Words: Patrick
The combination of sea, speed and luxury has just been propelled into a new dimension. This is the yacht that rips up the script and sets a new standard, while either prickling your adrenaline levels in a blizzard of spray or drowning you in the finest hospitality.
At 88m, The Maltese Falcon is one of largest sailing yachts in the world. And with a top speed of 18 knots, one of the fastest – she can complete Atlantic crossings in just 10 days. This whirlpool of power is credit to its revolutionary Falcon Rig that has three self-standing and rotating masts hosting 15 sails, with a colossal area of 2,400 square meters – the size of nine tennis courts. These are handled by the ultimate in Perini Navi Sail Control, providing unrivalled performance with unmatched safety and manoeuvrability characteristics.
She is, therefore, a super cruiser, and, with such an opulent deck, one of the ultimate charters.
The arsenal of toys mimics a millionaire’s aquatic shopping list: two Pascoe RIB Tenders, a Castoldi Jet Tender, two jet-skis, two Sea-Bobs, two Laser sailing boats, two windsurfers, two paddleboards, two kayaks, banana boat, water-skis, wakeboards, six full sets of scuba-diving gear… It goes on.
Out of the ocean breeze the avalanche of good news gathers momentum, with a large luxurious interior boasting a rich contemporary decor that rivals the most extravagant motor yachts of her size. The Maltese Falcon, then, seems to be the perfect charter, whether meandering between smart anchorages or undertaking that once in a lifetime blue water ocean passage.
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