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This is Ironbarque expeditions

A world traveler

that takes you across the oceans

to explore, discover & see the world anew

The Ironbarque Expeditions

a world traveler that takes you across the oceans to explore, discover & see the world anew

Ironbarque, the 72ft displacement steel hulled sailing vessel, was built in the UK in 2000 as part of the famous Sir Chay Blyth's project, born to face races considered The World's Toughest Yacht Race, Global Challenge Race.

Upcoming Expeditions

Check out what Ironbarque has planned for you in the next months

Atlantic Crossing West to East
Atlantic Crossing West to East
Sailing Training in the Bay of Biskay
Sailing Training in the Bay of Biskay
Miles building opportunity
Miles building opportunity
Scotland
Scotland
Atlantic Crossing Westbound
Atlantic Crossing Westbound
Galapagos Nov-Dec 2023
Galapagos Nov-Dec 2023

About Ironbarque

Originally known as CB 48, Ironabrque is the 12th vessel built in the UK in the year 2000 as part of the famous Sir Chay Blyth's project, to face races considered The World's Toughest Yacht Race, Global Challenge Race. Ironbarque was specifically built for adventure sailing.

Ironabarque can accommodate up to 14 passengers in 18 comfortable single and double pipe berths. The expedition vessel also has a large well-stocked galley and a comfortable salon with seating for 16 people. A refrigerator is also found on board to help keep the food fresh for the duration of the expedition.

As a research vessel, Ironabrque has lab space, dissecting microscope, surface net trawling capability, and working deck space.

  • LOA 22m (72′). Beam 5.5m (20′), Draft 3.4m (11′)
  • Gross registered tonnage 57.24
  • Hull construction 50A mild steel with five watertight compartments and collision bulkheads
  • Cutter rig, North G2 asymmetric spinnaker, storm sails
  • Perkins M130C main diesel engine
  • Fischer-Panda 6kw 120V auxiliary generator
  • Berthing: 14 single pipe berths, 1 double berths
  • Evolution flex shaft coupling, Flexo-Fold prop
  • 400watts solar and 400 watts of wind turbine renewable power coupled with over 14 Kwh main battery storage capacity
  • Spectra Farrallon 75gph water maker
  • 560 gallons Diesel, 450 gallons water capacity
  • Furuno NAVNET 3D main processors running MaxSea Time Zero navigation software
  • Maxwell VW3500 windlass with three anchors
  • Furuno instruments, autopilot and Interphase forward-looking sonar
  • ICOM HF radio
  • Iridium 9555 and Iridium Go Satellite Communications with XGate email and software
  • Large awning for sun protection at anchor or in port
  • Twin reverse cycle heat/ air conditioning units to climate control below decks

Our Crew

Oleg Margina

Oleg Margina

Skipper

Valeriu Spinu

Valeriu Spinu

Crew member

Partners

We are proudly supported by:

Institutul de Biologie București
TVR
SetSail
Pikasea
Pikaski

Our real-time position

Contact Us

Feel free to drop us a line! Come sailing with us for a once in a lifetime experience!