Corsair Circumnavigates the Globe
Let The Adventure Begin!
Corsair Circumnavigates the Globe
Let The Adventure Begin!
Round-the-World Adventure
On November 2, 2023, Corsair embarked on her first round-the-world trip. Leaving Manhasset Bay in Port Washington, NY, we turned to port and headed down the East River, past the Statue of Liberty, and out to sea. We then joined the Salty Dawg rally to Antigua. In Jan 2024, the real trip begins in St. Lucia. We'll head west until we reach St. Lucia again!
Escape from New York
Statue of Liberty
Our voyage of 26,000 nautical miles has begun as we cast off the final line from the dock in Manhasset Bay, New York. We headed down the East River on a glorious November 2023 day, past Riker's Island, La Guardia Airport, and Manhattan Island, with the Statue of Liberty saluting us farewell. Facing rain, cold, heavy seas, and contrary winds, reality set in on Day 2 on the way to Hampton VA, the starting point of the Salty Dawg Rally to the Caribbean.
Setting Sail to the Caribbean
St. John's, Antigua on Redcliffe Quay
Sailing with the Salty Dawgs, Corsair took part in a 100-boat flotilla from Hampton, Virginia to Jolly Harbour, Antigua.
Leaving on the ebb, we endured a cold 35-degree F temperature while facing strong winds and turbulent seas. Periodically, crew members made offerings of the prior day's lunch to Neptune (le Dieu de Mal-de-Mer). Diverting 100 miles to St. Georges, Bermuda, the fearless crew secured 4 Dark 'n Stormies, 3 Fish Chowders, and a bottle of Dramamine. Almost forgetting the reason for the diversion, we also satisfied the thirst of the Iron Genny with a few drops of Diesel at $8 / gallon.
Leaving the unsettled North Atlantic to our stern, we completed the 1,600-mile journey to bask in the warmth and beauty of the Spanish Main (a.k.a. the Caribbean).
Our Yacht
Our Yacht
Our Yacht
Corsair is just one of two custom Bristol 57 sloops designed by Dieter Emapacher. She represents the pinnacle of quality in yacht design, craftsmanship, and materials. Fully automated to sail single-handed and with a heavy displacement, Corsair reliably delivers superior short-handed performance and comfort in all weather conditions.
Our Crew
Our Yacht
Our Yacht
Only the finest and best-looking crew make the cut to participate on the various legs of our trip. Experienced sailors from all over the world fight with one another for the unique opportunity of sailing on Corsair. If you know how to hand, reef, and steer (and fix electronics, repair sails, clean toilets, climb the mast, and are a master chef) then join us!