YACHTS & YACHTING
Iduna
Roma
Liberating and invigorating , with the wind in your hair and salt spray on your face , the romance and exhilaration of sailing yachts is magical . Many sailing yachts today offer surprisingly expansive accommodation and open plan layouts plus the general lack of engine noise makes for the ultimate sense of peace and privacy . Reliance on wind power can sometimes bring logistical challenges , which is where advanced planning for all voyages is recommended . Sailing yachts generally offer good , if slightly more practical , amenities and water toys , whilst certainly featuring , tend to be less extensive than on a motor yacht due to storage limitations . Handling rigging and sails can be physically demanding and time consuming , so sailing yachts often require a more specialised crew . Many feature a shallow draft , allowing access into more remote bays for an enhanced up-close experience . One big draw of buying a sailing yacht is being part of the sailing “ family ” to experience regattas and other traditional yachting events .
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