Skylarking Ilios

April was a great month for Ilios and her crew. Not only did we have an incredible time on the water, but Ilios also took 1st and 2nd in class at the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta and Antigua Sailing Week. Starting with a crew that had never met until just two days before training, we quickly became a real team enjoying great sailing while fine-tuning Ilios, who was flying over the waves. The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is a truly special event, bringing together around 50 beautiful classic...

Over the past few weeks, we’ve renewed the standing rigging on Ilios. The standing rigging (the steel cables that keep the mast perfectly upright) is one of the most crucial parts of the ship. It’s always a special moment when you tackle such an important element. Everything is now extra strong and secure, ready to handle every wave and gust of wind. The work itself was a mix of precision, strength, and attention to detail. Since we use swageless Norseman terminals (the predecessor of...

While the hurricane season is threatening the northerly Caribbean islands, we are well hidden away in the beautiful island nation of Trinidad and Tobago. The friendly local people that visit the yacht club have become our good friends and our palets have become more than fond of the local dishes. Boat maintenance doesn't wait on us having a good time, so in between we spend plenty of time addressing the things on Ilios that ask for attention. We have given our Perkins H6.354 a good amount of...