<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ocean Xplorer Yachts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Specialists in Xplorer Yachts and Expedition Yacht Conversions]]></description><link>https://www.windvoyage.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:50:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.windvoyage.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Planning an Ocean Expedition on a Wind-Assisted Vessel]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 40–100%, a Wind...]]></description><link>https://www.windvoyage.com/post/planning-an-ocean-expedition-on-a-wind-assisted-vessel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b30c00d558374c818d7c38</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:54:57 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>The Yacht Channel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Wind-Assisted Propulsion Works: OceanWings Technology Explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 offshore passages,...]]></description><link>https://www.windvoyage.com/post/how-wind-assisted-propulsion-works-oceanwings-technology-explained</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b30be060bf8f6bb4f03f46</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:54:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>The Yacht Channel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Golden Age of Expedition Yachts - the 1930's. Part 2 of The History of Expedition Yachts]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.windvoyage.com/post/the-golden-age-of-expedition-yachts-the-1930-s-part-2-of-the-history-of-expedition-yachts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67042e7eaf9a97dbb8d92d96</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 21:45:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://i.ytimg.com/vi/UyVZPgjas9k/maxresdefault.jpg" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>The Yacht Channel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE BOW WARS       X-Bow Vs. Sea-Axe Bow  Which is better? Paul Madden explores.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Military, Commercial and Yacht Builders are all at work to create the perfect bow shape. Millions of dollars have been spent and...]]></description><link>https://www.windvoyage.com/post/the-bow-wars-x-bow-vs-sea-axe-bow-which-is-better-paul-madden-explores</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67042e7eaf9a97dbb8d92d94</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 21:42:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Sc17f90njkA/maxresdefault.jpg" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>The Yacht Channel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Captain/Designer Grant Maughan discusses his conversion design concept for a North Sea Stand-By Rescue vessel.]]></title><description><![CDATA[This vessel is sister-ship to one of our conversion projects that is currently underway. The designers claim that the vessel is derived...]]></description><link>https://www.windvoyage.com/post/captain-designer-grant-maughan-discusses-his-conversion-design-concept-for-an-osv-offshore-supply-v</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67042e7eaf9a97dbb8d92d97</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 21:34:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://i.ytimg.com/vi/m0gps42-7O4/maxresdefault.jpg" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>The Yacht Channel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[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.  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.windvoyage.com/post/262---80-8-meter-ice-class-ex-canadian-coast-guard-vessel-was-converted-into-a-pirate-themed-expedi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67042e7eaf9a97dbb8d92d98</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 21:28:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://i.ytimg.com/vi/UTUAkj4KHww/maxresdefault.jpg" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>The Yacht Channel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expedition Yacht Conversion Conversations]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.windvoyage.com/post/your-title-what-s-your-blog-about</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67042e7eaf9a97dbb8d92d95</guid><category><![CDATA[Conversions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Best Vessels for Conversion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Where to do a conversion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Cost of conversions]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 17 Dec 2023 15:46:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/68146b_80064cfd2792402ca9e1a731c6c42966~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_809,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Yacht Channel</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>