Ever wondered what it’s like to race aboard a sailing superyacht? Now you can. Come aboard Rebecca as she competes in—and wins—the Superyacht Challenge Antigua. This video (which mistakenly identifies the race as the Superyacht Cup) puts you right on deck and in the midst of sails lowering and unfurling, spray flying, and more. You’re even on hand when the full crew learns that Rebecca turned in a blistering speed to take top honors.
The 139’2” (42.42-meter) Rebecca was built by Pendennis Shipyard in 1999. Since that time, the ketch-rigged megayacht has made her way past the competition at a number of regattas. Her classic good looks and spirited performance come courtesy of German Frers. Six guests and seven crewmembers can cruise aboard, though in racing mode she obviously carries far more hands.
On a related side note, Rebecca is back at Pendennis right now, nearing the end of a refit. Rebecca returned to the yard for previous refits, but this one is quite detailed. The megayacht arrived in September, for engineering upgrades and her 15-year ABS survey. Furthermore, she’s gaining a sewage-treatment system, new gensets, and new paint.
Not to be left out, the interior of Rebecca is changing, too. The cozy library, for example, is gaining more shelf space for good reading material. Other rooms are being refurbished, too. Overall, however, Rebecca will retain the traditional appeal that complements her classic styling.
One more item on the work checklist for Rebecca is worth noting. The 28’5”-beam (8.7-meter-beam) yacht will gain all new teak decking. A lot of teak is needed to cover even the “smallest” superyacht in general. But, Rebecca poses an extra challenge. Why? Back in 1999, the ketch received specially scarfed lengths of 60 to 80 feet (about 18.3 to 24.4 meters). That’s longer than usual.
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