Sir Paul McCartney skippers a modest daysailer as Beatles legend, 80, takes wife Nancy Shevell on a Magical Mystery Tour of the East Hamptons

Sir Paul McCartney revealed a hitherto unknown talent for sailing as he skippered a small boat in the East Hamptons on Monday. 

The Beatles legend appeared to be taking wife Nancy Shevell on a Magical Mystery Tour of the Atlantic coastline as they ventured out in the affluent New York enclave after a spot of lunch. 

Sporting a blue cap and sunglasses, Sir Paul, 80, certainly looked the part while steering his modest daysailer, with the musician seen navigating a small body of water close to the shoreline. 

Here comes the sailor: Sir Paul McCartney revealed a hitherto unknown talent for sailing as he skippered a small boat in the East Hamptons on Monday

Here comes the sailor: Sir Paul McCartney revealed a hitherto unknown talent for sailing as he skippered a small boat in the East Hamptons on Monday

Completing his look with a white T-shirt and shorts, the sixties icon was clearly ship-shape as he made the most of the balmy summer temperatures on America’s east coast. 

Joining her husband, socialite Nancy, 62, was appropriately dressed in a white shirt and wide brimmed hat as she occupied a seat directly opposite the skipper. 

Sir Paul is enjoying a well earned break following a busy start to the summer, during which he became the oldest ever headliner in the Glastonbury Festival’s rich and varied 52-year history.

Baby you can drive my boat: The Beatles legend appeared to be taking wife Nancy Shevell on a Magical Mystery Tour of the Atlantic coastline as they ventured out in the New York enclave

Baby you can drive my boat: The Beatles legend appeared to be taking wife Nancy Shevell on a Magical Mystery Tour of the Atlantic coastline as they ventured out in the New York enclave

The long and winding row: Sir Paul took charge during the outing on Monday morning

The long and winding row: Sir Paul took charge during the outing on Monday morning 

No Wings needed: Sporting a blue cap and sunglasses, Sir Paul, 80, certainly looked the part while steering his modest daysailer

No Wings needed: Sporting a blue cap and sunglasses, Sir Paul, 80, certainly looked the part while steering his modest daysailer

His lengthy set, which had been delayed by three years due to the pandemic, wasn’t short of surprises as he was joined by guests Dave Grohl and Bruce Springsteen during the show.

Taking to the stage for his first performance at the festival in 18 years, Sir Paul performed hits ranging from his Beatles heyday to his time with the band Wings.

The pop icon earned a thunderous reception from the crowd of thousands watching the show, with many millions also watching on BBC One.

The fool on the hull: But Macca appeared to be in full control of his boat during the outing

The fool on the hull: But Macca appeared to be in full control of his boat during the outing

Let it free: The musician's colourful mast was unfurled during his trip onto the Atlantic

Let it free: The musician’s colourful mast was unfurled during his trip onto the Atlantic 

A day in the life... of Macca's wife: Joining her husband, socialite Nancy was appropriately dressed in a white shirt and wide brimmed hat

A day in the life… of Macca’s wife: Joining her husband, socialite Nancy was appropriately dressed in a white shirt and wide brimmed hat

During his set Sir Paul showed his allegiance to his pal Johnny Depp while performing his 2012 track, My Valentine, as he projected a clip of the actor from the song’s music video onto the screen behind him.

He recently used the footage in his recent US Get Back tour, while the Pirates Of The Caribbean star was in the midst of his defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard, which he later won.

Also featuring Natalie Portman, the black-and-white video sees the Hollywood star playing guitar and translating the track into sign language.

Better Get Back: The musician appeared to steer his boat back towards shore

Better Get Back: The musician appeared to steer his boat back towards shore 

No Help required: Sir Paul effortlessly navigated his daysailer across the choppy water

No Help required: Sir Paul effortlessly navigated his daysailer across the choppy water

No Help required: Sir Paul effortlessly navigated his daysailer across the choppy water 

Sir Paul did not address Depp’s $100million court case against Amber directly during the concert but as soon as the images of the actor appeared on stage, the crowd cheered.

The Love Me Do hitmaker also got the crowd to cheer for his home city of Liverpool, as well as his late bandmate John Lennon, to whom he dedicated Here Today to.

The show proves a poignant moment in Sir Paul’s lengthy career, as it also came 55 years to the day since The Beatles reached the largest audience in their history, when they performed on the world’s first global TV broadcast.

Main man: Sir Paul is enjoying a well earned break following a busy start to the summer, during which he became the oldest ever headliner in the Glastonbury Festival's 52-year history

Main man: Sir Paul is enjoying a well earned break following a busy start to the summer, during which he became the oldest ever headliner in the Glastonbury Festival’s 52-year history

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Originally posted 2022-07-18 15:52:12.