Come aboard and experience the luxury of Northern Star. This 76′ modern cutter rigged sloop was designed by Ocke Mannerfelt and handcrafted by the Hinckley Company in 1993 with a traditional old world aesthetic that features teak decking, beautiful butterfly hatches and custom mahogany interiors throughout. With her graceful overhangs and elegant sheer-line, she combines state-of-the-art performance, power, and control to create a truly modern and timeless classic.
Northern Star is one of the finest yachts in the world and with her carbon furling mast and hydraulic winches, she offers true single-handed capacity underway and an experience steeped in the rich traditions of sailing the open seas.
A 2014 refit included new luxury soft furnishings and bed linens, new table ware, fresh exterior varnish, all brass refinished and all systems checked and serviced.
NORTHERN STAR accommodates 6 guests, 4 adults and 2 children, in 3 cabins. The interior is fully air-conditioned and headroom is 8’ 6” throughout
The spacious Master Suite is forward with a queen v-berth, hanging locker and private head with a separate stall shower. There is also a comfortable seat and a writing desk on the starboard side.
A center hallway runs aft to the salon. Aft and to port of the master stateroom is an elegant VIP Suite that was originally planned for the King and Queen of Norway who frequented the yacht. This cabin is an intimate oasis featuring his and her twins, ample storage and a private head with hand-shower.
Also aft of the master on the port side is a common head with shower (shared by crew). On the starboard side are two well-appointed guest cabins (one of which are used by the crew), each with over and under single berths, a bureau and hanging locker. These two cabins share the common head and hand-shower.
Crew Profile
Captain: Preston Kelly
My career has been involved primarily with yachts. I have experience in construction, project management, captaining, racing, performance optimization, electronics and computers. I have extensive offshore experience as well as time spent cruising and racing in New England, the Caribbean, Europe, Australia, and Canada.
SKILLS
Navigation,performance monitoring, race preparation
Wood working, varnishing, mechanics, electrical, electronics
Yacht maintenance, cooking, provisioning
Languages: English: moderate reading ability: French, German, Spanish, Latin,Ancient Greek
WORK
2001 to presentself-employed: instrument systems, installation and calibration. Racingnavigator. Yacht delivery.
1991 to 2001:Sales at Ockam Instruments, Milford Ct. My job involved selling performanceinstrument systems, managing dealers, teaching seminars on performanceoptimization, liaison to America’s Cup campaigns, and customer service (racingwith clients).
1978 to 1991:Captain and crew (mostly captain) on yachts 40 to 80 feet. Project manager on new builds at The HinckleyCo; Southwest Harbor, Maine and Nautor; Piertarsaari Finland.
1973 to 1978:Morris Yachts; Southwest Harbor, Maine. Employed in all aspects of small yachtconstruction.
YACHTS
1979 captain on aSwan 57, Peranda: Finland, Baltic, NorthSea, UK, Newport.
1980 mate onFrers 54, Congere: NY, Panama, Tahiti, Australia
1981 mate andthen captain on a Swan 65, Shaitan: S. Carolina, Bermuda, Azores, Spain,Greece, and Italy.
1983 to 1985 captainon an Hinckley 49, Victory: Gulf of Maine, Newport, Cape Cod, Chesapeake, andCaribbean.
1985 to 1987captain on an Hinckley 42, Irresistible: Gulf of Maine, Newport, and Caribbean.
1987 to 1990captain on an Hinckley 51, Night Train: Gulf of Maine, Nova Scotia, Newport,Chesapeake, Bahamas, and Caribbean.
2000 to 2009navigator on a Swan 68, Chippewa: racing NE, FL, Caribbean, Bermuda, France,UK, and Italy.
2009 mate onVitter’s 98, Carmella: Newport, Azores, Spain.
2009 to 2012navigator on Cookson 50, Privateer: racing NE, FL, MD, Caribbean.
2011 mate onVitter’s 98, Carmella: Spain, Canaries, and Caribbean.
2013 to 2015captain on Babe, Swan 46: Newport, Long Is Sound, Chesapeake, Fl, andCaribbean.
2015 navigator Onan Hinckley 51, Kiva: Transatlantic Race.
Layout
NORTHERN STAR accommodates 6 guests in three cabins. The interior is fully air-conditioned and headroom is 8’ 6” throughout
The spacious Master Suite is forward with a king v-berth, hanging locker and private head with a separate stall shower. There is also a comfortable seat and a writing desk on the starboard side.
A center hallway runs aft to the salon. Aft and to port of the master stateroom is an elegant VIP Suite that was originally planned for the King and Queen of Norway who frequented the yacht. This cabin is an intimate oasis featuring his and her twins, ample storage and a private head with a stall shower.
Also aft of the master on the port side is a common head with shower. On the starboard side are two well-appointed guest cabins, each with over and under single berths, a bureau and hanging locker. These two cabins share the common head and shower.
The crew cabin, which is aft of the main salon, shares the common head and shower with the two guest cabins.
With prior approval NORTHERN STAR takes 8 guests. Inquire for 8 guest rate.
