whO is lady magellan?

Lady Magellan is a unique 46 ft. fast sailing yacht, the crowning of a lifelong dream. She is a Kees van de Stadt 46, a long distance cruising yacht with pilot house and lift keel, designed by Satellite Yacht Design.

She is built with composite materials, making her not only exceptionally beautiful but also incredibly fast on the water. Equipped with a carbon mast, water ballast, and renewed synthetic decking, she offers a unique blend of performance and style. Her fast hull is perfectly paired with a comfortable interior featuring a three-cabin layout.

She will sail all the oceans of the planet (in various legs) to carry the message of a more sustainable planet, fight single use plastic and facilitate science. 

Sailing under the Dutch flag, she has no fixed port of attachment and will constantly be on the move. 

A commitment to science, exploration and sustainability

technical characteristics

  • Length ± : 13.90 m
  • Beam ± : 4.35 m
  • Draft ± : 1.60 m (lifting keel with bulb)
  • Shipyard : Klaas Bood Jachtbouw
  • Material : Composite
  • Engine(s) : Yanmar
  • Fuel tank± : 320 ltr
  • Fuel Day tank ± : 50 ltr
  • Fresh water tank ± : 320
  • Watermaker

Sailing plans

Four members of the all-women crew on Board Lady Magellan, preparing for the ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers) 2026.

!!!: Madeira Gran:May2025: Medemblik- Amsterdam – Den Haag – Rotterdam-  Stellendam – Cherbourg- Sark- Roscoff -Tréguier-L’Aber Wrac’h -L’Orient-Quiberon-La Turballe-L’Ile d’Yeu-La Rochelle- Bilbao-Santander-Ribadesella-Gijòn-Ribadeo-A Coruña

2026 plans:

April: Coruña -Porto

May-June Porto -Lisbon-Cadiz (depending on Orcas!)

July- August: Portugal to Madeira

September- October: Madeira – Canaries

November 22: Gran Canaria, on the start line for the ARC2026 !!!

Follow her journey on Marine Traffic !

Sailing Season 2025