A spectacular yacht is in Douglas Bay today (Wednesday).
The privately owned Maltese Falcon is a new class of vessel with a revolutionary sailing system.
The Falcon Rig consists of three self-standing and rotating masts, hosting 15 sails for a total sail area of 2,400 square metres.
The yacht has a permanent crew of 18 to sail her, an onboard 'hotel' for up to 12 guests plus four staff, an onboard gourmet chef, stewards and stewardesses.
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