When he launched Maltese Falcon in 2006, venture capitalist and former Hewlett Packard GM Tom Perkins fulfilled a fantasy that most sailors would never have even dared to dream. The furling sails are ...

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With her nearly 200-foot-tall masts, the 289-foot Perini Navi Maltese Falcon calls to mind a skyscraper sprung loose on the sea. Most sailors who step aboard experience an unsettling moment when they ...

Ever wonder what people do once they’ve commissioned, built, and finally received the yacht of their dreams? Aside from taking it out for a spin or two, most ships end up being put up for charter.

The three-masted Maltese Falcon has been one of the most recognizable superyachts in the world since she was launched in 2006, and she’s been hosting royalty, celebrities, business leaders and winning ...