sailing yacht vagabond

Asking Inquire for price

VAGABOND Yacht for Sale

Not for sale or charter to U.S. residents while in U.S. waters.

• Underwater lights

Specifications

Accommodations, dimensions & capacity, construction.

Complete the form below and one of our experienced sales brokers will be in touch soon.

Full Details

Other machinery.

Watermakers 

• Sea Recovery Aqua Whisper with (2) membranes, 58 gal./hr.
• Sea Recovery Aqua Whisper with (3) membranes, 72 gal./hr.
• Serviced both watermakers - replaced end fittings and flushed with chemicals, 2021
• Fuel Filtration

Sewage System 

• Headhunter Type 2 MSD blackwater treatment system

Holding Tanks

• (2) with a total capacity of 35 g

Fresh Water System 

• (2) pumps, 1 x 24V and 1 x 220V  

Accommodation

• For six or seven guests in three stateroom aft, all with en suite marble baths.  The master is full width aft with full Jacuzzi bath/shower and marble vanity with his and her sinks.  Separate toilet and bidet aft.  The two guest cabins midship feature one double bed cabin to starboard and a twin bed cabin to port with a third Pullman bunk.  Both guest cabins feature walk in, enclosed marble showers.  The port cabin has a separate access for use as a powder room.

Galley & Laundry Equipment

• Range - Gaggenau glass ceramic (CK260-604)
• Oven - Gaggenau BO250
• Grill - Located in oven
• Microwave - Electrolux E30 Micotell 65GPS
• Refrigeration - Integrated system with boat systems, 2 large front loader fridges and a top loader drink fridge
• Freezer - Integrated system with boat systems, 2 shelf large front loader freezer located in laundry room
• Icemaker - Scotsman Model CU0515
• Wine Cooler - SPT 12 bottle wine cooler (located in salon)
• Dishwasher - Gaggenau DF241760 stainless steel
• Trash Compactor - Broan trash compactor Model 1052-B
• Other - Insinkerator Badger 1
• Main laundry washer - (1) Bosch AXXIS
• Main laundry dryer - (1) Maytag EPICZ
• Additional laundry - Iron and ironing board
• Sealed hole in laundry room to secure watertight bulkhead

Communication Equipment

• Telephone system - Panasonic KX-T7731
• Number of lines - Shore/Cell/Sat phone line - 7 lines out
• SSB - Icom M802
• Sat phone - Iridium handheld
• Sat phone - Cobham linked to KVH sat
• VHF fixed - Icom IC-M604 and Icom IC-M504 both with outside controls
• VHF handheld - (4) West Marine; (2) Motorola 20 channel radios intercom system - via telephone system
• Ship's computer - Chart table, Maritron system for boat control with backup computer, Maritron system
• Backup system Nobeltec navigation
• Printer - HP2540 nav station
• Internal ship's communication system - Via telephone system
• Other - All navigation systems can be displayed on deck (4 screens), at the chart table (2 screens) and on the TV screens in the master cabin, salon, crew mess and captain's cabin

Navigation Equipment

• Radar - Furuno Navnet with navigation charts; 72 Nm range
• Radar - Furuno Navnet 36 Nm range
• Autopilot - Simrad AP25 autopilot control, 2 separate hydraulic autopilot pumps connected to the steering system
• Gyrocompass - With backup unit
• Depth Sounders - With backup unit
• SatNav(s) - Furuno NavNet system and Nobeltec navigation software
• GPS - (2) for autopilot system; (1) for Furuno
• Ship identification system - AIS Class B
• Weather fax - Navnet Furuno
• Wind and Speed Indicator(s) - B&G depth, wind indicator and their displays Hydra 2000 and 20/20 B&G system, indicators on deck - chart table, master cabin, crew mess, and captain's cabin
• Wind sensor replaced, 2021

Entertainment Equipment

Televisions:

• (5) Multisystem Samsung - New as of 2016 with DVD including a Blue-Ray by Samsung in master.   

Direct TV sat system

• Separate receivers in guest cabins, master stateroom, crew mess, crew cabins, salon
• (5) Yamaha RX365 including Ipod base in master cabin and salon (2016)
• (3) Alpine car stereo CDA 105 in crew mess, crew cabin and captain's cabin (2010) 
• (5) Blue-Ray units in master cabin, salon, and crew quarters (2016)

Central Ships Audio

• Volume controls on salon music system in port and starboard guest cabins; surround system in salon; deck speakers in cockpit area, at both helm stations and foredeck controlled from salon sound system (2010).

Tenders & Toys

• Fishing gear - (2) complete rods with additional fishing gear
• Inflatables for towing
• Tender has towbar around engine for wake board and towing

Deck Equipment

• Anchor windlass system - (2) Maxwell vertical windlass 4000 series recessed into anchor locker, fully serviced 2021
• Anchors - (2) Plow anchors, 300 and 350 pounds, repainted 2021
• Anchor chair and rode - 90 m port; 110 m starboard.  Color marked every 10 m.  Checked and chain reversed 2021
• Additional cranes/davits - (1) spinnaker pole to launch tender
• Accommodation ladders - Swim ladder transom door, manual side boarding ladder; transom door opens with separate hydraulic system
• Stern boarding gangway - Carbon fiber passerelle, manual
• Re-gas all gas stays for deck lockers and hatches
• Repaired sound system on deck
• Replaced teak in aft cockpit, 2021
• Sand and two coats of antifoul applied
• Repaint ships hull - Miniskirt Aluminum
• Paint caprail - Offwhite
• Paint chips on deck
• Drop down, clean and repaint/service both anchor chains, 2021

Rigs & Sails

Rig Configuration

• Sloop - 135' high, 3 spreader aluminum rig fully painted as of 2016, split backstay with aft runners and inner forestay and masthead forestay
• Boom - Aluminum, fully painted as of 2016; inspected and polished 2021.

North Sails all new as of 2017

• Sails sent for cleaning an servicing to North Sails of Fort Lauderdale
• Mainsail Configuration:North fully battened Spectra mainsail
• Headsails: Spectra furling staysail
• Spectra furling staysail

Standing Rigging

• Replaced all rod rigging for new (2021)
• Replaced running rigging for new (2021)
• All powered by hydraulics

Safety & Security Equipment

• CCTV system - Pelco MX400 8 video controller system
• Cameras - (8) located on aft deck, cockpit, engine room forepeak/bow thruster
• Monitors - (8) located in master cabin, chart table, salon, crew mess, captain's cabin
• Door alarms - (3) located in main salon, master cabin, captain's cabin
• Motion detectors - (4) located on deck, salon, interior
• Safes - (2) located in master cabin and captain's cabin, new 2021

  Fire Fighting 

• Fire/heat/smoke detectors - 12 total located in every cabin; (2) in galley, engine room, lazaret, forepeak
• Fixed CO2 system - (1) located in engine room and aux room, serviced 2021
• Portable CO2 - (3) located in engine room, 4.5 kg, serviced May 2022
• Fire extinguishers - (12) located in each cabin, galley, salon, on deck, and laundry room
• Serviced fire extinguishers, May 2022
• Seawater fire fighting stations - (1) located deck locker forward starboard side, serviced 2021
• Monoxide detectors - (3) located in crew mess, crew cabin, captain's cabin, new 2022
• Replaced battery for fire alarm panel
• Added cover to Fireboy switch by engine room
• (1) fire blanket under galley sink, (1) fire blanket lounge
• Life Rafts - (2) Viking 6 person, serviced 2022
• Life Rings - (2) Ocean Safety
• EPIRB - (1) Global Fix, serviced 2022
• Flares - (1) bag (exp 2024), new 2021
• Removed FM200 cylinder from vessel and hydrostat test, 2021
• Serviced all Dan Buoy (x 2) Life safety equipment, May 2022
• Serviced all (10) life jackets, 2021
• Medical equipment and supplies - Medaire kit located in master cabin head; Medaire first responder kit located in captain's head; oxygen bottle and mask, new 2021

Refit History

Additional Work Done in 2013

• All batteries replaced in laundry room and engine room
• Port generator removed fom boat and totally rebuilt
• Totally new wet exhaust system made out of Inconel
• Mast removed from boat, refinished and strengthened as necessary, repainted and put back in boat
• Audio/visual system upgraded with new Wifi amplifier and new 4G cell data receiver

Work at Thunderbolt in 2018

• Mast/boom fully painted and an inherent defect corrected by Spar Craft
• All standing rigging sent away, re-headed or replaced
• All running rigging replaced
• (7) multi system Samsung televisions including Blue-Ray and Marantz receivers
• Apple TV in salon and staterooms
• All new Furuno Navnet TZ touch navigation equipment with two new X-band and S-band radars, 96 nm range
• (4) new navigation monitors and safety monitoring system
• New HD Direct TV receivers and antenna in all staterooms, salon, crew mess and crew cabins
• New KVH V-SAT and tracvision fleet broadband satellite communications
• New rogue WiFi routers and cradlepoint
• LED Nav, mast and spreader lights
• NEC phone and intercom system
• Marquip boarding ladder
• (6) LED underwater lights
• Entire drive train removed and included new engine mounts, new shaft couplings and seals, rebuilt two Hundested Prop Pitch units, balanced and straightened props and shafts, new cutlass bearings
• New firehoses and inspection of all safety equipment
• New paint on mast; sandblast and paint boom

Thunderbolt Shipyard Work August 2018 - October 2018

• Complete bottom and hull inspection by Fleming Marine
• Two coats of anti-fouling bottom paint
• Prop speed on props and shafts
• Removed props and shafts for balancing and alignment (AME Ft. Lauderdale)
• New shaft seals and bearings
• Removed centerboard.  Applied two coats of antifouling paint.  Installed new zincs
• Inspect centerboard pin
• Fabricated new locking pin
• New centerboard cylinder.  Installed inspection hatch for centerboard cylinder
• Installed new hydraulic hoses for PTOs
• Service all motors and deck winches (Seahawk Rigging)

  Upgrades in 2018

• New exhausts and muffler boxes (Inconal) by DeAngelo Marine
• New Gaggenau oven and cooktop
• Replaced house battery bank
• Installed izing glass around cockpit area
• Installed two new chillers and two new frequency drives for air conditioning

Additional Work - 2021/2022

• Professionally cleaned all ducting on board
• Fumigated whole boat
• Replaced sagging ceiling panels
• Installed 7 new mattresses
• Removed and serviced hydraulic cylinder for lifting keel
• Rectified issues with battery packs so all systems now work off of the battery packs
• Replaced hydraulic filter on header tank
• Replaced both hot water boilers on board
• Replaced freezer compressor
• Replaced (2) fridge compressors
• Replaced drinks fridge in cockpit
• Installed fan under wine fridge
• Replaced heat exchanger for freezer compressor
• Replaced circulating pumps for AC compressors
• Replaced faulty bilge pumps in lazaret
• Repaired cracked pump on ships horn compressor
• Serviced both Lewmar windlasses
• Serviced all winches
• Mast and boom removed and serviced
• Replaced as necessary all rod rigging and running rigging
• Added cutters to the shafts to prevent picking up fishing lines and nets
• Cut 6 holes in hull of boat to eradicate possible signs of osmosis
• Replaced and strengthened monolithic grids for engine exhaust on both sides
• Replaced all anodes on hull
• Exhaust checked and new muffler boxes replaced by De Angelo Marine
• Both engines fully serviced
• Large inventory of spare parts purchased

Similar Yachts for Sale

Windship yachts for sale.

Proud to be part of the MarineMax family

© 2024 Northrop & Johnson

The global authority in superyachting

• NEWSLETTERS
• Yachts Home
• The Superyacht Directory
• Yacht Reports
• Brokerage News
• The largest yachts in the world
• The Register
• Yacht Advice
• Yacht Design
• 12m to 24m yachts
• Monaco Yacht Show
• Builder Directory
• Designer Directory
• Interior Design Directory
• Naval Architect Directory
• Yachts for sale home
• Motor yachts
• Sailing yachts
• Explorer yachts
• Classic yachts
• Sale Broker Directory
• Charter Home
• Yachts for Charter
• Charter Destinations
• Charter Broker Directory
• Destinations Home
• Mediterranean
• South Pacific
• Rest of the World
• Boat Life Home
• Owners' Experiences
• Interiors Suppliers
• Owners' Club
• Captains' Club
• BOAT Showcase
• Boat Presents
• Events Home
• World Superyacht Awards
• Superyacht Design Festival
• Design and Innovation Awards
• Young Designer of the Year Award
• Artistry and Craft Awards
• Explorer Yachts Summit
• Ocean Talks
• The Ocean Awards
• BOAT Connect
• Between the bays
• Golf Invitational
• Boat Pro Home
• Pricing Plan
• Superyacht Insight
• Product Features
• Premium Content
• Testimonials
• Global Order Book
• Tenders & Equipment

VAGABOND for sale

A remarkable 105’/32M sailing yacht for sale, VAGABOND is the epitome of a true world-capable sailing vessel. Sloop sailing yacht VAGABOND proudly showcases the design brilliance of Ron Holland and was built at the admired Windship yard in Tampa, Florida. Over the years, yacht for sale VAGABOND has undergone a series of transformative refits. Most recently refitted in 2021 and 2023, this twin diesel composite sailing yacht has retained her authentic charm while incorporating modern upgrades that are sure to capture the hearts of passionate sailing enthusiasts.

Sailing yacht VAGABOND's interior, designed by Andrew Winch, harmonizes ease of use with luxurious aesthetic. The general interior is based upon utilization of wood finishes and employs solid woods of teak, cherry and various burls throughout the upper saloon, lower saloon, galley, and staterooms. With accommodations for 6-7 guests across one full-beam master and two midship guest staterooms, each featuring ensuite marble baths, sailing yacht VAGABOND provides an exceptional retreat for guests.

Transitioning from the inviting interior to the prominent outdoor dining area, awaits the perfect spot to unwind, relax, and savor alfresco dining. The adjacent twin cockpit adds additional space for outdoor enjoyment.

As a fiberglass sailing yacht with twin engines, bow thruster, and an impressive shoal draft of just 7'/2.2M, sailing yacht VAGABOND is not only redundant, but can access areas that no other sailing yacht can even approach. With a carbon mast and new rigging, she truly offers an exceptional value and presents an extraordinary opportunity for those who appreciate sailing excellence.

Specifications

• Name: VAGABOND
• Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
• Series, Model, Class: 105
• Builder: Windship
• Exterior Designer: Ron Holland Design
• Interior Designer: Winch Design
• Refits: 2023-01-01
• Length Overall: 32 metres
• Length at Waterline: 25.6 metres
• Beam: 7.75 metres
• Max Draught: 2.13 metres
• Gross Tonnage: 147
• Displacement Tonnage: 163

Construction

• Year of Build: 1991
• Hull Type: Monohull

Performance & Capacities

• Max Speed: 11 kn
• Cruising Speed: 8 kn
• Fuel Capacity: 10470 litres
• Water Capacity: 3420 litres
• Range: 2000 nm
• Engine Make: Caterpillar
• Total power: 500hp
• Superstructure: GRP

Accommodation

• Passenger Rooms: 3
• Master Rooms: 1
• Double Rooms: 1
• Twin Rooms: 1

More yachts for sale from this broker

Yachts like this, sponsored listings.

Please use a modern browser to view this website. Some elements might not work as expected when using Internet Explorer.

• Landing Page
• Luxury Yacht Vacation Types
• Corporate Yacht Charter
• Tailor Made Vacations
• Luxury Exploration Vacations
• View All 3567
• Motor Yachts
• Sailing Yachts
• Classic Yachts
• Catamaran Yachts
• Filter By Destination
• More Filters
• Latest Reviews
• Charter Special Offers
• Destination Guides
• Inspiration & Features
• Mediterranean Charter Yachts
• France Charter Yachts
• Italy Charter Yachts
• Croatia Charter Yachts
• Greece Charter Yachts
• Turkey Charter Yachts
• Bahamas Charter Yachts
• Caribbean Charter Yachts
• Australia Charter Yachts
• Thailand Charter Yachts
• Dubai Charter Yachts
• Destination News
• New To Fleet
• Charter Fleet Updates
• Special Offers
• Industry News
• Yacht Shows
• Corporate Charter
• Finding a Yacht Broker
• Charter Preferences
• Questions & Answers
• Add my yacht

NOT FOR CHARTER *

This Yacht is not for Charter*

SIMILAR YACHTS FOR CHARTER

View Similar Yachts

Or View All luxury yachts for charter

• Luxury Charter Yachts
• Sailing Yachts for Charter
• Amenities & Toys

VAGABOND yacht NOT for charter*

32m  /  105' | windship trident | 1991 / 2023.

Owner & Guests

Cabin Configuration

• Previous Yacht

Special Features:

• Full-beam master cabin for superior comfort
• Recent refit in 2023
• Interior design from Winch Design
• Sleeps 6 overnight

The 32m/105' sail yacht 'Vagabond' (ex. Chardonnay C) was built by Windship Trident in the United States at their Tampa, FL shipyard. Her interior is styled by British designer design house Winch Design and she was completed in 1991. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Ron Holland Design and she was last refitted in 2023.

Guest Accommodation

Vagabond has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 6 guests in 3 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 4 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Range & Performance

Vagabond is built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, with teak over grp decks. Powered by twin diesel Caterpillar 250hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 8 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 11 knots with a range of up to 1,000 nautical miles from her 10,484 litre fuel tanks at 8 knots. Her water tanks store around 3,425 Litres of fresh water.

*Charter Vagabond Sail Yacht

Sail yacht Vagabond is currently not believed to be available for private Charter. To view similar yachts for charter , or contact your Yacht Charter Broker for information about renting a luxury charter yacht.

Vagabond Yacht Owner, Captain or marketing company

'Yacht Charter Fleet' is a free information service, if your yacht is available for charter please contact us with details and photos and we will update our records.

Vagabond Photos

NOTE to U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Specification

S/Y Vagabond

SIMILAR LUXURY YACHTS FOR CHARTER

Here are a selection of superyachts which are similar to Vagabond yacht which are believed to be available for charter. To view all similar luxury charter yachts click on the button below.

from $38,000 p/week ♦︎

30m | Tréhard Marine

from $32,000 p/week ♦︎

34m | Dynamiq

30m | Jongert

33m | Duncan Muirhead

from $54,310 p/week

30m | S.A. Pritchard (South Africa)

from $23,000 p/week

32m | Windship Trident

from $33,000 p/week ♦︎

33m | Aegean Builders

from $18,000 p/week ♦︎

34m | Alloy Yachts

from $54,500 p/week

32m | Alloy Yachts

Lady Sunshine

33m | Jongert

from $41,000 p/week ♦︎

Mariagiovanna

29m | Caique

from $17,000 p/week ♦︎

As Featured In

The YachtCharterFleet Difference

YachtCharterFleet makes it easy to find the yacht charter vacation that is right for you. We combine thousands of yacht listings with local destination information, sample itineraries and experiences to deliver the world's most comprehensive yacht charter website.

San Francisco

• Like us on Facebook
• Follow us on Twitter
• Follow us on Instagram
• Find us on LinkedIn
• Add My Yacht
• Affiliates & Partners

Popular Destinations & Events

• St Tropez Yacht Charter
• Monaco Yacht Charter
• St Barts Yacht Charter
• Greece Yacht Charter
• Mykonos Yacht Charter
• Caribbean Yacht Charter

Featured Charter Yachts

• Maltese Falcon Yacht Charter
• Wheels Yacht Charter
• Victorious Yacht Charter
• Andrea Yacht Charter
• Titania Yacht Charter
• Ahpo Yacht Charter

Receive our latest offers, trends and stories direct to your inbox.

Please enter a valid e-mail.

Thanks for subscribing.

Search for Yachts, Destinations, Events, News... everything related to Luxury Yachts for Charter.

Yachts in your shortlist

Sailing La Vagabonde choose Rapido 60 to sail world’s oceans

June 08, 2021

Rapido Trimarans is thrilled to confirm that Sailing La Vagabonde (SLV) will sail the world’s oceans aboard a Rapido 60!

In fact, SLV’s video announcing the decision to their 1.59 million subscribers (yes, 1.59m subscribers!) will go live live at 8.30am, Adelaide time in Australia (GMT/UTC +9:30) on 8 June 2021.

See the SLV video embedded below.

Welcome Riley, Elayna, Lenny +1 to the Rapido family!!! It is so good to have you on board!

Who is Sailing La Vagabonde?

SLV comprises an Australian couple, Riley Whitelum and Elayna Carausu and their son, Lenny. Additionally – and literally – joining the team will be their new-born, any day from now!

Riley and Elayna’s job is to sail the world’s oceans and, each week, bring their adventures to our phones, desktops and iPads via You Tube.

They began documenting their evolving journey on You Tube back in 2014 with a single-hull vessel. After a time, they upgraded to a twin-hulled vessel and, for the last 18-24 months, have been researching which boat would become the future of their sailing story, and proudly wear the title Sailing La Vagabonde III .

As part of their exhaustive selection process, they travelled to New Zealand in December 2019 for a test sail aboard the Rapido 60, Romanza . Owners of Romanza Dougall and Jaz Love were there together with co founder of Rapido Trimarans, Paul Koch. Some photos from that trip are posted below.

Eventually, falling out of Riley and Elayna’s exhaustive selection process was a three-hulled 6o’ (18m) trimaran, the Rapido 60.

Riley and Elayna explain why they chose the Rapido 60 (comments from video above)

But now, let’s hear from Riley and Elayna as to why and how the Rapido 60 met their criteria:

Riley – Rapido offers sailing performance and space

I know that the Rapido sails unbelievably well which is the main thrust behind all of our decision making.

(When we went to New Zealand), I knew it was going to sail well. I knew it was beautiful. I knew it was very well made because I’ve got a lot of respect for the boat builders.

The only thing I was worried about was the amount of space on board.

I jumped onboard ( Romanza ), ran around and I was like, “Ahhhhhh!, this is perfectly fine!” (Later in video Riley describes the forward cabin as being “massive” with a “huge” bed. “When you’re standing in the saloon, you’re actually standing in a huge room.”)

Elayna – Lightning speed at 25.7 knots

She goes at lightning speed. During the test sail, I was at the helm with one hand on the helm and we were going at 25.7 knots! I think I got the top speed for the day!

Riley – Maintaining a speed

25.7 knots – that’s extraordinarily fast. (And) that’s maintaining a speed; not surfing down waves.

Elayna – Just slightly heeling over

That was constant 25.7. In fact I think it was 26.7 but just in case, I will say 25. There you go!

It was fast and I was worried it would really heel over. (But) even at that speed, it was just slightly heeling over.

Riley – I want to be able to go at a good pace safely

I’m much more interested in average crossing times. I mean it’s good fun to go fast but that’s the least important on my list of things. I want to be able to go at a good pace safely.

It felt beyond comfortable.

When we were doing 20 knots, It felt like we were only going 10 – and it felt like we had so much more power just sitting there in reserve.

It felt like we were just ticking along and that is a nice feeling.

Elayna – Must be able to sail it single-handed

One thing that was really important for us with the trimaran was that Riley will have the ability to sail it single-handed because we will have two kids on the boat.

Riley – I’m not going…

I’m not going on a boat that I cannot single-hand.

Riley – Selecting a boat

In the end, it came down to what we really want to be on and what we think you guys (our viewers) want to see us sailing on.

This is so exciting.

And, I think, new.

Comment from Rapido Trimarans

As mentioned above, Rapido with Sailing La Vagabonde’s decision to explore the world on a Rapido 60, the Queen of the Oceans .

Elayna and Riley love the boat and also believe that it’s what “we think you guys (SLV’s 1.59 million viewers) want to see us sailing on”.

Dougall Love, co owner of Rapido 60, Romanza , once remarked that he believed the qualities found in the Rapido represent the “the future of sailing”.

With the extraordinary reach and exposure of Sailing La Vagabonde, perhaps the future is now a lot closer than many would have thought possible!

Post from the Sailing La Vagabonde website [7 June 2021]

We’re. So. Excited. We’ve been exploding waiting to tell you the massive news now that it’s official: LA VAGA III has begun.

It’s been a real labour of love to find our new home. It’s something that we’re really looking forward to and something we’re really confident we’re gonna love. We want to take you inside our new home, what it looks like…. hypothetically.

Yes, we haven’t built it yet, so this is as big a journey as ever for us. It’s clean and green, it’s a super stable and fast trimaran that we’ve always dreamed of.

As our family is getting bigger, these things have got that all-important storm-dodging speed and an insane level of stability.

The guys at rapidotrimarans.com  really know what they’re doing with these beautiful boats and we’re so glad to be with them.

• If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Patreon of Sailing La Vagabonde, click here .

Video below: Riley describes his ideas of a “good and safe multihull sailing philosophy” and how to apply them when selecting a boat that is right for you.

Related websites for Sailing La Vagabonde (SLV)

• Sailing La Vagabonde explain their multihull criteria , by Toby Hodges, Yachting World, 12 February 2021 (this article was published prior to SLV announcing their decision to ‘go with Rapido’).
• SLV’s You Tube channel
• SLV’s Facebook page
• Elayna Carausu’s Instagram page
• Riley Whitelum’s Instagram page
• Rapido Trimarans’ You Tube page

Miami Boat Show 2024, New Rapido 40

The new Rapido 40 will be on display at the Miami Boat Show to be h...

Rapido 53XS, the new 16m globetrotter...

Rapido 53XS, the new 16m globetrotter trimaran, by Aldo Fumagalli, ...

Yachting World magazine on the Rapido...

First look: Rapido 53XS – 20 knot cruiser, Yachting World magazine,...

Yachting World

• Digital Edition

Sailing La Vagabonde explain their multihull criteria

• Toby Hodges
• February 12, 2021

Why do sailing’s most successful influencers think the best boat for novice ocean cruisers is a performance multihull? Asks Toby Hodges

Over the last seven years Riley Whitelum and Elayna Carausu have advanced from novice sailors to logging more ocean miles than most of us will sail in a lifetime. And they’ve managed to translate their journey in the most engaging way, reaching more people than any other sailors on the planet via their YouTube channel, Sailing La Vagabonde .

This Australian couple are actively influencing a new generation of bluewater cruiser s. Millions of viewers watch their weekly episodes of the Sailing La Vagabonde channel, which brings multihull cruising into your living room (or office).

In them they share their liveaboard lifestyle by providing 20-minute hits of endearing weekly escapism.

But their reach is now ensuring they have the ear of the industry too, with the couple starting to leak plans of a new emission-free vessel, which will be sponsored by marine manufacturers.

One of Riley’s latest videos is more opinionated and advises people what to look for – and what to avoid – when buying a new catamaran. Just how much do these influencers want to influence?

Sailing La Vagabonde: Novices to experts

For those unfamiliar with Sailing La Vagabonde, the channel has accrued over 1.5m followers thanks to the fresh, self-deprecating, and admittedly easy-on-the-eye nature of its bronzed protagonists. Riley and Elayna are supported by the crowdfunding model Patreon, through which they have accrued over 3,600 paying members, and make a healthy return from YouTube revenue.

Riley Whitelum. Photo: c/o Sailing La Vagabonde

Their journey began when Riley, now 33, bought a 43ft Beneteau Cyclades in 2013, financed from eight hard years spent working on oil rigs. He met Elayna in the Greek islands, where she was working as a musician for a travel company. Seduced by his characterful moustache and the appeal of life afloat, the 21-year-old from Geraldton soon agreed to join Riley aboard.

She began documenting their budget cruising adventures for family and friends, including the myriad trials, challenges and plain scary moments of liveaboard sailing, before sharing the videos publicly.

After three years, including crossing the Atlantic and Pacific, they struck a deal with Outremer for a new 48ft catamaran on a hire-purchase agreement. This provided a more comfortable base for shooting and editing video, which has transformed into slick TV-quality production for their Sailing La Vagabonde episodes.

It also provided a stable platform to bring a mini Vagabonde into the world in the shape of their son Lenny.

In November 2019 they made headlines by carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg eastwards across the North Atlantic (along with 11-month-old Lenny). However, it was only once Riley had completed this intense, stressful passage as skipper and topped up his estimated 80,000 sea miles that he says he felt more “comfortable handing out advice or behaving like an expert”.

Riley’s video on buying a new catamaran centres on why it makes sense, particularly in terms of safety, for anyone thinking of going long term cruising to opt for a performance multihull over a charter-style production cat. He thinks more buyers should look at the numbers, demand the polars, ask more relevant questions of brokers and not get sidetracked by sales talk.

“If more people start going into boat shows asking better questions and it all filters back through, then the second-hand market would be full of much better-performing vessels,” he reasons.

Cat among the pigeons

He describes people being attracted to a multihull that looks like a comfortable house as the ‘great safety paradox’. “You’re drawn towards, and inevitably end up buying, the exact vessel that you don’t want to be in when faced with a difficult forecast,” Riley argues. He believes that the performance potential of multihulls is one of their biggest safety factors, pointing out that during their passage with Greta they were “jumping from one safe piece of ocean to another, while surrounded by fairly inclement conditions”.

Riley lists a multitude of further benefits of a fast cat, including allowing you to: “pick your path across an ocean; keep up with weather systems; travel twice as far in a day; maintain the same boat speed with half the amount of sail up, making your passage dramatically safer”.

Riley and Elayna struck a deal with Outremer for a new 48ft catamaran on a hire-purchase agreement. Photo: Robin Christol

These are valid points, but I’m left wondering how far up the performance curve he recommends going for ocean cruising. “So that’s the question,” Riley replies enthusiastically. “If you’ve got a multihull that can really perform, you don’t need to sail it at full throttle all the time.” Therefore, excluding full race boats, he thinks performance craft from Outremer up to the more minimalist speedsters such as Marsaudon’s TSs are actually fine for beginners.

“You end up with a lot better sailors because those people will learn to sail on a boat that performs. You get that feedback, it talks to you more.”

That said, Riley and Elayna think that selling a performance machine to the less experienced sailor should come with responsibility.

Article continues below…

The inside story of Greta Thunberg’s upwind Atlantic crossing on La Vagabonde

The sky flashed a blinding white light and a spark came down just a few hundred metres to port. We…

How to get paid to go sailing – 5 different options for living the dream

Imagine escaping the daily routine of work, the long commute, the corporate life, the grey skies… What if you were…

“I think that they [the buyers] need to be trained by 
the company that’s selling the vessel. So it’s sort of like, ‘yeah, you can have this, but you need a license’.”

I point out that a high proportion of multihull buyers are coastal holiday sailors, while many new performance cats are too costly. But Riley confirms that his video is aimed at people who want to do some miles. “And I also said be aware that if you start doing this you’ll probably catch the bug and end up doing a lot more than you think.”

The ‘truth about buying video’ is more focussed on getting people to ask the right questions in the first place. Elayna thinks the larger companies selling production catamarans “need to give a truthful option of what is best for coastal sailing and what is best for crossing oceans.”

Creating, filming and editing accounts of liveaboard life are all part of the daily routine for Riley and Elayna. Photo: c/o Sailing La Vagabonde

Despite their opinions on production catamarans, Riley and Elayna make it very clear they don’t want to put anyone off sailing. “People are very emotional and I need to be really careful,” accepts Riley. “The last thing I want to do is upset Ma and Pa Kettle, who just spent their life savings on a Lagoon 45 – I really don’t. But all things considered, I just felt obligated to point out a few things… and because people do want to know our thoughts and ideas and opinions on stuff.”

Life in a slower lane

They emphasise that cruising is not all about sailing far or fast. “You don’t have to sail around the world to have fun, in fact the slower you go the more fun you have.” They refer to another channel, Catamaran Impi, inviting a response from South African couple Brent and Ana who’ve lived and cruised extensively aboard a heavier-style catamaran for 11 years.

Brent and Ana had to modify their Lagoon over 18 months to make it bluewater ready, but maintain they are comfortable on a heavier cat, especially during storms, when they’ll actually slow the boat down to avoid weather systems. In particular they highlight the ability for one person to be able to reef on any point of sail.

So, two different vloggers, two different views. It all shows how easily we can now gain rich information based on first-hand experience.

In their opinion, Riley and Elayna have the ideal boat for their adventures in their relatively new 48ft performance cat. Yet over the last couple of years they have been working away on a new zero emissions project, and have attracted sponsors, including Oceanvolt and Doyle Sails.

“The whole idea is to have a very good performing vessel… that can sail right up to the anchorage, before motoring in that last part,” Riley explains. He admits they don’t expect the new technology to be faultless and that with a young family they’ll err on the side of caution.

They already live relatively frugally, with minimal waste and use their reach to promote an awareness of ocean health. But do they feel the pressure to influence others with their new project too?

“With the emissions thing, it’s just so politically charged that we’re just generally going to lead by example,” Riley answers thoughtfully. “We’re going to do our own thing and just show you that either the technology works or it doesn’t.”

The bigger picture

Sailing La Vagabonde’s lifestyle may seem enviable, but when you consider the exhaustive hours of editing work, the endless search for wifi, and issues such as trolling which flourish when you make your personal life public, it’s heartening to find that Riley and Elayna still genuinely seem to love what they do.

Juggling the not insignificant trials of producing and uploading content along with parenting the newest Vagabonde, Lenny is not an easy task. Photo: c/o Sailing La Vagabonde

It seems viewers are increasingly turning to them for guidance too (they now produce digital sailing tutorials). “The journey itself is going to be harder than people think and probably more rewarding as well,” is Riley’s advice to those considering long-term cruising.

“So it’s not easy and you just have to love it. And once you do really love that time on the water, which is a massive reset, everything just disappears. Your worries, your concerns, all of the things that seemed important, just evaporate.”

He says his enjoyment of sailing has enriched his experience of becoming a capable skipper. “If you love the lifestyle and everything around it, then the learning side of things – and upping your level as a sailor – just becomes easy… it just happens.”

“But you do have to love the hard times too,” Elayna cautions. She is heartened that their typical viewers have evolved with them and moved on from older men to younger dreamers and doers.

When Nikki Henderson wrote her ‘Across the Atlantic with Greta’ account for Yachting World last year, she put Sailing La Vagabonde’s success down to the relatability of Riley and Elayna. I’d add to that their genuine desire to communicate the positives of sailing.

“One of the main things is getting people interested in sailing that aren’t already sailors. That’s really cool,” thinks Riley. Somewhat influenced, I couldn’t agree more.

If you enjoyed this….

Yachting World is the world’s leading magazine for bluewater cruisers and offshore sailors. Every month we have inspirational adventures and practical features to help you realise your sailing dreams. Build your knowledge with a subscription delivered to your door. See our latest offers and save at least 30% off the cover price.

US$ 115,000

• DESCRIPTION

Vagabond 47

If you’re a true adventurer, a lover of maritime tales, and a dreamer of vast horizons, then the Vagabond 47 is the sailboat for you. Designed by the renowned naval architect William Garden, this ketch-rigged offshore cruiser captures the essence of a true salty sailing yacht. The Vagabond 47 can be found in ports all over the globe and for good reason. Very seaworthy, comfortable and easily managed with the ketch rig, she is capable of ocean crossings. Her timeless appeal and affordability make it a favourite among experienced cruisers on a budget.

Crafted with solid fiberglass and a full keel, the Vagabond 47 exudes strength and durability. Its deck features a small center cockpit, raised aft quarter deck, and wide side decks for comfortable offshore cruising. With ample seating and storage lockers, you’ll find the perfect balance between comfort and functionality.

Step below deck and discover a world of possibilities. The layout varies from boat to boat, but our 1982 model boasts a spacious V-berth forward, an enclosed head, and a hanging locker. The main salon welcomes you with inviting settees and a dining area. The walk-through galley is equipped with modern appliances, while the aft cabin offers a king-sized berth and a private head and shower. Throughout the interior, teak accents create an atmosphere of warmth and elegance.

Powering this vessel is a reliable 80hp Ford Lehman marinized diesel engine with minimal hours. While the Vagabond 47 may not be built for high-speed sailing, its comfort and stability are unparalleled. Its displacement/length and sail area/displacement ratios ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey even in lighter winds. With this sailboat, you’ll experience the true joy of leisurely cruising and coastal exploration.

This beautiful example of a classic blue water cruiser is expertly maintained by her owners and ready to continue to far away places. Check out her recent pictures and equipment list, which include a new motor and fuel tank, then contact us to schedule a viewing, you will not be disappointed!

This vessel is located in beautiful San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico, a short 250 mile drive on a safe 4-lane highway from Nogales, Az. San Carlos is a known boating destination/community, featuring breathtaking scenery, quiet anchorages nearby, great fishing, diving, two marinas, 3 haul out facilities and much more.

• length: 47 ft. (14.32 m.)
• price: US$ 115,000
• builder: Vagabond
• draft: 5.5 ft. (1.68 m.)
• max speed: 8 kn
• beam: 13.42 ft. (4.09 m.)
• cruising speed: 6.5 kn
• built: 1982
• Fiberglass hull

Speed & Distance

• Cruising Speed: 6.5 kn
• Max Speed: 8 kn
• Length Overall: 46.58 ft
• Max Draft: 5.50 ft
• Beam: 13.42 ft
• Cabin Headroom: 6.75 ft
• Fresh Water: 2 X 180 Gal
• Fuel: 2 X 165 Gal
• Holding: 2 X 36 Gal

Accommodations

V-berth forward followed by an enclosed head to port and a hanging locker to starboard. Next aft is the main salon with settee berth to port and an L-shaped settee and dinette to starboard. On the port side of companionway is the walk-through galley with stove, microwave oven and refrigeration outboard and double S/S sink. From galley, one enters the aft cabin which has a king-sized berth and enclosed head and shower. Aft of the nav station to starboard of the companionway is a pilot berth with storage under with additional engine access on the inboard side. There is additional access to head and shower from this sea berth side. Interior offers an abundance of storage throughout and is beautifully appointed in teak. Many opening ports, hatches and vents keep the interior well-ventilated and airy. Custom teak interior with custom wine cabinet, etched glass, built-in teak bookshelf, wine/liquor cabinet. 12V fans throughout. Removable carpet throught. Leather updated headliner. Multiple extra parts and supplies included.

• REFRIGERATION: Norcold
• FREEZER: Glacier Bay water cooled deep freezer
• MICROWAVE: Smart N Easy
• WATER SYSTEM: Jabsco. Fresh water pump with filter system
• WATER HEATER: 11 gal. 120V, new 2019
• STOVE: Force 10 3-burner propnae w/oven
• SINK: Double SS
• Engine Make: Ford Lehman
• Engine Model: 2712E 4-Cylinder
• Total Power: 80hp
• Engine Hours: 50
• Engine Type: Inboard
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Propeller Type: 3 Blade, Bronze
• ANCHOR: CQR 65 lbs. with 400 30/8 feet chain
• ANCHOR 2: CQR 65 lbs.
• ANCHOR 3: Danforth 13 lbs.
• WINDLASS: Maxwell HCW2000
• DINGHY: 10 ft. Avon w/oars
• NAV LIGHTS: Yes
• SPREADER LIGHTS: Yes
• DECK LIGHTS: Yes
• LIFELINES: Yes
• LADDER: Swim
• DINGHY DAVITS: Yes
• DECK WASH: Yes
• DECK MATERIAL : Teak
• OTHER : Force 10 BBQ grill and 2 burner propane camp stove Fish cleaning table Bosun chair

Electronics & Navigation

• SSB: Icom M800
• RADAR: Furuno
• VHF: Icom Nav Station
• VHF #2: Apelco
• GPS: HDS7 Lowrance chart plotter with integrated AIS
• TV/DVD/VCR: 32 in. Septre w/DVD player
• AIS RECEIVER: New 2016
• AIS TRANSPONDER: New 2016
• STEREO: Bose speakers in main salon and cockpit. Kenwood in main salon. DC206 BT stereo cockpit speaker, new 2018
• DEPTH SOUNDER: Autohelm
• WIND SPEED / DIRECTION: Autohelm
• AUTOPILOT: ST7000
• PLOTTER: Autohelm and HDS7 Lowrance chart plotter with integrated AIS
• COMPASS: Ritchie 5 in. binnacle
• WX FAX: Yes
• HOUSE BANK 1: 2 of type 8D gel
• HOUSE BANK 2: 2 of type 8D gel
• START BANK: 12V Marine, new 2023, 750 cranking amp
• BATTERY MONITOR: E-meter
• BATTERY SWITCH: Guest
• INVERTOR: Trace C40
• ALTERNATOR: Rebuilt 2016
• SOLAR PANELS: Three 185 watt solar panels on dingy davits Prostar solar charge controller
• SMART REG: Yes
• AIR CONDITIONER: Glacier Bay watercooled in main cabin runs off freezer motor
• RAW WATER SEA STRAINER: Yes
• BILGE BLOWER: Yes
• FUEL FILTERS: 2 Racor primary and 2 secondary
• FUEL SHUT OFF: Yes
• LUBE OIL SYSTEM: Yes
• FRESH WATER COOLING SYSTEM: Yes
• HEAD TYPE: Forward manual pump, aft macerator
• HEATER: Espar forced air
• WATERMAKER: Little Wonder 8 GPH w/new watermaker membrane, filters etc.
• STEERING: Hydraulic, rebuilt Ram 2019

SAIL AND RIGGING

• MAIN: Hogan, roller furler, in good condition
• JIB: Harken, roller w/UV cover, in fair condition
• SPINNAKER: Asymmetrical, needs repair
• STAYSAIL: With hanks, in very good condition
• STORM JIB: Very good condition
• YANKEE: High cut
• WINCHES: Cathay (2) 24 ST primaries Anderson (2) 52 ST primaries 2 speed Cathay (3) #16 Cathay (1) #10 Lewmar (2) #7
• MAST: Forespar Leisure furl, deck stepped
• STANDING RIGGGING: New refit in 2016 by Port Townsend rigging. Chain plates inspected
• SPIN POLE: Yes
• LIFEJACKETS: 15
• LIFESLING: Yes
• LIFERAFT: Viking 6-man
• MOB DETECTOR: Yes
• STROBE: Yes
• MOB POLE: Yes
• HARNESSES: Yes
• FLOAT RING: Yes
• FLARES: Yes
• OTHER: Safety gear, Jack lines
• Many hatch covers, cockpit screens, hatch screens and covers, rear bench covers, full boat sun cover and canvas cover for cold weather
• COCKPIT: Fully enclosed with hard FG dodger
• HATCHES: 3 teak with tinted plexiglass
• COCKPIT CUSHIONS: Waterproof
• Miscellaneous tools, dishes, bedding
• Personal items
• Kayaks, racks, paddles
• 9.9 OB motor
• Aft stern anchor spool

360 Virtual Tour

Make an inquiry, contact the broker.

+1 888-391-7550 (from US/CAN only) +52 646-341-2609 (Mexico) [email protected]

From our gallery

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Financial and titling transactions are conducted in the US or Canada by licensed agents. An offshore purchase means great savings and the process is more hassle-free than you may think! Call for details.

Interested in this yacht?

+52 646 341 2609 (MX)

+1 888 391 7550 (USA/CAN)

Mon - Sat, 9.00am until 6.30pm MST

San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico

[email protected]

• Find A School
• Certifications
• North U Sail Trim
• Inside Sailing with Peter Isler
• Docking Made Easy
• Study Quizzes
• Bite-sized Lessons
• Fun Quizzes
• Sailing Challenge

Sailing La Vagabonde: Navigating Life’s Ever-changing Seas

By: Zeke Quezada, ASA Cruising Tips , online course , Sailing Story , Schools , women on the water

Elayna and Riley can be found sailing across your screen on the internet . They are living the life that so many sailors aspire to. They set out on a journey to live life on a sailboat and travel the world. Drop everything, start a new life, and call the ocean your neighborhood and a boat your home. The dream is attainable, and the goal is simply a few decisions away.  

How we move from part-time sailor to full-time cruiser might seem like a giant leap, but consider a career change or a move to a new city. Essentially, life decisions are large events in our lives. American Sailing spoke to Sailing La Vagabonde about their career arc leading up to their upcoming online class, From Zero to Full-Time Cruiser , where for the first time they will turn their  SLV Essential Sail Guide  into a class format with a live Q&A in partnership with American Sailing.

Sailing La Vagabonde with Riley Whitelum and Elayna Carausu

Sailing is more than just a mode of transportation; it’s a way of life that allows adventurers to traverse the world’s oceans, embracing challenges and finding beauty in the journey. No one embodies this spirit quite like the crew of Sailing La Vagabonde. With over 1.8M YouTube subscribers, they’ve become a sensation that has taken the world on a captivating voyage across the seas.

“With so many years and experience in the sailing lifestyle, how have you evolved? As people? As sailors? As a family?” The response from Riley Whitelum, the charismatic captain of the vessel, hints at the profound transformation they’ve undergone. Their voyage is a story of evolution—a tale of sailing, growth, and the bond of family. “This would honestly take an entire book to unpack, but briefly, we have been through several evolutions.”  From militant vegans to quasi-antisocial sailors to becoming parents while living aboard, they have evolved to a place where they can deal with most of life’s struggles even from the deck of their new trimaran.

Life Aboard

Imagine a daily routine where you rise and fall with the sun, where the sky above is your constant companion, and the vast expanse of the sea stretches endlessly in all directions. Life aboard Sailing La Vagabonde offers a unique blend of adventure and discipline. Elayna reflects on their daily life: “We eat healthier on the boat and move more day to day. We are more in touch with nature as we rise with the sun and go down with the sun.”

However, life at sea isn’t just about leisurely sunsets and tranquil moments. The crew’s days are filled with work, from filming their adventures to editing content and attending to business calls. It’s a life that demands both passion and dedication, and they have it in abundance. As Riley notes, “Having that drive and people relying on you is good most of the time.”

Challenges of the Open Ocean

The allure of sailing to far-flung destinations is undeniable, but it comes with its share of trials. Elayna opens up about one of her most challenging aspects: sleepless nights on rough seas. The “donkey slaps,” the grinding of winches, and the relentless rocking of the boat during night passages can leave even the most experienced sailors tossing and turning. Yet, it’s a challenge they’ve learned to face head-on, knowing that endurance brings its rewards.

Amidst the vast canvas of the open ocean, there are destinations that capture their hearts. For Riley, the Bahamas stands out as a place of extraordinary beauty and significance. It’s a locale where he honed his spearfishing skills and formed a deep connection with the sea. It’s a spot their son Lenny has essentially called home. The Bahamas represents the essence of their adventures—a place where isolation is outweighed by awe-inspiring landscapes.

In the world of sailing, self-sufficiency is essential. Riley has mastered the art of handling maintenance and repairs in remote locations, prioritizing mission-critical tasks and displaying patience when necessary. “You are fairly motivated to fix the engine or stop the boat from sinking if that is what is occurring.”  When faced with adversity, the crew’s unwavering determination to keep their vessel afloat is a testament to their resilience. 

Setting Sail

Before embarking on long ocean passages, meticulous preparations are a must. Riley emphasizes the importance of having a well-thought-out plan and fostering a positive crew dynamic. It’s not just about the technicalities; it’s about creating an environment where every crew member feels valued and empowered to contribute, ensuring a safe and smooth journey. Riley shares, “People often tend to forget to have a good attitude, a warm smile, and instill respect in your crew. I still do occasionally. If you create an atmosphere where people feel comfortable and able to show initiative, you’ll have a much better crossing.”

Life on a sailboat means living within the confines of limited space. To maximize comfort and functionality, they’ve adopted a minimalist approach. Everything has its place, and items not used in over six months find new homes. This deliberate simplification allows them to focus on the essentials and savor the beauty of their surroundings.

Mental Health Matters

The open sea can be both awe-inspiring and isolating, which underscores the significance of mental health. Riley acknowledges that mental well-being is paramount for sailors. “We did a safety at sea course and were informed, retrospectively unsurprisingly, that mental health is the number one safety hazard for a cruising sailor. Humans crave community, and we are social beings. I think that much of the glorification of single-handed sailors or vaguely misanthropic people living only remote and avoiding people has been a little detrimental for the sailing culture and milieu.” While some might romanticize solitude, the crew of Sailing La Vagabonde recognizes the importance of community, exercise, meditation, and therapy in maintaining their mental health. Their commitment to each other’s well-being is a pillar of their journey.

A New Adventure Beckons

A new vessel awaits them—a 60-foot, 90% carbon marvel that promises to redefine their adventures. Riley’s excitement is palpable, describing it as “ridiculous” and “vaguely arousing.” This vessel will not only offer exhilarating speed but also enhance their safety in challenging conditions—a development that has them eager to push the boundaries of exploration. When asked about the new boat Riley’s personality shines through, 

“Dude. Come on. It’s ridiculous. It’s 60 ft long, 90% carbon, and will sail circles around anything in the water. It’s funky mustard with a carbon-rotating mast, and if I’m honest, it’s vaguely arousing just thinking about it. It’ll sail at 1.3 times the speed of the wind, which is seriously cooking and like seriously, most people don’t understand how fun that is, but also the safety factor when faced with a difficult forecast. This is unproven at the moment, but I think she’ll be about 2x the speed of the Outremer on most points of sail, so if there is an area of the ocean that is going to be unpleasant or dangerous in the next 2 days you can REALLY make sure you aren’t going to be there. That is a MASSIVE safety boon. Doing 15 knots in 12 knots of breeze in a flat ocean is not something that will get old. It just won’t. It will accelerate my learning as well, which is almost the most exciting thing, but no I think it’s the flat ocean 15 knots thing!”

Charting the Future

The journey of Sailing La Vagabonde has evolved over the years, reflecting a shift towards mindful exploration. They’ve decided to slow down, focusing on creating content they are passionate about. Their diversification into American Sailing School Vagabonde Adventures, Elayna’s book publication, and the development of an app with the YCA demonstrate their commitment to offering more to their community.

In the world of Sailing La Vagabonde, each day is a new adventure, a new opportunity to discover the beauty of the open sea and the depths of human resilience. Their story is a reminder that life’s true treasures lie not in the destinations reached but in the journey itself. It’s a tale of evolution, passion, and a family’s enduring love for the sea—a story that continues to captivate the hearts of adventurers worldwide.

Register now to hang out with Riley and Elayna and hear their tales first-hand, and perhaps set that spark ablaze in your own soul to venture out in to the great blue wonder that is the world’s ocean.

Related Posts:

• Learn To Sail
• Mobile Apps
• Online Courses
• Upcoming Courses
• Sailor Resources
• ASA Log Book
• Bite Sized Lessons
• Knots Made Easy
• Catamaran Challenge
• Sailing Vacations
• Sailing Cruises
• Charter Resources
• International Proficiency Certificate
• Find A Charter
• All Articles
• Sailing Tips
• Sailing Terms
• Destinations
• Environmental
• Initiatives
• Instructor Resources
• Become An Instructor
• Become An ASA School
• Member / Instructor Login
• Affiliate Login

THE 10 BEST Moscow Boat Rides & Cruises

Boat rides & cruises in moscow.

• Boat Rentals
• Scuba & Snorkeling
• Fishing Charters & Tours
• Water Sports
• Stand-Up Paddleboarding
• Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing
• Kayaking & Canoeing
• Waterskiing & Jetskiing
• Parasailing & Paragliding
• River Rafting & Tubing
• Dolphin & Whale Watching
• Speed Boats Tours
• Submarine Tours
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3rd Transport Ring (TTK)
• District Central (TsAO)
• Garden Ring
• District Northern (SAO)
• Good for Big Groups
• Good for Couples
• Good for a Rainy Day
• Budget-friendly
• Good for Kids
• Hidden Gems
• Honeymoon spot
• Good for Adrenaline Seekers
• Adventurous
• Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, photos, and popularity.

1. Flotilla Radisson Royal

2. Moscow River Boat Tours

3. Sup-Club

4. Akvanavt Diving Centre

5. Diving Center Crocus City Oceanarium

6. CheapRussia Tours

7. Kite School Kiteclass

8. SUP Center

9. Erwin. Reka

11. Easy Russia Tour Guide

12. Lovely Russia Tours

13. Capital River Boat Tours - Moscow Centre

14. Alfa Centr

15. Diving Club Divers

16. Sup Outdoor

17. MORE MOSCOW

19. Soho Sailing Style

20. Diving Center Crocodile

21. Dive-Project

22. Mosparokhodstvo

24. Kosinskiy Children Marine Club

25. Kayak Moscow

26. DIVECLUB CHE

27. FLOW Moscow

28. Moswake

29. Morskiye Volki

30. S-cruises

What travelers are saying

• CheapRussia Tours
• Easy Russia Tour Guide
• Lovely Russia Tours
• MORE MOSCOW
• Insider Moscow Tours
• Flotilla Radisson Royal
• Moscow River Boat Tours
• Capital River Boat Tours - Moscow Centre
• Diving Center Crocus City Oceanarium

Cruise Routes (Interactive Map)

Request a quote download brochure

Russian River Cruises

• Find your cruise
• Moscow — St. Petersburg
• Moscow — Astrakhan
• Astrakhan — St. Petersburg
• St. Petersburg
• Cruise Highlights
• News & Travel Tips

Lorem Ipsum

Moscow to Saint Petersburg

13 days – 12 nights

Collapse Full Itinerary

Gold, Platinum  Airport transfer / Check-in at centrally located Marriott Aurora***** or Ararat Park Hyatt*****

Imperial : Private airport transfer / Check-in at the luxurious Four Seasons Moscow***** only a minute from the Kremlin and Red Square

Volga dream experience:

Gold: City Tour / Novodevichy Cemetery Imperial, Platinum:  City tour / Lunch in a Moscow City Skyscraper / Novodevichy Cemetery / Sparrow Hills

Meals: Breakfast

Platinum / Imperial

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Gold:  Moscow Kremlin / Armory Museum / Red Square / GUM Department Store

Platinum:  Moscow Kremlin / Armory Museum / Red Square / St. Basil’s Cathedral / GUM Department Store / Park Zaryadye

Gold:  Tretyakov Gallery / Moscow Metro Tour.

Platinum:  Leo Tolstoy House-Museum in Hamovniki / Tretyakov Gallery / Moscow Metro Tour.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Gold, Platinum:  Town of Uglich / Church of St. Dmitri-on-the-Blood

Volga dream experience: Costumed Russian Tea Ceremony & Russian Cooking Class

Gold, Platinum:  Yaroslavl City Tour / Governor’s house 

Volga dream experience: Sun Deck Barbeque

Gold:  Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery  

Platinum:  Ferapontov Monastery

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Russian Dinner with Vodka Tasting

Gold, Platinum: Kizhi Island / Lake Onega

Volga dream experience: Piano Concert – Compositions by Tchaikovsky and Rakhmaninov

Gold, Platinum:  Svirstroy village / Local resident’s home / Local primary school

Volga dream experience: Farewell Dinner, Captain’s cocktail

Gold:  City Tour / Peter and Paul Fortress

Platinum:  City Tour / St. Isaac’s Cathedral / Canal boat / Yusupov Palace

Gold:  The State Hermitage Museum / Peterhof: Park and a historic Cottage

Platinum:  The State Hermitage Museum (Early Entrance!) / Gold Room / Peterhof: Park and a historic Cottage

Gold:  Catherine’s Palace / Amber Room

Platinum:  Faberge Museum / Catherine’s Palace / Amber Room

Meals: Breakfast / Imperial

Gold, Platinum, Imperial: Check-out / Airport transfer

Volga dream experience: -

The rates are set for a cruising season. The price is not dependent on the month within a selected year

Choose a date

View all months May July August

Choose Staterooms

All prices are per person based on double occupancy.

All rates are per person, based on double occupancy. Actual size of cabins can slightly differ within one category.

Request a quote

Journey: Volga Dream

Price per person: not specified

FoodFindsAsia.com

Your One-Stop Resource for Restaupreneurs and Foodies in the Philippines and Southeast Asia

8 Yacht Clubs and Marinas in the Philippines to Moor Your Boat In

FoodfindsAsia.com | 8 Yacht Clubs and Marinas in the Philippines to Moor Your Boat In | Filipinos’ history as a maritime people date back to prehistoric times. In fact, the Philippines’ basic sociopolitical unit today, the barangay, traces its etymological origins to the balangay , the ancient outrigger boats that were used by precolonial Filipino communities to explore and conquer islands this side of the Pacific. As a people belonging to a seafaring culture, it’s no wonder that modern Filipinos are taking a retrospective look at their glorious past as Austronesian mariners and are developing a renewed love for the ocean and marinas as present-day yachtsmen.

Today, Philippine marinas look to accommodate more and more yachts and other pleasure watercrafts as the years go by. In 2017, an ASEAN Briefing op-ed piece named the Philippines as a country with high potential in yacht industry growth. The natural beauty of the Philippine islands and its fantastic bays, combined with a growing interest in leisurely sea travel, can explain the spike in yachting activities throughout the country.

Are you part of the demographic that’s become enamored of the yachting lifestyle? Do you want to know where in the country you can berth your watercraft? Leading sailboat and motorboat authority Europa Yachts is happy to enter the conversation, and recommends the following locations for discovering the Philippines through yachting. Here is a short list of clubs and marinas in the country, organized by island region.  

Manila Yacht Club and Marina, Manila, Metro Manila

Established in 1927, the Manila Yacht Club and Marina is one of the oldest yacht clubs in all of Asia, and is nestled in the scenic Manila Bay. It is also near other well-known landmarks in the city, such as the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the headquarters of the Philippine Navy, and the US Embassy. Facilities in the marina include a launching ramp and a fueling center, and the club itself is host to a restaurant and gorgeous function rooms. The Manila Yacht Club only welcomes visitors who arrive by boat, and it charges an initial security deposit of USD 750 upon arrival. Club membership is mandatory for medium and long-term mooring of boats.

Subic Bay Yacht Club, Zambales

The Subic Bay Yacht Club, which was founded in 1998, upholds itself as the country’s premier yacht club. It operates in the deepest bay in the country, and can host vessels well beyond 50 meters in length. Already benefitting from the innate beauty of the Zambales mountains surrounding it, the club hosts a number of other attractions, including its luxury accommodations, swimming pools, and its own movie theater, bowling alley, and nightclub. Those who venture outside of the club’s premises can also shop for well-priced imported goods at the Subic Freeport Zone, engage in water sports , or sign up for diving excursions.

Punta Fuego Yacht Club, Batangas

Peaceful Punta Fuego is a mecca for those who love the sport of sailing. As per its official website, the Punta Fuego Yacht Club aims to serve “a dynamic and vibrant community of boat enthusiasts and yacht owners.” This it does by playing host to a diverse population of watercrafts, from large catamarans and mono-hull yachts to small boats. Non-members of the club may use the berths for up to 3 weeks, and can refuel at the marina’s fueling station. The yacht club offers other amenities such as locker rooms, shower rooms, Internet facilities, a chart room, and a restaurant called Barracuda Bar, which serves delicious fares. Outside of the yachting crowd, Punta Fuego Yacht Club also caters to those wishing to celebrate weddings, conferences, and corporate events in their opulent quarters.

Puerto Galera Yacht Club, Oriental Mindoro

Further south, yachtsmen may moor at the Puerto Galera Yacht Club in Oriental Mindoro, an island location that’s home to tourist attractions like the Sabang Wreck dive site, lively beachfront resorts, and the Malasimbo Music Festival. Puerto Galera Yacht Club has been in operation for almost thirty years and lends services such as refueling provisions and yacht repairs from its marina. Boat owners also enjoy optimal convenience if mooring here, as they can also shop for spare parts in the nearby Batangas port.

Busuanga Yacht Club, Puerta del Sol Bay Marina, Palawan

Beautiful Palawan is a bucket-list destination for many, especially those who dream of cruising its crystalline waters. Accommodating the yachting community in this island province is the Busuanga Yacht Club, which promises secure mooring amidst breathtaking white-sand beaches. Here, each vessel will benefit from a typhoon-safe harbor, easy refueling, and direct access to transportation hubs like the New Busuanga Airport. Adjoining this marina is the Puerta del Sol Bay Resort, which offers luxurious accommodations to visitors. When not atop the deck of a boat, travelers can also explore the lagoons and freshwater lakes of Coron, go shipwreck diving, or relax in the hot springs of Maquinit.

Iloilo Sailing Club, Arevelo, Iloilo City, Iloilo

Iloilo Province is home to some of the country’s most beautiful old-world architecture, a flourishing ecotourism industry, and delectably fresh seafood cuisine. What will round off an unforgettable visit to Iloilo, however, is an excursion to the Iloilo Sailing Club on a leisure watercraft. The club accepts visitors and encourages membership in the case of medium and long-stay mooring. It also hosts a number of amenities and activities, including a dinghy storage, a beach bar and restaurant, and classes for those who want to learn about sailing. In recent months, the Iloilo Sailing Club has also been a convenient meet-up point for big maritime events, such as the Iloilo-Guimaras Paraw Regatta and the Seafarers’ Job Fair.

Cebu Yacht Club, Mactan Island, Cebu

The historic Mactan Island in Cebu was the site of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan’s arrival in the Philippines. Now known as a commercial hub that hosts a prolific furniture and musical instruments industries, Mactan is also the location of the Cebu Yacht Club, an institution that is beloved by the locals. Aside from being an ideal spot to restock on much-needed fuel and supplies, the Cebu Yacht Club is also a trusted club to commission for boat repairs. There’s a good vibe in this club for everybody, as it sports both luxury accommodations and a waterfront strip of restaurants that laid-back diners can frequent. MINDANAO

Holiday Oceanview Marina, Samal Island, Davao del Norte

The Holiday Oceanview Marina is a major attraction of Samal Island in Davao del Norte Province, one that welcomes Filipino and foreign yachtsmen alike to moor within its premises. The space is quite roomy, in fact, with 56 berths that can fit vessels up to 15 meters in length. The club also has a boat ramp that can accommodate boats up to 18 meters in length. The well-guarded and weather-safe marina is a gateway to some of Mindanao’s finest attractions, such as the Pearl Farm, Hagimit Falls, and Giant Clam Sanctuary.  

There’s no better way to discover the Philippines from end to end than getting onboard a seaworthy vessel and going on a long cruise, with stops in some of the most beautiful places in the country. Find a safe harbor in any of these major clubs and marinas, and participate in the renaissance of sailing in the Philippines.

Trending Now

From Farm to Feast: The Role of Quality Meats in Culinary Excellence

UCC Mentore Coffee+Bar Unveiled at Shangri-La Plaza Mall

We Care for your Heart 24/7

Discover the answers in The Future of Food Conference

Tanduay’s Cocktail Culture Series Puts a Spotlight on Local Bars

Wynn Resorts Receives 22 Five-Star Awards from Forbes Travel Guide on 2024 List 

Related stories.

• Dine Philippines
• Entrepreneur/Entrepreneurship

• Apparel / Fashion

• People Food & Places

You may have missed