Philipsburg:--- Today December 16 2008 at 2pm local time three motoryachts of 50 feet each will arrive in St. Martin after having crossed the Atlantic on their own power. The three yachts are identical of Neptune Marine Netherlands, type Elling, made of twaron, an extremely strong material and powered by one engine each of 475 hp.
They started on the Canary Islands on December 1st and covered the distance of 2570 nautical miles at approx. 7,5 knots in 16 days..
The names of the yachts are Valentina, Duke and Elling. For several days they encountered rough conditions and the 9 persons aboard will be happy when they arrive on St. Martin safe and sound.
Persons wishing to witness the historical even can go to the Simpson Bay Marina or the Simpson Bay Bridge.
