S/V Zephyra

Introducing our newest member of the fleet, departing from Shilshole Bay Marina in Ballard.

Type: Andrews 70

Designer: Alan Andrews

Yard: Dencho Marine, Long Beach, California

Previous Names: Cheval, Decision, Pegasus, Runaway

Total Length: 70 ft

Displacement: 15 tons

Guest Capacity: Certified for 38 passengers; we generally sail with up to 30 guests for comfort.

Zephyra is a high-performance offshore racing yacht, built for speed and endurance. Designed by Alan Andrews and constructed in carbon fiber by Dencho Marine, she has won numerous major races across oceans. Zephyra is named for the west wind of Greek mythology—and honors the Puget Sound steamer Zephyr. Now part of our Seattle fleet, she offers guests the rare opportunity to sail aboard a proven offshore champion.

Notable Race Wins:

• 1st to Finish – Transpac 1995 (Los Angeles → Honolulu) as Cheval
• 1st to Finish – Pacific Cup 2000 (San Francisco → Kaneohe) as Pegasus
• 1st to Finish – Cape Town to Rio 2017 (Cape Town, South Africa → Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) as Runaway
• 1st to Finish in Division – Transpac 2017 as Runaway
• 3rd Overall – RORC Caribbean 600 2017 (Antigua) as Runaway

S/V Neptune's Car

Type: Santa Cruz 70

Designer: Bill Lee

Yard: Santa Cruz Yachts, Soquel, California

Previous Names: Starlight Express, Donnybrook, Grateful Sled

Total Length: 70 ft

Displacement: 16 tons

Guest Capacity: Certified for 38 passengers; we generally sail with up to 30 guests for comfort.

Neptune's Car was designed and built by Bill Lee—known as “The Wizard of Santa Cruz”—to be fast, light, and competitive. As a carbon fiber Santa Cruz 70, she once held the Marblehead to Halifax race record for 20 years. In addition to her storied offshore record, Neptune’s Car has also competed in major Caribbean events, including the prestigious RORC Caribbean 600. Today, she brings her offshore pedigree to Seattle during the summer and remains active in the West Coast and Caribbean racing circuits throughout the year.

S/V Obsession

Type: Sparkman & Stephens 70

Designer: Sparkman & Stephens, Manhattan, New York

Yard: Derecktor Shipyard, Mamaroneck, New York

Total Length: 70 ft

Displacement: 34 tons

Guest Capacity: Certified for 48 passengers; we generally sail with up to 40 guests for comfort.

Obsession was originally built in the style of an America’s Cup yacht and served as a training platform for Dennis Conner and the US America’s Cup teams. Designed by Sparkman & Stephens and constructed at Derecktor Shipyard, she was a highly competitive yacht in the Maxi class, racing extensively across both the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Today, Obsession brings this rich European and American racing legacy to Seattle, offering guests the opportunity to sail aboard a true offshore classic. Her powerful sail plan and towering 100 ft mast ensure a remarkable experience on every voyage.