Ariana Sailing Team

This is Ariana

August 24, 2022 /
The Spacious Saloon;; where we work rest and play
the other side of the saloon
One of the Aft berths
Chill time
Not for the faint hearted;; The Washing Machine, or as we call it, the lovely double at the front!
bunks!
looking through to midships
Ariana in Lagos Portugal
On Passage in the Atlantic
Skipper Alan Mac
Where the navigation gets done
Looking Good!

Welcome on board Ariana, my home, and home of Ariana’s Kitchen, The Sail Trader, Ariana Radio, and Ariana Ocean Sailing Team. (more on the projects later).

She is an amazing machine! Built in Finland by Nautor’s, she is a Sparkman and Stephens designed Swan 55, launched in 1972, number 11 of 16.

Frequently called the Rolls Royce of the sea, the Swan 55 is one of the finest ocean racers/cruisers ever built, designed to withstand any weather, and sea state. We have sailed her in Force 10 and she comfortably takes it in her stride, whilst keeping the off watch crew safe and warm down below, although the on watch crew tend to get a bit wet! (See below).

Approaching Sao Miguel Island March 2022 in a force 10.
First Mate Mike on Arrival to Ponta Delgada March 2022
Alan on Arrival into Ponta Delgada March 2022

Over the last 4 years we have taken dozens of people adventure sailing in the Atlantic, but with the new projects about to start, sailing on Ariana will be by invitation only.

More on Ariana Soon!