SPECIAL REPORT
Shipping your yacht may seem counterintuitive, but putting wear on someone else’s hull can make more sense than you think. Bypassing seasonal weather restrictions and being able to relocate quickly are among the factors making yacht shipping more popular than ever.
Cargo ships cruise well in excess of the speeds of even the fastest racing yachts and are rarely delayed due to weather that would make a passage under sail untenable. But while there is much less wear and tear on your yacht than a 3,000-mile ocean crossing will cause, there are still preparations you need to make sure your yacht is unloaded in good shape. We take a look at the process and how to prepare for it.
WHY SHIP?
The beat back across the north Atlantic to Europe via Bermuda and the Azores is, despite its course to windward, a rewarding trip to make. But there’s a good reason many shy away: it’s often hard on the yacht, as well as the crew. Some 3,000 miles of wear on sails, engine and rigging has a significant impact.
For those who have travelled further, maybe across the Pacific, the trip back to
