The Allure Of Sailing: Why A Sailing Yacht Should Be Your Next Investment
Owning a sailing yacht has long been more about the lifestyle it provides than anything else. Sailing offers plenty of opportunities to connect more with the ocean, for unique experiences, and the sense of freedom and independence it brings.
We spoke with our expert Sales Consultant, Jamie Swaine, to explore what makes sailing yachts such an excellent choice for ownership and to shine a spotlight on some of our latest sailing yachts for sale.
Connection To The Ocean
For sailing yacht owners, it is as much about the journey as the destination. No matter where you sail, from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean, it offers an immersive and rewarding experience. "When you own a sailing yacht, you're not just buying a vessel, you're buying into a way of life," says Jamie. "There's something incredibly compelling about moving across the water under sail, driven purely by harnessing the wind." Relying on wind-powered propulsion allows you to cover vast distances and heightens your understanding of nature and connection to the ocean. "It's a very different relationship with the oceans, and allows owners to still have that connection with 'yachting' as an activity as opposed to an asset ownership experience," he explains. A well-designed sailing yacht, like the ones currently listed for sale with IYC, offer a feeling of security and self-sufficiency that's not easily replicated.
Sailing Vs. Motor
When comparing owning sailing and motor yachts, Jamie mentions there are "two different mindsets." Both types of yachts for sale offer adventure and luxury intertwined; however, the experience hugely differs. "Motor yachts are about speed, luxury, and effortless travel. You have the freedom to cover large distances quickly with a focus on comfort and amenities," he says. However, the flip side he points out is the cost and logistics of fueling.
According to Jamie, sailing yachts offer "more engagement with your environment, and it's about seamanship and reading the conditions." Sailing yacht owners tend to feel more connected to the ocean and embrace nature's elements. Engineering factors also play a part in the differences; sailing yachts have a lighter engineering load than high-performance motor yachts; however, they require additional considerations for sails and rigging. The sailing yacht category includes various yachts with differing ownership experiences, from monohulls to multihulls, contemporary to classic, and motor sailors; IYC has a range of these sailing yachts currently for sale.
