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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a> has announced the sale of the 31.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/823" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Windship Trident (Company)">Windship Trident</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1175" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elton31.7m (104'0&quot;)Windship Trident1992">Elton</a> and the 23-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine</a> yacht Yquem in a double sale. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/356690/image/large-bdc679bbc640d9e6af4c44371e138e9c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/356690">During negotiations Tom Roberts introduced the buyer of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1175" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elton31.7m (104'0&quot;)Windship Trident1992">Elton</a> and represented the seller of Yquem, while Jack Gradus introduced the buyer of Yquem and represented the seller of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1175" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elton31.7m (104'0&quot;)Windship Trident1992">Elton</a>. The complex deal was also assisted by AI marketplace SWOP, which enabled peer-to-peer bartering. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195182/image/large-df82a1d053c2476860fca667fe598ab5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195182"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195181/image/large-5ab90a520c52bf4b2a673818dee0d67f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195181">Launched in 1992, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1175" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elton31.7m (104'0&quot;)Windship Trident1992">Elton</a> has benefitted from several refits over the years and features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tripp Design Naval Architects (Company)">Tripp Design Naval Architects</a>, with interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/41" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Donald Starkey Designs (Company)">Donald Starkey Designs</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195178/image/large-c399791c969fdd02f01767f822704302.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195178"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195185/image/large-86bfdb114d2bbc66a27f576fc4d20e47.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195185">She can sleep up to eight guests across a four stateroom configuration, with her main saloon area featuring twin lounge areas for dining and relaxation. In terms of performance, she is equipped with a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1633" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lugger (Company)">Lugger</a> engine, providing her with a cruising speed of 9.5 knots and a top speed of 11 knots, even when her main sail is furled.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269846/image/large-dad35da106e11f7f291f92d56f52b512.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269846">The 23-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine</a> yacht Yquem was built in 2004 as part of the Mangusta 72 series. She features a three stateroom configuration for up to seven guests, as well as a crew of two in one cabin.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/356691/image/large-1e5192256face3f8325e185e08b94763.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/356691">Yquem is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, which provide her with a top speed of 34 knots and a cruising speed of 32 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/356692/image/large-05c98595c94f7fd57a6ed3a4791c306b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/356692">At the time of the sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1175" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elton31.7m (104'0&quot;)Windship Trident1992">Elton</a> had a last known asking price of €975,000 and Yquem had a last known asking price of €799,000.

Elton and Yquem: Two yachts sold in joint deal

Ocean Independence has announced the sale of the 31.7-metre Windship Trident yacht Elton and the 23-metre Overmarine Yquem in a double sale. 

32m yacht Elton and 23m yacht Yquem sold in joint deal

Top 10 largest sailing yachts on the market

SYT takes a closer look at the top 10 largest sailing yachts currently on the market.

With the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/247" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Superyacht Cup Palma">SuperYacht Cup Palma 2024</a> kicking off from 19-22 June, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a> helps you get up to speed by taking a closer look at the yachts in the running at this year’s highly anticipated regatta, which will be set in Palma de Mallorca.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/238167/image/large-81b37164ff6da07f8f6428f4789499e6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/238167"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1127" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Borkumriff IV50.58m (165'11&quot;)Royal Huisman2002">Borkumriff IV</a> |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Royal Huisman</a>&nbsp;| 50.58-metres | 2002Delivered in 2002, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1127" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Borkumriff IV50.58m (165'11&quot;)Royal Huisman2002">Borkumriff IV</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/341" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John G. Alden (Company)">John G. Alden</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a>. She was commissioned by an experienced owner, with interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/31" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John Munford Design (Company)">John Munford Design</a>, inspired by the spirited age of sail. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1127" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Borkumriff IV50.58m (165'11&quot;)Royal Huisman2002">Borkumriff IV</a> s equipped with a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> diesel engine that propels her to a top speed of 14.6 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/78570/image/large-d894b9c33df35f4d8295add4d5f06499.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/78570"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5761" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Svea43.6m (143'1&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2017">Svea</a>&nbsp;| <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> | 43.6-metres | 2017&nbsp;This J Class yacht was delivered in 2017, and features an exterior design and naval architecture both penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/33" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hoek Design Naval Architects B.V. (Company)">Hoek Design Naval Architects</a>, as well as interiors courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/45" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pieter Beeldsnijder Design (Company)">Pieter Beeldsnijder Design</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="deVosdeVries design (Company)">deVosdeVries</a> design. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5761" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Svea43.6m (143'1&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2017">Svea</a> is composed of an aluminium hull and superstructure. Regarding her performance, she is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1470" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scania (Company)">Scania</a> engine.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291345/image/large-d14fcd4b61015538308cadcadb843abf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291345"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maximus59.0m (193'7&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2023">Maximus</a>&nbsp;| <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> | 59-metres | 2023Delivered by the Netherlands-based builder in 2023, this performance cruiser features an exterior design and naval architecture both imagined by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/171" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Frers (Company)">German Frers</a>, and will be taking part in this sailing regatta. With a volume of 395 GT, a draft of 8.26-metres, and a beam of 10.17-metres, the sailing yacht is the second largest yacht delivered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> to date.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/121228/image/large-0f3e25bce54a807bc335cdb8fd31b463.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121228"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1016" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rainbow40.0m (131'3&quot;)Holland Jachtbouw2012">Rainbow</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/32" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Holland Jachtbouw (Company)">Holland Jachtbouw</a>&nbsp;| 40-metres | 2012Delivered in 2012 by the Netherlands-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/32" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Holland Jachtbouw (Company)">Holland Jachtbouw</a>, the J Class yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1016" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rainbow40.0m (131'3&quot;)Holland Jachtbouw2012">Rainbow</a> is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1470" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scania (Company)">Scania</a> engine, and can reach a top speed of 11 knots alongside a cruising speed of 9 knots. Moreover, she is composed of an aluminium hull and a wood superstructure. The superyacht is making an appearance in this year’s regatta with her new years after taking a several-year hiatus.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/27163/image/large-aaf198a4a30ca849a4eaeb836d9d5a68.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/27163"><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>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/192" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons Shipyard</a>&nbsp;| 39.4-metres | 1933&nbsp;As a J Class yacht delivered in 1933, this historical vessel returns to the regatta following her narrow class victory of last year. Furthermore, <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> exhibits an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Charles E. Nicholson (Company)">Charles E. Nicholson</a>, along with interiors from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/31" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John Munford Design (Company)">John Munford Design</a>. Her naval architecture is the product of a collaboration between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Charles E. Nicholson (Company)">Charles E. Nicholson</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/68864/image/large-d01918c154c9386a1eba29b93edea26b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/68864"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6729" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vijonara39.4m (129'3&quot;)Pendennis Shipyard Ltd2018">Vijonara</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a>&nbsp;| 39.4-metres | 2018 &nbsp;Making her <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/247" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Superyacht Cup Palma">Superyacht Cup</a> debut is the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6729" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vijonara39.4m (129'3&quot;)Pendennis Shipyard Ltd2018">Vijonara</a>, which was delivered by her UK-based shipyard in 2018 as part of the Hoek Truly Classic 128 yacht series. As many as six guests can be accommodated onboard the vessel, thanks to her sumptuous three stateroom layout, while additional accommodation is also available for up to three crew members.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/54605/image/large-5a3891bfdf50cde74bfc1f512a92cf91.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/54605"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cervo39.0m (127'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2009">Cervo</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a>&nbsp;| 39-metres | 2009&nbsp;Previously named G2, the 39-metre sloop <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cervo39.0m (127'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2009">Cervo</a> is capable of hosting as many as eight guests across her four stateroom layout. The sailing yacht, which has a GRP hull and superstructure, is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engine. Additionally, her interiors were conceived by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/41" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Donald Starkey Designs (Company)">Donald Starkey Designs</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Yachts</a>, while her exterior is designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tripp Design Naval Architects (Company)">Tripp Design Naval Architects</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/184893/image/large-c8029c11b8715a15903c42248e9bf596.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/184893"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4787" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atalante38.5m (126'4&quot;)Claasen Shipyards2015">Atalante</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1221" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claasen Shipyards (Company)">Claasen</a>&nbsp;| 38.5-metres | 2015&nbsp;As the second largest yacht built by the Netherlands-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1221" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claasen Shipyards (Company)">Claasen</a>, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/33" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hoek Design Naval Architects B.V. (Company)">Hoek</a> designed yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4787" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atalante38.5m (126'4&quot;)Claasen Shipyards2015">Atalante</a> will return to this year’s sailing regatta. Delivered in 2015 as part of the Hoek Truly Classic 128 series, the vessel is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1633" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lugger (Company)">Lugger</a> engine, and has a volume of 126 GT as well as a beam of 7.72-metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259480/image/large-4524186a4559b9e550f5468009817973.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259480"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12787" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dark Horse25.08m (82'3&quot;)Nautor Swan2013">Dark Horse</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Nautor Swan</a>&nbsp;| 25.08-metres | 2013Formerly known as Cheesie, the <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/12787" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dark Horse25.08m (82'3&quot;)Nautor Swan2013">Dark Horse</a> features an exterior design and naval architecture both imagined by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/171" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Frers (Company)">German Frers</a>, while her interiors stem from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Yachts</a>. As part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Swan</a> 80 series, she can accommodate as many as six guests across her comfortable three stateroom configuration.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/41221/image/large-badbff9867d6878c7642a5b8c74c2b0c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/41221"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4056" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Umiko24.38m (79'12&quot;)Nautor Swan2000">Umiko</a>&nbsp;| <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Nautor Swan</a> | 24.38-metres | 2000&nbsp;Formerly named Astro de l'Est, the <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 is composed of a GRP hull and superstructure, while her three lavish staterooms are capable of accommodating as many as six guests onboard. Powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1741" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yanmar Co., Ltd. (Company)">Yanmar</a> engine, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4056" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Umiko24.38m (79'12&quot;)Nautor Swan2000">Umiko</a> can reach a top speed of 20 knots along with a cruising speed of 10 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229176/image/large-5256015d9a455a7d1ae50e2ec820f0b0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229176"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7819" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rose23.99m (78'8&quot;)Wally2006">Rose</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/166" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally (Company)">Wally</a>&nbsp;| 23.99-metres | 2006&nbsp;A defending champion of last year’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/247" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Superyacht Cup Palma">Superyacht Cup</a>, the sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7819" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rose23.99m (78'8&quot;)Wally2006">Rose</a>, previously named Tango G, was delivered by her Italy-based shipyard in 2006. With a volume of 43 GT, a beam of 5.96-metres, and a draft of 4.3-metres, the vessel is able to sleep up to six guests across her three stateroom layout. Performance-wise, she is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1741" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yanmar Co., Ltd. (Company)">Yanmar</a> engine with a top speed of 11 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312397/image/large-0104430d7c640a783f218231194c03fb.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312397"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calabash23.99m (78'8&quot;)YYachts 2023">Calabash</a> |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">YYachts</a>&nbsp;| 23.99-metres | 2023Delivered by her Germany-based shipyard in 2023, the sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calabash23.99m (78'8&quot;)YYachts 2023">Calabash</a> will be competing against the likes of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7819" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rose23.99m (78'8&quot;)Wally2006">Rose</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12787" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dark Horse25.08m (82'3&quot;)Nautor Swan2013">Dark Horse</a>, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4056" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Umiko24.38m (79'12&quot;)Nautor Swan2000">Umiko</a> in the 24-metre range during this year's regatta. At a volume of 60 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calabash23.99m (78'8&quot;)YYachts 2023">Calabash</a> is capable of hosting as many as 10 guests across her five staterooms. In terms of her propulsion, she is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nanni industries (Company)">Nanni industries</a> engines.&nbsp;

Yachts attending Superyacht Cup Palma 2024

We take a look at the yachts set to make an appearance at this year’s long awaited Superyacht Cup Palma 2024. 


Yachts attending the Superyacht Cup Palma 2024

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">YYachts</a> has announced the delivery of the custom 29.71-metre Y9 sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13631" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volante27.4m (89'11&quot;)YYachts 2023">Volante</a>. The first Y9 yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella29.71m (97'6&quot;)YYachts 2022">Bella</a>, was delivered in 2022 and marked a new flagship yacht for the Germany-based yacht builder. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300940/image/large-d22842dc05b0c3153e7cf7287176f44f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300940">“This new Y9 has been ordered by a repeat customer which makes us proud as it shows that our approach is well received as the owner is not the first one ordering a second <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">YYacht</a>,” commented Michael Schmidt, founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">YYachts</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300943/image/large-b7fd9b22898941aa6b0dad21f901880c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300943">The new customised Y9 sloop <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13631" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volante27.4m (89'11&quot;)YYachts 2023">Volante</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tripp Design Naval Architects (Company)">Tripp Design Naval Architects</a> and interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a>. According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">YYachts</a>, the Y9 yacht is one of the biggest sailing yachts ever constructed in Germany and will cruise the Med extensively with her European owner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300944/image/large-ec56b808a0ba83eaf889e2a353ee4645.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300944"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13631" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volante27.4m (89'11&quot;)YYachts 2023">Volante</a> features a striking deckhouse, with a modern interior design. Her dual-level saloon includes an upper dining area, with views of the sea, and a lower level lounge area, adorned with elegant furniture.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300946/image/large-0d29ce7c32a5c6c3f6cac88e23dbb7a3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300946"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a> opted for a contemporary and open-plan style interior design for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13631" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volante27.4m (89'11&quot;)YYachts 2023">Volante</a>, benefitting from plenty of natural light and neutral coloured furnishings and fittings. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300950/image/large-d958a6efa5885a9a5f469cd7e1147c74.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300950">Forward of the saloon is her owner’s stateroom, which is accessed by entering through a dressing room, with ample storage space. The suite itself offers a personal retreat for the owner and is equipped with a sofa, a dressing table and a spacious ensuite &nbsp;bathroom.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300948/image/large-a915a580595aa7f1a5ea0206f367e629.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300948">The layout of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13631" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volante27.4m (89'11&quot;)YYachts 2023">Volante</a> has been optimised for families and friends to enjoy extended voyages. She was also developed for the regatta circuit, combining competitive performance with comfortable sailing. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300943/image/large-b7fd9b22898941aa6b0dad21f901880c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300943"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">YYachts</a> has achieved this through its customary consistent weight saving in the construction and finishing of the yacht. The hull, deck, internal structure and rigging of the Y9 yacht are all made from carbon to reduce her overall weight. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300941/image/large-5c69bd8c4e85bc892703e2dcb52cb347.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300941">Thanks to her sophisticated configuration, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13631" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volante27.4m (89'11&quot;)YYachts 2023">Volante</a> can also be comfortably operated by a smaller crew, with her thrusters providing support during manoeuvres in smaller and narrow marinas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300938/image/large-c32300a98e2ad25abcf3881b74a697d8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300938">According to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT iQ</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">YYachts</a> also has a custom 23.99-metre Y8 yacht in-build, with an estimated delivery date of 2024. “We are currently looking at a very healthy order book and getting requests from around the globe," concluded Michael Schmidt.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300945/image/large-7ae335108148bc6432effd4c562e6c70.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300945">

30m YYachts Y9 yacht Volante delivered

YYachts has announced the delivery of the custom 29.71-metre Y9 sailing yacht Volante.

30m YYachts custom Y9 sailing yacht Volante delivered

The 85-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquijo86.0m (282'2&quot;)Oceanco2016">Aquijo</a> sold with Gary Wright and Jonathan Zwaans of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Y.CO (Company)">Y.CO</a> introducing the buyer and Robert Shepherd and Bruce Brakenhoff Jr. of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/8769/image/large-42e06a4b9679b3df98d61f2715fa0e37.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/8769">Delivered in 2016, the fast cruising ketch marked the first cooperative effort between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquijo86.0m (282'2&quot;)Oceanco2016">Aquijo</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tripp Design Naval Architects (Company)">Tripp Design Naval Architects</a>, with interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dölker + Voges GmbH (Company)">Dölker + Voges Design</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/8777/image/large-d36232f4b1ed55bdb70158ad307c107d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/8777">The owner’s brief called for a comfortable performing cruising yacht, suitable for long range world-wide sailing with long-time independence from shore. &nbsp;Three key elements defined the design and build process of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquijo86.0m (282'2&quot;)Oceanco2016">Aquijo</a>: safety, comfort and performance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/8780/image/large-fd3fc2de76bf93119bbe32d0f322896e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/8780">Hailing as the largest ketch in the world, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquijo86.0m (282'2&quot;)Oceanco2016">Aquijo</a> boasts twin 90-metre masts, which carry identical 1,192-square-metre mainsails, taking her total sail area to a staggering 5,051 square-metres. As a result of this, all her shrouds, winches and jib sheets had to be custom-made.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/8779/image/large-53bd4f403fe8400d686f9d43c7ba8444.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/8779"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquijo86.0m (282'2&quot;)Oceanco2016"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/8781/image/large-2f6f0c1cb32a0d92b819826db3b7636c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/8781"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/8768/image/large-b16a63d18b1b493a0834ceccbb1fc03f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/8768">Aquijo</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests across seven sumptuous staterooms, with her master suite situated on the bridge deck, alongside two VIPs, a double, a twin and two convertible staterooms on her lower deck. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/8775/image/large-c2887fad4f2c4d5a5c1be30096e3fa0b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/8775"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/8771/image/large-45ddf98fefdd6dc27ce8f2a1943461b1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/8771"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/8774/image/large-1dc762180be39552b0a1d15e2b867fa8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/8774">One of the standout features of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquijo86.0m (282'2&quot;)Oceanco2016">Aquijo</a> is her capacious beach club with a steam room, sauna, lounge and ocean-view Jacuzzi, which is unique for a sailing yacht. She also boasts three outdoor bars, including a main deck 12-seater bar, featuring a retractable television, multi-coloured lighting and beer on-tap. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/8772/image/large-9f651acca97f70257e9cc6b3536a7a0c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/8772"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/8776/image/large-021a25029ca07a81ae54dbb51aae4046.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/8776"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/8778/image/large-3c62d0f9ae68071ae4ec6aa6baa52bbe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/8778">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquijo86.0m (282'2&quot;)Oceanco2016">Aquijo</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, providing her with a top speed of 17.5 knots. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquijo86.0m (282'2&quot;)Oceanco2016">Aquijo</a> had a last known asking price of €105,000,000 and will remain under <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Y.CO (Company)">Y.CO</a> management. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/8773/image/large-ce200b405321ac47f29778f5106b73f8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/8773">

85m Oceanco ketch yacht Aquijo sold

The 85m Oceanco sailing yacht Aquijo sold, with a last known asking price of €105,000,000. 

World's largest ketch: Oceanco's 85m yacht Aquijo sold

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/281212/image/large-8e6b77f5a7578dc86702684748bbd906.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/281212">Spotted on Sunday anchored off the island of Despotiko in Greece is the 43.2-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1843" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mystere43.2m (141'9&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2006">Mystere</a>. Launched in 2006, the sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1843" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mystere43.2m (141'9&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2006">Mystere</a> is a luxury sloop built by the shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a>. She was designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tripp Design Naval Architects (Company)">Tripp Design Naval Architects</a> while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/200" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rhoades Young Design (Company)">Rhoades Young Design</a> crafted her sophisticated interior with a modern look and comfortable feel. Last refitted in 2021 in Australia, she can accommodate up to eight guests in four staterooms. With a waterline of 39 metres, the sailing yacht has 190 tons of displacement, providing her with a cruising speed of 13 knots and a top speed of 15 knots.

Vitters sailing yacht Mystere in Despotiko

The 43m sailing yacht Mystere, built by Vitters, is seen here anchored in Despotiko

The 39-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> sailing yacht G2 was sold and renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cervo39.0m (127'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2009">Cervo</a> in an in-house deal with William Bishop of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Partners (Company)">Superyacht Partners</a> representing both the buyer and the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/80592/image/large-9c8e6964044a247d795d6a3c13806e5a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/80592">Delivered in 2009, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> sailing yacht features both exterior design and naval architecture meticulously crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tripp Design Naval Architects (Company)">Tripp Design Naval Architects</a>, while her interior design stemmed from the drawing board of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/41" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Donald Starkey Designs (Company)">Donald Starkey Designs</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Yachts S.r.l.</a> The sailing yacht can accommodate up to eight guests in a flexible layout of three double staterooms and a convertible twin.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/88528/image/large-f8d469c07524e076ba333affd91e66db.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/88528"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/80593/image/large-8857d8d4c3574cf073087394b8af880c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/80593">Having undergone regular refits, the striking sailing yacht is in excellent condition. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cervo39.0m (127'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2009">Cervo’s</a> main saloon is defined by her modern, minimalist interior design, featuring bright pops of colour and ambient lighting, forming an inviting atmosphere for guests onboard. Home to a comfortable lounge area and adjacent bar, there is an abundance of space for guests to enjoy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/107571/image/large-c975a359646c80d8dc519b859edd8075.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/107571">The sailing yacht’s staterooms similarly boast a contemporary and airy aesthetic, echoing the design of her main saloon. They feature impressive wooden craftsmanship, fused with classic furnishings and eye-catching wall art which ties the interior together.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/88530/image/large-b753616c26b771f261007ea32391c0cd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/88530"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/54609/image/large-c38c8698fac4765843e02662bc922b49.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/54609">In addition to this, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cervo39.0m (127'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2009">Cervo</a> is home to an array of seating options situated on her exterior. The sailing yacht showcases mirroring, fitted sofas which surround extendable tables, allowing guests to dine alfresco. She also displays adjacent sun loungers, the ideal spot for guests to embrace their beautiful panoramic views.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/54620/image/large-4015a321c42f5ab79353434a35bbed94.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/54620"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cervo39.0m (127'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2009">Cervo</a> boasts both a GRP hull and a GRP superstructure and has a fuel capacity of 12,500 litres. Regarding performance, Cervo is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engine.&nbsp;

Vitters sailing yacht G2 sold and renamed Cervo 

The 39m Vitters sailing yacht G2 has been sold and renamed Cervo. The yacht was sold in an in-house deal.

39m Vitters sailing yacht G2 sold and renamed Cervo 

The demand for very large sailing yachts is nothing like that for large motor yachts, but over the last few years there has been increased interest in very large sailing yachts. Some projects have been delivered, some are under construction and others are on the drawing board. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271922/image/large-b991006523bd905dbed9b749b4cd42e1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271922">We ask a panel of experts – Bart van der Meer (engineering sailing systems at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/458" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rondal B.V. (Company)">Rondal</a>), Rudy Jurg (sales manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/458" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rondal B.V. (Company)">Rondal</a>), Rob Doyle (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rob Doyle Design (Company)">Rob Doyle Design</a>), Thys Nikkels (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a>) and Bill Tripp (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Tripp Design</a>) – about the challenges of designing, building and operating a 100-metre sloop.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271904/image/large-0e8d661bb3efb5b36591b231f65ec1e7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271904">Is it possible to create the mast and rigging for a 100-metre sloop that is both safe and Class approved?&nbsp;Bart van der Meer: Yes, it is certainly possible to create a complete rig and sailing system for a yacht of this size. It does, of course, present some interesting challenges, but Rondal has built its reputation on resolving challenges.&nbsp;Rob Doyle: For a 100-metre sloop in terms of length overall, no, it is not possible. For a 100-metre spar height, yes, that is possible. If someone says ’yes’ to a 100-metre LOA yacht they are out of their depth and have not fully researched all the options involved. At RDD we have done a huge amount of research on this question and we are one of the few naval architects and design studios that have an understanding of the complexibility of such a big rig. Class approval would be difficult, but they will lean hard on the naval architect’s calculations, research and experience.&nbsp;Thys Nikkels: When we are pushing boundaries with any aspect of a design the answer is always ‘Do your homework!’ If you do not have experience with a certain size or configuration you have to do the necessary research and development to prove the design is feasible. Feasible in concept, safe in construction and safe in operation, only then can you tell a client that it is possible, and to do that you have to work with a team of researchers, material specialists, builders to find the required solutions for the challenges.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/108433/image/large-6f7ee4bb350c7e7604865e0774d55463.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/108433">Are there any suppliers who would take the risk of building such a yacht?Bart van der Meer: We have already built three impressive 70-metre-plus &nbsp;rigs and are currently planning a large rig for an 85-metre sloop, which will become one of the world’s largest.Rob Doyle: There are two really only two manufacturers that can build big rigs. Rigging would be another significant difficulty, along with winches, systems, furling, hull structures, regulations and more.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271932/image/large-fe57b0ec686c9fcbbe3f0f91922d0a1d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271932">Even if you could build it, would it be safe to operate for the crew?Bart van der Meer: Given the exceptional loads, risk factors for the crew are already an important factor in planning sailing systems for today’s largest sailing yachts, especially when racing. These loads and the sheer length and weight of running rigging do increase exponentially when looking at a rig for a 100-metre sloop. But we should keep in mind that, at this end of the superyacht fleet, only the most highly qualified and experienced crew would manage and trim the sail plan. They would do so with access to very sophisticated load sensors and safety triggers to ensure loads and risks remain within the design boundaries. There is also the possibility that these big rigs could be operated fully automatically. Especially as the cost related to fully automating a sailing system becomes smaller in comparison to the overall cost. However, this route could present new challenges of its own until fully proven.Rob Doyle: We will always design rigs with safe operation in mind, the numbers involved are huge and operation of a sail plan of this size would be very difficult, if not impossible. The size of the systems to control such a rig are significant and very detailed research is required, the sparmakers can build very big rigs – the limit is the yacht not the spar tube.&nbsp;Thys Nikkels: In the end, a large sloop will only work for the client if it can be safely and relatively easily operated by the crew. Otherwise the rig will never, or only sporadically, be used.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/236181/image/large-38e23873797382eff5e629953f24cb77.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/236181">Have you had any requests for such a large project and do you expect that one day a client will decide to build one?Rudy Jurg: We have already been introduced to enquiries and concepts of this size that for one reason or another have yet to progress. I have little doubt that 100-metre-plus rigs will be built in the future. The first one will be commissioned by a very ambitious and visionary individual with deep pockets. Once this client’s project is afloat, others are more likely to follow.&nbsp;Rob Doyle: Yes, we have had requests for such yachts a number of times. What we explain first is that the jump from 78-metre M5 to a sloop with a spar length of 100 metres is enormous. If you have not designed and built big rigs before, then a client is very exposed. At RDD we have designed more big rigs, both sloop and ketches, than many other naval architects, but the numbers are staggering when you present the research and the real build numbers. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272049/image/large-6060ad9c10f61da7535208d03e662ce4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272049">What are the cost implications of building a 100-metre sloop compared with a schooner of similar size?&nbsp;Bart van der Meer: One of the biggest cost implications is that most of the hardware needs to be designed from scratch for the sloop. Nothing on this scale is readily available on the market: no furlers, no toggles, no winches. And it needs to be designed not just bigger, but exponentially bigger. Take a runner winch, for example. From a 30-metre sloop to a 60-metre sloop, the retrieving length will double and the pull force goes from roughly 10 to 30 tonnes. If you want to be able to retrieve the runners at the same time, you’ll need four times more winch power to double the speed and more than double the force.&nbsp;When you recall it was considered doubtful if you could fly a spinnaker from the mast of a 100-foot sloop 30 years ago, we can see that the evolution of marine design technology has always innovated to address such issues. The expertise is there to make the rig of a 100-metre sloop happen, &nbsp;as long as it is accepted that substantial system development costs as well as the hardware manufacturing costs will bear heavily on the first project. For these reasons, it will certainly cost more than the rig of a 100-metre schooner or ketch.Rob Doyle: Hard questions because if you want to be the tip of the sword, a visionary owner that wants to reach for the stars and build the biggest sloop. But you may need to ask yourself: is the ketch a better option at the 100-metre LOA size?<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/236173/image/large-d089b6d8c8cd89662da7e3fc43a4f62c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/236173">Given all the factors above and from your own experience, what is the ideal size for a super-sloop?Rudy Jurg: It is difficult to say there is an ideal size, though we do know that the ‘ideal’ size keeps on growing as larger yachts prove their reliability and their capacity to deliver exceptional lifestyle experiences and amenities to owners and their guests. Ultimately the ‘ideal’ will always be related to owners’ plans, their financial resources, their vision and ambition.Rob Doyle: I believe an 85-metre LOA sloop would be the limit, but there are different factors at play that have to be understood and it's more about the length/beam ratio than LOA, which would be a more suitable metric to start with. On the limit of tube lengths, you need to ask the spar maker for that number, but we are comfortable with the tube lengths we have spoken to clients and sparmakers about.This article was originally published in September 2022 of Issue 1 of the How to Build It magazine. <a href="https://superyachttimes.com/api/download/how-to-build-it-issue-1" target="_blank">You can download the entire magazine for free here</a>.

Ask the Expert: Is a 100-metre sloop feasible or even desirable?

SYT asked a panel of experts about the challenges of designing, building and operating a 100-metre sloop.


Ask the Experts: Is a 100-metre sloop feasible or even desirable?

Dutch sailing yachts on the market

Discover the SuperYacht Times covets for Dutch sailing yachts currently for sale. 

Exceptional Dutch sailing yachts for sale

It has been some time since we took a closer look at the largest sailing yachts in the global superyacht fleet.<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gvRIrCuSx8A?&amp;t=359s&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> With the 127-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7500" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koru127.0m (416'8&quot;)Oceanco2023">Koru</a> entering the list in 2022, SYT takes another look at the top 10 largest sailing yachts in the world. You can also now check out our video on the topic here:<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/83727/image/large-d0b162536ddda1e8c16207c85053fc93.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/83727">1. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sailing Yacht A142.81m (468'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2017">Sailing Yacht A</a>&nbsp;(142.8-metres)No super sailing yacht list would be complete without the mention of the ever-controversial and highly innovative 142.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sailing Yacht A142.81m (468'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2017">Sailing Yacht A</a>. Officially classified as a sail-assisted motor yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sailing Yacht A142.81m (468'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2017">Sailing Yacht A</a>&nbsp;blends elements of both sailing and motor yacht designs, but due to those imposing 100-metre-high carbon fibres masts, makes the cut for our ‘largest sailing yachts in the world’ list. Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a> and delivered in 2017, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sailing Yacht A142.81m (468'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2017">Sailing Yacht A</a> is not only the longest yacht on the list, but at 12,558 GT, is also five times larger in volume than the second yacht in this definitive list.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269553/image/large-9f2f51c2f5a9b863f581bff54f059095.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269553">2. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7500" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koru127.0m (416'8&quot;)Oceanco2023">Koru</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;(127-metres)<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7500" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koru127.0m (416'8&quot;)Oceanco2023">Koru</a> is the second, (or first for those who do not consider <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sailing Yacht A142.81m (468'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2017">Sailing Yacht A</a> to be a sailing yacht), largest sailing yacht in the world and the largest yacht built by the Netherlands-based shipyard <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/oceanco" target="_blank">Oceanco</a>. She was sold in 2018 to tech entrepreneur Jeff Bezos, and the secretive project was first unveiled in October 2021, when she was rolled out of the shed at Zwijndrecht, the Netherlands. Details surrounding <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/koru" target="_blank">Koru</a> have been kept tightly under wraps, but the name <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/koru" target="_blank">Koru</a> derives from the Māori fern-leaf motif, which is a symbol of creation and new beginnings to the native people of New Zealand. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/73477/image/large-c07b142a956e019b98afd0f162227290.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/73477">3. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Pearl106.7m (350'1&quot;)Oceanco2018">Black Pearl</a>&nbsp;(106.7-metres)Designed and built to cross oceans under sail power alone, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Pearl106.7m (350'1&quot;)Oceanco2018">Black Pearl</a> is was widely considered as the official ‘largest sailing yacht in the world’ at 106-metres in length, before the launch of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7500" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koru127.0m (416'8&quot;)Oceanco2023">Koru</a>. Delivered to her owner in 2018 and built by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> shipyard in the Netherlands, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Pearl106.7m (350'1&quot;)Oceanco2018">Black Pearl</a>, with her sophisticated energy-generation solar system and high-tech DynaRig setup by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a>, is one of the most advanced yachts of her kind and was developed by her boundary-pushing owner, together with a world-class design team. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/182942/image/large-cb888a4ae5bc39d319e804098d063133.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/182942">4. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/669" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="EOS92.92m (304'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2006">EOS</a>&nbsp;(92.92-metres)&nbsp;At 93-metres, the 1,500 GRT three-masted schooner <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/669" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="EOS92.92m (304'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2006">EOS</a> is the world’s fourth largest sailing yacht. She was launched by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen Yachts</a> in 2006 and has been operated since as one of the most private vessels in the world. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/44738/image/large-1c2ef7f7849765ddec7fe33a01f88223.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/44738">5. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/288" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Athena90.0m (295'3&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2004">Athena</a>&nbsp;(90-metres)The 90-metre super sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/288" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Athena90.0m (295'3&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2004">Athena</a> was built by the Dutch <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman Shipyard</a> in 2004. The superyacht’s exterior lines were designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/45" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pieter Beeldsnijder Design (Company)">Pieter Beeldsnijder Design</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/45" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pieter Beeldsnijder Design (Company)">Pieter Beeldsnijder Design</a> and an interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rebecca Bradley Interior Design (Company)">Rebecca Bradley Interior Design</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/288" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Athena90.0m (295'3&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2004">Athena</a> is one of the largest sailing yachts launched since the 1930s, and with speeds reaching up to 19 knots, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/288" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Athena90.0m (295'3&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2004">Athena</a> can outrun most other sailing superyachts. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/60684/image/large-ba2fff3fe8c3ae7b34e6c06720072186.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/60684">6. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a>&nbsp;(88-metres)One of the most iconic yachts of all time and certainly one of the most photographed in recent years, the revolutionary 88-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> is famed for her sophisticated automated square-rigged DynaRig sail plan. Three towering free-standing rotating carbon-fibre masts hold 25,800 square feet of canvas on 15 square sails delivering exceptional performance, speed and manoeuvrability. The yacht, built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a>, and designed in collaboration with her first owner Tom Perkins, was sold in August of 2009 to her current owner, who actively takes part in superyacht regattas, showing off the yacht's capabilities. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/8770/image/large-9787572476931cd2ffcba9df7a8fc020.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/8770">7. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquijo86.0m (282'2&quot;)Oceanco2016">Aquijo</a>&nbsp;(86-metres)Another Dutch sailing yacht making the Top 10 list is the 86-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquijo86.0m (282'2&quot;)Oceanco2016">Aquijo</a> by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters Shipyard</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>. Launched in 2015, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquijo86.0m (282'2&quot;)Oceanco2016">Aquijo</a> is the largest ketch-rigged sailing yacht in the world, with her mainmast towering 88.4-metres above sea level. She features naval architecture and an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tripp Design Naval Architects (Company)">Tripp Design Naval Architects</a>. Currently, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquijo86.0m (282'2&quot;)Oceanco2016">Aquijo</a> is in the Netherlands for her first Special Survey by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters Shipyard</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/168402/image/large-55e965250277fb66103a784cfc12a147.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/168402">8.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Eagle II81.0m (265'9&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2020">Sea Eagle II</a>&nbsp; (81-metres)This <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> sailing yacht, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/yacht-sea-eagle-ii-launched" target="_blank">launched</a> and <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/yacht-sea-eagle-ii-delivered" target="_blank">delivered</a> in 2020, is the shipyard’s largest sailing yacht by volume. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Eagle II81.0m (265'9&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2020">Sea Eagle II</a> has an impressive 3,500 square metres of sail, and carbon Panamax rigging by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/458" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rondal B.V. (Company)">Rondal</a>. The three-masted schooner was built in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a> and designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4404" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Whiteley Design (Company)">Mark Whiteley</a>, and also stands as the world’s largest aluminium sailing yacht at 1,150 GT. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183202/image/large-0d3bf142bf8897795d3e4bf4da6e4b0f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183202">9. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M577.6m (254'7&quot;)Vosper Thornycroft2004">M5</a>&nbsp;(77.6-metres)This superyacht was built in the United Kingdom by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vosper Thornycroft (Company)">Vosper Thornycroft</a> to a design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/52" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ron Holland Design (Company)">Ron Holland Design</a>. The yacht underwent a refit, completed in 2014, at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis Shipyard</a> where, alongside other modifications, the stern section of the vessel was redesigned and extended by 3-metres. However, this refit left her keel slightly unbalanced. An additional, major refit completed in 2020 at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/194" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="NCA Refit (Company)">NCA</a> shipyard, sought to rebalance the keel by cutting her keel in half and moving the ram housing 300 mm forward. Besides her technical changes, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M577.6m (254'7&quot;)Vosper Thornycroft2004">M5</a> also had a new paint job featuring a three-tone grey livery with a metallic palladium hull, anthracite silver superstructure and crystal silver mast and boom. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/7805/image/large-e6246afaadd124db4c12e561c2ca4e27.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/7805"> 10.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4315" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Badis I70.0m (229'8&quot;)Perini Navi2016">Badis I</a>&nbsp;(70-metres)<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4315" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Badis I70.0m (229'8&quot;)Perini Navi2016">Badis I</a> (previously known as Sybaris) was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> and is one of the largest yachts delivered by the Italian brand in recent years. Completed in 2016, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> designed the superyacht’s exterior, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Phillipe Briand</a> consulting on the naval architecture. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4545" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PH Design (Company)">PH Design</a> fashioned her wooden veneer interior. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4315" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Badis I70.0m (229'8&quot;)Perini Navi2016">Badis I</a> can accommodate up to 12 guests in six staterooms consisting of a master suite and five doubles, all with en-suite bathrooms and entertainment centres.

The top 10 largest sailing yachts in the world

Discover the largest sailing yachts in the global superyacht fleet: 143m Sailing Yacht A, 106m Black Pearl, 93m EOS and many more.

A guide to the yachts attending Palma International Boat Show 2023

SYT takes a look at the largest yachts attending this year's Palma International Boat Show.

The superyachts attending the Palma International Boat Show 2023

The 39-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> sailing <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/g2/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht G2 for sale</a> was launched in 2009 from the Netherlands and has been constantly maintained and upgraded, with her most recent refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> in 2018. The yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="G239.0m (127'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2009">G2</a> enters the market in great condition and is a true reflection of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a>’ build quality.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/88534/image/large-4e938d1d1bead46e444d9767e78a72cd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/88534"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="G239.0m (127'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2009">G2</a> features exterior design and naval architecture from Tripp Design Naval Architects with a new luxury interior by Nauta Yachts. The<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sailing/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">&nbsp;sailing yacht for sale</a> showcases a light, simple, clean and balanced design with a modern interior layout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/107572/image/large-1aaa4934f8d35bf58c4348b23c0d3e40.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/107572"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/107573/image/large-14932d5876d7d3968891ca2bb01dd607.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/107573">The 175 GT <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> features a contemporary interpretation of a traditional two-house deck layout with an open-plan main saloon. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="G239.0m (127'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2009">G2</a>’s interior styling is focused on enhancing her minimalist design, with natural woods and a calming ambiance that benefits from plenty of natural light, thanks to a new reinforced glass skylight over the main deckhouse and her enlarged hull windows.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/88530/image/large-f455d402577e838d482de78b58cbd706.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/88530"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="G239.0m (127'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2009">G2</a> is able to accommodate up to eight guests in a flexible layout of three double staterooms and a convertible twin. Her owner’s suite has a spacious feel through the repositioning of a bulkhead further aft.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/88528/image/large-f3c89081ab32d03d5a4132fc74ca6211.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/88528"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/107571/image/large-238f03622aea77f4f6532c57c81b0851.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/107571">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/vitters/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Vitters yacht for sale</a> is characterised by a vertical bow with her windows giving her a modern look. Her new deck layout provides guests with a spacious cockpit. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="G239.0m (127'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2009">G2</a>’s fully reconfigured arrangement of the helm and aft deck, enables a connection between guests and crew while the yacht is underway.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/88533/image/large-d276a0da337b8fbd988efb575b9ba4b2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/88533">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="G239.0m (127'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2009">G2</a> is equipped with a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engine that provides her with a top speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 10 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/88532/image/large-4835f41c52fcf463847ec037c18c8bb7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/88532">

39m Vitters sailing yacht G2 enters the market

The 39m Vitters sailing yacht G2 for sale enters the market in great condition following a refit in 2018.

39m Vitters sailing yacht G2 for sale

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">YYachts</a> has delivered the 29.71-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella29.71m (97'6&quot;)YYachts 2022">Bella</a>, which was built by Michael Schmidt Yachtbau. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella29.71m (97'6&quot;)YYachts 2022">Bella</a> is the first unit from the Y9 series and, like all <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">YYacht</a> builds, she’s constructed out of carbon fibre to sharpen her competitive edge.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250380/image/large-43a7101e96c8c47b82521d1c7671b12a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250380"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella29.71m (97'6&quot;)YYachts 2022">Bella</a> features an exterior design and naval architecture penned by Bill Tripp of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tripp Design Naval Architects (Company)">Tripp Design</a>, who explained that the overarching principle that headed the design brief of the Y9 series was ease of use. “We have designed a boat that can comfortably be sailed by a few people. Equipped with a self-tacking jib, hydraulic furling code sail and staysail, these boats can sail well in blue water and in the worst conditions and have light air performance to attract the keenest of sailors.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250379/image/large-300f13c4134f7303cf91e0186166239a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250379">Bill Tripp was in good company for this project as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Norm Architects (Company)">Norm Architects</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/329" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Design Unlimited (Company)">Design Unlimited</a> were both involved, overseeing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella29.71m (97'6&quot;)YYachts 2022">Bella</a>’s interior layout and design. Thanks to her transversely arranged tender garage in the stern – which carries her YTender catamaran – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella29.71m (97'6&quot;)YYachts 2022">Bella</a> has an envious volume and even has a separate owner’s apartment complete with an office, dressing room, bedroom and a bathroom with double wash basins. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250363/image/large-22122aa42a90e61f9100a92c83910415.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250363"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250364/image/large-b771a9a8129747c20b9ea6aaff8379aa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250364">The design theme has been described as ‘soft minimalism’ and inspired by the simplicity of Scandinavian elegance. Oiled oak and grey fabrics are the core focal points, and are what drive the colour palette.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250391/image/large-2c600f29756ca686f4c71371d6865efe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250391">"The Y9 already follows the award-winning Y7 in its design, but is much more complex and goes deeper,” Katrine Goldstein, Managing Director of N<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Norm Architects (Company)">orm Architects</a>, explained. “The Y9 will also be a luxurious retreat to get away from the constant stimulation that our everyday lives bring. To support an overall exclusive look and feel throughout the interior, only essential yet thoughtful, luxurious bespoke elements take up space where needed, to achieve a pared back interior with room for the life lived within. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250377/image/large-05bf8adfb9a22ae0a18a91ab93f50b28.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250377">The wooden, panelled walls and curved interior elements in oak add a warm, organic feel to the space, while optically stretching the space vertically to make the rooms appear more spacious. Sliding doors and inbuilt storage effortlessly blend in with the architectural framework of the boat, with no disruptive elements.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250384/image/large-72e0006ae4ec4d9fe07b8e58864f3945.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250384"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250383/image/large-9f6fb3de7c831a76e9e2f419d73362fe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250383">A great attention to detail was paid to the crew cabins – “happy crew, happy owner” – and the crew cabins are larger than typically found on yachts of this category. The Captain’s cabin can also be converted into a saloon for the crew’s use.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250374/image/large-5ae7435e21fe0ef332f4302bcf8c7db6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250374">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella29.71m (97'6&quot;)YYachts 2022">Bella</a> has been equipped with twin Volvo engines and has a main sail that alone measures 242 square-metres of sail area. Speeds of up 26 knots have been reported, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella29.71m (97'6&quot;)YYachts 2022">Bella</a> was able to cruise from Greifswald to Cannes in just 11 days. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250381/image/large-4ec1a91e665bb45bd9b17e39a6613324.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250381">

YYachts delivers 30m sailing yacht Bella 

 YYachts has delivered the 30m Bella. She’s the first of the Y9 series to hit the water, and is Michael Schmidt Yachtbau flagship yacht.

YYachts delivers its 30m flagship sailing yacht Bella 

yachts at Cannes Yachting Festival

SuperYacht Times takes a look at some of the new yachts attending the Cannes Yachting Festival 2022.

The largest yachts making their debut at Cannes Yachting Festival 2022

The Germany shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">YYachts</a> is set to unveil a new model at this year's <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2022">Cannes Yachting Festival</a>. The new models is the 27.4-metre Y9, which will make its world premier moored at the Port Canto exhibition area in Cannes. The yacht is the shipyard's new flagship created in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tripp Design Naval Architects (Company)">Bill Tripp Design</a>, exterior, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Norm Architects (Company)">Norm Architects</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/329" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Design Unlimited (Company)">Design Unlimited</a>, interior. The shipyard will also be showcasing the latest yacht from the Y7 series. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234099/image/large-dd123ccc05b4ea36b7aaf4be51f7142a.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234099">The Y9 has been born from the concept of building a lightweight hull, combined with the companies philosophy of reducing sailing to the bare essentials. With a length of 27.40-metres, the Y9 presents the same volume of a 30 metre yacht with a private owners’ apartment to offer maximum privacy, comfortable guest cabins and a large and flexible crew area.The yacht has been built entirely from carbon fibre, optimising performance and making her a competitive racer. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">YYachts</a> founder Michael Schmidt says: "With her length of 90 feet, the yacht has a good rating and with her interesting sail plan she is for sure able to win some trophies at the St Barths Bucket, the Superyacht Cup or the Maxi Rolex Cup".The owner also wanted to have a noise free yacht at anchor. Therefore <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">YYachts</a> used solar panels at the sunroof plus hydro drives so that there is no need to use the generator at night.The yacht's interiors have a simple Scandinavian style, following the principles of "soft minimalism" and the main material is smoked oak. &nbsp;

YYachts unveils new model Y9

German shipyard YYachts is set to unveiled two new model, the 27m Y9 in Cannes this summer.