Sailing cruise on the Arctic Circle on board Southern Star

Initially built for the NASA CEO, this boat saw the first men walk on the moon!!

But don't be mistaken... Her age of did not alter her qualities in any way. She is a strong and fast sailboat which allows for comfortable and in safe saling in the polar zone. Built in aluminium and rigged sloop, she is a centre-board ballasted boat built by Stephens Marine the USA on William TRIPP plans.

TECHNICAL

Nbr of passengers	10 crew + skipper
Length	23,70 m
Draft	2,40 - 4,20 m
Width	5,60 m
Propulsion	GM 165 cv
Rigging	Sloop, full batten main sail
Sails close hauled	340 m2
Electronic	GPS, compas, loch, depth., speedo., autopilot, weatherfax, VHF, SSB, Iridium satelite communication, AM/FM radio, CD and tape player
Equipment	90 L/h watermaker, 220V- 3,5 Kva Genset, hard bottom dinghy+ 25 hp outboard engiine, Espar heater, biminitop, water heater.
Safety	1 category. 16 persons liferaft. Distress signaling device + all mandatory equipment
Layout	5 double cabins, 1 bathroom + crew quarters, 3 burners stove + oven, refrigerator. 1 technical workshop