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Photo: A boater — Taken by the poster

**STEP ONE** is a 55-meter private superyacht built by Amels in the Netherlands and one of the defining yachts of the renowned Amels 180 series. Designed by Tim Heywood with interiors by Laura Sessa, she combines serious long-range capability with exceptional comfort, expansive outdoor spaces, a large sundeck, beach club, helipad and refined living areas. More importantly, STEP ONE is not simply another large yacht—she was the first yacht that helped establish the Amels 180 platform, giving her a special place in modern superyacht history. Built for true ocean cruising rather than simply marina life, she represents the kind of yacht designed to travel far, stay independent and explore some of the world’s most spectacular coastlines. STEP ONE has recently completed a remarkable Pacific Northwest journey, travelling north from San Diego through the Pacific coast to Alaska before returning south to Vancouver. This route is one of the great classic passages of the yachting world. From the California coast to British Columbia’s inside waters and onward into the fjords, glaciers and wilderness of Southeast Alaska, it is a voyage that many experienced sailors and yacht owners dream of making at least once. For serious cruising yachts, the Pacific Northwest and Alaska are more than destinations—they are almost a rite of passage, combining extraordinary scenery, challenging navigation, remote anchorages and a sense of exploration that few other cruising grounds can match.