07/06/2026
For many yacht owners, sustainability at sea remains an ambition for the future. For the crew of the sailing yacht Ya, it is already a reality.
Currently, on her second circumnavigation using the original Bruntons Autoprop Eco*Stars supplied in 2013, Ya is now operating completely fossil free, with no diesel and no gas on board. The yacht is fully electric, including the galley, and continues to demonstrate how efficient propulsion and regeneration technology can transform long-distance cruising.
The story of Ya has already attracted attention for its pioneering approach to sustainable voyaging, but what makes the yacht especially impressive is the real-world performance of the Bruntons Autoprop Eco*Star system after more than 50,000 miles at sea. Read the full story on our blog - https://bruntonspropellers.com/ya-and-the-autoprop-ecostar/
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