Long Tall Sally

De Valk has become the official brokerage house representing the innovative co-ownership project known as yacht Long Tall Sally. Bringing together some of the top names in superyacht design and building, construction of the first of these 33-metre explorer sailing ketches will start later this year. In addition to offering a unique opportunity for fractional ownership, the yacht will sail a pre-set route to a wide range of adventurous destinations.

The sailing yacht Long Tall Sally project involves some very prestigious names and offers a different approach to any other partial ownership programme. Designed by Gerard Dykstra and based on the well known Bestevaer series of performance cruisers, the hull of the first yacht (Long Tall Sally) will be built by Bloemsma Aluminiumbouw. This leading Dutch hull builder has achieved international fame for its work on the new generation of J Class yachts, as has the yard that will finish Long Tall Sally, Claasen Jachtbouw. In addition to this premium Dutch construction, London-based designers Rhoades Young are responsible for the general interior design.

“The formidable team of companies behind this project is one of the reasons we are so sure of its success,” says Derk Jan Rolff from De Valk International. “This will be a sturdy, no-nonsense yacht designed for long voyages. The fully outfitted accommodation will ensure a comfortable stay onboard, while the fractional ownership programme with full yacht management substantially reduces the purchase price and running costs. Potential co-owners can buy a part share in Long Tall Sally or one of the later vessels, or of course buy all the shares and have complete ownership.”

Another reason why the Long Tall Sally project is causing such a stir is that the aluminium ketches will explore places well off the beaten track, including the Kamchatka Peninsula, Antarctica, Greenland, the Northwest Passage, Easter Island, Spitsbergen and the Galápagos Islands. A modern underwater body and easy to handle sail plan ensure safe and speedy passage making while a retractable keel allows trips up river and into shallow bays.

“This pre-set year round itinerary will allow the co-owners to hop on and off where and when it suits them best,” adds Derk Jan Rolff. “The interior will offer all modern creature comforts to ensure people feel safe and snug. Based on the premise that owners and passengers will spend one month or more on board, a new concept has been introduced in the aft section, accommodating owners and passengers in four ensuite cabins. These can be joined to form two identical VIP suites, allowing onboard privacy for families.”

Sailing YAcht Long Tall Sally General Arrangement

More About Yacht LONG TALL SALLY:

Long Tall Sally is an expedition sailing vessel, the first out of the fleet Sally Lightfoot will be developing over the next few years. The ship will call on destinations well of the beaten track. Her comfort zone includes Spitsbergen, Greenland, Northwest Passage, Antarctica and Kamtsjatka. But although Long Tall Sally is designed to withstand the challenges of high latitude sailing, she will also ply waters in milder climates. Madagascar, Easter Island and the Galapagos archipelago are included in the vessels itinerary.

Long Tall Sally Yacht looks a no nonsense nautical workhorse. She’s all about exploring, adventure, the idea to step ashore where hardly anyone has landed before. This requires a sturdy, seaworthy and safe ship, on which a scratch here and there would not upset its owners or captain. Her interior should offer all modern creature comforts, without overdoing it. One should feel at home, safe and snug.

Long Tall Sally’s design is by world reknown naval architect Gerry Dijkstra and his team. A modern underwatership and an easy to handle sailplan, promise safe and speedy passagemaking.  Her retractable keel will allow for trips up rivers and into shallow bays, places’where a keelyacht would feer to tread.

Long Tall Sally is for sale under a fractional ownership program. Joining the team of owners, you will invest in making your nautical dreams come true. Simultaneously you will invest in a start up company with an innovative approach to yacht ownership and the way it should be run commercially.

Specifications for Sailing Yacht Long Tall Sally

Length over all 110 ft Length waterline 100 ft Beam 24 ft Diepgang min/max  2,1/6,5 m. Hull Aluminium Displacement 115 tons Waterballast 7 tons Masts 2x aluminium Sailarea 500 m2 Sailhandling  Hydraulic Main engine Volvo D9MH 350 PK/250 Kw Cruising speed  10 knots Passengers  8 – 12 people
Crew Engine 150 Hp inboard  Commercial Cruising Vessel Registration Register Amsterdam Flag Netherlands.