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No one who witnessed the night-time progress of the barge carrying the new 165´ BORKUMRIFF IV through the first narrow lifting bridge of Holland´s canals can have failed to draw a breath at this latest marvel from the Royal Huisman Shipyard. The educated eye could have immediately discerned the historical background of this schooner; for others it was maybe simply a spectacular moment, whilst for some it had the surreal qualities of a Fellini movie. But for all, there might have been a mystical touch about it, not only reflecting the skills and capabilities of the whole team behind this creation, but also what science describes as the ”phenomenon of resonance”: An unusually knowledgeable owner chooses a legendary yard to build his vision to the specifications defined by an outstanding team of naval architects and interior designer, who speak of their working together as if it were a ”family-business”.
Finally, when sailing into the bay of Gloucester as the yacht follows the tracks of schooner history up the East Coast of the U.S.A., it is as if a magical circle has been completed : A spirit has been discovered to be alive, which seems to linger on from the schooner heydays, reflecting the enthusiasm behind BORKUMRIFF IV. |
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Ups and Downs
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