Around the World in an Island Packet…

New developments in design and technology aside, circumnavigation is not an easy task. Sailing the world is still far more than just setting the autopilot and enjoying a drink. That’s why it’s important to choose a boat that is DESIGNED and PROVEN for Bluewater cruising success. When you start with the the best hull design, best materials, and best construction processes, it makes the rest of the journey just that much easier to accomplish. 

Below are our top three thoughts for success.

1. Spend as much prep and planning time as possible. Write everything down. Make itemized lists and check them off.

2. Go with the current and the winds, you’ll stay within the bandwidth of good weather.

3. Lastly, focus on and pick the right seakind AND seaworthy yacht for your travels. This will increase your comfort and could literally save your life one day.

Circumnavigation Results

IP 35s

 

IP 35 (#70)

“Voyager”

Mike and Jill Crew

Winter 1991 – Fall 1997

 

IP 35 (#02)

“Cygnus”

Art and Sandy Pond

Winter 1991 – Summer 1996

 

IP 35 (#058)

“Pacific Star”

Horst and Julia Wolff

Fall 2007 – Spring 2013

 

IP 35 (#25)

“Dejavu”

Andre Homem de Mello

Continuous Solo Circumnavigation

9/30/01 – 4/13/02

 

IP 38s

 

IP 38 (#10)

“Happy Cs”

Herb and Ruth Crawford

Fall 1988 – Summer 1994

 

IP 38 (#63)

“Star”

Tom and Bonnie Menaker

Winter 1988 – Spring 1993

IP 38s

IP 38 (#109)

“Wunschtraum”

Jim and Marita Hofferberth

Spring 1994 – Summer 2001

 

IP 38 (#139)

“September Song”

Jim and Diane Carlin

Winter 1996 – Spring 2002

 

IP 38 (#138)

“Estrellita”

Bill and Amy Betts

Winter 2007 – Fall 2013

 

IP 40s

 

IP 40 (#58)

“Ventana”

Rob and Dee Dubin

Spring 1995 – Winter 2011

 

IP 40 (#61)

“Madjk”

Mike and Amy Smith
and children Dani, Jaye and Kegan

Summer 1997 – Fall 1999

 

IP 45s

 

IP 45 (#03)

“Dream Catcher”

Bruce and Mary Carol Senay

Fall 1997 – Summer 2002

IP 350s

 

IP 350 (#008)

“Chyka”

Henry Holt

Winter 2000 – Winter 2008

 

IP 380s

 

IP 380 (#058)

“Cyan”

Chuck and Alexis Lynn Evans

Summer 2004 – Spring 2013

IP 420s

IP 420 (#92)

“Trance”

Dan & Marlene Reasoner

Winter 2019 – Spring 2022

IP 465s

 

IP 465 (#002)

“At Last”

Mark and Janet Gorrell

Spring 2010 – Spring 2013

 

IP 485s

 

IP 485 (#016)

“Marbella”

Bob and Nancy Bush

Winter 2004 – Winter 2014