Is this the ultimate expedition yacht? Onboard tour of Vinson of Antarctica with Skip Novak

Designed by Tony Castro with input from legendary expedition sailor Skip Novak, the new Pelagic 77 'Vinson of Antarctica' is made for sailing to the ends of the earth - in safety and comfort. Skip Novak gives us a tour of this extraordinary yacht. See full report in the August issue of Yachting World.

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[briangately]

Skip Novak did an OUTSTANDING job as a tour guide. His pride & enthusiasm adds so much to the video!

[andyblanco]

“That’s a double if you’re still in love” classic, this guy understands all aspects of life

[KMYachtbuilders]

We're proud to be the builders of this great yacht! Thanks for the nice video!

[Fisklina]

When you've been sailing for a good while and you think you have a well laid out boat, then you see something like this and realise you have a lot of room for improvement hahaha. Very very enjoyable video. And even if you wouldn't know who Skip is you can tell he's the real deal from his high density moustache.

[JohnnyColtHD]

I work on the yard that build this ship, my colleague and I did all the electrics and navigation equipment. It was my first project when I started working there last year.
It was an awesome experience, and I've learned so much during the building. It's really something special to see it in the water, all functional and ready to go!

[sanfranciscobay]

Skip is a Master Sailer. He's been in the Windiest, Coldest, Biggest Swells, most unforgiving Ocean environment for decades. The stories this man could tell about Cold, Wind, Ice, Rolling, Pitching...

[kingneptune]

Having sailed all my life as an amateur and professional including single handed Atlantic crossing, I have never seen such a well planned sailing yacht. I'd give any thing to join her as crew or passenger. Congratulations to all of the team who have made this possible, may you all have great memories and adventures.

[cliffstevenson]

Sweet engineering. No frills, maximum function, finest materials, all modern technology.

[jonny-b]

5:55 Love how the hand wrench is used for everything. I just love when engineers actually work in combination with the practical end user. You get brilliant engineering and features like that.

[SailingMia]

Whenever sea conditions are getting rough, virtual Skip Novak activates in my mind and giving me the instructions with his calm voice. Thank you sir, for all the knowledge and confidence you gave us.

[J.Smith-rcwh]

what a ship! Always good to hear what Skip Novak values in a boat, a lesson for us all

[southerncross]

Thank you, well presented, just right on the details, no stupid music and a well done to the good captain too.

[pekka]

One of the best sailing videos I have seen. Incredibly fun to watch a video where he who presents the video actually knows what he is talking about. Great video and a very impressive boat/Ship.

[TaylerSpliff]

Skip Novak is The Man. Any youtube video with Novak is epic.

[martijnb]

I love the rational beauty of this boat! So functional and yet beautiful.

[nutsmcflurry]

Even land lubbers should be impressed after watching this tour.
That has to be the most impressive engine room on a sailing vessel ever made.

[EdgarPeet]

Lovely boat, clearly evolution of previous yachts and practical in all details! As a Dutchman, proud that this was build in Makkum, the Netherlands.

[mikedevlin]

The pinnacle of Skip's Pelagic concept... Along with Tony Castro and K&M the dream team have created the most competent sailing vessel afloat... I would hope that the concepts and ideas trickle down to manufacturers building so called "Expedition boats"... 👌🏻

[ianscott]

A different world of sailing. Having sailed a small traditional long keel yacht for years in the West of Scotland I am used to green water and roughing it. I take my wet cold hat off to you. Incidently I remember Tony Castro from his university days in Glasgow. I still have one of his paintings.

[richardharker]

"What more do you need". So true. The design and build is exceptional.