Black Pearl, Sailing & Crew Pride with Captain Chris Gartner | On The Bridge

What makes sailing yacht Black Pearl one of the most extraordinary yachts in the world?

In this episode of On The Bridge, Alicia Store, Chief Operating Officer at dsnm Ltd, speaks with Captain Chris Gartner of sailing yacht Black Pearl about the freedom of sailing, the technology behind one of the most recognisable yachts afloat, and the realities of operating a sailing yacht of this scale.

Chris explains why sailing offers something different from motor yachting, describing it as the chess game of yachting, where wind, crew, systems, timing, and skill all come together to move the yacht with power and purpose.

This conversation explores what makes Black Pearl so unique, from her Dyn Rig to the onboard systems that allow her to generate power while under sail. It also looks at the practical side of operating a yacht of this size, including crew organisation, pride in the vessel, maintenance, safety, and the challenge of keeping the rig operational at 72 metres above the water.

Chris also shares the destinations that have shaped his career, including years spent exploring the Pacific Basin, and why Black Pearl is ready for more blue-water sailing, remote cruising, and a new chapter as a charter yacht.

At the centre of the conversation is the passion that drives sailing yacht crew:

It is not just about moving from A to B. It is about using wind, teamwork, and seamanship to bring a yacht like Black Pearl fully to life.

Topics include:

• Why sailing yachts offer a different kind of command
• What makes Black Pearl’s Dyn Rig so significant
• How Black Pearl generates power while under sail
• The realities of operating a sailing yacht of this size
• Crew pride, motivation, and onboard culture
• Maintenance, safety, and working aloft
• Why the rig creates unique operational challenges
• Remote cruising and blue-water sailing
• Pacific destinations and future bucket-list routes
• Black Pearl’s new chapter as a charter yacht

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Host: Alicia Store, Chief Operating Officer at dsnm Ltd
Guest: Captain Chris Gartner, sailing yacht Black Pearl

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