Sailing-Life Articles

Legendary 55-Meter Feadship Motor Yacht Olympus Changes Hands After a $10,000,000 Refit

Relaying tales of grandeur and sophistication, the Olympus, a 55-meter motor yacht from the renowned Feadship, has finally discovered fresh horizons to conquer. Brokers Alex Busher of Edmiston and Stuart Larsen of Fraser cemented the sale, with the buyer introduced by Simon Ting of SuperYachtsMonaco.

Born from the expertise of the renowned British design studio Winch Design, the Olympus graced the waters in 1996. The naval architecture bears a testimony to the legend of Frits De Voogt, keeping her steadiness over the ocean waves. The Olympus found herself under the same patronage for almost three decades before debuting in the market in 2022. She further underwent a grand refit, worth a staggering $10 million, and was taken care of by the folks at Monaco Marine in 2023. The Feadship’s original Dutch builders also conducted a thorough winter maintenance, which entailed significant upgrades and enhancements to the tune of $5 million.

08-01-2026

A Boxing Day institution where grit meets ocean

The fleet — 129 boats of all sizes — carved a corridor through the swirling start line at Rushcutters Bay at 1300 on Boxing Day, bows pointed toward Hobart and hearts set on legend. From the outset it was clear this wouldn’t be a procession. Strong southerly winds, pounding swells and an unforgiving Bass Strait test meant the battle would be as much about staying in it as being fast. Nine

30-12-2025

Old Sea Dogs: One Year Afloat

Old Sea Dogs: One Year Afloat Earlier this year, OldSeaDogs.com slipped its lines and pointed its bow toward open water.

25-12-2025

2025 EurILCA Team Racing

Italy and Sweden Set the Pace After a Testing Day Two at the EurILCA Team Racing Europeans

2025 EurILCA Team Racing European Championship delivered exactly what team racing does best: pressure, patience, and precision, all played out in marginal conditions that rewarded calm heads and disciplined tactics.

17-12-2025

The 2026 RORC Round Britain & Ireland Race

Fifty Years Around Britain: The 2026 RORC Round Britain & Ireland Race Announces Start Date and Open Entry An epic 1,805-mile circumnavigation returns — tougher, older, and more legendary than ever.

10-12-2025

Australian Superyacht Conference 2026

Australian Superyacht Conference Returns in 2026

New Sydney Venue, Fresh Format, and a Renewed Industry Focus A new chapter begins for Australia’s premier superyacht industry event

16-11-2025

2025 ILCA Under-21 European Titles Decided

After six days of fast, fierce, and finely balanced racing, the curtain has come down on the 2025 ILCA Under-21 European Championships & Open European Trophy, hosted by the renowned JK Mornar Yacht Club in Split.

05-11-2025

Lanzarote Calero Sailing Team Closes Out 44Cup Worlds, Sets Sights on Fuerteventura

Scheveningen, The Netherlands – The 44Cup World Championship came to a close in Scheveningen after four days of relentless North Sea racing that pushed crews and boats to their limits. Spain’s Lanzarote Calero Sailing Team emerged from the storm-lashed championship with a sense of pride, perspective, and determination — walking away with a hard-earned fifth place finish in one of the most brutal races of the series.

10-09-2025

The World’s Largest Sailing Ship

Step aboard the Golden Horizon, the planet’s most majestic square-rigged sailing ship, a 2021 masterpiece that marries vintage nautical swagger with cutting-edge sophistication. Crafted by Croatia’s Brodosplit Shipyard under the visionary eye of Polish naval architect Zygmunt Choreń, this five-masted barque stretches an impressive 162 meters, with an 18.5-meter beam and a robust 8,770 gross tonnage.

23-08-2025

SailGP locks in Sassnitz, Rio and Portsmouth for multi-year calendar shake-up

SailGP — the fastest show afloat — has confirmed a major three-season commitment for Germany, making Sassnitz a fixture in 2026 and 2027 after a sell-out debut where Deutsche Bank’s home team won race one and ROCKWOOL Denmark hit a record-breaking 103.93 km/h.

20-08-2025

Cowes Week began under a light north‑westerly breeze

Cowes Week began under a light north‑westerly breeze, with all eyes on the forecast: Storm Floris, emerging from Iceland, promised a dramatic shift in wind direction and intensity later in the day Due to the lighter airs and anticipated changes, race officials postponed the start for two hours and shifted larger Black‑Group yachts off the Royal Yacht Squadron (RYS) line to a committee‑boat start off Beaulieu, while smaller keelboats and one‑design fleets, including the J/70s, SB20s, Etchells, Dragons, Flying 15s and others, were held offshore near Thorness before any gun was fired

06-08-2025

Hill Robinson Innovates as it Introduces New 24/7 Emotional Support Helpline for Yacht Crew

Leading yacht management company, Hill Robinson, has unveiled its latest innovation - a dedicated, multilingual support helpline for all its crew members.

28-05-2025