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Planning an Ocean Expedition on a Wind-Assisted Vessel
True offshore independence — weeks from the nearest port, provisioned for science or adventure — requires a vessel built for sustained passage-making. Wind Voyage expedition yachts are engineered to that brief, combining wind-assisted propulsion with the range and reliability that serious offshore programmes demand. Range and Endurance: The Wind Advantage Wind-assisted propulsion fundamentally changes expedition range calculations. With OceanWings reducing fuel consumption by
The Yacht Channel
Mar 122 min read
How Wind-Assisted Propulsion Works: OceanWings Technology Explained
Wind-assisted propulsion is reshaping expedition and commercial maritime travel. At the heart of Wind Voyage's vessel designs lies OceanWings technology — a rigid wingsail system proven across ocean passages on every major sea route. Unlike traditional soft sails, OceanWings are automated, computer-controlled aerofoils that deploy and adjust without crew intervention. They continuously read wind angle and speed, trimming themselves for optimal thrust or minimal drag. On offsh
The Yacht Channel
Mar 122 min read


The Golden Age of Expedition Yachts - the 1930's. Part 2 of The History of Expedition Yachts
In Part 2 of the series, Paul Madden shows how 1930 and 1931 saw more than a half-mile of new Expedition Yachts built by the world's...
The Yacht Channel
Jan 12, 20241 min read


THE BOW WARS X-Bow Vs. Sea-Axe Bow Which is better? Paul Madden explores.
The Military, Commercial and Yacht Builders are all at work to create the perfect bow shape. Millions of dollars have been spent and...
The Yacht Channel
Jan 12, 20241 min read


Captain/Designer Grant Maughan discusses his conversion design concept for a North Sea Stand-By Rescue vessel.
This vessel is sister-ship to one of our conversion projects that is currently underway. The designers claim that the vessel is derived...
The Yacht Channel
Jan 12, 20243 min read


262' / 80.8 meter ice-class ex-Canadian Coast Guard vessel was converted into a pirate-themed expedition yacht. It is now being offered for sale at a fraction of its original conversion costs.
The pirate-theme may overshadow just how capable the original vessel is. I think it would be an ideal candidate for a refit with updating...
The Yacht Channel
Jan 12, 20243 min read


Expedition Yacht Conversion Conversations
From my videos and this website, you probably alreay have a good idea about what I have to say on the subject of conversions. So, this...
The Yacht Channel
Dec 17, 20231 min read
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