The Ocean Life
Our high-end expedition sailboat
The Ocean Life is much more than just an expedition sailboat – it is our floating home base for our nature observations, our adventures and our time together at sea.
Built for the great expanses, designed for safety and comfort: a Garcia Exploration 52, designed according to the ideas of legendary circumnavigator Jimmy Cornell, built in 2018 at the traditional Garcia Yachting shipyard in Cherbourg, France.
This sustainable sailing boat is made of seawater-resistant aluminum, the reinforced bow and the watertight separate sections make it virtually unsinkable – perfect for demanding expeditions in remote areas. At sea, it is our home, retreat and meeting place, but also a viewing platform for exciting nature observations. From the deck, a boundless view opens up to the horizon. Science and wilderness meet on the Ocean Life – and you are right in the middle of it, as part of our crew. Here you can feel the true Ocean Life spirit!
More than a boat
Plenty of room for adventure
When you step on board the Ocean Life, you immediately sense that this is no ordinary sailing boat. In the light-flooded deck saloon with a 270° view, people cook, talk shop, research and laugh. The cabins are bright, functional and cozy at the same time – with high-quality mattresses, slatted frames and clever storage space solutions.
It combines precision craftsmanship, well thought-out design and maritime comfort, providing warmth and security even in Arctic waters. There is also a spacious wet room in the foredeck.
Construction & concept
- Aluminum expedition yacht, built by Garcia Yachts in northern France
- Designed according to the requirements of Jimmy Cornell, one of the world’s most experienced circumnavigators
- The result: the consistent “Go Everywhere” yacht – developed for all latitudes, all oceans, all conditions
- Quintessence of over 250,000 nautical miles of ocean and expedition experience
- Extremely high manufacturing quality, uncompromisingly designed for safety, robustness and durability
- Yacht was used exclusively by the previous owner, only sailed in the Mediterranean
- Condition: technically and visually as good as new, no expedition wear whatsoever
Hull & structure
- All-aluminum hull with material thicknesses up to 13 mm
- Integrated ice eye / impact protection on the bow – optimum protection against flotsam, ice and collisions
- Triple, watertight subdivision of the hull
- Each area can be locked separately
- Yacht is considered practically unsinkable
- High-quality full insulation
- Minimized condensation
- Pleasant, dry indoor climate – even in cold and polar regions
- Two independent rudder blades
- Collision bulkhead in the bow area
- Buckling mechanism in the rudder
- Rudder coupled via detachable connection – redundancy in the event of failure
Safety & expedition capability
- Security concept based on redundancy, robustness and convenience
- Comfort explicitly designed as an integral part of safety
- Solid fuel dinghy:
- Ideal for landings in surf and rough conditions
- Polar bear-proof – no destruction by predators possible
- 15 hp outboard motor for powerful maneuvers
- Storm sails & heavy weather setup
- Fuel Polisher – clean fuel supply even on long journeys
- Foghorn for limited visibility and ice navigation
- Self-sufficient energy and water supply increases security independent of infrastructure
Navigation & control
- State-of-the-art, fully redundant navigation system (state of the art)
- Radar system for night, fog and ice navigation
- Two large B&G touchscreens
- Inside steering position – safe steering in extreme weather conditions
- Two steering wheels in the cockpit
- Precise controllability even under heavy weather conditions
- Starlink on board
- Stable Internet connection even in remote areas
- Increased security through permanent communication
Interior & comfort
- Spacious deck saloon with approx. 270° all-round visibility
- Light-flooded living space even in bad weather
- Highest joinery quality
- Excellent choice of materials
- Timeless, functional design
- Sophisticated layout for long journeys and expeditions
- A total of 10 berths available – only 6 berths occupied
- Generous space per person
- Maximum privacy and relaxation
- Comfortable beds with slatted frames
- Spring mattresses
- High-quality bed linen
- Powerful heating system
- Pleasant temperatures even in arctic conditions
- Shower on board
- No need for restrictive water conservation
Technology, energy & self-sufficiency
- 150 hp Volvo Penta engine – powerful, reliable, durable
- Diesel capacity: 1,000 liters
- Fresh water capacity: 1,000 liters
- High-performance desalination plant
- Capacity: 100 liters per hour
- Generator on board – stable power supply
- Largely energy self-sufficient even on long passages
- Water maker enables maximum comfort without resource stress
- Submersible compressor on board
- Ideal for research, nature and exploration activities
In short:
The Ocean Life is not a charter yacht –
it is a professional expedition platform.
Comfort here is not about luxury, but about the performance, safety and concentration of everyone on board.
Because only those who feel comfortable can give their best as part of the crew and at the same time be open to the natural beauty that we encounter on our journeys.
The Ocean Life
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