AMSTERDAM — A yacht that has twice raced around the world has been rescued from oblivion and made shipshape with AkzoNobel products as it prepares to embark on a global voyage of hope.
The Maiden yacht was the first boat in the history of the Whitbread Round the World Race (now the Volvo Ocean Race) to feature an all-female crew. After being abandoned, it has now been fully restored with the company’s yacht coatings ahead of a worldwide tour, which will help raise awareness and fundraise for girls’ education.