How Does The Yacht Greta Thunberg Took Get Back?

Climate activist Greta Thunberg, a 16-year-old Swedish woman, made a double crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in 2019 to attend climate conferences in New York City and Santiago, Chile. She sailed from Plymouth, UK, to New York, United States aboard the racing yacht Malizia II (the Italian for malice), returning from Hampton, Virginia. Despite the tight quarters and lack of creature comforts, Thunberg sailed with her father, a two-man crew, and a cameraperson on the 60-foot Malizia II racing yacht with solar panels and underwater turbines.

After almost a fortnight at sea, Thunberg arrived in New York for the UN Climate Action Summit. Her yacht, the Malizia II, had no toilets or showers and was assisted by Torqeedo RIBs powered by electric engines during docking manoeuvres at the start. The journey was not 100% engine-free, as the yacht will be assisted by Torqeedo RIBs powered by electric engines during docking manoeuvres at the start.

The sailing team behind Thunberg’s yacht voyage to New York has fended off claims that her trip will create environmental damage. After reaching land, Thunberg and her partner Nikki will travel on to Madrid, but she believes the experience they shared with the boat crew will make them more environmentally conscious.

The 48-foot catamaran called La Vagabonde will take about three weeks to sail to Spain, where Thunberg should arrive just in time for the summit. A special welcome convoy will intercept Thunberg’s yacht near the Statue of Liberty off the top of New York City.