Imagine a classic yacht that captures the spirit of adventure so perfectly, it might have been built for pioneering ocean wanderers of an earlier era. Imagine the seamanlike attention to detail: the sheer line, the layout and handling, the true feel of the rudder on the helm, the secure cockpit and comfortable sea berths, the wonderful ambiance below decks. Then imagine a yacht with a tall carbon rig and powerful sail plan working in harmony with a fully ballasted and retractable bulb keel for excellent light or heavy weather performance and sea keeping, on or off the wind. A yacht whose stunning classic looks give little indication of the carefully selected technologies that enhance comfort and lifestyle, safety and reliability, communications and navigation, ease of operation by a small crew. Put the two together and you have the 37m/122ft cutter rigged sloop PUMULA – a carefully orchestrated blend of tradition and modernity. Designed by Dykstra Naval Architects, Rhoades Young Design and delivered by Royal Huisman in 2012. Photos by Cory Silken. PUMULA is currently racing the New Zealand Millennium Cup. Learn more? www.royalhuisman.com/Pumula #pumula #sypumula #dykstranavalarchitects #rhoadesyoung #nzmilleniumcup #milleniumcup #corysilken #supersail #bigsailboats #sailsexy #royalhuisman #thespiritofindividuality (bij Royal Huisman)