Welcome to Salt Lines: A Truly Exceptional Yacht
Salt Lines is not your average yacht. As a Shipwright 70 designed by the renowned Laurent Giles and built by AMARC (TES) in the UK in 1990, she was never intended for casual cruising. Originally launched as the iconic John Laing, she was crafted with a singular purpose: to brave the world’s most challenging waters and provide life-changing expeditions.
A Legacy of Oceanic Exploration
Commissioned by the Ocean Youth Trust (OYT) in the UK, Salt Lines began her life shaping future explorers. Over three decades, she has carried thousands of young adventurers on transformative journeys across the world’s oceans. Her primary mission has always been more than just sailing—it’s been about fostering personal growth, building resilience, and developing teamwork through challenging maritime experiences.
Over decades of service, Salt Lines has sailed hundreds of thousands of nautical miles across the Atlantic, North Sea, Mediterranean, Pacific, and the Southern Ocean. Her most recent voyages have included an Australian circumnavigation, New Zealand and remote Pacific Islands. She has proven herself time and again in a variety of conditions, from tranquil tropical waters to the harsh, unpredictable environments of the Southern Ocean.