Nordship Yachts 40 DS

The Nordship Yachts 40 DS is a fractional sloop designed by Buchwald, Borghegn, and Arne Borghegn, built by Nordship Yachts since 2004. It measures 12.9 meters LOA, with a 4.1-meter beam, 1.8-meter draft, and 10,499 kg displacement, featuring a fin with bulb and spade rudder hull. Aboard a Regina 43, a similar deck saloon yacht, an owner prepared for Atlantic passage-making by conducting a mechanical audit to map seacocks, piping, and electrical systems.12:44 This owner prioritized a deck saloon and self-tacking jib for short-handed sailing.6:32 The vessel used wind, solar, and a Remoran hydro-generator to meet a 350-amp-hour daily energy demand for an Atlantic crossing.16:11 Communication included Starlink for internet and an Iridium satellite device for emergency backup.33:46 The owner sailed the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay, wintering in Valencia, Spain, after finding Greek anchorages crowded.29:22