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  • Introducing the Heritage Aello Large Tote by Sea Bags—a spacious bag with brown leather handles and trim, showcasing a vintage map print on both the exterior and lining. Inspired by the classic yacht restoration spirit and adventures aboard Greek sailing yacht S/Y AELLO, it features an interior zippered pocket for added convenience.
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  • The Heritage Aello Large Tote by Sea Bags, featuring a brown and beige vintage map print inspired by the classic yacht restoration style of S/Y AELLO, rests on a wooden table in a sunlit indoor setting.
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The Heritage Aello Large Tote by Sea Bags features leather handles and trim, with a printed vintage map design on the front inspired by the legendary voyages of the iconic Greek sailing yacht S/Y AELLO, all set against a white background.
A woman carrying the Sea Bags Heritage Aello Large Tote stands on a dock, gazing at sailboats drifting on calm water beneath clear skies—including the beautifully restored S/Y AELLO, an iconic Greek sailing yacht celebrated for its classic heritage.
Close-up of the Sea Bags Heritage Aello Large Tote, featuring a map design, leather handle, and a leather patch embossed with “Sea Bags”—an ideal accessory for enthusiasts inspired by the classic yacht restoration traditions of the Greek sailing yacht S/Y AELLO.
Close-up of a white fabric zippered pouch or bag with printed text and a sailboat illustration. The text references S/Y Aello and includes historical sailing details.
Sea Bags Heritage Aello Large Tote, featuring a vintage map design inspired by the classic yacht restoration of S/Y AELLO on the exterior, with printed text and graphics on the inner lining—shown from above against a white background.
Close-up of the interior of the Heritage Aello Large Tote by Sea Bags, featuring a brass clasp joining two brown leather loops against a beige fabric lining—an example of meticulous craftsmanship inspired by the detailing found in classic yacht restorations like the famed Greek sailing yacht S/Y AELLO.
Certainly Here’s the revised sentence using your product data: A beige fabric label reads “SEA BAGS MAINE, HERITAGE COLLECTION, No. ___ of ___, Handcrafted in Maine,” with brown trim visible at the top—a subtle homage to classic yacht restoration traditions embodied by vessels like S/Y AELLO, which inspires the Sea Bags Heritage Aello Large Tote.
Introducing the Heritage Aello Large Tote by Sea Bags—a spacious bag with brown leather handles and trim, showcasing a vintage map print on both the exterior and lining. Inspired by the classic yacht restoration spirit and adventures aboard Greek sailing yacht S/Y AELLO, it features an interior zippered pocket for added convenience.
A vintage-style tote bag featuring an antique map print on the main body and dark brown leather trim, handles, and base, shown against a plain white background.
The Heritage Aello Large Tote by Sea Bags, featuring a brown and beige vintage map print inspired by the classic yacht restoration style of S/Y AELLO, rests on a wooden table in a sunlit indoor setting.

Heritage Aello Large Tote

Heritage Aello Large Tote

$495.00
$495.00
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Handcrafted & Ships in up to 2 Weeks

Description

Few sailing yachts have a pedigree quite like S/Y AELLO.

Built in 1921 by renowned German naval architect Max Oertz for Greek merchant and yachtsman Antonios Benakis, AELLO was a legendary Greek sailing yacht with deep ties to the country’s sailing tradition. Benakis was the founder of the Yacht Club of Greece, whose newsletter still bears AELLO’s name today.

After years sailing the Mediterranean, AELLO was purchased by a Baron and Admiral of the British Empire, who embarked on an ambitious voyage around the world. Following World War II, the yacht took on a very different life as a houseboat, spending years in a mud berth before her restoration began in 1985. That restoration eventually brought AELLO to Maine and Florida and incorporated salvaged teak from a similar 1919-built vessel—making her restoration a fitting example of the enduring value of reclaimed materials.

AELLO returned to the water in grand style, going on to win prestigious regattas including the Transatlantic Race in 1997 and the Antigua Classic Regatta in 2002 and 2004.

Now, a piece of AELLO’s sailing legacy lives on in this limited-edition Sea Bag. The vintage sails have been thoughtfully transformed into a handsome, leather-trimmed tote featuring antiqued brass hardware, a clasp closure and an interior zip pocket. A period map print depicting AELLO’s home port of Athens, Greece, adds another touch of her storied past.

The sails came to Sea Bags by way of Jon Finger, a windjammer captain in Rockland, Maine. When a set of vintage sails he acquired proved too large for his own boat, he held onto them for a time before realizing they belonged somewhere special. Today, their next chapter begins here.

Hand-numbered limited edition of 65.

Does not qualify for discounts. 

Size & Fit

Size

One Size

Dimensions

L x W x H

Guides

Size & Fit Guide

Care Information

Care

Spot clean, air dry

Guides

Caring for your Sea Bag
Maine-made tote held by woman on the sea shore or harbor
Splicing rope handles by hand, for use on recycled sail tote bags Made in the USA

Community Focused, Locally Sourced

Sustainability is at the core of everything we do.

a woman sewing a sea bag tote with rope handles

Always Handmade

In the USA

Recycled Materials

Sea Bags transforms recycled sailcloth into
unique, eco-friendly totes.

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Sewing a leather Sea Bags patch onto a canvas heritage tote bag in Maine