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id=\"rr_wrapper19248\" class=\"rr_wrapper\" postid=\"19248\"><\/div>\r\n\t<div id=\"rr_content19248\"> \n<p><br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.boatinternational.com\/convert\/files\/2021\/06\/dd062130-d346-11eb-922c-a95d91958631-Maltese-Falcon-Superyachts-Monaco-3.jpg\/r%5Bwidth%5D=1920\/dd062130-d346-11eb-922c-a95d91958631-Maltese-Falcon-Superyachts-Monaco-3.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tom Perkins was posthumously honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to sailing innovation and philanthropy. His work on Maltese Falcon set a new standard for integrating technology into sailing yachts. He also supported Leukemia Cup Regattas and inspired future designs with his bold vision for blending performance and luxury in superyachts. Tom Perkins and his wife, Gerd Thune-Ellefsen, were members of the St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco, one of the most prestigious yacht clubs in the United States. The club, located near the Golden Gate Bridge, was central to Perkins\u2019 sailing activities and social life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/img_7921-2048x1536.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Saint Francis Yacht Club<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[525] first:mt-3\">Tom Perkins&#8217; Contributions to Sailing Tradition and Technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">Tom Perkins was a visionary in the sailing world, known for blending cutting-edge technology with traditional yacht design. 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Copperhead<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li><strong>Years Owned<\/strong>: Mid-1970s.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Built<\/strong>: Unknown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Naval Architect<\/strong>: Philip Rhodes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purchase Cost<\/strong>: Not disclosed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Current Status<\/strong>: Owned by Perkins&#8217; business partner John Doerr; kept in Belvedere, California<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/luxury-yacht-life\/owners-experiences\/lunch-with-superyacht-owner-tom-perkins--1537\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[525] first:mt-3\"><strong>4. Andromeda La Dea (First Version)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li><strong>Years Owned<\/strong>: 1987\u20131990.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Built<\/strong>: 1987.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Naval Architect<\/strong>: Fabio Perini (Perini Navi).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purchase Cost<\/strong>: Not disclosed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Current Status<\/strong>: Renamed&nbsp;<em>Paz<\/em>; still operational<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/luxury-yacht-life\/owners-experiences\/lunch-with-superyacht-owner-tom-perkins--1537\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/yachts\/news\/in-memory-of-tom-perkins-1932-2016--30619\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[525] first:mt-3\"><strong>5. Andromeda La Dea (Second Version)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li><strong>Years Owned<\/strong>: 1990\u20132000s.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Built<\/strong>: 1990.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Naval Architect<\/strong>: Fabio Perini (Perini Navi).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purchase Cost<\/strong>: Not disclosed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Current Status<\/strong>: Still operational; circumnavigated the globe during Perkins&#8217; ownership<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/luxury-yacht-life\/owners-experiences\/lunch-with-superyacht-owner-tom-perkins--1537\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/yachts\/news\/in-memory-of-tom-perkins-1932-2016--30619\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[525] first:mt-3\"><strong>6. Mariette<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li><strong>Years Owned<\/strong>: Late 1990s\u2013early 2000s (exact years unclear).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Built<\/strong>: Originally constructed in 1915; restored later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Naval Architect<\/strong>: Nathanael Herreshoff (classic schooner design).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purchase Cost<\/strong>: Not disclosed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Current Status<\/strong>: Likely still active in classic yacht racing<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/yachts\/news\/in-memory-of-tom-perkins-1932-2016--30619\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[525] first:mt-3\"><strong>7. Maltese Falcon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li><strong>Years Owned<\/strong>: 2006\u20132009.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Built<\/strong>: 2006.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Naval Architect<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exterior\/Interior Design: Ken Freivokh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rigging System Development: Gerard Dijkstra<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shipyard Construction: Perini Navi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sails by Robbie Doyle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purchase Cost<\/strong>: Estimated at $130 million<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/yachts\/editorial-features\/iconic-yachts-maltese-falcon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Current Status<\/strong>: Sold to Elena Ambrosiadou in 2009; now available for charter through SuperYachtsMonaco for \u20ac460,000\/week<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/yachts\/editorial-features\/iconic-yachts-maltese-falcon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.boatinternational.com\/convert\/files\/2021\/06\/dcecccd0-d346-11eb-922c-a95d91958631-Maltese-Falcon-Superyachts-Monaco-9.jpg\/r%5Bwidth%5D=1920\/dcecccd0-d346-11eb-922c-a95d91958631-Maltese-Falcon-Superyachts-Monaco-9.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[525] first:mt-3\">Summary of Legacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">Tom Perkins revolutionized yacht design by introducing advanced technology like the DynaRig system on the&nbsp;<em>Maltese Falcon<\/em>, which remains a benchmark in sailing innovation. His yachts were not only luxurious but also performance-oriented, reflecting his passion for blending tradition with modern engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading first:mt-xs mb-3 mt-8 text-[1.4rem] font-[475] leading-[1.5em]\">Tom Perkins&#8217; Early Sailing Career: The Teak Lady Era<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">Tom Perkins&#8217; journey into competitive sailing began with the&nbsp;<strong>Teak Lady<\/strong>, a modest yet formative vessel that laid the foundation for his later nautical achievements. This 17-foot sailboat, part of a small class of approximately 12 similar vessels in the San Francisco Bay during the late 1950s, represented Perkins&#8217; first foray into yacht ownership. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The Teak Lady was a minimalistic design with a wooden hull, likely imported and sold at an affordable price, making it accessible to Perkins as a young professional<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/luxury-yacht-life\/owners-experiences\/lunch-with-superyacht-owner-tom-perkins--1537\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"http:\/\/sailblast.blogspot.com\/2012\/10\/tom-perkins.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>.&nbsp;Though not built for speed, its simplicity allowed Perkins to hone his self-taught sailing skills through trial and error, a process he later described as foundational to his development as a sailor<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"http:\/\/sailblast.blogspot.com\/2012\/10\/tom-perkins.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[525] first:mt-3\">Sailing Experience and Skill Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">Perkins acquired the Teak Lady shortly after relocating to San Francisco following his graduation from Harvard Business School in 1957. At the time, he was in his&nbsp;<strong>late twenties<\/strong>&nbsp;(likely 25\u201328 years old), having been born in 1932. The boat became his primary platform for learning the intricacies of racing, as he competed in local regattas without formal instruction. His wife, Gerd, occasionally crewed for him, though the Teak Lady\u2019s compact size limited its use for social purposes. Perkins\u2019 tenacity paid off: he eventually mastered the craft, dominating the Cheoy Lee fleet and earning a reputation as a skilled competitor in the Bay Area\u2019s tight-knit sailing community<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/luxury-yacht-life\/owners-experiences\/lunch-with-superyacht-owner-tom-perkins--1537\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"http:\/\/sailblast.blogspot.com\/2012\/10\/tom-perkins.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[525] first:mt-3\">Technical Specifications and Legacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The Teak Lady\u2019s design emphasized practicality over luxury:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li><strong>Length<\/strong>: 17 feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Construction<\/strong>: Wooden hull with basic rigging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Class<\/strong>: Part of a niche San Francisco Bay fleet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Performance<\/strong>: Noted for stability rather than speed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">Though details about its naval architect remain unspecified, the boat\u2019s simplicity aligned with Perkins\u2019 early focus on mastering fundamentals. His success in the Teak Lady laid the groundwork for his transition to larger, more sophisticated vessels like the&nbsp;<strong>International One Design (IOD)<\/strong>&nbsp;in the mid-1960s<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/luxury-yacht-life\/owners-experiences\/lunch-with-superyacht-owner-tom-perkins--1537\">1<\/a>.&nbsp;This progression mirrored his professional rise at Hewlett-Packard (HP), where he worked until co-founding Kleiner Perkins in 1972<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/luxury-yacht-life\/owners-experiences\/lunch-with-superyacht-owner-tom-perkins--1537\">1<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[525] first:mt-3\">Historical Context and Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The Teak Lady era coincided with Silicon Valley\u2019s nascent tech boom, and Perkins\u2019 hands-on approach to sailing\u2014much like his venture capital philosophy\u2014emphasized self-reliance and iterative learning. He later reflected that the boat taught him resilience, a trait that defined his ventures in both business and yacht design<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"http:\/\/sailblast.blogspot.com\/2012\/10\/tom-perkins.html\">3<\/a>.&nbsp;By the early 1970s, Perkins had moved on to offshore racing with the Philip Rhodes-designed&nbsp;<em>Copperhead<\/em>, but the Teak Lady remained a sentimental touchstone, symbolizing his humble beginnings in sailing<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/luxury-yacht-life\/owners-experiences\/lunch-with-superyacht-owner-tom-perkins--1537\">1<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">Though the vessel\u2019s current status is unknown, its legacy endures as a critical chapter in Perkins\u2019 maritime journey, bridging his academic years and his later innovations like the&nbsp;<em>Maltese Falcon<\/em>. This early experience underscored his belief that \u201cmastery comes from doing,\u201d a principle he applied equally to sailing and Silicon Valley entrepreneurship<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"http:\/\/sailblast.blogspot.com\/2012\/10\/tom-perkins.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading first:mt-xs mb-3 mt-8 text-[1.4rem] font-[475] leading-[1.5em]\">The International One Design: A Pivotal Chapter in Tom Perkins&#8217; Sailing Career<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/myc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/iod-hull.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-3\">Overview of the International One Design (IOD)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The&nbsp;<strong>International One Design (IOD)<\/strong>&nbsp;is a classic racing sailboat conceived in 1936 by Norwegian naval architect&nbsp;<strong>Bjarne Aas<\/strong>. Designed as a strict one-design class to ensure competitive parity, the IOD emerged from Aas&#8217; earlier six-metre racing yacht concept. Its specifications reflect a focus on tactical sailing over brute speed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li><strong>Length Overall (LOA):<\/strong>&nbsp;10 meters (33 feet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length Waterline (LWL):<\/strong>&nbsp;6.6 meters (21.5 feet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Beam:<\/strong>&nbsp;2.1 meters (6.9 feet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Draft:<\/strong>&nbsp;1.6 meters (5.4 feet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Displacement:<\/strong>&nbsp;Approximately 4.5 tonnes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sail Area:<\/strong>&nbsp;~46.5 square meters (500 sq ft)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The IOD\u2019s narrow beam and deep draft prioritized upwind performance and responsiveness, requiring precise crew coordination. Its strict class rules prohibited modifications, ensuring races hinged on skill rather than technical advantages<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_One_Design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-3\">Tom Perkins\u2019 Acquisition and Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">Perkins acquired his IOD in the&nbsp;<strong>mid-1960s<\/strong>, replacing his first sailboat, the&nbsp;<em>Teak Lady<\/em>. At the time, he was in his&nbsp;<strong>early 30s<\/strong>(born in 1932), balancing his rising career at Hewlett-Packard (HP) with competitive sailing. The IOD marked a significant step up in technical complexity and competition caliber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[525] first:mt-3\">Racing Challenges and Mastery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">Transitioning from the smaller Cheoy Lee fleet, Perkins faced stiffer competition in San Francisco Bay\u2019s IOD circuit. Early struggles highlighted the class\u2019s unforgiving nature:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li><strong>Technical Demands:<\/strong>&nbsp;The IOD\u2019s sensitivity to sail trim and weight distribution required meticulous adjustments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tactical Depth:<\/strong>&nbsp;Races demanded strategic positioning and wind-reading expertise, with minimal margin for error.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">Perkins later recalled it took&nbsp;<strong>nine years<\/strong>&nbsp;of persistent effort before victories became routine<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/luxury-yacht-life\/owners-experiences\/lunch-with-superyacht-owner-tom-perkins--1537\">1<\/a>.&nbsp;This period honed his analytical approach to sailing, mirroring his problem-solving ethos in Silicon Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[525] first:mt-3\">Impact on Sailing Philosophy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The IOD experience instilled critical lessons that shaped Perkins\u2019 later ventures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-decimal\">\n<li><strong>Precision Engineering:<\/strong>&nbsp;The yacht\u2019s design reinforced his appreciation for technical refinement, foreshadowing his focus on advanced rigging systems like the&nbsp;<em>Maltese Falcon<\/em>\u2019s DynaRig<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Maltese_Falcon_(yacht)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/yachtharbour.com\/news\/inside-the-former-largest-sailing-yacht-in-the-world-2252\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Risk Management:<\/strong>&nbsp;Navigating the IOD\u2019s demanding conditions translated to his venture capital strategy of calculated, high-reward decisions<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/luxury-yacht-life\/owners-experiences\/lunch-with-superyacht-owner-tom-perkins--1537\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team Dynamics:<\/strong>&nbsp;Coordinating with crew members underscored the importance of leadership\u2014a skill he later applied in boardrooms at HP and Kleiner Perkins<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/yachts\/news\/in-memory-of-tom-perkins-1932-2016--30619\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-3\">Legacy and Later Influence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">Perkins\u2019 tenure with the IOD bridged his early sailing years and his later innovations. By the&nbsp;<strong>early 1970s<\/strong>, he transitioned to offshore racing with the Philip Rhodes-designed&nbsp;<em>Copperhead<\/em>, but the IOD\u2019s lessons remained foundational. The yacht\u2019s emphasis on purity of competition and technical discipline directly influenced his insistence on cutting-edge engineering in projects like the&nbsp;<em>Maltese Falcon<\/em>, where he prioritized functional elegance over convention<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Maltese_Falcon_(yacht)\">2<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/yachtharbour.com\/news\/inside-the-former-largest-sailing-yacht-in-the-world-2252\">4<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">Today, IOD fleets remain active in classic regattas, preserving the ethos of skill-driven racing that defined Perkins\u2019 formative sailing years. His journey from IOD novice to dominant competitor exemplifies the tenacity and analytical rigor that propelled his dual legacy in technology and yacht design<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/luxury-yacht-life\/owners-experiences\/lunch-with-superyacht-owner-tom-perkins--1537\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/yachts\/news\/in-memory-of-tom-perkins-1932-2016--30619\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading first:mt-xs mb-3 mt-8 text-[1.4rem] font-[475] leading-[1.5em]\">The&nbsp;<em>Copperhead<\/em>: Tom Perkins&#8217; Foray into Offshore Racing<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"213\" data-attachment-id=\"19305\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/sample-page\/tom-perkins-sailing\/782c5256-01a0-414f-87ea-47b23bed9aea-2815-0000013432477d99_file-jpg#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/782c5256-01a0-414f-87ea-47b23bed9aea-2815-0000013432477d99_file.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"320,213\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"782c5256-01a0-414f-87ea-47b23bed9aea-2815-0000013432477d99_file.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/782c5256-01a0-414f-87ea-47b23bed9aea-2815-0000013432477d99_file.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/782c5256-01a0-414f-87ea-47b23bed9aea-2815-0000013432477d99_file.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19305 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/782c5256-01a0-414f-87ea-47b23bed9aea-2815-0000013432477d99_file.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/782c5256-01a0-414f-87ea-47b23bed9aea-2815-0000013432477d99_file-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>I\u2019m doing venture capital and making money so then I bought Copperhead (still on the Bay which raced in the 2012 Leukemia Cup) &#8211; which I own jointly with John Doerr. She\u2019s a classic, 47-foot yawl, very rare these days, designed by Philip Rhodes.. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-3\">Vessel Overview and Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The&nbsp;<em>Copperhead<\/em>&nbsp;was a&nbsp;<strong>Philip Rhodes-designed yawl<\/strong>, marking Tom Perkins&#8217; transition from local San Francisco Bay racing to offshore sailing challenges. While specific dimensions are not detailed in available records, Rhodes&#8217; yawls of this era typically featured:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li><strong>Length<\/strong>: ~18\u201321 meters (60\u201370 feet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rig<\/strong>: Classic yawl configuration with a mizzen mast aft of the rudder post<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hull<\/strong>: Displacement-focused design optimized for bluewater performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Construction<\/strong>: Likely wooden or composite materials, consistent with 1970s-era craftsmanship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The yawl\u2019s design prioritized stability and seaworthiness over speed, suitable for long-distance races but demanding meticulous handling in rough conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-3\">Perkins&#8217; Ownership and Sailing Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">Perkins acquired the&nbsp;<em>Copperhead<\/em>&nbsp;in&nbsp;<strong>1975<\/strong>&nbsp;at age&nbsp;<strong>43<\/strong>, seeking new challenges after dominating San Francisco\u2019s International One Design (IOD) circuit<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/yachts\/news\/in-memory-of-tom-perkins-1932-2016--30619\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/luxury-yacht-life\/owners-experiences\/lunch-with-superyacht-owner-tom-perkins--1537\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I\u2019m doing venture capital and making money so then I bought Copperhead (still on the Bay which raced in the 2012 Leukemia Cup) &#8211; which I own jointly with John Doerr. She\u2019s a classic, 47-foot yawl, very rare these days, designed by Philip Rhodes, a very competitive boat. I bought it in Southern California and raced it mostly offshore which we did well with, but offshore racing here is not a lot of fun &#8211; it\u2019s so cold and wet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IBID<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">Partnering with his wife Gerd, he aimed to compete in offshore races along the California coast. However, the couple quickly encountered the harsh realities of open-ocean racing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li><strong>Challenging Conditions<\/strong>: Perkins described the experience as \u201c<strong>tough, wet, and cold<\/strong>,\u201d particularly in the Pacific\u2019s volatile waters north of the Golden Gate<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/luxury-yacht-life\/owners-experiences\/lunch-with-superyacht-owner-tom-perkins--1537\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technical Demands<\/strong>: The yawl\u2019s manual rigging and lack of automation required constant crew effort, a stark contrast to Perkins\u2019 later automated Perini Navi yachts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Short-Lived Passion<\/strong>: Gerd\u2019s dissatisfaction with the grueling conditions led Perkins to abandon offshore racing. He later admitted, \u201c<strong>It wasn\u2019t for her\u2014or me, either<\/strong>,\u201d though he retained admiration for the yacht\u2019s elegant lines<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/luxury-yacht-life\/owners-experiences\/lunch-with-superyacht-owner-tom-perkins--1537\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">Despite its brief tenure in Perkins\u2019 fleet, the&nbsp;<em>Copperhead<\/em>&nbsp;reinforced his preference for innovation and comfort, foreshadowing his shift toward technologically advanced vessels like the&nbsp;<em>Andromeda la Dea<\/em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>Maltese Falcon<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-3\">Legacy and Current Ownership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">After selling the&nbsp;<em>Copperhead<\/em>, Perkins\u2019 business partner&nbsp;<strong>John Doerr<\/strong>\u2014a fellow venture capitalist and sailing enthusiast\u2014acquired the vessel. Doerr maintains the yawl in&nbsp;<strong>Belvedere, California<\/strong>, a affluent enclave north of San Francisco<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/yachts\/news\/in-memory-of-tom-perkins-1932-2016--30619\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/luxury-yacht-life\/owners-experiences\/lunch-with-superyacht-owner-tom-perkins--1537\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>.Under Doerr\u2019s stewardship, the&nbsp;<em>Copperhead<\/em>&nbsp;remains a cherished example of Philip Rhodes\u2019 design philosophy, likely preserved for leisurely coastal cruising rather than competitive racing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-3\">Historical Context<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The&nbsp;<em>Copperhead<\/em>&nbsp;era coincided with Perkins\u2019 professional zenith: he co-founded Kleiner Perkins Caufield &amp; Byers in 1972 and helped catalyze Silicon Valley\u2019s tech boom. His brief offshore racing interlude mirrored his business ethos\u2014bold experimentation followed by pragmatic pivots. While the&nbsp;<em>Copperhead<\/em>&nbsp;did not achieve the fame of Perkins\u2019 later yachts, it remains a poignant chapter in his maritime journey, bridging his early racing years and his legacy as a pioneer of sailing innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vignette.wikia.nocookie.net\/andromeda\/images\/2\/27\/Andromeda_Ascendant.jpg\/revision\/latest?cb=20091014201645\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Andromeda Ascendant <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Andromeda La Dea<\/em> (First Version): Tom Perkins&#8217; Early Perini Navi Yacht<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.boatinternational.com\/convert\/bi_prd\/bi\/library_images\/5UwbDD8QR0eSfMXLjTiK_andromeda-la-dea-at-portofino-harbour-sails-down.jpg\/r%5Bwidth%5D=1920\/5UwbDD8QR0eSfMXLjTiK_andromeda-la-dea-at-portofino-harbour-sails-down.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview of the Yacht<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first <em>Andromeda La Dea<\/em> was a <strong>43-meter (141-foot) ketch<\/strong>, built in <strong>1987<\/strong> by Perini Navi. It was the second yacht ever constructed by Fabio Perini&#8217;s shipyard and marked a turning point in automated sailing technology. The yacht featured:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hull Material<\/strong>: Steel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Superstructure<\/strong>: Aluminium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Naval Architect and Designer<\/strong>: Fabio Perini<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sail Area<\/strong>: Approximately 10,000 square feet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The yacht was designed to integrate automation into sailing, allowing smaller crews to manage large vessels\u2014a revolutionary concept at the time. Perkins admired Perini&#8217;s engineering ingenuity and became a close collaborator, helping refine the shipyard&#8217;s approach to luxury sailing yachts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.superyachtapi.com\/download\/44876\/extra-large\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Paz in Monaco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perkins&#8217; Sailing Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tom Perkins acquired the first <em>Andromeda La Dea<\/em> in <strong>1987<\/strong>, when he was <strong>55 years old<\/strong>. This yacht marked his entry into the world of large, automated sailing yachts, combining his passion for technology with his love of sailing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Experiences:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Automation Pioneer<\/strong>: Perkins worked closely with Fabio Perini to perfect the yacht&#8217;s automated systems, which allowed simplified sail handling\u2014a groundbreaking feature for a vessel of its size.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Extensive Cruising<\/strong>: He sailed the yacht extensively, completing transatlantic crossings and exploring remote regions. The ease of operation enabled him to venture further than ever before.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trade-In for a Larger Model<\/strong>: After a few years, Perkins traded this yacht back to Perini Navi for the second <em>Andromeda La Dea<\/em> (47 meters), as he sought more space and refined features.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Naming Inspiration and Significance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The name <em>Andromeda La Dea<\/em> translates to &#8220;Andromeda the Goddess,&#8221; inspired by Greek mythology. Perkins chose the name because he admired its elegance and mythological roots, which aligned with his vision of creating majestic, state-of-the-art yachts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The design of the <em>Andromeda La Dea<\/em> (1990 version) significantly influenced future yacht designs by showcasing the potential of combining luxury, performance, and advanced technology in large sailing yachts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.superyachtfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/SY-Andromeda-La-Dea-Perini-Navi-1990-Charles-Darby-5.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Influences on Future Yacht Designs:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Integration of Automation<\/strong>: As one of Perini Navi&#8217;s early builds, <em>Andromeda La Dea<\/em> demonstrated how automation could simplify sail handling on a large vessel, requiring fewer crew members. This innovation became a hallmark of Perini Navi yachts and inspired other shipbuilders to adopt similar systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Performance and Exploration<\/strong>: The yacht&#8217;s ability to complete global circumnavigations, including voyages to the Arctic and Antarctic, highlighted the feasibility of designing sailing yachts capable of both luxury cruising and extreme exploration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aesthetic Appeal<\/strong>: Its sleek design, including the elongated counter stern and striking blue-and-silver exterior, set a standard for blending beauty with functionality in superyacht design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Versatility in Use<\/strong>: <em>Andromeda La Dea<\/em> was not only a private vessel but also a successful charter yacht, influencing future designs to prioritize adaptability for both personal and commercial use.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perkins&#8217; Role and Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tom Perkins commissioned this second <em>Andromeda La Dea<\/em> at age <strong>58<\/strong>, following his ownership of the earlier 1987 version. He collaborated closely with Perini Navi to refine the yacht\u2019s features, emphasizing performance and comfort. Perkins used the yacht for extensive voyages, including trips to remote regions like Alaska and Antarctica, further proving its capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Naming Inspiration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The yacht was named after Andromeda, a figure from Greek mythology, combined with &#8220;La Dea,&#8221; meaning &#8220;the goddess&#8221; in Italian. Perkins appreciated the name for its elegance and mythological resonance, reflecting his vision of creating majestic vessels that embodied both power and grace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Status<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1990 <em>Andromeda La Dea<\/em> remains operational and is currently owned by Charles Darby. It continues to serve as an iconic example of Perini Navi&#8217;s early innovations and is available for charter, maintaining its legacy as a luxurious yet high-performing sailing yacht[1][3][4]. The first <em>Andromeda La Dea<\/em> was renamed <em>Paz<\/em> after being traded in by Perkins. It remains operational and is still regarded as an iconic early example of Perini Navi\u2019s innovative design[2][4].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Andromeda La Dea<\/em> (Second Version): Tom Perkins&#8217; Flagship Sailing Yacht<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keyassets.timeincuk.net\/inspirewp\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2016\/06\/Andromeda-la-Dea-2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview of the Yacht<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The second <em>Andromeda La Dea<\/em> was a <strong>47-meter (154-foot)<\/strong> ketch built by <strong>Perini Navi<\/strong> in <strong>1990<\/strong>, lengthened from the original 46-meter design to accentuate its elegant counter stern. This yacht became Perini Navi&#8217;s ambassador flagship, showcasing the shipyard&#8217;s innovative approach to combining luxury, performance, and advanced technology. Key features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hull Material<\/strong>: Steel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Superstructure<\/strong>: Aluminium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interior Design<\/strong>: Dark red leather interiors with wood accents, including a wood-burning fireplace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sail Area<\/strong>: 10,764 square feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Speed<\/strong>: Cruising at 11 knots; maximum speed of 14 knots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accommodation<\/strong>: Four cabins for up to nine guests and nine crew members.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perkins&#8217; Sailing Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tom Perkins acquired this yacht at age <strong>58<\/strong>, following his ownership of the earlier version of <em>Andromeda La Dea<\/em>. He used it extensively for global voyages, completing three circumnavigations and exploring remote destinations such as Alaska, Antarctica, and the Galapagos Islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Experiences:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Extreme Conditions<\/strong>: The yacht successfully navigated challenging environments, including a North Atlantic passage during the &#8220;Perfect Storm,&#8221; which inspired a bestselling book and Hollywood film.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technological Innovation<\/strong>: Perkins collaborated with Perini Navi to refine its automated systems, ensuring ease of operation on long voyages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Luxury and Comfort<\/strong>: Despite its adventurous capabilities, the yacht provided unparalleled comfort, with features like the fireplace creating a cozy ambiance during cold-weather expeditions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">His Wife Gerd<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Perkins&#8217; wife, Gerd, reportedly did not enjoy offshore sailing on earlier yachts like <em>Copperhead<\/em>, finding the conditions too harsh. However, there is no specific information indicating whether she enjoyed <em>Andromeda La Dea<\/em>. The yacht&#8217;s luxurious amenities suggest it may have been more accommodating for her preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2560\" data-attachment-id=\"26399\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_5862-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img_5862-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1440,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 7 Plus&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1684337865&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.99&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0083333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_5862.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img_5862-576x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img_5862-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img_5862-scaled.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img_5862-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img_5862-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img_5862-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img_5862-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img_5862-1152x2048.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tom Perkins&#8217; wife, Gerd Thune-Ellefsen, played a significant emotional and logistical role in the sailing adventures aboard the second <em>Andromeda La Dea<\/em>. Perkins acquired the yacht in <strong>1990<\/strong>, at age <strong>58<\/strong>, and it became a key part of their shared experiences before Gerd\u2019s untimely death from cancer in 1994. Gerd accompanied Perkins on many voyages, including parts of his circumnavigation and visits to remote destinations like Antarctica and Alaska. These adventures highlighted their shared love of exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The luxurious amenities and comfort of <em>Andromeda La Dea<\/em>, including its spacious interiors and wood-burning fireplace, likely made it more enjoyable for Gerd compared to earlier yachts like <em>Copperhead<\/em>. However, her battle with cancer during their time aboard likely limited her ability to fully partake in these adventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second <em>Andromeda La Dea<\/em> featured a <strong>wood-burning fireplace<\/strong>, similar to the first version. This detail added warmth and elegance to the yacht&#8217;s dark red leather interiors, creating a cozy atmosphere during voyages in colder climates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gerd\u2019s presence aboard the yacht added a personal dimension to Perkins\u2019 sailing legacy, as their time together on <em>Andromeda La Dea<\/em> was among their last shared adventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/megayachtnews.com\/2016\/06\/tom-perkins-renowned-megayacht-owner-dies\/\">Sources<br \/>[1] Tom Perkins, Renowned Megayacht Owner, Dies<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/luxury-yacht-life\/owners-experiences\/lunch-with-superyacht-owner-tom-perkins--1537\"><br \/>[2] Lunch with superyacht owner Tom Perkins &#8211; BOAT International<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/news\/life-tom-perkins-76486\"><br \/>[3] The life of Tom Perkins, mastermind of Maltese Falcon<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sailingscuttlebutt.com\/2019\/11\/17\/robbie-doyle-on-the-shoulders-of-giants\/\"><br \/>[4] Robbie Doyle: On the shoulders of giants &#8211; Sailing Scuttlebutt<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.perininavi.it\/yacht\/1990-andromeda-la-dea\/\"><br \/>[5] S\/Y 47m ANDROMEDA LA DEA &#8211; Perini Navi<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/SB118849942266013730\"><br \/>[6] Tom Perkins and the Making of the Greatest Sailing Machine Ever Built<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/sailblast.blogspot.com\/2012\/10\/tom-perkins.html\"><br \/>[7] Tom Perkins Talks on a Lifetime of Sailing &#8211; SailBlast<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/oac.cdlib.org\/view?docId=kt1p3010dc&amp;brand=oac4&amp;doc.view=entire_text\"><br \/>[8] Kleiner Perkins, Venture Capital, and the Chairmanship of \u2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Status<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The second <em>Andromeda La Dea<\/em> remains operational and is currently owned by Charles Darby. It has undergone multiple refits over the years and is available for charter, continuing its legacy as one of Perini Navi\u2019s most iconic sailing yachts[5][7].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading first:mt-xs mb-3 mt-8 text-[1.4rem] font-[475] leading-[1.5em]\">The&nbsp;<em>Mariette<\/em>: Tom Perkins&#8217; Classic Schooner and Sailing Experience<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-3\">Overview of the Yacht<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/classicyachtinfo.com\/asp_yachts\/mariette\/\">Mariette<\/a><\/em>&nbsp;is a&nbsp;<strong>135-foot gaff-rigged schooner<\/strong>, originally built in&nbsp;<strong>1915<\/strong>&nbsp;by Nathanael Greene <a href=\"https:\/\/nigelpert.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/09\/cb-268-mariette-herresoffs3.pdf\">Herreshoff<\/a>, one of the most celebrated naval architects in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/SB118849942266013730\">history<\/a>. Constructed for Jacob Frederick Brown, a Boston textile manufacturer, the yacht epitomized early 20th-century craftsmanship and elegance. Over the decades,&nbsp;<em>Mariette<\/em>&nbsp;underwent several ownership changes and modifications, including a Bermuda rig conversion. By the time Tom Perkins acquired her in&nbsp;<strong>1994<\/strong>, she required significant restoration to regain her original glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[525] first:mt-3\">Perkins&#8217; Restoration Efforts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/news\/life-tom-perkins-76486\">Perkins<\/a> restored&nbsp;<em>Mariette<\/em>&nbsp;at the Beconcini shipyard in La Spezia, Italy, in&nbsp;<strong>1995<\/strong>, using original Herreshoff plans sourced from MIT&#8217;s archives. The restoration reinstated her gaff schooner rig and corrected structural issues, transforming her into a competitive racing yacht while preserving her classic aesthetic. Perkins described his decision to restore her as driven by his desire to race a complex schooner that required a large crew and intricate sail handling, stating:<br \/><em>&#8220;I wanted to begin racing a classic schooner because of the complexity they bring to the sport.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-3\">Perkins&#8217; Sailing Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">Tom Perkins operated&nbsp;<em>Mariette<\/em>&nbsp;during his&nbsp;<strong>early 60s<\/strong>, following his wife&#8217;s death in 1994. He sailed her extensively in Mediterranean regattas, including prestigious events like the Nioulargue in Saint-Tropez. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/sailinganarchy.com\/2016\/06\/12\/the-fall-of-the-falcon\/\">tragedy<\/a> struck during this race in&nbsp;<strong>1995<\/strong>&nbsp;when&nbsp;<em>Mariette<\/em>&nbsp;collided with the 6-Metre yacht&nbsp;<em>Taos Brett IV<\/em>, resulting in the death of its owner. The incident deeply affected Perkins, leading him to withdraw from competitive sailing temporarily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[525] first:mt-3\">Why Did He Restore&nbsp;<em>Mariette<\/em>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/luxury-yacht-life\/owners-experiences\/lunch-with-superyacht-owner-tom-perkins--1537\">Perkins<\/a> was drawn to the schooner&#8217;s complexity and historical significance. He appreciated how racing such a vessel required tactical precision and teamwork, likening himself to both a coach and tactician during races. The restoration was also a personal project that helped him cope with grief following his wife Gerd\u2019s passing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-3\">Did Perkins Name or Rename the Yacht?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">No, <a href=\"https:\/\/megayachtnews.com\/2016\/06\/tom-perkins-renowned-megayacht-owner-dies\/\">Perkins<\/a> did not rename&nbsp;<em>Mariette<\/em>. The yacht had undergone several name changes under previous owners (e.g.,&nbsp;<em>Janeen<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>Cleopatra\u2019s Barge II<\/em>) but had already been restored to its original name under Alberto Rizzoli before Perkins acquired her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-3\">Current Status<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yachtingmagazine.com\/tom-perkins-thinks-big-0\/\">Perkins<\/a> sold&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mariette_(yacht)\">Mariette<\/a><\/em>&nbsp;in&nbsp;<strong>2005<\/strong>&nbsp;to a French owner based in Antibes who continues to race her competitively on the Mediterranean circuit. She remains an active participant in classic yacht regattas and won the Pendennis Cup in Falmouth in&nbsp;<strong>2012<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>2014<\/strong>, solidifying her legacy as one of Herreshoff&#8217;s finest creations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading first:mt-xs mb-3 mt-8 text-[1.4rem] font-[475] leading-[1.5em]\">The&nbsp;<em>Maltese Falcon<\/em>: Tom Perkins&#8217; Masterpiece<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sail-world.com\/photos\/sailworld\/photos_2012_3\/Alt_Superyacht%203%20The%20Maltese%20Falcon1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-3\">Overview of the Yacht<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The&nbsp;<em>Maltese Falcon<\/em>&nbsp;is an&nbsp;<strong>88-meter (289-foot)<\/strong>&nbsp;sailing superyacht, launched in&nbsp;<strong>2006<\/strong>&nbsp;by Perini Navi. It is renowned for its revolutionary&nbsp;<strong>FalconRig<\/strong>, featuring three unstayed carbon-fiber masts and 15 square sails that can be deployed and adjusted automatically. Designed for both luxury and high performance, the yacht includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li><strong>Sail Area<\/strong>: 2,415 square meters (25,000 square feet).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interior Design<\/strong>: Industrial-chic by Ken Freivokh, incorporating leather, glass, steel, and wood.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accommodations<\/strong>: Six guest cabins, including a master suite and VIP suite.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Performance<\/strong>: Capable of reaching 26 knots under sail during ideal conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/yachtharbour.com\/news\/inside-the-former-largest-sailing-yacht-in-the-world-2252\">yacht<\/a> was commissioned in 2000 and took nearly six years to complete. Perkins personally oversaw the development of the FalconRig system, collaborating on wind tunnel testing and mast engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading first:mt-xs mb-3 mt-8 text-[1.4rem] font-[475] leading-[1.5em]\">The Maltese Falcon: A Technological Marvel in Sailing Yacht Design<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The Maltese Falcon stands as one of the most iconic and visually striking sailing vessels ever created, combining revolutionary technology with classic sailing aesthetics. Launched in 2006, this 88-meter superyacht represents a breakthrough in sailing technology while maintaining an unmistakable elegance that has captivated maritime enthusiasts worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/20\/Maltese_Falcon_masts.jpg\/857px-Maltese_Falcon_masts.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-3\">Revolutionary Design and Technical Innovation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The Maltese Falcon&#8217;s most distinctive feature is its revolutionary DynaRig sailing system, which consists of three self-standing and rotating masts holding 15 sails for a total sail area of approximately 2,400 square meters<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.superyachtstories.com\/yachts\/for-charter\/maltese-falcon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.&nbsp;This innovative system can be deployed at the push of a few buttons, making it remarkably easy to operate despite its complexity<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.superyachtstories.com\/yachts\/for-charter\/maltese-falcon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/03\/0L5A8666x-min-700x356.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The yacht&#8217;s radical unstayed masts are constructed from &#8216;weapons-grade&#8217; carbon fiber, representing a significant engineering achievement<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/yachts\/editorial-features\/iconic-yachts-maltese-falcon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>.&nbsp;Each mast features five Doyle sails stored on individual in-mast mandrels and controlled by a sophisticated system utilizing numerous electric motors within the masts and on the yards<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/yachts\/editorial-features\/iconic-yachts-maltese-falcon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapacificboating.com\/perini-navi-maltese-falcon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>.&nbsp;Tom Perkins, the yacht&#8217;s original owner, once noted that the mast and sail control system was &#8220;almost trivial&#8221; in its simplicity, claiming he could teach any sailor how to handle the yacht in just five minutes<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/yachts\/editorial-features\/iconic-yachts-maltese-falcon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.superyachtapi.com\/download\/272540\/extra-large\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The DynaRig concept itself has an interesting history, having been first conceived in the 1960s by pioneering German marine engineer Wilhem Prolls, who envisioned the system as additional propulsion for merchant ships during an oil crisis<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapacificboating.com\/perini-navi-maltese-falcon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>.&nbsp;On the Maltese Falcon, this concept was fully realized through collaboration with Dutch naval architects Dykstra Naval Architects and the innovative British composite design company Insensys, which manufactured the carbon fiber masts<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapacificboating.com\/perini-navi-maltese-falcon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.superyachtstories.com\/yachts\/for-charter\/maltese-falcon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[525] first:mt-3\">Hull Design and Performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The Maltese Falcon&#8217;s hull was specifically engineered for superior sailing performance. Its long and relatively narrow profile was designed to be exceptionally fast through water, while the 78-meter waterline provides excellent stability against heeling<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/yachts\/editorial-features\/iconic-yachts-maltese-falcon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>.&nbsp;This thoughtful design enables impressive speed capabilities\u2014the yacht can reach a maximum speed of 18 knots and maintains a cruising speed of 14 knots with a range of 3,000 nautical miles<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.superyachtstories.com\/yachts\/for-charter\/maltese-falcon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/b\/ba\/The_Maltese_Falcon_%282906785674%29.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">During her initial sea trials in the Bosphorus Straits, with Perkins at the helm, the 1,240-ton yacht demonstrated remarkable performance, making 10.5 knots hard on a breeze of 15.8 knots true wind and reaching 14 knots on a close reach<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapacificboating.com\/perini-navi-maltese-falcon\/\">3<\/a>.&nbsp;The vessel&#8217;s upwind performance is particularly noteworthy, with Perkins claiming it can sail &#8220;as close to the wind as any yacht, of any design, that has more than one mast&#8221;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/yachts\/editorial-features\/iconic-yachts-maltese-falcon\">2<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-3\">Luxury and Aesthetic Appeal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">What makes the Maltese Falcon truly exceptional is how it balances cutting-edge technology with luxurious comfort and striking aesthetics. From a distance, the yacht resembles a classic square-rigger sail clipper of yesteryear, creating a timeless silhouette that honors maritime traditions while embracing modern innovation<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapacificboating.com\/perini-navi-maltese-falcon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.superyachtapi.com\/download\/272549\/extra-large\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[525] first:mt-3\">Interior Design and Accommodations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The yacht&#8217;s interior, designed by renowned British architect Ken Freivokh, features a contemporary ambiance with an industrial edge, complemented by an impressive art collection<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/yachts\/editorial-features\/iconic-yachts-maltese-falcon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.superyachtstories.com\/yachts\/for-charter\/maltese-falcon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.&nbsp;The design has been described as a &#8220;luxury machine,&#8221; featuring a sophisticated combination of leather, glass, wood, and steel<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/yachts\/editorial-features\/iconic-yachts-maltese-falcon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.superyachtstories.com\/assets\/BOATS\/SY-Maltese-Falcon\/Maltese-Falcon-1200x800-7__ScaleMaxWidthWzEyMDBd.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">With approximately 11,000 square feet of living space, the Maltese Falcon accommodates 12 guests in six Art Deco staterooms, five located on the lower deck and one VIP suite on the upper deck with its own private deck access<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.superyachtstories.com\/yachts\/for-charter\/maltese-falcon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.Additional amenities include a cinema room on the main deck and a formal Japanese-inspired dining area connected to the upper deck by a striking circular staircase<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.superyachtstories.com\/yachts\/for-charter\/maltese-falcon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.superyachtstories.com\/assets\/BOATS\/SY-Maltese-Falcon\/Maltese-Falcon-1200x800__ScaleMaxWidthWzEyMDBd.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-3\">Development and Ownership History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The development of the Maltese Falcon was a testament to perseverance and vision. The project took nearly six years to complete, representing the determination of Tom Perkins\u2014a renowned venture capitalist and successful risk-taker\u2014to create something truly groundbreaking in the sailing world<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/yachts\/editorial-features\/iconic-yachts-maltese-falcon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapacificboating.com\/perini-navi-maltese-falcon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.superyachtstories.com\/assets\/BOATS\/SY-Maltese-Falcon\/Maltese-Falcon-1200x800-3__ScaleMaxWidthWzEyMDBd.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In the film, Spade determines the real crux of Brigid\u2019s concern is the Maltese Falcon, an ancient small statue encrusted in rare jewels that is being transported to San Francisco.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">Built by the prestigious Italian shipyard Perini Navi at its Turkish base in Tuzla, Istanbul, the Maltese Falcon was launched in 2006 to considerable fanfare<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/yachts\/editorial-features\/iconic-yachts-maltese-falcon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.superyachtstories.com\/yachts\/for-charter\/maltese-falcon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.&nbsp;Upon its completion, Perkins declared that the yacht had &#8220;written a new page in the history of yachting&#8221; and that &#8220;the DynaRig is no longer an experimental concept&#8221;<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapacificboating.com\/perini-navi-maltese-falcon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/5942f4b7f628747034842c43\/master\/w_1600,c_limit\/101nGXqE0Hp6e8au_lz9Y8g-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">In 2009, Perkins sold the Maltese Falcon to hedge-fund manager Elena Ambrosiadou<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/yachts\/editorial-features\/iconic-yachts-maltese-falcon\">2<\/a>.&nbsp;The yacht is now available for charter through SuperYachtsMonaco from \u20ac460,000 per week and has hosted numerous high-profile guests, including Tom Hanks, Hugh Jackman, and Google co-founder Larry Page<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/yachts\/editorial-features\/iconic-yachts-maltese-falcon\">2<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.superyachtstories.com\/yachts\/for-charter\/maltese-falcon\/\">4<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The controversy surrounding Tom Perkins and the Maltese Falcon primarily stemmed from his unapologetic display of wealth and the yacht&#8217;s association with &#8220;vulgar ostentation.&#8221; Perkins openly admitted spending $130 million on the yacht instead of using the funds for charitable causes, which drew criticism for its perceived extravagance. He even had flags on the yacht spelling out in maritime code: &#8220;Rarely does one have the privilege to witness vulgar ostentation on such a grand scale&#8221;<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/business\/latest-controversy-for-tom-perkins-is-hardly-the-first\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/tom-perkins-the-captain-of-capitalism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.boatinternational.com\/convert\/files\/2021\/06\/dd0006b0-d346-11eb-922c-a95d91958631-Maltese-Falcon-Superyachts-Monaco-10.jpg\/r%5Bwidth%5D=1920\/dd0006b0-d346-11eb-922c-a95d91958631-Maltese-Falcon-Superyachts-Monaco-10.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">Additionally, Perkins&#8217; personal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/business\/latest-controversy-for-tom-perkins-is-hardly-the-first\/\">controversies<\/a>, including his conviction for involuntary manslaughter following a 1995 regatta accident and his contentious role in corporate battles at Hewlett-Packard, added to the scrutiny surrounding him and his projects like the Maltese Falcon<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/business\/latest-controversy-for-tom-perkins-is-hardly-the-first\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/news\/life-tom-perkins-76486\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.&nbsp;These incidents contributed to a polarizing public image that overshadowed the yacht&#8217;s groundbreaking technological achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-3\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The Maltese Falcon represents a pinnacle achievement in sailing yacht design, where technological innovation meets aesthetic beauty. Its revolutionary DynaRig system, performance-optimized hull, luxurious accommodations, and distinctive appearance have solidified its position as one of the world&#8217;s most remarkable sailing vessels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yachtharbour.com\/static\/uploads\/3488_92823.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">While the available information doesn&#8217;t address whether the yacht can be piloted from shore or provide details about HP executives and the christening ceremony, what remains clear is that the Maltese Falcon stands as a testament to human ingenuity and the pursuit of excellence in maritime engineering and design. It continues to captivate sailing enthusiasts and luxury travelers alike, maintaining its status as an iconic presence on the world&#8217;s oceans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-3\">Perkins\u2019 Sailing Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">Tom Perkins operated the&nbsp;<em>Maltese Falcon<\/em>&nbsp;from its launch in&nbsp;<strong>2006<\/strong>, when he was&nbsp;<strong>74 years old<\/strong>, until its sale in&nbsp;<strong>2009<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keyassets.timeincuk.net\/inspirewp\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2016\/06\/FalconMaltese_ff06_0365-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tom Perkins aboard Maltese Falcon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">He described the yacht as &#8220;easy to sail&#8221; due to its automated rigging system, which he could teach someone to operate in just five minutes. Highlights of his sailing experience include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-decimal\">\n<li><strong>Trial Runs<\/strong>: During initial trials in the Sea of Marmara, the yacht achieved 16 knots under sail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Storm Performance<\/strong>: In the Gulf of Lion, it reached 26 knots under sail alone, generating an estimated 7,500 horsepower of thrust.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Iconic Entry into San Francisco Bay<\/strong>: One of his proudest moments was sailing into San Francisco Harbor beneath the Golden Gate Bridge to a crowd of tens of thousands of spectators.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">Despite its capabilities, Perkins grew <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/tom-perkins-the-captain-of-capitalism\/\">bored<\/a> with the limited cruising range dictated by its charter demand in the Caribbean and Mediterranean and sold it to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.superyachtcontent.com\/superyacht-news\/5-maltese-falcon-facts-who-owns-the-superyacht\/\">Elena Ambrosiadou<\/a> for \u20ac70 million in 2009.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-3\">Power Boat Owned Before His Death<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">Before his <a href=\"https:\/\/thesailingmuseum.org\/inductee\/perkins-thomas-james\/\">passing<\/a> in 2016 at age 84, Perkins owned<strong> Dr. No<\/strong>: A converted Japanese fisheries training vessel used for adventure missions with his two-person submarine,&nbsp;<em>Super Falcon<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-3\">Recognition by the Sailing Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">Tom <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/luxury-yacht-life\/owners-experiences\/lunch-with-superyacht-owner-tom-perkins--1537\">Perkins<\/a> was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.superyachttimes.com\/yacht-news\/original-owner-of-maltese-falcon-tom-perkins-passes-away\">posthumously<\/a> honored with a&nbsp;<strong>Lifetime Achievement Award<\/strong>&nbsp;for his contributions to sailing innovation and philanthropy. His work on&nbsp;<em>Maltese Falcon<\/em>&nbsp;set a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/yachts\/editorial-features\/iconic-yachts-maltese-falcon\">standard<\/a> for integrating technology into sailing yachts. He also supported Leukemia Cup Regattas and inspired future designs with his bold vision for blending performance and luxury in superyachts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"19314\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_5586-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_5586-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1920,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 13 Pro Max&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1743332331&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.7&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;125&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0083333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_5586.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_5586-768x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_5586-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_5586-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_5586-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_5586-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_5586-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_5586-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It turned out to be every bit the spectacle that we had anticipated. Shortly after 2 p.m. on September 27. Tom Perkins sailed his magnificent 289-ft Dyna-Rig Maltese Falcon the largest privately-owned yacht in the world &#8211; beneath the Golden Gate Bridge and into San Francisco Bay. Falcon was greeted by scores of boats abeam of Mile Rock, and once she reached the bridge had accumulated the largest and most enthusiastic entourage we&#8217;ve ever seen on the Bay. Perkins later told us it was the biggest reception that Falcon has ever received, and he was gratified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the 75-year-old Belvedere resident. entering the Bay on Falcon was a moment of triumph on several levels. When he first came to Northern California many years ago, he had no real money and did his sailing aboard a humble 17-ft Teak Lady. Thanks to his acumen in science, business management and later venture capitalism, he subsequently moved up in the world. Way up. But there was also the technological triumph of Falcon&#8217;s unique Dyna-Rig.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A risk-taker his entire life, Perkins had had to ante up $10 million to see if the concept would actually work before he could give the go-ahead for the rest of the yacht. But that wasn&#8217;t the end of the risks. He was left to build the masts himself, and once in place. they couldn&#8217;t be removed without destroying the hull.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the countless spectators lining the shores of San Francisco Bay, many of whom had no idea who or what Falcon was, and for the many hundreds of sailors on boats who had come out just to see her. Falcon&#8217;s dark blue hull, silver superstructure, and Darth Vader visage were a jaw-dropping sight. As many would later comment, the photos in magazines of the football field-long yacht don t begin to do justice to her in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;d expected to hear some snarky conspicuous consumption comments about the yacht from spectators as we wandered among the throngs both on the pedestrian pathway on the east side of the Golden Gate Bridge, and later down at Yellow Bluff. But we heard nary a discouraging word. Most people Just stared in Silence often for very long periods ot time, as though they were lookin at local version of the Pyramids, the Eiffel Tower or the Mona Lisa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone seemed to sense they were in the presence of something very special. Artering out of the wisps of fog and into San Francisco Bay. Falcon continued downwind along the Cityfront, a dazzling visual treat for everyone from the Marina Green to the highest apartments on Russian Hill. In the vicinity of Pier 39, Falcon demonstrated how brilliantly the Dyna-Rig jibes, and took off on a reach in the lee of Alcatraz toward Angel Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even from distant Yellow Bluff she was a magnificent sight, putting all of her 256-ft waterline to use in streaking across the Central Bay at close to 20 knots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After rounding the lee of Angel Island, Falcon sailed up through Raccoon Strait in very light air, giving the many thousands of people on boats and ashore both a leisurely view and a demonstration of how her unstayed masts with fixed yards rotate in order for her to sail to windward. After slowly making her way through the spellbound throngs, Falcon reached back toward the Central Bay, quickly leaving all her pursuers in her wake. It must have been blowing 20 knots true, and she absolutely flew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About halfway to the center of the Bay, Falcon jibed back again in the direction of Raccoon Strait, then furled her 15 sails as only a Dyna-Rig can do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With her sails secured, Falcon motored back out toward Yellow Bluff, then slowly cruised the shore toward Sausalito, much to the delight of the massive weekend crowds. Thanks to her very wide and curved yards, Falcon&#8217;s almost as impressive a sight under power as she is under sail. There is simply no other sailing vessel that looks anything like her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the weekend of October 4 &amp; 5. Perkins made Falcon avallable in support of the Leukemia cup held at the San Francisco YC, and as such was partially responsible for the event raising nearly $700,000 &#8211; twice the amount of last year and more than any other Leukemia Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two couples, for instance, paid $15.000 each for after dinner drinks and cigars aboard Falcon with Perkins and Saturday evening speaker Rupert Murdoch. Perkins also took large contributors and others out sailing on both Saturday and Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;It was one of the greatest days of my life.&#8221; said Lourdes Livingston, wife of Sall magazine editor Kimball Livingston, who was aboard for the Sunday afternoon sall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We knew what she meant. We&#8217;d been to the launch of Falcon in Italy, but had never sailed on her until that day. Now that we&#8217;ve seen Falcon a second time and have sailed on her, we re even more impressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not obvious from a distance is how brilliantly the Dyna-Rig sail plan &#8211; which was perfected on Perkins&#8217; &#8216;nickel&#8217; &#8211; actually works. We were underway for about four hours on Sunday, with Perkins driving and controlling the sail plan almost the entire time. The yacht is steered with a small knob, and the freestanding masts and 15 sails are all controlled with the push of a few buttons. Indeed, Perkins maneuvered the massive yacht all around the Bay looking as though he were playing the nautical version of a Mighty Wurlitzer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most impressive moment was when Perkins jibed the boat. Pushing several buttons rapidly rotated all three of the nearly 200-ft tall masts, with their very wide fixed yards. Indeed, if you stepped back about 10 feet from the helm position, you could watch and touch as the six-feet or so diameter middle mast turned. Despite being made of carbon fiber, each mast weighs 25 tons. Displacing close to 1,200 tons, Falcon naturally takes a little time to accelerate, but once underway is surprisingly nimble and swift. In 15 knots of true wind, she was sitting on 12 knots. On a not particularly breezy day, she topped out at 17 knots, heeling about 15 degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve seen Falcon sailing the Bay, you might have seen her 15 sails luffing from time to time, and though she was being poorly sailed. On the contrary. Perkins and crew initially sailed Falcon like a normal yacht, increasing or decreasing the amount of sail area in response to the amount of wind. They still do that, of course, but within certain wind ranges they sail the yacht &#8220;like a dinghy,&#8221; meaning they do things like luff the sails when appropriate. The massive yacht sails faster that way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"586\" data-attachment-id=\"19320\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_5588-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_5588-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1464\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 13 Pro Max&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1743333603&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.7&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_5588.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_5588-1024x586.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_5588-1024x586.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_5588-1024x586.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_5588-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_5588-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_5588-1536x878.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_5588-2048x1171.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_5588-220x126.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clockwise from above right: From three decks down you can look up and see the top of Falcon&#8217;s 191-ft tall main mast; the Indoor\/outdoor lunch bar; the very spaclous aft deck; &#8216;Falcon&#8217; Is very imposing, even with no sall set; the dazzling silver superstructure; In full flight; Tom, at the push button sall and mast control center. Center photos: The reels that make the Dyna-Rig work; the ceramic Maeserati that Is the salon centerplece.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Maltese Falcon has put 50,000 miles beneath her bottom since her launching 2.5 years ago. Perkins is proud to report that 65% of distance has been under sail alone, while 20% has been motor-sailing and just 15% under power only. She really does sail that well. Perkins loves the ocean crossings, and does most of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of his favorites was across the Atlantic from the Canaries to St. Barth in the Caribbean last winter. Not only was it a swift passage, it was done without using the engine for any propulsion. Sailing Falcon in the confines of the Bay, particularly with so many boats converging on her to get a closer look, was a tedious endeavor for him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In late October, Falcon was to have headed down the coast of Baja and up into the Sea of Cortez. Armed with a new sub built by Graham Hawkes in Richmond, Perkins intends to follow the whales as they dive. Then it&#8217;s off to Antigua \u2014 where the great yacht is commonly sailed off the dock in Falmouth Harbor \u2014 for the winter charter season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s likely to be quite some time before we see Maltese Falcon \u2014 or the likes of her \u2014 on San Francisco Bay again. We hope you enjoyed her as much as we did.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tom Perkins&#8217; sailing accomplishments span decades and reflect his love for innovation, competition, and adventure. His journey began with modest boats like the Teak Lady and the International One Design, where he honed his skills in San Francisco Bay. By the 1970s, Perkins transitioned to offshore racing with the Philip Rhodes-designed yawl Copperhead, though harsh conditions led him to focus on more comfortable and technologically advanced yachts.<\/p>\n<p>In the 1980s and 1990s, Perkins collaborated with Fabio Perini to commission two groundbreaking yachts: the first and second versions of Andromeda La Dea. These ketches introduced automated sail handling systems, allowing for luxurious global circumnavigations. Perkins also restored the classic Herreshoff schooner Mariette, which he raced in prestigious regattas, though a tragic collision in 1995 temporarily paused his competitive sailing.<\/p>\n<p>Perkins&#8217; proudest moment was sailing the Maltese Falcon beneath the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco Harbor in front of tens of thousands of spectators, including his friends at the St. Francis Yacht Club. 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