Gentoo

Arcona 435

Length
13 m/44 ft

Monohull

Sail

Description

Gentoo is a 2022 Arcona 435 which we had pleasure in collecting from the yard in Sweden in July 2022. Since then we have sailed the Baltic, the North Sea, the English south coast, but mainly in the Channel Islands (Jersey is our home) and the adjacent French coast. We are a husband and wife team. Phil has sailed most of us life (has Yachtmaster theory, coastal skipper, VHF, Diesel etc) and Emma has learned the ropes quickly in the last few years (she has day skipper, but has proved very adept at running the foredeck). We've enjoyed some racing during last season, but for the ARC we plan to cruise; optimising for comfort and safety, but we will be pushing for a fair turn of speed. The current crew consists of ourselves, an old friend and crew mate who is a retired doctor, and our 16 year old son who is an experienced crew member with day skipper qualifications. Conscious of insurance requirements, since none of us have crossed the pond, we need a crew member with ocean experience (ideally Ocean Yachtmaster). You'd have your own cabin and double bed, and we'd be open to a sailing couple joining us. Gentoo is luxuriously appointed, and we like to sail in comfort and style. You will eat and drink well. We hope you will enjoy yourself and make great memories as we blast towards St Lucia.

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