ON BOARD WITH Ilia Rigas
“It’s the first step of a dream,” Ilia Rigas says. She is the proud owner of the elegant 164ft Perini Navi Almyra II. “I had this idea lately to do a circumnavigation with a boat that is sustainable, will contribute to scientific research, is able to go anywhere any time of the year and, at the same time, offers luxury accommodation for all on board. I thought – well, let’s start with the right boat!”
Rigas is no stranger to yacht ownership, having owned a number of boats over the years and been involved in the yacht charter business for more than two decades, but for the landmark trip – her first major voyage outside of the Greek islands – she wanted a sailing boat. And, she points out, is not just any sailing yacht – her steel hull provides exceptional stability and seaworthiness, while she benefits from
