. One of the great things about the yacht cruise is that it takes you to incredibly pedestrian-friendly ports. If you get off the ship and want to explore on your own, you can.

You can also opt to ride one of the ship's “Gocycle” bikes at your leisure, included in the cruise fare. These state-of-the-art electric bicycles cost $5,499 each on Gocycle's website! So if you have ever wanted to test one out, it's a great opportunity to do so.

Ship Movement

When you sail on a yacht cruise ship , you feel the movement more than a river cruise ship , yet likely less than a sailboat or sailing cruise ship . This is why we always travel with anti-nausea solutions , including medication, motion sickness patches, Blisslets, and Non-Drowsy Dramamine or Bonine.

Motion Sickness Fixes

There were times when we hardly felt the ship's movement while sailing and other times when the water was a bit rougher, which affected us more.

But you'll enjoy the ship more when you're sailing if you're equipped with the right medications should motion sickness creep up on you. The Captain did a great job of doing his best to avoid rough routes and provide as smooth a cruise as possible, yet no matter how you slice it, when you cruise on a yacht, you'll be on an ocean contesting with Mother Nature.

Emerald Azzurra Yacht Cruise Cost

One of the best things about sailing on Emerald Azzurra is the cost. You get to feel like a celebrity on a yacht for a minimal cost! Emerald Cruises provides amazing value, just like their river cruises , regardless of whether you're on their river or yacht cruises.

The cruise line does not nickel and dime you. Nearly everything is included in your cruise fare unless you want to add DiscoverMORE excursions or upgrade to a drinks Platinum Package.

Airport transfers, port fees, taxes, and gratuities are included, as well as things like soft drinks, beer, and wine with lunch and dinner. Wifi is included onboard, as is the use of all the marina toys, including SEABOBs, paddleboards, and kayaks.

Cruises start from $3,675 per person or $7,030 per couple.

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The new Audi Azzurra Sailing Team TP52 yacht making her debut at the Mapfre Palma Vela

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The Audi Azzurra Sailing Team´s brand new sailing yacht TP52 made her debut this morning on the opening day of the Mapfre Palma Vela. The fresh breeze of more than 20 knots and the big swell created quite challenging conditions for the TP52 yacht, designed by Botín .

The new Audi Azzurra Sailing Team´s TP52 yacht - Photo by Azzurra/Jesus Renedo

Tough conditions are certainly not ideal for a recently-launched yacht but this forms part of the game in sailing and racing. The stress test on the new Azzurra did not put into evidence any significant problems but caused merely some minor damages to the numerous pieces of sophisticated hardware that make up a top-level racing yacht such as the latest generation TP52’s. The Audi Azzurra Sailing Team is taking part in PalmaVela precisely because the TP52 Class chose this as a training and tune up event in view of the 52 Sailing Series that kicks off in May in Barcelona . The main aim is to learn and develop the boat and not so much the results in each race.

“It was a useful day – confirmed strategist Vasco Vascotto – we came here exactly for that reason. Today we had a number of failures, something that is absolutely normal for a boat that has been just launched, and we are happy to be able to remedy now and not run the risk to do it later on, during the proper circuit. Having said that, we still need to get the feeling of the new boat, we made more than one error today and one never stops improving.”

The day’s two races were won, respectively, by Ran and Quantum, while Azzurra TP52 yacht by Audi finished the day in third place, in a fleet unfortunately small in numbers, with four yachts competing, but with a technical and competitive level clearly surpassing the top-notch standards set in the previous season.

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Rebuilding Paradise: The Bitter End Yacht Club’s Inspiring Comeback

By: Shannon Sinnard Destinations

Nestled at the northeastern tip of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, the Bitter End Yacht Club has long been a premier maritime destination for sailors. For years, this iconic resort has drawn seafarers from around the globe, offering a serene escape amidst the sparkling waters of the Caribbean.

While the term “bitter end” often refers to the final part of a rope or chain, the phrase can also signify reaching the farthest point or the end destination of a long or difficult journey. The founders of the Bitter End Yacht Club chose this name to reflect both its geographical location and the spirit of adventure and perseverance inherent to sailors. For those who navigate to this end-of-the-line point, the BEYC stands as a haven where their journey culminates in beauty and tranquility. And, for many, it has long stood as a cherished traditional stop when exploring the waters of the BVI.

A Legendary Past, a Devastating Blow

In more recent years, the Bitter End’s name has embodied not only a physical destination but also a symbolic one. The iconic BEYC experienced a devastating blow in September 2017 when Hurricane Irma, one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes in history, wreaked havoc on the Caribbean, leaving the Bitter End Yacht Club in ruins. The devastation was profound, with buildings flattened, boats destroyed, and the once-thriving resort reduced to rubble.

While many Bitter End enthusiasts were devastated to hear of the destruction Hurricane Irma left in her wake, the iconic Bitter End Yacht Club kept its loyal fans updated via its website , detailing both the damage and community efforts to rebuild this beloved BVI institution.

Rising from the Ashes

Having now been rebuilt and risen from the devastation of Hurricane Irma, the Bitter End’s name resonates even more with the idea of enduring and overcoming challenges – much like the sailors who venture to the farthest reaches to get there.

After the storm, the Bitter End Yacht Club faced a long and arduous journey to recovery. But the spirit of resilience and determination among its community never wavered. Fast forward to today, and the Bitter End Yacht Club has not only been rebuilt but has been reimagined, standing as a testament to the power of recovery and the adventurous spirit that made it famous.

A New Era for the Bitter End Yacht Club

The reopening of the Bitter End Yacht Club marks a new chapter in its storied history. The rebuilt resort seamlessly blends the charm and character of its past with modern amenities and environmentally friendly practices. Here’s a glimpse of what visitors can now expect:

State-of-the-Art Marina

The heart of the Bitter End experience, the marina, has been meticulously restored and upgraded, offering deep-water slips that can accommodate yachts up to 200 feet, along with enhanced dockside services. Sailors can enjoy top-notch amenities including electrical hook-ups, fuel, ice, showers, rubbish disposal, and laundry facilities. Additionally, guests have access to the resort’s swimming pool. The BEYC also boasts one of the best deep-water anchorages in the Caribbean, providing many of the same amenities as the docking facilities.

Culinary Delights

Dining at the Bitter End is an experience in itself. The resort’s restaurants feature locally sourced ingredients, celebrating Caribbean flavors with a gourmet twist. Whether it’s a casual beachside meal or an elegant dinner under the stars, the culinary offerings are sure to delight every palate.

Adventure and Exploration

For those with a thirst for adventure, the resort offers a wide range of water sports, including sailing, kiteboarding, windsurfing, and snorkeling. Guests can explore the vibrant coral reefs, embark on a deep-sea fishing expedition, or simply enjoy a leisurely paddle around the bay.

Environmental Stewardship

The Bitter End Yacht Club has embraced sustainability as a core principle in its rebuilding efforts. The resort utilizes renewable energy sources, practices water conservation, and is committed to preserving the natural beauty of the BVI. Initiatives such as coral reef restoration and marine conservation programs are integral to its operations, ensuring that the Bitter End remains a pristine paradise for future generations.

A Bright Future

From its storied past to its recent resurgence, the Bitter End Yacht Club is more than just a return to business; it’s a celebration of resilience, community, and the indomitable spirit of the BVI. As it welcomes back old friends and new, the Bitter End promises to once again be the ultimate retreat for those who seek the thrill of the open sea and the tranquility of an island paradise in one of the most breathtaking locations on earth. 

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Join Richard and Lauren Hokin as they reminisce about the Bitter End Yacht Club’s past and discuss its exciting reopening as “Bitter End 2.0” after Hurricane Irma.

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The Cruising Guide to the Virgin Islands is filled with detailed charts of the various anchorages, supported with colorful aerial photography in addition to piloting, anchoring and shoreside information. The Island Connections sections provide valuable telephone, email and website information to make finding island businesses, services and restaurants effortless. Additionally, the guide includes a free, fold-out color 27” x 17” planning chart covering the British and U.S. Virgin Islands. 

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Printed on two sides this new chart includes the U.S. & B.V.I. from St. Thomas to Anegada, including anchorage and mooring locations as well as GPS coordinates, sailing routes and distances between waypoints. Excellent for the cockpit and attractive enough to hang on the wall when you get home.

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27 Aug Rolex Swan Cup is always more than just a regatta

All sports have events in their calendars that transcend the sport itself, that embrace a sense of community which links participants in a shared experience, along with those who witness and support it.

Yacht racing of course has its contenders for this transcendental crown, and the Rolex Swan Cup has been successfully stating its own claim for the honour every two years since 1980 — and will do so again at its 22nd edition from September 15-21 in Porto Cervo with more than 100 examples of the Nautor Swan range already entered.

The regatta will also mark a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the partnership between Rolex, Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) and Nautor Swan. To commemorate these first 40 years together a photographic exhibition will be held in Piazza Azzurra tracing the values which underpin this iconic regatta and have united Rolex, YCCS and Nautor Swan for four decades. It will be a journey of emotions and memories, celebrating the past with a clear view to the future.

“Our partnership with Rolex and the YCCS has been a long and successful celebration of shared values and constant innovation that has established a landmark in the world of sailing and sport,” said Nautor Group President Leonardo Ferragamo . “It has been and is an example of gentlemanly yet real competition, elegance and friendship. I am happy to welcome so many passionate sailors to this exciting new edition!”

A gathering of friends

Sardinia’s friendly and exclusive Yacht Club Costa Smeralda has long been described as the Swan fleet’s spiritual home, and it fully deserves the title with its seemingly effortless delivery of elegance, sophistication and efficiency — rather like a Swan yacht it might be said.

Combine this with the magnificent sailing area around Sardinia’s spectacular and scenic northern coasts, and it is easy to appreciate the firm foundations supporting this long-standing collaboration.

Within such a secure setting the camaraderie between Swan owners and sailors has blossomed, with the spirit imbued in the iconic brand extending out into friendly competition on the water, and then refreshed ashore as old and new friends share and celebrate the Swan experience.

The 2024 edition will once again welcome members of the Swan family from all over the planet, with models from the extensive range spanning from the smallest — and most recent addition — the ClubSwan 28 to one of the Maxis, the 27.7m Swan 90 Freya .

Her owner Donald Macpherson celebrated winning the Maxi class in 2022 with words that went directly to the heart of the event: “It was an incredible week, and all the boats and competitors were really fantastic. Success in sailing, the Rolex Swan Cup, Porto Cervo, the YCCS, there is nothing better.”

It is a view fully shared at the lower end of the LOA range. Giulio Gatti , the owner of Anya Race one of the new CS28s, as well as a Swan 48 Anya , said: “Being part of the Swan racing world has been a marvellous experience, and the Rolex Swan Cup is a jewel in the crown for the whole Swan world, which is a club and a family. As one of the first owners of the new ClubSwan 28s I cannot wait until we take to the water in Sardinia again.”

Out on the racecourse

With the emphasis firmly set on friendly and fair racing, the Rolex Swan Cup has introduced a few imaginative changes in 2024 to enhance the experience.

Overall the fleet is divided into two groups with Group 1 hosting the Rating classes, split into three divisions: Maxi, Swan and Sparkman & Stephens, each further divided into classes. In one of the new changes, the fleet will not only be divided by size, as in the past, but also depending on how racing orientated each entry is. The idea here is to maximise the fun for all, aiming to avoid having a full-on racing machine amid a class of Corinthian if competitive entries, and vice versa.

Meanwhile Group 2 will feature the more racing focused Swan One Design models with classes including the ClubSwan 50, ClubSwan 36 and ClubSwan 28. In addition the Swan One Design Grand Prix class has been created to cater for other Swan OD classes like the Swan 45 and ClubSwan 42.

The final innovation to this year’s event is that racing will now take place over five consecutive days — 17 to 21 September — with no lay-day, so finishing on a Saturday giving owners and crews a more convenient journey home.

This change is of particular benefit to those travelling long distances to attend, none more so than Mr Watanabe, who will be racing onboard Swan 68 Defiance : “My relationship with Mr. Ferragamo started when my company Riviera became the exclusive dealer in Japan of the Swan brand.

“I am looking forward to meeting and communicating with many people who share the Swan spirit and values, not only through the racing, but also through attending owner’s meetings and Rolex parties in Porto Cervo.

“I want to absorb the passion and spirit of yachting that I see, hear, and feel at the venue, as well as observe and learn about the operation of the event, and use this knowledge for the first Swan race event in Asia, which we will hold in Japan in the near future.”

The Rating entries in Group 1 will be able to enjoy the spectacular Costa Smeralda coastline on daily coastal races, while the One-Design family will take on a mix of windward-leeward races and two coastal race days.

It is a combination that has delighted a new member of the ClubSwan 36 fleet, Ghada G. Barsoum, who has chartered Lady Ghada for the season: “I am in love with  Lady Ghada . I am incredibly proud to represent my country, Egypt, and to be a woman at the helm. This drives me to push my limits and take on new challenges with a fantastic crew. A few months ago, I could never have imagined myself steering such a fast and performing boat, and now, thanks to ClubSwan Racing, I can enjoy the excitement of surfing and skimming the waves.”

And back on shore

The social side ashore has always been an integral part of the Swan experience, and the Rolex Swan Cup takes it to an exceptional level — aided by the sophisticated surroundings of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda.

Adjoining The YCCS Clubhouse, the Piazza Azzurra square is at the heart of events, most particularly for the after-race refreshments where tales can be told and congratulations — or sympathies— offered in an always convivial atmosphere.

The YCCS Clubhouse itself will provide the inspiring setting for both the Welcome Cocktail on the Monday and Owners’ Dinner on the Thursday, with the YCCS Regatta Village hosting the celebratory Final Prize Giving. Friday’s Rolex Dinner Party will undoubtedly be a highlight of the week at a venue yet to be revealed.

Thanks go to

ClubSwan Racing, as organiser of the season-long The Swan One Design Nations League series, which includes Rolex Swan Cup, would like to highlight the essential support provided by their main partners Rolex, Randstad, Porsche, Henri Lloyd, Ferragamo and Banor.

Marking a special commitment, the Randstad Sailing Team will be racing onboard the Swan 82 Kallima for the 2024 Rolex Swan Cup. “Sailing stands for leadership, communication skills, trust, and flexibility,” says Angela Tenerelli, Marketing & Communication Director of Randstad Italia . “Competing in the Rolex Swan Cup 2024 allows us to showcase these values and offer selected companies the opportunity to experience sailing firsthand.”

A prestigious crew will be racing aboard Kallima – Randstad Sailing Team , including the legendary Paul Cayard, globally renowned sailor Tommaso Chieffi, and multiple world champion and Head of Swan OD Sport Activities, Federico Michetti.

Regatta Schedule:

• Inspection, Registration & Measurements
• Practice Race for OD Classes
• Islands Race
• Final Prize Giving

The Nations League is made possible thanks to its main partners, Rolex, Randstad, Porsche Italia and Banor, as well as technical sponsors Quantum Sails, North Sails, Doyle Sails, Garmin, Sailmon, B&G, Gottifredi Maffioli, AON, Ethimo, and Ferrari Trento.

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29.3m  /  96'2 | jongert | 1998 / 2008.

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• August 28, 2024

Ivar Dedekam author of Illustrated Sail & Rig Tuning gives his guide on tensioning a yacht's wire or rod rigging

If you want to trim your rig correctly you should have some idea of the tension in the shrouds and stays, either by rules of thumb or a more exact method, such as this. Here, you measure the stretch of the wire as a percentage and then establish the tension as a percentage of the wire or rod’s breaking load.

You can either measure the stretch of all the wire or a part of it, e.g. 2m. Accuracy will improve with the sample length. Begin with a minimum tension in the wire.

Mark off a 2m length of the shroud on one side of the boat using the shroud terminal for reference. Measure the elastic extension (f) of the measured length as the rigging screws are alternately tightened, little by little. Stop when f = 3mm. (4mm on fractional rigs with aft swept spreaders).

Note that stretch of f = 1mm over a sample of 2m of the wire corresponds to 5% of breaking load independent of the wire diameter. For rod, an f = 1mm stretch over 2m corresponds to 7.5% of breaking load. Use a similar method to establish backstay tension. Remember that a different sample length will have a different stretch for the same load. Also remember that the stretch is always measured from hand tight wire/rod (minimum tension).

Mark up the shroud Mark up 2m of shroud using the terminal for reference…

Rod rigging is made of a straight, single strand. Wire rigging is made of many twisted strands. Normally rod rigging is 20% stronger than wire of the same diameter.

Wire has the advantage of an early warning of fatigue when a strand breaks. Fatigue in rod happens without any warning at all. It can be sudden and sometimes catastrophic.

Tensioning cap shrouds

When you have straightened the mast sideways and adjusted the rake, it is time to look at the cap shrouds. Tighten the cap shrouds to approximately 15% of breaking load. This corresponds to a stretch (f) of 3mm over a length of 200cm. On a fractional rig with aft swept spreaders the cap shrouds should be tensioned to 20% of the breaking load. This corresponds to a stretch of f = 4mm.

Measure the stretch…then measure the elastic extension when the rigging has been tightened.

To avoid excessive forestay sag upwind, the cap shrouds should be relatively highly tensioned. If 20% cap shroud tension is not sufficient to keep sag at an acceptable level, increase the tension to 25% of breaking load. Do not exceed this tension.

Slack rigging will produce shock loads that can cause rig failure and may even bring the mast down. Note that you will not be able to overtighten a wire of 40-50cm length with hand tools. The lower shrouds and intermediate shrouds should be quite loose at this stage.

If the mast has distinct bends you should try to straighten them by sight and hand tensioning.

Many yachtsmen intuitively tension their standing rigging and adjust it later when sailing has begun. This may lead to acceptable results but the methods described above, while taking some time, are more certain and reliable.

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