Denmark

Royal Denship A/S

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377599/image/large-c2786b54e0c8cde143464e8c17a9f592.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377599">Observed a few days ago docked here in Vigo, in northwest Spain, were the two explorer superyachts <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6182" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Anawa62.0m (203'5&quot;)Damen Yachting2020">Anawa</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/228" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cupani63.71m (209'0&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2006">Cupani</a>. Delivered in 2020 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> and refitted earlier this year in Genoa, the 62-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6182" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Anawa62.0m (203'5&quot;)Damen Yachting2020">Anawa</a> features a custom design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/37" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture (Company)">Azure Yacht Design &amp; Naval Architecture</a> and interiors by Carlo Torre of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7193" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Temptation (Company)">Monaco Yacht Temptation</a>. The 1,886 GT Polar Class yacht was built for 30 days of autonomous travel and includes expedition-ready facilities such as twin tender garages, a dive store, and a helipad. Her interior blends Scandinavian minimalism with natural materials, offering accommodation for up to 12 guests and 20 crew.Nearby is the 63.7-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/228" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cupani63.71m (209'0&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2006">Cupani</a>, originally delivered as Turmoil in 2006 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Denship A/S (Company)">Royal Denship</a> and designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/87" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ole Steen Knudsen A/S (Company)">Ole Steen Knudsen</a>, with interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/46" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rune Design A/S (Company)">Rune Design</a>. Formerly known as Albula, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/228" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cupani63.71m (209'0&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2006">Cupani</a> was commissioned by an experienced yachtsman for marine research expeditions and retains purpose-built areas including a wet lab, lecture room, and large lazarette. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/63502" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="64m Royal Denship explorer superyacht Cupani sold (2025-06-05 15:00:00 +0200)">Sold this summer</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/228" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cupani63.71m (209'0&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2006">Cupani</a> is propelled by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> diesel engines, offering a transatlantic range of 6,500 nautical miles.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/63150" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Behind Abeking's refit of Lürssen 73m superyacht Starfire ahead of MYBA unveiling (2025-04-24 09:30:00 +0200)"></a>If you would like to see your photo featured each day, then send your submissions to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:news@superyachttimes.com" target="_blank">news@superyachttimes.com</a>.

60m+ explorer superyachts Anawa and Cupani in Vigo

The two explorer superyachts Anawa and Cupani were recently spotted docked here in Vigo, Spain. 

Launched in 2005, the 66-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AHS66.0m (216'6&quot;)Oceanco2005">AHS</a> is currently for sale with Matthew Albert of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Partners (Company)">Superyacht Partners</a>. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/ahs/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht AHS for sale</a> combines classical design with contemporary features and has been well maintained over the years.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374589/image/large-c18021fc0cd7c975dbd3d953e383375d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374589"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AHS66.0m (216'6&quot;)Oceanco2005"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AHS66.0m (216'6&quot;)Oceanco2005">AHS</a> features exterior design and naval architecture by her Dutch builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, while the late <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/19" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Pinto (Company)">Alberto Pinto</a> designed her interiors, creating a balance of traditional elegance and modern functionality.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374607/image/large-b5742c37bb80a2f11af281fe6731a780.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374607"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374606/image/large-18e61c913cf4f34eec5d4fddbab61d74.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374606">Constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> has undergone several refits over the years, including a 16-month re-build completed between 2018 and 2020 and further updates in 2025, leaving her in turnkey condition for her new owner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374612/image/large-7ce46513b0c8b6b4142834294f35ceb8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374612"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374609/image/large-5e70776e495f841d4efd9eebb8304223.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374609"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374611/image/large-721e53efb429bfecb063765ba103c7f4.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374611">The latest updates included the addition of a guest stateroom to her main deck, increasing the number of staterooms onboard the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> to seven, and accommodating up to 16 guests, supported by 18 crew cabins and two upper-deck staff cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374598/image/large-27851823d4cccb8bcb67d932bc5ee233.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374598"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374602/image/large-06d61afa8e9950bbe7b9643d4b26f191.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374602">The master and VIP suites of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AHS66.0m (216'6&quot;)Oceanco2005">AHS</a> were rebuilt and much of her interior and exterior furniture and upholstery were replaced. A full set of gym equipment has also been added to her sun deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374634/image/large-6be512470c1b48de5a6d9e2d5836f5e2.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374634">The owner’s suite of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AHS66.0m (216'6&quot;)Oceanco2005">AHS</a> can be configured as a separate master and VIP suites and is adorned with a neutral colour scheme. Other interior spaces on the main deck include her cinema with seating for 16, and lounge and dining areas which offer flexible spaces for onboard living.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374626/image/large-f9242b9c7e28452fc40ce6de0c5dbad1.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374626"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374617/image/large-5b10864c5f02cf56658220c5af484905.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374617">The sundeck of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AHS66.0m (216'6&quot;)Oceanco2005">AHS</a> provides space for sunbathing, dining and recreation, including a waterfall pool of more than 19,000 litres, sunpads, a gym area and a beach club with on-water access. Water toys onboard AHS include waterslides, Jet Skis, towable inflatables, seabobs, paddleboards and waterskis.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374593/image/large-e5db21412c6309a2144f24f9b557ded5.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374593">&nbsp;The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/oceanco/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Oceanco yacht for sale</a> carries three tenders, comprising a 9.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Denship A/S (Company)">Royal Denship</a> Limo Tender, an 8.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Denship A/S (Company)">Royal Denship</a>, and a 5.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1306" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautica International Inc. (Company)">Nautica</a> RIB.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374644/image/large-9c43940fffd55e888156c5ca9a09d359.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374644">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AHS66.0m (216'6&quot;)Oceanco2005">AHS</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deutz AG (Company)">Deutz</a>-MWM diesel engines, capable of a top speed of 16.5 knots, with a cruising range of 6,000 nautical miles.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374580/image/large-f63b22a92e027deef6d8057077dad241.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374580">

AHS: 66m Oceanco superyacht for sale

Launched in 2005, the 66-metre Oceanco superyacht AHS is currently for sale with 	Matthew Albert of Superyacht Partners. 

66m Oceanco superyacht AHS for sale

The 63.71-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Denship A/S (Company)">Royal Denship</a> explorer superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/228" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cupani63.71m (209'0&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2006">Cupani</a> sold, with James Lloyd of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a> introducing the buyer, whilst Frank Grzeszczak Jr. of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a> represented the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/278737/image/large-463b766bd3e05f57b0156cae8d3972d5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/278737">Delivered in 2006, the yacht features naval architecture and exterior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/87" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ole Steen Knudsen A/S (Company)">Ole Steen Knudsen</a>, with interior design crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/46" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rune Design A/S (Company)">Rune Design</a>. Originally commissioned by an experienced yachtsman, she was previously known as Turmoil and Albula.At a volume of 1,428 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/228" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cupani63.71m (209'0&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2006">Cupani</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 16 guests across eight staterooms. Her layout includes one master suite, one VIP suite, three double suites and three twin suites. Additional accommodation is available for up to 14 crew members, including the captain.Constructed with a steel hull, steel superstructure and teak decks, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/228" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cupani63.71m (209'0&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2006">Cupani</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 14 knots and a top speed of 16 knots.At the time of her sale, she had a last known asking price of $29,950,000.

Royal Denship superyacht Cupani sold

The 63.71-metre Royal Denship explorer superyacht Cupani sold.

64m Royal Denship explorer superyacht Cupani sold

The 46.68-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Denship A/S (Company)">Royal Denship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/249" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Big Aron46.68m (153'2&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2004">Big Aron</a> is now for sale. The superyacht, which is available for viewings in Salvador, Brazil, is represented on the market by Joao Raphael Kossmann of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> Rio de Janeiro and Ian Sherwood of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> London.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362352/image/large-4896e96ce350a8eb80bd17b2b9363e45.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362352">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/big-aron" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Big Aron, for sale</a>, was built in 2004 to an exterior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/87" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ole Steen Knudsen A/S (Company)">Ole Steen Knudsen</a>, who also completed her naval architecture and engineering, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/46" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rune Design A/S (Company)">Rune Design</a> who created her interior aesthetic. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362344/image/large-a0903da7953892dead4457bbb380fc54.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362344"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362353/image/large-9d784720f70dd45c4e88a76bb9f3ded0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362353"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362345/image/large-d053e92f392ef18dac344d133fb9fd92.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362345">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> has a 601 GT and is able to accommodate as many as 10 guests. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/249" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Big Aron46.68m (153'2&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2004">Big Aron</a> was built to explorer standards, designed for venturing off the beaten track without compromising on comfort. With her ice-strengthened hull and impressive 6,500 nautical mile range, she offers the capability and confidence to cruise virtually anywhere.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362356/image/large-93301ae5ed67c9b53be3e0f462944e95.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362356"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362357/image/large-1d62c8459c2a7285334bee1ffb8f5579.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362357">With five spacious decks, the yacht offers her guests a number of areas to enjoy both inside and out, with a large sundeck, foredeck area for the storage of tenders and toys, and aft upper deck with a bar and dining area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362350/image/large-22c754bb3ebbbfbdcc2ae1d391b3985a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362350">She is powered by twin <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/caterpillar-inc" target="_blank">Caterpillar Inc</a> engines, which give her a cruising speed of 14 knots and a top speed of 15.5 knots.&nbsp;

Yacht Big Aron for sale

The 47m Royal Denship explorer yacht Big Aron is for sale with Burgess.

47m explorer yacht Big Aron for sale

The 36.9-metre Moonen motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Familybilt36.9m (121'1&quot;)Moonen Yachts2011">Familybilt</a> sold in a deal with Barry Hague of Collection Yachts introducing the buyer and Chris Daves of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332481/image/large-931f927cf674cb9216f9d5195290e57b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332481">Delivered in 2011, the hull was acquired by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen Yachts</a> in 2009. Previously named Crystal, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Familybilt36.9m (121'1&quot;)Moonen Yachts2011">Familybilt</a> features interior and exterior design by Dixon Yacht Design, with naval architecture penned by her original builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Denship A/S (Company)">Royal Denship</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332494/image/large-444947a080972574f5e3832b0b2718d3.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332494"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332489/image/large-4c1d709bcd29c8a5c2cfc7ee06f1715b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332489"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332491/image/large-22327a097737213f75ba447fdf89598e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332491">With an interior volume of 268 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Familybilt36.9m (121'1&quot;)Moonen Yachts2011">Familybilt</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests across five staterooms, consisting of a master stateroom, a full-beam VIP, a double stateroom and two twin staterooms.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332482/image/large-30e1a43c6cb05f0ee880c9468da7d7a3.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332482"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332498/image/large-e288fde042e88d5acd872f1c54d13d59.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332498"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Familybilt36.9m (121'1&quot;)Moonen Yachts2011">Familybilt</a> features a large sundeck with a Jacuzzi and fully-stocked cocktail bar. Her foredeck offers plenty of opportunities for guests to lounge around and sunbathe, while a multitude of dining areas allow guests to dine alfresco.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332485/image/large-cf8316c42d3fe37cfb7723f10b611581.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332485"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332484/image/large-c0e5f6cd9d02be2f54cf2723751cf897.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332484">Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Familybilt36.9m (121'1&quot;)Moonen Yachts2011">Familybilt</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, which propel her to a top speed of 23 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 12 knots. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Familybilt36.9m (121'1&quot;)Moonen Yachts2011">Familybilt</a> had a last known asking price of $8,900,000.&nbsp;

Familybilt: 37m Moonen motor yacht sold

The 36.9-metre Moonen motor yacht Familybilt sold, with a last known asking price of $8,900,000.

37m Moonen motor yacht Familybilt sold

SuperYacht Times takes a closer look onboard the 70.56-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Denship A/S (Company)">Royal Denship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/83" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Force Blue70.56m (231'6&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2002">Force Blue</a>, which has now joined the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4680" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Yacht International (Company)">Royal Yacht International</a> charter fleet. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232375/image/large-7743a0a106de637d20a030ef7515824b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232375">Delivered in 2002 by her Danish shipyard, the explorer yacht was developed to serve as a world cruiser. In the winter of 2022, she underwent a refit with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6725" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giangrasso Group (Company)">Giangrasso Group</a> in Livorno, Italy, which saw her receive an extension of seven-metres and a complete redesign of her exterior lines.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284906/image/large-c27569c1b9e48e02b5254d1ae3c14a09.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284906"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284907/image/large-3a8d59e7a1256387e17cc768b838ce71.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284907"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284913/image/large-253165ec8ea3a5ea8f3760f4a4c9ce5b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284913">As well as boosting her length from 63-metres to 70-metres, the refit involved an extension of her bathing platform to form a large beach club and a redesign of the main deck to aft, paving the way for further lounge space. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/83" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Force Blue70.56m (231'6&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2002">Force Blue</a>’s refit also &nbsp;included a refurbishment and redesign of her staterooms, main saloon, and owner’s deck skylounge.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232885/image/large-6b2d7a7d1e600665cd057facc80c948d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232885"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284924/image/large-2c554aa14a9b2387e16de53c4516826b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284924">With a volume of 1,325 GT and a beam of 11.04-metres, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/83" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Force Blue70.56m (231'6&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2002">Force Blue</a> has the capacity to accommodate up to 60 seated guests, and up to 350 guests for quayside events. As many as 12 guests can sleep across six staterooms, including a full-beam master suite located on the upper deck. This suite is home to a king-sized bed, walk-in wardrobes, and a spa-inspired bathroom, including a walk-in shower and a spa bathtub. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232381/image/large-2efca3d0844501b222f970168c84c673.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232381"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232378/image/large-b63b0ad2ea82b563ad5f8e87d72fce19.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232378"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284914/image/large-3d5bc4103bb246d9a38311c24fdae5f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284914">Remaining guests onboard are hosted on the lower deck inside a VIP suite, three double staterooms, and a twin stateroom that can be transformed into a double. Comparable in size to the master suite, the VIP stateroom connects to an adjacent lounge area with a sofa bed that can sleep an additional person.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232376/image/large-93acd1086cc9ed25ea702362f956c1ae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232376">Upon entering the yacht, guests are met with a spacious main saloon and separate dining room that can also function as a conference setting. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/83" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Force Blue70.56m (231'6&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2002">Force Blue</a>’s interiors showcase a combination of mahogany, striped wallpaper, and Carrara marble, as well as a selection of eye-catching artwork.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284908/image/large-ec444523df619ce6f726597c42b06760.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284908"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232377/image/large-b366a5ff646097d2ad59561efc2d95b7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232377">Moving outside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/83" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Force Blue70.56m (231'6&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2002">Force Blue</a>’s bridge deck is fitted with a professional DJ station and disco-lighting, welcoming up to 60 seated guests and 300-350 guests for events at the quayside. Meanwhile, the upper deck features a cinema that can accommodate seven people for movie nights.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232379/image/large-85f0ec08677ce993cd60d34c6c793647.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232379"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284905/image/large-5d1da4e40fb3e2fb7a846d3fec89724c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284905"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284902/image/large-702c2f5b2c105a3698d1219dbbf4880d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284902"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284923/image/large-8e8043bf4982eba5ed1b7ac1f1acfdcb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284923">A notable highlight onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/83" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Force Blue70.56m (231'6&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2002">Force Blue</a> is her spa centre, which contains a steam shower, hammam, mud bath, sauna, hydro massage hot tub as well as a hair and nail saloon. Furthermore, the lower deck houses an indoor gym fully equipped with workout equipment.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232393/image/large-1f57dabe918716932fbc3d3fe02be1c8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232393"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232392/image/large-0075ab151a83e33d953a477aeb532fad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232392">Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/83" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Force Blue70.56m (231'6&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2002">Force Blue</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines that propel her to a top speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 12.5 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284903/image/large-86429d421b5972c980102da739764543.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284903"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284902/image/large-702c2f5b2c105a3698d1219dbbf4880d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284902">Based in the South of France, the superyacht is currently ready to accept charters from May 2025, with the ability to be repositioned in both the West and East Mediterranean.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/329533/image/large-f17fac9d6f4deacea310d96bf34158ec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/329533"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/329265/image/large-4d32b9e9407310275c140cfb9af75d89.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/329265">

Onboard 71m Royal Denship yacht Force Blue for charter 

SuperYacht Times takes a closer look onboard the 70.56-metre Royal Denship superyacht Force Blue, which has now joined the RYI Charter Fleet.


Onboard the 71m Royal Denship superyacht Force Blue for charter 

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/329265/image/large-4d32b9e9407310275c140cfb9af75d89.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/329265">Recently spotted anchored in Villefranche-sur-Mer, the 70.56-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/83" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Force Blue70.56m (231'6&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2002">Force Blue</a> was originally built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Denship A/S (Company)">Royal Denship</a> in 2002 and has since undergone a spectacular transformation. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55435" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A first-look onboard 70m Force Blue after her significant refit (2022-07-05 13:15:00 +0200)">Her refit in 2022</a>, overseen by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6725" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giangrasso Group (Company)">Giangrasso Group</a> in Livorno, Italy, included a seven-metre extension and a complete redesign of her exterior lines by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a>, giving her a fresh, modern look. Inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5705" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michele Bonan (Company)">Michele Bonan</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/644" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Celeste Dell`Anna (Company)">Celeste Dell`Anna</a> have reimagined her interiors, creating luxurious spaces including a private cinema on the owner’s deck. Guests can also enjoy a fully equipped gym and a serene spa area, complete with a steam shower, hammam, mud bath, sauna, and hydromassage hot tub. The refit further introduced a new beach club with an extended swim platform, offering easy access to water activities. Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/83" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Force Blue70.56m (231'6&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2002">Force Blue</a> cruises comfortably at 12.5 knots, reaching a top speed of 16 knots. She is now listed for sale with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> at an asking price of €24,800,000.

71m superyacht Force Blue in Villefranche-sur-Mer

The 71m superyacht Force Blue, built by Royal Denship in 2002, is seen anchored here in Villefrance-sur-Mer, France. 

Yachts attending the Monaco F1 Grand Prix 2024

We unveil the details of the yachts set to make an appearance in Monaco for the upcoming Formula 1 Grand Prix 2024 race season.


Yachts attending the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix 2024

Now that the celebrated <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/199" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="St. Barths Bucket Regatta - 2024">St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2024</a> has come to a close, and the 35.51-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11831" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gelliceaux35.51m (116'6&quot;)Southern Wind2023">Gelliceaux</a> has been determined the overall winner, we take a look back at some of the winning vessels that stole the show during the adrenaline-pinching races, which took place from 21-24 March in St. Barths, France. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306651/image/large-dbcfab58057d79a0d71a3d5f41a44c63.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306651">In this year’s edition, 35 entries were competing against each other between the following racing classes: Les Gazelles, Les Elegantes, Les Petites Dames, L’Esprit 1, Les Mademoiselles, L’Esprit 2, and Performance Ouveurts.Coming in at first place in the class Les Gazelles was the 66.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/592" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hetairos66.7m (218'10&quot;)Baltic Yachts2011">Hetairos</a>, which was delivered by her Finland-based shipyard in 2011, and possesses four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2603" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volkswagen Marine (Company)">Volkswagen Marine</a> engines that proved to be unbeatable in the face of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/592" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hetairos66.7m (218'10&quot;)Baltic Yachts2011">Hetairo</a>’s competitors. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220440/image/large-0ba37b7249d9bcf1aad6899073675e2a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220440">“She is a big, powerful boat, with a long waterline,” said Captain Graham Newton of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/592" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hetairos66.7m (218'10&quot;)Baltic Yachts2011">Hetairos</a>. “I’ve sailed a lot of miles on her now — probably about 120,000 — and she’s a fantastic boat to sail. She effortlessly eats up the miles, especially out on the ocean.”Meanwhile, the 39.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/192" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Velsheda39.4m (129'3&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1933">Velsheda</a> snatched the title of first place in the class Les Elegantes after she managed to beat all other vessels in the first, second, and third race in this category. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/274002/image/large-f8e17c9f154e36c31e0399c92869bd6f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/274002">As for the class Les Petites Dames, the 27.71-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Nautor Swan</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8346" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Freya27.71m (90'11&quot;)Nautor Swan2012">Freya</a> was a nimble force to be reckoned with, as she was able to continuously conquer the other entries, coming in first place three times in a row. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306650/image/large-5ac4b3cdc1eb5f14fe462a91d41775f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306650">Where the class L’Esprit 1 is concerned, other contenders were no match for the 35.51-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11831" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gelliceaux35.51m (116'6&quot;)Southern Wind2023">Gelliceaux</a>, which was delivered by her South-Africa based shipyard in 2023, and features both a carbon fibre hull and carbon fibre superstructure. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306652/image/large-fa5c1cb2e6e46d0844b7b417c00b0fad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306652">Snagging first place in the Les Mademoiselles was <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/72" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakupenda33.24m (109'1&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2005">Nakupenda</a>, a 33.24-metre sailing yacht delivered by the Denmark-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Denship A/S (Company)">Royal Denship</a> in 2005 after she dominated in all three of the races over the course of the event.&nbsp;Another one to watch was the 56.01-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Melek56.01m (183'9&quot;)Perini Navi2010">Melek</a>, which was swift enough to land in first place in the class L’Esprit 2. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306542/image/large-1a23d779b5f8bfacce36061f5bd07574.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306542">Finally, the 66.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/592" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hetairos66.7m (218'10&quot;)Baltic Yachts2011">Hetairos</a> made a name for herself yet again when she managed to place first in another class, Performance Ouveurts, thereby securing a reputation for herself as “a wolf in wolf’s clothing,” to quote her captain. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305429/image/large-200dc40c2cc01ad00f53488f40f6024c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305429">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="St Barths Bucket: Two-time winner Captain Graham Newton on the glory and the legacy of the regatta (2023-03-21 13:45:00 +0100)">St Barths Bucket: Two-time winner Captain Graham Newton on the glory and the legacy of the regatta</a>However, in the end, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11831" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gelliceaux35.51m (116'6&quot;)Southern Wind2023">Gelliceaux</a> was crowned the overall winner of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/199" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="St. Barths Bucket Regatta - 2024">St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2024</a> after the three action-packed days of racing.The sailing yacht's owners expressed their delight for the victory, stating "We never even dreamt of winning the Bucket as we are awed by the legendary programs who had won previously. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11831" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gelliceaux35.51m (116'6&quot;)Southern Wind2023">Gelliceaux</a> performed well above expectations and we are extremely proud of the entire team." <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306653/image/large-c4cf53682f13a7bf01068e091dd3894b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306653">

St Barths Bucket 2024 roundup

Now that the celebrated St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2024 has come to a close, we take a look back at the winning vessels in each class. 

St Barths Bucket 2024: The winners of each class 

Yachts attending St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2024

We take a look at the yachts that will be in attendance during this year’s highly anticipated St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2024. 


Yachts attending the St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2024

The 70.56-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Denship A/S (Company)">Royal Denship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/83" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Force Blue70.56m (231'6&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2002">Force Blue</a> has entered the market with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> sales broker David Legrand and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/force-blue/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Force Blue, for sale</a>, was delivered in 2002 and has recently completed an extensive refit in 2022.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232375/image/large-3f47722aee9e698485ee6eb734924e9f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232375"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/83" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Force Blue70.56m (231'6&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2002">Force Blue</a> was designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Denship A/S (Company)">Royal Denship</a> to cruise the world in style. Her refit with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6725" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giangrasso Group (Company)">Giangrasso Group</a> in Livorno, Italy, saw her receive an extension of seven-metres and a complete redesign of her exterior lines.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232119/image/large-c958efbeb2f09872af64fe8863471247.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232119"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232118/image/large-f79051f2575a85e44550045f6921b51c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232118">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a> and an opulent interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5705" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michele Bonan (Company)">Michele Bonan</a>, whose style is characterised by handmade Italian craftsmanship.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/83" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Force Blue70.56m (231'6&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2002">Force Blue</a> offers guests all the amenities of a five-star hotel, with luxurious materials used throughout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284905/image/large-5d1da4e40fb3e2fb7a846d3fec89724c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284905"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/83" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Force Blue70.56m (231'6&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2002">Force Blue</a> exhibits an abundance of impressive features, including a cinema room on the owner’s deck for private movie evenings. Additonally, her main saloon is light and airy and offers plenty of space for guests onboard to relax, surrounded by expansive windows illuminating the space with plenty of natural light.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284910/image/large-7313b1c1dff38e5fe95dbca1210338f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284910"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232122/image/large-64fafa851e3ba44e8c0ee6df5508b173.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232122">Other highlights onboard the yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/83" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Force Blue70.56m (231'6&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2002">Force Blue</a> include her less formal lounge area, as well as a separate dining area and a large open-air lounge on the main deck aft. She also has an owner’s lounge with wonderful views through full-height windows, three separate seating areas, and a private terrace with banquette seating.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55435" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A first-look onboard 70m Force Blue after her significant refit (2022-07-05 13:15:00 +0200)">A first-look onboard 70m Force Blue after her significant refit</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232381/image/large-2efca3d0844501b222f970168c84c673.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232381"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232378/image/large-b63b0ad2ea82b563ad5f8e87d72fce19.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232378"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284914/image/large-3d5bc4103bb246d9a38311c24fdae5f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284914">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> features six spacious staterooms for up to 12 guests. Her owner’s suite is situated on a dedicated deck, while a VIP suite, three double staterooms and a convertible twin are located on the lower deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284903/image/large-86429d421b5972c980102da739764543.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284903"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284902/image/large-702c2f5b2c105a3698d1219dbbf4880d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284902"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284923/image/large-8e8043bf4982eba5ed1b7ac1f1acfdcb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284923">Guests onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/83" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Force Blue70.56m (231'6&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2002">Force Blue</a> can easily access each deck, thanks to an elevator which serves all decks allowing for multi-generational access. As well as this, her main owner’s and bridge decks all have walkaround side decks to help guests easily navigate around the yacht while indulging in the surroundings.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232393/image/large-1f57dabe918716932fbc3d3fe02be1c8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232393"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284926/image/large-4857bf09fb5c75740535265386e8d284.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284926">For those looking to keep up with their fitness routine while onboard, the gym on the lower deck is the perfect area. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/royal-denship/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Royal Denship yacht for sale</a> offers guests plenty of luxurious amenities onboard including, a calming spa area, complete with a steam shower, Hammam, mud bath, sauna and a hydromassage hot tub.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232884/image/large-219e0c62a635532375c3e0e7211daa03.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232884"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232885/image/large-6b2d7a7d1e600665cd057facc80c948d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232885">Following her extensive refit, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/83" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Force Blue70.56m (231'6&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2002">Force Blue</a> now boasts an exceptional open lounging and sunbathing area at sea level, including an extended swim platform creating a beach club with easy access to the water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284918/image/large-022d350e4454bc4eeac464a2ad903806.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284918">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/83" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Force Blue70.56m (231'6&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2002">Force Blue</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines that are able to propel her to a top speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots. She will be available for viewings during the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/182" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2023">Monaco Yacht Show</a> and will be berthed at Quai des Etats-Unis.

71m Royal Denship yacht Force Blue for sale

The 70.56-metre Royal Denship superyacht Force Blue has entered the market, following an extensive refit in 2022.

71m Royal Denship superyacht Force Blue for sale following extensive refit

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/278737/image/large-463b766bd3e05f57b0156cae8d3972d5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/278737">Spotted last month anchored in the Ploče region of southern Croatia is the 63.71-meter explorer superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/228" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cupani63.71m (209'0&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2006">Cupani</a>. Originally delivered under the name Turmoil in 2006 by the Danish shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Denship A/S (Company)">Royal Denship</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/228" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cupani63.71m (209'0&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2006">Cupani</a> features both naval architecture and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/87" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ole Steen Knudsen A/S (Company)">Ole Steen Knudsen</a> while her interior was designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/46" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rune Design A/S (Company)">Rune Design</a>. The superyacht, formerly named Albula, was commissioned by her original owner, an experienced yachtsman, who used her for marine research expeditions. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/228" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cupani63.71m (209'0&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2006">Cupani</a> features various practical areas, including a wet lab, lecture room/office, and a large lazarette with wet work facilities. The yacht can accommodate a maximum of 16 guests in eight cabins, taken care of by a crew consisting of 14 members.&nbsp;Performance wise, her twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> 3516B-A2 diesel engines of 2260 horsepower each allow her to reach a transatlantic range of 6,500 nautical miles and reach a top speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 14,5 knots. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/228" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cupani63.71m (209'0&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2006">Cupani</a> is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $34,000,000. &nbsp;

Royal Denship superyacht Cupani in Croatia

The 64m superyacht Cupani, built by Royal Denship, is seen here anchored in Ploče, Croatia. 

After a three day battle is customary high winds and bright sunshine, the 33.24-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Denship A/S (Company)">Royal Denship</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/72" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakupenda33.24m (109'1&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2005">Nakupenda</a> won the St Barths Bucket 2023 over this weekend. 25 yachts competed between the five racing classes that took part in this year's event; Les Gazelles, Les Elegantes, Les Mademoiselles, L'Esprit 1 and L'Esprit 2 (the Corinthian Spirit Class). <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/66" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Dragon51.7m (169'7&quot;)Alloy Yachts2008">Red Dragon</a>, the 51.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/60" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alloy Yachts (Company)">Alloy Yachts</a>, a regular on the race circuit, took home the prize for best owner driven performance, while her sistership the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/60" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alloy Yachts (Company)">Alloy Yachts</a> 51.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1226" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Prana51.7m (169'7&quot;)Alloy Yachts2006">Prana</a>, was awarded best starter.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262098/image/large-a9663124253318752df558799d73ca73.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262098"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262018/image/large-d987aa7f202ad57c9f622d7c1de9f44b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262018"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262068/image/large-da7bd64052ae4e40c41a7d94b6f1afe1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262068">Race Day 1The first day of the regatta saw the fleet sail counterclockwise in an 28-25 knot northerly, with the conditions forcing three yachts to withdraw from the 20-26 nautical mile course.&nbsp;“After our light-air training this week, today was a wake-up call, but expected,” said Tom Whidden, helmsman for the smallest yacht in the fleet, the 28 metre ketch <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7754" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bequia27.61m (90'7&quot;)Brooklin Boat Yard 2009">Bequia</a>, which won Les Mademoiselles. “It was really rough in the corner on the other side of the island, on the way to the rock (a natural mark of the course named Ile Fourchue), but we were happy with the crew work and the boat management.” Whidden has won the Bucket before on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7754" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bequia27.61m (90'7&quot;)Brooklin Boat Yard 2009">Bequia</a>&nbsp;and twice more on different entries (including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2250" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kawil34.14m (112'0&quot;)Derecktor Shipyards2000">Kawil</a>, last year). He added with a chuckle, “You see, the captains of these boats tell you they will kill you if you break anything, so you have to be careful with your resources.” &nbsp;(<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2250" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kawil34.14m (112'0&quot;)Derecktor Shipyards2000">Kawil</a>, sailing this year against Whidden’s team, retired due to a headstay furler that broke near Ile Fourche.)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262024/image/large-7b2364e42cda9f5e3493ba2c97459efa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262024"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262022/image/large-55d4467729a449d63a85cf4909f28a41.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262022">Peter King, navigator aboard the 52 metre sloop <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/66" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Dragon51.7m (169'7&quot;)Alloy Yachts2008">Red Dragon</a>, which won L’Esprit 1, said his team “didn’t have the best start but made up for it later and didn’t break anything.” This is King’s fifth time competing in the Bucket and first time sailing in the “Corinthian Spirit” class. More important, it is the first time <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/66" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Dragon51.7m (169'7&quot;)Alloy Yachts2008">Red Dragon</a> has ever raced period, so the yacht’s owner is delighted. “The owner loves to drive, so he drove the whole time and did a great job,” said King.The 44-metre schooner <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5645" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Columbia43.03m (141'2&quot;)Eastern Shipbuilding Group2014">Columbia</a>, one of the most elegant yachts in the L'Esprit 2 fleet, recorded a 43.5 degree of heel on its winning sprint. “We were taking a lot of water over the deck but we were under control,” said guest crew Jakob Havrlant, who counts this as his first Bucket but says it won’t be his last. “Some of the sloops were catching us upwind, but we were a reaching machine on the other legs. It was a perfect race for us.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262032/image/large-3b5b9f18e2aeb1b28744676f0fdc61b6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262032"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262031/image/large-0ec3a3f6dab99fc18126e6e86b5123fb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262031">Race Day 2The second day saw yet another high wind event with 25-27 knots over the 23-26 nautical mile course. “It was a lot of wave action and wind, with gust of 25-27 knots,” said Steve Rowland, the owner/driver of the 34 metre sloop <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/72" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakupenda33.24m (109'1&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2005">Nakupenda</a>, which now leads Les Mademoiselles after suffering a steering problem and finishing fourth yesterday. “It made for a lot of hard work, but we won, so I guess that was a good thing!” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262028/image/large-63d1c5872098bfe93ae5d3dd11b57f38.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262028"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262030/image/large-4420de271e2f182aa983a156bd435a38.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262030">The yacht was the fourth to cross the start line, but was the first to cross the finish line, despite an issue with her spinnaker during the opening leg. She managed to peg <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5645" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Columbia43.03m (141'2&quot;)Eastern Shipbuilding Group2014">Columbia</a> to cross the line first, followed closely by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7754" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bequia27.61m (90'7&quot;)Brooklin Boat Yard 2009">Bequia</a> and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> sloop <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5558" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Action37.3m (122'5&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2015">Action</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262103/image/large-eb6046c44b2cb0daea1b7999db055ee6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262103"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262104/image/large-2e8fe29f68d01d3f44b25d15f34e30d9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262104">In Les Gazelles class the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4749" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="WinWin33.04m (108'5&quot;)Baltic Yachts2014">WinWin</a> took the top spot, overtaking the Day 1 winner, another <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1163" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Visione44.84m (147'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2002">Visione</a>. “Yesterday we got stuck behind some other boats and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1163" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Visione44.84m (147'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2002">Visione</a>, faster on the reaches, beat us right at the end,” said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4749" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="WinWin33.04m (108'5&quot;)Baltic Yachts2014">WinWin</a>’s Captain Will Glenn, explaining that today, with longer downwind legs than yesterday, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4749" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="WinWin33.04m (108'5&quot;)Baltic Yachts2014">WinWin</a> had an advantage. “It is what <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4749" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="WinWin33.04m (108'5&quot;)Baltic Yachts2014">WinWin</a>&nbsp;is designed for, and tomorrow’s course has lots of downwind in it, too, so we are confident we can win.”In the L’Esprit 2 Columbia once again took the top spot, with the 52-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/401" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Q52.0m (170'7&quot;)Alloy Yachts2008">Q</a> close behind her and 56.1-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Melek56.01m (183'9&quot;)Perini Navi2010">Melek</a> taking the third position.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262038/image/large-cc10bb13691545eabe92a582675dd8ee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262038"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262057/image/large-864b8c3fbf9a53d71b6cfac7007f653a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262057">Race Day 3The wind on this last day of the three-day series toned down ever so slightly to 18-24 knots, giving sailors somewhat of a reprieve from the 20-26 knots that prevailed on Friday and Saturday. In all classes, the leaders of Day 2 held their own to clinch overall victory on the final race day.“The wind and sea state was definitely at the upper end for some boats, and certainly for the Race Committee making decisions,” said Race Chairman Peter Craig. “Typically, we sail around the island on Sunday, but we made a decision to keep the boats in the lee of St. Barths for the larger part of today’s race with a course option that was newly added to the Bucket this year.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262059/image/large-752263cd59cbb776f083830aeaf328c1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262059"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262060/image/large-e591bf54e38666089bf3a4465ed2aa27.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262060"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/72" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakupenda33.24m (109'1&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2005">Nakupenda</a> won the six-boat Mademoiselles to take overall victory in that class with a 4-1-1 score line. “I’m over the top about it,” said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/72" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakupenda33.24m (109'1&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2005">Nakupenda</a>’s owner/driver Steve Rowland, explaining that this is his fourth Bucket with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/72" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakupenda33.24m (109'1&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2005">Nakupenda</a> and his first class win, not to mention overall victory, which is decided by a number of factors including performance and time differentials. “We were in a three-way tie going into today with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7754" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bequia27.61m (90'7&quot;)Brooklin Boat Yard 2009">Bequia</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5558" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Action37.3m (122'5&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2015">Action</a>, so we knew we had to beat both of them. I tried not to think of anything but getting to the finish line once we had passed Bequia (the 28 metre ketch that started ahead) in the final miles of the race and had <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5558" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Action37.3m (122'5&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2015">Action</a> (the 37 metre sloop that started behind) gaining on us from behind.” (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7754" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bequia27.61m (90'7&quot;)Brooklin Boat Yard 2009">Bequia</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5558" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Action37.3m (122'5&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2015">Action</a> finished second and third, respectively, in overall results.)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262087/image/large-eefdccb01be2ca2a8ff27ac454f9585f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262087">In the L’Esprit 2 Corinthia Spirit Class Columbia held her own and was the only class winner to also win every one of her races. The 49.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/925" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Almyra II49.8m (163'5&quot;)Perini Navi2000">Almyra II</a> was her closest competitor, taking the second position. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262015/image/large-673bdaf099414fbd8852e797abee99af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262015">“In both the first and second races, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/925" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Almyra II49.8m (163'5&quot;)Perini Navi2000">Almyra II</a> was ahead of us,” said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5645" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Columbia43.03m (141'2&quot;)Eastern Shipbuilding Group2014">Columbia</a>’s tactician Tony Rey, “and I have to give credit to our crew members who handled the spinnaker, because we were able to pass them back both times on downwind legs.” On day one, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5645" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Columbia43.03m (141'2&quot;)Eastern Shipbuilding Group2014">Columbia</a> started first and finished first, putting others on alert that this was not just a modern-built recreation of a 1924 fishing schooner that would be slogging around the course. “The boat’s like one of those old flexible flyer sleds you might have had when you were a kid; everything moves and bends but it keeps moving ahead,” said Rey. “We had a mix of traditional schooner sailors and grand prix sailors working together. Our navigator Nacho Postigo helped bring some digital know-how to an analog boat and tracked our progress over the last three days; it was nice to see how we improved as a team.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262092/image/large-9842c9b7f11fc4741ac716d38bb4b863.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262092"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262094/image/large-8f33ee74c55528b13ccf3ce367b5faa7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262094">

St Barths Bucket 2023 results

The St Barths Bucket 2023 came to a close over the weekend with Nakupenda taking the top spot.

St Barths Bucket 2023: Nakupenda winner, with Red Dragon and Prana awarded special prizes 

2023 St Barths Bucket Regatta yachts

The entry list for the 2023 St Barths Bucket  has been announced, with 26 yachts racing.

Yachts attending the 2023 St Barths Bucket Regatta

The 43.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Denship A/S (Company)">Royal Denship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baca43.4m (142'5&quot;)Aarhus Vaerft AS2008">Baca</a> collided with the Simpson Bay Bridge in Sint Maarten, the Caribbean, over the weekend, causing damage to the bridge operator’s booth. This is the second superyacht to strike the bridge in three years.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253663/image/large-68e68e8bb753a367a1cd3240bd29ce03.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253663">According to the local media outlet Loop News, “The Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority (SLAC) said officials from Port St Maarten Group (PSG) carried out a preliminary assessment and bridge operations can continue as normal from the machine room despite there being damage to wires leading to the operations consoles.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253661/image/large-e144924ac292b3327d5872afae8bb75b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253661">The structure of the booth, rebuilt only last year, has been severely damaged. The surrounding wires that lead to the booth have also been impacted. The cause of the incident and the extent of the damage to the superyacht are unknown.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253662/image/large-0fd0a7f7e8b4d13d7ade7acbf3bd4f76.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253662"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ecstasea85.95m (281'12&quot;)Feadship2004">Baca</a> was delivered in 2008 and has been regularly maintained over the years, with her most recent shipyard visit just last year at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor Shipyards</a> in Florida, the United States. Her exterior design and naval architecture were penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a>, while her interior spaces were the joint effort of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/92" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michela Reverberi (Company)">Michela Reverberi</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/498" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=" Bonville Associates (Company)">Bonville Associates</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253664/image/large-bb61be96d564833e87290129879828e2.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253664">With 498 GT and five staterooms, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baca43.4m (142'5&quot;)Aarhus Vaerft AS2008">Baca</a> offers accommodation for 12 guests. She can also host eight crew. In terms of performance, thanks to twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines she cruises comfortably at 12.5 knots and can reach speeds of 14 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253665/image/large-8f0566ffd58ccb1cd71e4015d34de4ac.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253665">The last boat to clash with Simpson Bay Bridge was the 85.95-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ecstasea85.95m (281'12&quot;)Feadship2004">Ecstasea</a> in 2019.&nbsp;

43m yacht Baca collides with Simpson Bay Bridge

The 43m Royal Denship superyacht Baca collided with the Simpson Bay Bridge in Sint Maartens. 