Go anywhere do anything

Go anywhere do anything 06.12.2012 Go anywhere do anything If there were any doubt that the owner of Percheron — the second Darwin 86' from Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) — really intended to use his expedition yacht for long-range cruising, there should not be any now. Percheron was launched in time for the 2012 Cannes Boat Show where I had a chance to get aboard. It was mid-September and she was already raring to go. As my guide lifted the stairs to show me the large storage area underneath, she uncovered numerous packages and boxes. “They are already loading up for their transatlantic crossing,” she said by way of an apology. But that was unnecessary. What is more cheerful than a boat and a crew about to embark on a great adventure? On October 9, 2012, Percheron cast off with her belly full of supplies and her passengers full of anticipation. “As we go into the night we have our last view of land for the next two weeks. It’s a strange feeling as we know we are heading across 3,500 nautical miles of open ocean with depths of over 4.5 kilometers. There can be strong winds, big waves and big fish out there. However, this doesn’t scare us. We have waited for this moment for a long time

This article summary is based on the official Cantiere delle Marche news archive. It has been added to Superyacht Guide as an official-source industry news record.

Source: Cantiere delle Marche official news archive. Category: launch_or_delivery.

Original source URL: https://www.cantieredellemarche.it/news/go-anywhere-do-anything-yacht-international-0102-2013/