Ellee Stops In Bermuda In Transatlantic Crossing

February 12, 2023

Ellee, the Leen 72 #1, an exploration trawler trimaran, has made its first transatlantic crossing via Bermuda.

The journey took place last month, from Portimao, Portugal, to Bermuda, before reaching the East Coast of the United States. There was also a stopover in Ponta Delgada in the Azores.

In an article on Powerboat World, the owner of the Leen 72 #1, said: “The weather conditions were mixed with nice seas followed by rough seas. The yacht always reacted well in the different conditions encountered.

“Two days from Bermuda, we could not avoid a low-pressure system coming from the South-West. The boat behaved very well during the passage of this front, which gave us winds of up to 65 knots with 4.5-metre-high waves for about two hours.

“After passing this front, we sailed in rough seas to Bermuda. Here again, Ellee showed a surprising ability to get through these rough seas without too much effort.”

The article continued: “She is very comfortable even in bad weather. The crew always felt safe, even in the storm. The stability of the boat is very important. On its three hulls without stabiliser, the trimaran keeps a good trim, the bow does not dive too much, the stern is very stable, and the dinghy in the garage did not move.

“The boat lived up to our expectations. Its comfort, safety, reliability, fuel consumption, and speed have never disappointed us.”

Photo courtesy of Olivier Blanchet