NORTH STAR - 40m (2019)

Mengi Yay's 2019 motor-sailer represents a compelling response to the demands of extended Mediterranean and Atlantic exploration, where wind patterns shift from the mistral-swept waters of Provence to the trade wind channels threading through the Caribbean. North Star's hybrid propulsion marries the romance of sail with the reliability of motor power, allowing guests to catch favorable winds off the Balearics while maintaining precise scheduling for that sunset arrival in Portofino. The 40-meter length strikes an ideal balance for accessing both cosmopolitan marinas and secluded anchorages that larger vessels cannot reach. Her shallow draft opens possibilities that extend far beyond the typical charter circuit—imagine anchoring in the gin-clear shallows of the Exumas or threading through the narrow channels of Croatia's outer islands. The saloon's panoramic windows frame each destination like a moving canvas, whether watching fishing boats return to harbor in a Cycladic village or observing the dramatic coastline of Big Sur unfold from a protected California cove. Evenings aboard reveal the motor-sailer's particular charm, as the gentle creak of rigging mingles with the soft lap of waves against the hull. The deck spaces flow seamlessly from sheltered lounging areas to open-air dining, perfectly suited for those golden-hour moments when the day's sailing is complete and the anchor is set. Each sunrise brings fresh possibilities—perhaps a beam reach toward Corsica's wild eastern coast, or a leisurely motor through the glassy waters of a Norwegian fjord.