Yachting is a real therapy not only for ordinary yachtsmen. Interparus will tell you about five famous people who like to go sailing.
Most celebrities prefer to go to sea on luxury yachts. But among the world’s stars there are many who like to travel under sail on small boats.
Oscar-winning actor Jeremy Irons is known for his outstanding acting work on the theater stage and big screens. But few people know that Jeremy is an avid yachtsman. His passion for sailing permeates almost his entire life.
Irons is not just fond of seiling, he spends quite a lot of time alone with nature and the elements. He owns a Shannon 43 yacht on which he has been traveling for a long time.
Morgan Freeman
The ageless (or ageless) Morgan Freeman is also on the list of famous yachtsmen. Interestingly, Morgan discovered the world of yachting after the age of 30. The actor spent a lot of time sailing along the North American coast.
Freeman prefers sailing yachts of small size. At various times, the actor has owned:
- Alberg 30;
- Shannon 38;
- Shannon 43.
On the Shannon 43, Freeman explored the Caribbean Sea, reaching Trinidad. Shortly afterward, he sold the yacht and donated all the proceeds to charities.
John Lennon and his last dream
One of the founders of the legendary Beatles not only achieved world fame as a musician, but also had the soul of a true sailor. Exhausted by the constant attention of journalists and the public, John sought solitude.
His father, Alfred Lennon, worked as a sailor in the merchant navy. Little John often visited the port of Liverpool, dreaming of one day setting sail to get away from school days, classmates and domestic worries.
Decades later, in a creative crisis, Lennon remembered his childhood dream. In 1980, he went on a 13-meter yacht straight to the British Virgin Islands. On the way he had time to enjoy the beautiful weather, to take control during a storm and, having reached the islands, finally wrote the first album in five years.
Crossing the Atlantic on a sailing yacht was the last dream of the great musician. He dreamed of returning to his native Liverpool on board his own boat, but fate had its own way.
Antonio Banderas
Another Hollywood actor with a special interest in yachting is Antonio Banderas. Unlike the other celebrities on this list, Banderas does not limit himself to simply relaxing aboard a yacht. He regularly participates in Spanish regattas with his wife Melanie Griffith.
Banderas owns several sailing yachts, one of which is moored in his hometown of Malaga, Spain. Interestingly, Banderas maintains a friendship with Spanish King Philip VI, who sold the actor his yacht, wanting it to be “in good hands.”
Catherine, Princess of Wales
Kate Middleton, better known as Catherine, Princess of Wales, began sailing as a child. Together with her husband, Prince William, she regularly participates in regattas, including the famous 2019 King’s Cup regatta organized by the Royal Foundation.
Both spouses share a passion for yachting and sailing. Catherine also passes on her knowledge and love of the sea to her children, George, Charlotte and Louis, teaching them the basics of the nautical arts. In the British maritime community, the Princess of Wales is considered an experienced and competent yachtsman.