Yacht

The Sparkman and Stephens 34 is one of the world's most outstanding racing / cruising yachts of its size. It is also one of the most competitive.

The S&S 34 has a great cruising history. Two well known S&S 34's "Bluebell" and "Perie Banou" were sailed to England prior to the 1979 Parmelia Yacht Race via the Suez and Mediterranean. "Bluebell" crossed France by the inland waterways, "Perie Banou" went via Gibraltar.

Currently, several S&S 34's are on world cruises. Many are sailed solely by husband and wife crews. "Perie Banou" completed a non-stop, single handed double circumnavigation of the world. This yacht previously sailed around the world in 1976. David Dicks on "Seaflight" is the youngest to sail around alone and Jesse Martin the youngest unassisted.

The S&S 34 has the ability to sail very close to the wind in heavy weather. This is a very important feature in any yacht that may be caught on a lee shore.

The sea kindliness of the S&S 34 is due to its well designed hull that also enables it to maintain a good speed under reduced sail, and to be driven to hull speed under a moderately powered engine. Its 2,500 kilogram lead keel makes it very stiff. It is very roomy below with headroom of 6'2".