74 Azimut Magellano Voyage

Source: Yachtonline.it

The Azimut Magellano 74 left the dock of Varazze Marina on 21 November and began a 4000 nautical mile winter cruise through the heart of the Mediterranean. This will prove to be a huge test for the boat, which is designed to sail in any weather condition with moderate or rough seas. The trip is as ambitious as it is challenging: from Europe to Africa, from the Italian Riviera to France, the Costa Brava, Palma de Mallorca, Sardinia, and then Tunisia after coasting along the fascinating and wild Sahara coasts. The return to Viareggio is scheduled for 15 December.

The tour will offer the team on board a chance to rediscover the pleasure of “sailing for sailing’s sake”, at a cruising speed of 11-12 knots, a pace that will make it possible to live the sea in all its facets. Magellano’s design also offers the possibility of reaching speeds of 24 knots when necessary, a reserve of power that makes the boat even safer and more interesting.

The day began very early, with the official launch by Azimut-Benetti Group President Paolo Vitelli, who had the pleasure and good fortune to be flanked by an exceptional godmother like Rosita Missoni, accompanied by her husband, Ottavio Missoni. The list of personalities present at the event included Marcello Lippi, who expressed words of admiration.

At Magellano’s helm is Dag Pike, the noted English journalist, one of the world’s most expert seamen who recently acquired the title, Yachtsman of the Year. Sharing the adventure of My Voyage is Jessica Taylor, one of the few English women ship captains, Alex Pino, an expert sailor and close friend of Dag Pike, and Manfredo Pinzauti, a photographer who, free from maneuvers and shipboard duties, has the pleasant task of documenting the undertaking. His photographs will be posted on Flickr (account: Magellano My Voyage).

Azimut Yachts have decided to share the event with all the fans of the boat, who can follow the cruise live online by connecting to the blog. The blog in turn contains links to films shot during the days, as well as the images published on Flickr.