Astra

Astra is now a 23 meter customised polar expedition yacht with highest ice class and ice breaking capabilities. The owner has put extensie efforts in converting her not only for long range polar trips around the north but also for crossing the Atlantic ocean and cruising the Caribbean and Pacific. The whole ship now has air condition, including the engine room, water maker and new high-end technology rotating stabilizers. For a vessel this size this makes all the difference in the North Sea and crossing the Atlantic. During her voyage down to Portugal from The Netherlands she sailed through the English Channel and Bay of Biscay where there were 4-5 meter waves going passed unnoticed. Coffee cups stayed firm on the table and the passengers could get on with their normal activities. The vessel was only moving stady slightly up and down without rolling side to side.

Race Organizers Partner with Sailors for the Sea to Achieve Clean Regattas Certification

Newport, RI,  April 19, 2018– The Newport-Bermuda Race is again proud to join the race to restore ocean health with the Sailors for the Sea Clean Regattas program. The ocean is in crisis—every year, 8 million metric tons of plastic enters the ocean from land, and 40% of the oceans are heavily affected by human activity, including pollution, overfishing and destructive fishing practices, and the loss of coastal habitats.

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