Netherlands

Bloemsma & van Breemen

The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/6715" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hoek Truly Classic 12838.8m (127'4&quot;)">Truly Classic 128</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1221" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claasen Shipyards (Company)">Claasen</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4787" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atalante38.8m (127'4&quot;)Claasen Shipyards2015">Atalante</a> is now on the market with Pieter van der Weide of Hoek Brokerage.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322806/image/large-c80a7f3ef83d8a0e2dd78b094e91d039.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322806">Her owner, having previously built and owned a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/14903" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hoek Design Truly Classic 9027.5m (90'3&quot;)">Truly Classic 90</a>, went on to design and commission the larger <a href="http://superyachttimes.com/yachts/atalante-39m" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Atalante for sale</a>. Delivered by her Dutch builder in 2015, she features both exterior and interior design 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>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/323061/image/large-c31513796644541e0a03c4419f52faf5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/323061">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sailing/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">sailing yacht for sale</a> was thoughtfully designed, as per the owner’s request, with two cockpits, an aft deckhouse functioning as a navigation and office space and a generous main deckhouse offering ample room for dining and relaxation. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4787" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atalante38.8m (127'4&quot;)Claasen Shipyards2015">Atalante’s</a> main cockpit features a U-shaped seating area aft and is ideal for al fresco entertainment. Both the centre and aft cockpits are sheltered by Biminis, complete with integrated lighting in their stainless steel frames.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/315695/image/large-f04e236470ac63b39b730b1550178b33.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/315695"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322823/image/large-7801698fa0aad9a3819ac0116c172c33.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322823">Her interior features a full-beam master suite aft, complete with separate his-and-hers ensuites and direct access to the aft deckhouse. A few steps up lead to the main deckhouse, while forward access brings guests to two guest suites, one to port and one to starboard, each with its own ensuite. The galley is located forward to port, with the crew mess positioned to starboard. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a>, can accommodate six guests and a crew of five.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322816/image/large-bb8dceb5442352ed6f03674aba107007.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322816"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322820/image/large-9a78883e632a96306b999b7fc5d74f15.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322820">Since her launch, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4787" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atalante38.8m (127'4&quot;)Claasen Shipyards2015">Atalante</a> has been maintained to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1453" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ABS (Company)">ABS</a>-MCA Commercial Class A1 Unrestricted and has followed a preventative maintenance programme. Like many Truly Classic yachts, she features an aluminium hull constructed by Dutch builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/129" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bloemsma & van Breemen (Company)">Bloemsma</a> and is fitted with carbon standing rigging and a carbon mast. In terms of performance, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/claasen/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Claasen yacht for sale</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, giving her a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 11 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/320174/image/large-4f535bdc7821f0057c9c69f0cc968720.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/320174">All photos provided courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/797" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hoek Brokerage (Company)">Hoek Brokerage</a>.

Claasen yacht Atalante for sale

The Truly Classic 128 Claasen sailing yacht Atalante is now on the market with Pieter van der Weide of Hoek Brokerage.

39m Claasen sailing yacht Atalante on the market

The 40.75-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/129" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bloemsma & van Breemen (Company)">Bloemsma &amp; van Breemen</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valquest40.75m (133'8&quot;)Bloemsma & van Breemen2009">Valquest</a> has entered the market with Hemmo Bloemers and Joe Reid of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5532" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Roccabella Yachts (Company)">Roccabella Yachts</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/2464/image/large-796ec64c94251b564290dd860ff7d253.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/2464">The custom sloop, delivered by her Dutch builder in 2009, showcases interior styling, exterior design and naval architecture crafted by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/35" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubois Naval Architects Ltd. (Company)">Dubois Naval Architects</a>. She features a sleek, aerodynamic profile accentuated by a striking silver metallic hull, a low-profile wheelhouse and meticulously finished decks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/359617/image/large-504bcb6f297002b3e1caa98029c7f567.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/359617">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/bloemsma-van-breemen/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Bloemsma &amp; van Breemen yacht for sale</a> benefitted from a comprehensive exterior refit in 2025 and has successfully completed her <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7911" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's (Company)">Lloyd’s</a> 15-year survey. Equipped with Starlink connectivity and airconditioning throughout, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valquest40.75m (133'8&quot;)Bloemsma & van Breemen2009">Valquest</a> is in optimal condition and is ready for continued cruising.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/359613/image/large-f4f8be7c4c30d48349107397100c61de.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/359613"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/359614/image/large-5268f1a9773aa74b937fe0caed037bbc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/359614">The yacht <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/valquest/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Valquest for sale</a> is engineered for extended cruising, supported by ample fuel reserves and intelligently designed storage throughout. She is equipped with dual headstays, a roll-away boom, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7090" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reckmann Yacht Equipment (Company)">Reckmann&nbsp;</a>furlers captive winches and Lewmar hydraulic winches. Additionally, twin bow anchors enhance flexibility for anchoring, making it easy to moor in various global destinations. Her North 3Di sail package further elevates her performance, ensuring superior sailing capabilities.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/359615/image/large-3113560e79b797e12f1f05579ef88a29.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/359615">Inside, guests are welcomed by timeless interiors featuring high-gloss mahogany contrasted with crisp white leather accents. The split-level saloons connect harmoniously into one another, creating a spacious, light-filled environment ideal for both entertaining and unwinding.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/359605/image/large-34b09d9cc92c4e2a7106420b05bfc304.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/359605"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/359609/image/large-8908ab1979ff9031e1218c45ea25cc53.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/359609">She can host up to nine guests across four luxurious staterooms, including a full-beam master suite, two spacious double suites and one twin stateroom with a Pullman berth, each featuring ensuite facilities.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/359608/image/large-316535bcf83f0d6d869b50dfcdbc2273.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/359608"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/359607/image/large-8b1253ad64f174115438412f85190c2f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/359607">Moving outside, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> offers a premium experience tailored for those who appreciate both luxury and performance. The sheltered cockpit sets the scene for relaxed open-air dining, while expansive sun loungers and a shaded foredeck create inviting spaces to unwind, whether exploring remote coastlines or anchored in a tranquil bay. The yacht also comes with a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Smuggler Marine (Company)">Smuggler Marine&nbsp;</a>6.0 RIB tender ideal for shore excursions and water activities.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/359616/image/large-8ee3b64680ecc5a4636ff16b99268a29.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/359616">Regarding her performance, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sailing/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">sailing yacht for sale</a> is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> C18 engine, offering a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 12 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/2469/image/large-351601cecbf0ecef6c9bae34af5ff76c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/2469">

41m Bloemsma & van Breemen motor yacht Valquest for sale

The 40.75-metre Bloemsma & van Breemen yacht has entered the market with Roccabella Yachts.

41m Bloemsma & van Breemen sailing yacht Valquest for sale

The 29.26-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/129" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bloemsma & van Breemen (Company)">Bloemsma Van Breemen</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gayle Force29.26m (95'12&quot;)Bloemsma & van Breemen2003">Gayle Force</a> sold in a deal with Whit Kirtland of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop and Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a> introducing the buyer and Georges Bourgoignie of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251189/image/large-0ff4ce26773a946f29f394a9724ebf14.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251189">Delivered in 2003, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gayle Force29.26m (95'12&quot;)Bloemsma & van Breemen2003">Gayle Force</a> received a significant makeover in 2009/2010 when she was sent to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/47" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta Marine (Company)">Delta Marine</a> for an extensive refit. This included the installation of new engines, generators, and an inverter system.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196480/image/large-5c596a38d52fd4d80a398231d082f2e6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196480"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196482/image/large-db4e53abd718ece6dc85a6a295cac64d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196482"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196481/image/large-6ffbb4fe7c4c003a95eadf8ab25b2d79.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196481">Previously named Que Sera, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gayle Force29.26m (95'12&quot;)Bloemsma & van Breemen2003">Gayle Force</a> features exterior design and naval architecture by Netherlands-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Jonathan Quinn Barnett</a>. She is a tried and tested ocean explorer with an impressive track record, having completed trips to Antarctica, Nova Scotia, and Northern Alaska.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196483/image/large-c7a25bef0f7c372275fc5c68bf537db9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196483"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196485/image/large-e720b37763ec22881e6d79cd54103a87.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196485"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196486/image/large-59f094bd8f922a83895bb75e94829e8c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196486"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gayle Force29.26m (95'12&quot;)Bloemsma & van Breemen2003">Gayle Force</a> can accommodate eight guests across three staterooms, including a generous full-beam master suite with lounge area and considerable storage space. Outside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gayle Force29.26m (95'12&quot;)Bloemsma & van Breemen2003">Gayle Force</a> features a large flybridge with dining and lounge areas, as well as a helm station and Jacuzzi. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196496/image/large-2da2a0861f8d048e76a4bce52989067f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196496"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196498/image/large-94c51e35815c90a92207cd112f69a00c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196498">Her upper deck offers a number of sunbeds and has storage for an array of toys, such as a dinghy catamaran and paddle boards, so guests can turn the sea into their own personal playground.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196509/image/large-69ce8a4ac5f4e9c5fb91c867c0e6ca01.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196509">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gayle Force29.26m (95'12&quot;)Bloemsma & van Breemen2003">Gayle Force</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, providing her with a top speed of 12 knots and a cruising speed of 10 knots. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gayle Force29.26m (95'12&quot;)Bloemsma & van Breemen2003">Gayle Force</a> had a last known asking price of $4,750,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196479/image/large-4c49bdc1204c3734bf8c23083672289e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196479">

29m Bloemsma Van Breemen yacht Gayle Force sold

The 29m Bloemsma Van Breemen yacht Gayle Force sold with a last known asking price of $4,750,000.

29m Bloemsma Van Breemen motor yacht Gayle Force sold

Explorer yachts for sale under 35m

Discover the SuperYacht Times round-up of 35-metre and under Explorer yachts on the market

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> has been on an impressive selling spree this week as it concluded four major signings in just seven days. The combined length of the yachts sold exceeds 166-metres, while the combined value (taken from the last known asking prices) equals just under €65,000,000. Notably, these sales were not concentrated in one location and showcased the global nature of the brokerage firm.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/192437/image/large-d8907cb4caa0ad40281253f6fb655323.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/192437">The first from the flurry was the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54132" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sold: Bloemsma & van Breemen’s 44m motor yacht Arete (2021-11-23 11:15:00 +0100)">sale of the 43.9-metre motor yacht</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1451" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arete43.9m (144'0&quot;)Bloemsma & van Breemen2013">Arete</a>, built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/129" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bloemsma & van Breemen (Company)">Bloemsma &amp; van Breemen</a>. The deal was concluded by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>’ Miami team who not only represented the seller, but also introduced the buyer to this 2013 launched superyacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200104/image/large-a6e81374eb6d2dc17bf5e75027ac9d0e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200104">The second was <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a>’s 56m support vessel Time Off, since renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9243" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Better Space55.5m (182'1&quot;)Damen Yachting2021">Better Space</a>. She was on the market for just under a year and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54160" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting’s 56m support vessel Time Off sold and renamed Better Space (2021-11-26 09:45:00 +0100)">Burgess’ Palma office handled the sale</a> while representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201567/image/large-4d4fbfc9ef65bde530432fca1133ef1d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201567">Next to pass hands was <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5734" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moon Sand Too33.5m (109'11&quot;)Feadship2016">Moon Sand Too</a>, the 33.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> Lagoon Cruiser, which was <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="34m Feadship yacht Moon Sand Too finds a new owner (2021-11-26 10:45:00 +0100)">sold by Burgess’ Asia office</a> after only being in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> sales fleet for three months. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/47855/image/large-214c59e1220c18d1790116b94c4e9ced.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/47855"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="33m sailing yacht Ribelle sold (2021-11-26 09:45:00 +0100)">Concluding the run of sales</a> is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ribelle32.64m (107'1&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2017">Ribelle</a>, the 32.6-metre sailing yacht built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a>. The high-performance yacht joined <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> as what is known as a whisper listing during the period of price negotiations.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>’ success is a testament to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54061" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Market: Who is driving the post-pandemic boom? (2021-11-22 15:00:00 +0100)">post-pandemic uptick in sales</a>, and the company has reported significant interest in the sales and new build sector as more clients feel that now is the time to buy. This buoyancy has been experienced since the last quarter of 2020.&nbsp;“The past 13 to 14 months have been pretty extraordinary – almost relentless in the sales market. Yachts have been selling at really good prices and talks of ‘COVID deals’ was quite honestly a myth,” Jonathan Beckett, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> commented. “We are delighted with the current sprint to the finishing line of 2021, but we aren’t there yet – still more deals to be done as we enter December!”

Burgess sells four yachts in seven days 

Burgess has been on an impressive selling spree this week as it concluded four major signings in just seven days.

Burgess confirms yacht business is booming as it secures four major sales in a single week

The 43.9-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1451" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arete43.9m (144'0&quot;)Bloemsma & van Breemen2013">Arete</a>, built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/129" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bloemsma & van Breemen (Company)">Bloemsma &amp; van Breemen</a>, has been sold. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> acted as the central agent during these negotiations and represented both the buyer and seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/192437/image/large-d8907cb4caa0ad40281253f6fb655323.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/192437"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1451" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arete43.9m (144'0&quot;)Bloemsma & van Breemen2013">Arete</a> was launched in 2013 under her maiden name, BVB44M. She features styling inside and out 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>, while her naval architecture was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>. Since her launch she has undergone numerous refits, her most recent took place in Fort Lauderdale last year. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/192434/image/large-257b979081797afa41f2b10b32ae44ff.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/192434"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/192433/image/large-761fe4339953800eafe919abe57618b4.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/192433"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/192432/image/large-8a36bd678e3ac8d4f80f453a3ac8b4ae.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/192432"><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> kitted her out in light wood paneling throughout, giving her a light, breezy and very nautical feel. There is a great consistency of the theme, as every one of her three decks is decorated in unison. She can accommodate up to 12 guests across five staterooms, comprising four guest suites and a master area. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/192431/image/large-7fbf6e749c47aae794e5ba4dd99bbd79.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/192431"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/192426/image/large-031fc1a48a555dfe740c03b1a8020d48.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/192426"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/192429/image/large-55674464708e7c3a0713ebc008f1a662.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/192429">Some of her standout features include a spacious main saloon, equipped with a full bar and conjoined to a bountiful dining area. To aft more catering options are available, as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1451" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arete43.9m (144'0&quot;)Bloemsma & van Breemen2013">Arete</a> has a large dining table where up to 10 guests can whittle away the evening while dining alfresco. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/192435/image/large-0020a21343d445a3bbd7af100b34ab9f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/192435"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/192424/image/large-fcd016b2ed0ba6a4773bea9d17e0e94e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/192424"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/192423/image/large-01a85be3c46d6457cc29aa8342ce559c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/192423">Her sun deck is another location for guests to indulge, as multiple sunpads and a Jacuzzi are located there.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/192420/image/large-6af39eb1b9583fa0352dd510872352cf.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/192420"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/192422/image/large-aced6c274f2dd34cca7b1f268aa92e8a.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/192422">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1451" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arete43.9m (144'0&quot;)Bloemsma & van Breemen2013">Arete</a> has an impressive 5,250 nautical mile range when cruising at 12.5 knots. She is capable of hitting speeds of up to 15.8 knots when desired.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/192418/image/large-a0eb77cd9fdecb8dc042b1ffd760509f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/192418"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1451" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arete43.9m (144'0&quot;)Bloemsma & van Breemen2013">Arete</a> was sold with a last known asking price of €15,900,000 after being on the market for 227 days.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/192419/image/large-076ff6cd031f909a4db07c811450a342.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/192419">

Bloemsma & van Breemen’s 44m motor yacht Arete sold

Bloemsma & van Breemen 44m motor yacht Arete has been sold with a last known asking price of €15,900,000.

Sold: Bloemsma & van Breemen’s 44m motor yacht Arete

The 29.24-metre motor yacht <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/gayle-force" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Gayle Force, is for sale</a>. Launched in 2003, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/129" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bloemsma & van Breemen (Company)">Bloemsma &amp; van Breemen</a> in the Netherlands, and features exterior design from the boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/249" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jonathan Quinn Barnett Ltd (Company)">Jonathan Quinn Barnett</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196479/image/large-4c49bdc1204c3734bf8c23083672289e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196479">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> can accommodate as many as eight guests between three staterooms, including a generous full-beam master suite with lounge area and considerable storage space. Her en suite bathrooms are complete with red and pink marble tops and floors.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196483/image/large-c7a25bef0f7c372275fc5c68bf537db9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196483"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196487/image/large-d9ffd7c8cdb1d5716e3672fd41655dad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196487">Her saloon dining area is finished in cream furnishings, which complement the varnished wood throughout. She also has a spacious galley, as well as accommodation for five crew members.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196480/image/large-5c596a38d52fd4d80a398231d082f2e6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196480"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196481/image/large-6ffbb4fe7c4c003a95eadf8ab25b2d79.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196481"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196494/image/large-6a333a647a4ac99c640ac955d24b0210.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196494">Externally, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/bloemsma-van-breemen/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Bloemsma &amp; van Breemen yacht for sale</a>, originally named Patriot, has a large flybridge with dining and lounge areas, as well as a helm station. The upper deck features a number of sun beds, and has storage for an array of toys, such as a dinghy catamaran and paddle boards.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196496/image/large-58e39c053f95f6b09136784897413c07.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196496"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196493/image/large-cf2005d88d77a84bf866d457d824b454.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196493">At the aft deck she has a semi al fresco dining area, with seating for as many as eight guests. There is also a Jacuzzi at her stern, with tender storage in davits to aft.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196498/image/large-94c51e35815c90a92207cd112f69a00c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196498"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196499/image/large-b1cc31d0b2791f45a89cce386f65e8f4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196499">With an explorer worthy range of 6,000 nautical miles at her cruising speed of 10 knots, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gayle Force29.24m (95'11&quot;)Bloemsma & van Breemen2003">Gayle Force</a> is a tried and tested ocean explorer. She has completed trips to Antarctica, Nova Scotia, and Northern Alaska. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/73085/image/large-e9f0f2e3203f1cf94ace1446ac5cc896.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/73085">

29m motor yacht Gayle Force for sale

The 29m motor yacht Gayle Force is now for sale, she features exterior design from Vripack and interior by Jonathan Quinn Barnett.

Motor yacht Gayle Force is now for sale

The 35.05-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Firefly35.05m (114'12&quot;)Claasen Shipyards2011">Firefly</a> has been sold with a last known asking price of €2,450,000. The deal was concluded with Joachim Kieft of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5292" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Yacht Service (Company)">Maritime Yacht Service</a> representing the buyer and David Westwood of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/76790/image/large-645ddc9b170fd2c7468ed05ba20a9a38.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/76790"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Firefly35.05m (114'12&quot;)Claasen Shipyards2011">Firefly</a>, the first of the F-Class racing sloops, was launched in 2011 in the Netherlands. Unlike the original J-Class yachts, upon which her pencil-sharp lines are based, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Firefly35.05m (114'12&quot;)Claasen Shipyards2011">Firefly</a> has an entirely aluminium hull, constructed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/129" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bloemsma & van Breemen (Company)">Bloemsma Aluminiumbow</a> and completed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1221" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claasen Shipyards (Company)">Claasen Shipyards</a>. Her naval architecture and exterior design come from the boards of <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>, who are internationally renowned for their work on a number of the J-Class fleet, including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2079" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lionheart43.4m (142'5&quot;)Claasen Shipyards2010">Lionheart</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2632" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Topaz42.62m (139'10&quot;)Holland Jachtbouw2015">Topaz</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1384" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Svea34.1m (111'11&quot;)Leopard Yachts2005">Svea</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/76789/image/large-189f8598a8694fcbde4b764da86370b6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/76789">Yet despite her classic lines and Spirit of Tradition classing, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Firefly35.05m (114'12&quot;)Claasen Shipyards2011">Firefly</a> is in every other aspect, a modern, high-performance racing yacht. Her expansive 600-metres squared of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/758" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Sails (Company)">North Sails</a> canvas, sits upon fully carbon spars from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2804" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hall Spars (Company)">Hall Spars</a>, and she combines a 5.2 metre draught with a high aspect ratio carbon spade rudder, reducing her overall weight. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/76791/image/large-ad893a4484a06371ce14d83215b79ca0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/76791">Her modest interior features pipe cots to the fore of the mast, she can be steered by one person at the helm, specifically designed for long distance racing. This technologically advanced yacht sports a water ballast system that can shift five tonnes of water from one side to the other within two minutes. The cutter has had a successful racing history, taking the top post at the Lloro Piana Superyacht Cup in 2014, both in her class and overall, with four consecutive victories.

35m sailing yacht Firefly sold

Designed as an ode to the classic J-class fleet, but outfitted with entirely modern technology, the sailing yacht Firefly has been sold.

The first 35m F-class sailing yacht Firefly has been sold

Having been listed as a <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> earlier this year, the 40.75-metre sailing yacht <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/valquest" target="_blank">Valquest</a> has been sold. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a> confirmed the sale and worked alongside join central agents Henry Craven-Smith of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a>, who represented the buyer. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/2464/image/large-796ec64c94251b564290dd860ff7d253.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/2464">Built by Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/129" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bloemsma & van Breemen (Company)">Bloesma &amp; van Breemen</a>, the interior and exterior of this sailing yacht were designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/35" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubois Naval Architects Ltd. (Company)">Dubois Naval Architects</a> ahead of her launch in 2009.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/2470/image/large-86d3f51a228a1a16cad8a4a776ceef81.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/2470">The interior design encompasses various living spaces such as a split-level saloon, dining area and accommodation for up to nine guests in four staterooms, including a master, two doubles and a twin. The spaces are decorated with high-quality mahogany and a white leather finish. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/2468/image/large-179b8081226488442984344e91fd50c2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/2468"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/2465/image/large-bf8711d022b724e8a53d121b46397890.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/2465">The new owner can also make use of the two tenders provided at the foredeck and aft peak of the yacht. Powered by a single <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/caterpillar-inc" target="_blank">Caterpillar Inc</a> C18 engine, <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/valquest" target="_blank">Valquest</a> cruises comfortably at 11 knots and reaches a top speed of 13 knots. At the time of sale, she had a last asking price of €9,750,000.

41m sailing yacht Valquest sold

Having been listed as a yacht for sale earlier this year, the 40.75-metre sailing yacht Valquest has been sold. 

The 40.75-metre sailing yacht&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valquest40.75m (133'8&quot;)Bloemsma & van Breemen2009">Valquest</a>&nbsp;is now listed as a <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a>. Built by Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/129" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bloemsma & van Breemen (Company)">Bloesma &amp; van Breemen</a>, the interior and exterior of this <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sailing/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">sailing yacht for sale</a> were designed by Hampshire-based studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/577" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubois Yachts (Company)">Dubois Naval Architects</a>.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/2470/image/large-86d3f51a228a1a16cad8a4a776ceef81.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/2470"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/2468/image/large-179b8081226488442984344e91fd50c2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/2468"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/2471/image/large-57c3c500439b340c253ec69e679bf18a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/2471"><a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/valquest/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Yacht&nbsp;Valquest, for sale,</a> was completely repainted and equipped with new sails in 2016. Her interior designs can be characterised as simple yet elegant thanks to the presence of high-quality mahogany and a white leather finish. For ease of living and keeping the privacy of her guests in mind, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valquest40.75m (133'8&quot;)Bloemsma & van Breemen2009">Valquest</a> has a split level saloon and a separate dining area and accommodates nine guests in four staterooms: one master, two doubles and a twin, hosted by a crew of six.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/2466/image/large-3ac4031d142e9a45c8a972c31fcd283f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/2466"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/2463/image/large-b7e1c03de1e7e4a0dcf208c433c56dc5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/2463"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/2462/image/large-64b401ce722ac5a67df659bc43f427e4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/2462">Guests on board the 223 GT <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/valquest/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Valquest for sale</a> can also make use of the two tenders provided at the foredeck and aft peak of the yacht. Powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar Inc</a> C18 engine, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valquest40.75m (133'8&quot;)Bloemsma & van Breemen2009">Valquest</a> cruises comfortably at 11 knots and reaches a top speed of 13 knots.

41m sailing yacht Valquest for sale

New to the market: yacht Valquest for sale! She is a 40.75m Bloesma & van Breemen yacht, built in 2005, accommodating up to 9 guests and a crew of 6.

41m sailing yacht Valquest on the market

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/110898/image/large-0f65eb07e8ea66d24d3bd612d24f1116.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/110898">The 2014-built 140-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/295" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fincantieri Yachts (Company)">Fincantieri</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3503" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Victory140.0m (459'4&quot;)Fincantieri Yachts2014">Ocean Victory</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/129" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bloemsma & van Breemen (Company)">Bloemsma &amp; Van Breemen</a>’s 43.9-metre yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1451" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arete43.9m (144'0&quot;)Bloemsma & van Breemen2013">Arete</a> (known for two years since her 2013 delivery as BVB44M) were spotted together recently in the warm waters of the French Caribbean.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3503" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Victory140.0m (459'4&quot;)Fincantieri Yachts2014">Ocean Victory</a> sports an exterior design by Norwegian designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a> and her interiors are the result of a collaboration between Rome-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/88" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Laura Sessa Romboli (Company)">Laura Sessa</a> and 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>. At 140 metres, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3503" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Victory140.0m (459'4&quot;)Fincantieri Yachts2014">Ocean Victory</a> is currently the 12th largest yacht part of the fleet today and includes a wide range of amenities including six pools, two helicopter landing pads and a floodable dock that stores a 14-metre tender.The all-Dutch yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1451" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arete43.9m (144'0&quot;)Bloemsma & van Breemen2013">Arete</a> boasts naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>, and her exterior and interior both come from the drawing boards of the Edam-based designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/45" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pieter Beeldsnijder Design (Company)">Pieter Beeldsnijder</a>. The high ceilings that form part of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/45" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pieter Beeldsnijder Design (Company)">Beeldsnijder</a>’s design optimise the space on board and the volume of 499 GT. One of the highlights on board <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1451" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arete43.9m (144'0&quot;)Bloemsma & van Breemen2013">Arete</a> is the dedicated owner’s area on the upper deck, complete with a stateroom, spacious lounge and terrace.

140m yacht Ocean Victory and 44m Arete in St Barths 

The 140m yacht Ocean Victory and the 44m yacht Arete were spotted together in the Caribbean recently.

140m Ocean Victory and 44m Arete anchored in St Barths 

Though the superyacht business is a relatively small industry, it is packed with international professionals from all walks of life, and it can certainly be easy to get lost in the sea of faces we are presented with at boat shows, yachting events and beyond. In this series of articles, we take a step back from rushed business meetings and hurried networking and sit down with professionals from across the wide spectrum of the superyacht business to learn more about who they are and what they do for the industry. In this week’s episode, we get to know Daan Balk, the CEO of Balk Shipyard in the Netherlands.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/28773/image/large-92685eb0cd77178c5899a272179e7cac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/28773"> Balk has a very long history and heritage, and I was wondering if you could talk to me about the history of the yard and why that’s important to you. &nbsp; Balk has a long history, this year we are celebrating 220 years of being established and I feel a real connection with our heritage. I am the seventh generation to run the yard, and we have three sons at home and they are already talking about the shipyard. My wife Stella and I put in the effort to make sure they make their own choices. It would be great they take over the yard but Stella and I want them to know that there are many great things you can do for a living! I took over the company when I was 28, my father passed away when he was 57 and it was a big financial risk for me to take over the company because the yard was in bad shape at that time. The advice of people involved was "please don’t do it: use your brains and don’t step into this!’", but I had to do it, and then we got things back on track to where we are today, and we're really pleased: things are looking up. We started in Elburg and then expanded after 5-6 years, moving to our present facilities in Urk.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/28799/image/large-e0dd805c4fabf45efe8ce4365251cc02.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/28799"> Above all, you are known for being a refit yard. Why have you decided to focus almost exclusively on refit and rebuild projects rather than the new build market?&nbsp; Refit and rebuild are so much a part of our heritage. Even if I look back in history, the older Balk shipyard in Elburg looked after all the local fishing vessels. If someone bought a new one, they went to Urk for new builds, but we were always the local yard that was there for maintenance and repair and we are proud to continue this tradition today. New build is a completely different game: you need different organisation, different people and, above all, a different mindset.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/17409/image/large-8bc556d1c0519092926c8b2f89430101.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/17409"> Dancing Hare&nbsp;at the shipyard in Urk.&nbsp; That said, you are planning to move to a new, larger facility which will also be in Urk. Could this be an opportunity for more new build projects?&nbsp; Certainly. The new facility will be triple the size of this one, which is perfect because we are fighting our borders at the moment. When we were moving the 57.7-metre Amels, Dancing Hare, into the yard for her refit recently, we had to add a temporary extension to both sheds! We are arriving in the same situation as were in Elburg: the opportunity is there, so I said let’s jump. Your customers grow bigger, so you have to grow with them. As for the new build, the new premises will offer us the space to set up a separate building for this, and it's something I want. In addition, since 2016, we have also been the proud owner of the shipyard Jachtwerf Bloemsma, which enables us to do business on new build projects. Refit is great, and you’re always the good guy: people are pleased that you make their boat nice again and even better! But I have done all my education in shipbuilding and I would feel complete if I could say, "that one and that one and that one" are boats that we have built, to show the world that we can do that as well. I will wait for my opportunity to come and be patient.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/23342/image/large-e6808b1eb697aaf4045d733b4913c50d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23342">Alumercia&nbsp;arriving at Balk for her refit in JanuaryTell me more about one of your most recent refit projects, the 37.7m Heesen Alumercia&nbsp;which has been recently renamed Unexpected.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are developing the scope for Alumercia&nbsp;at the moment. We already had an established relationship with the owner, we did a 50-metre project with him five years ago and so he trusts us completely. With Alumercia, that trust is 100%, there are no management companies involved, even the crew is not there yet. We were also part of the sale of the boat before he brought her here. He said,&nbsp;“please Daan, advise me, I am keen to purchase the boat but I wish you to be my partner when we will sell it." We also have confidence in the owner that he won't let us down with unpaid bills or with unreasonable requests like&nbsp;"the boat needs to be ready next week" and everybody knows it’s another month. Those are the projects you look forward to as a company.&nbsp;Alumerica is already 18 years old, so there is quite some work to do: a full paint job, a change to the interior, guest cabins, main cabins, main lounge, sky lounge, the engine room, new generators, all the tenders, the deck. It’s typical of what you see when someone purchases a boat and they want to make it their own. It’s like if you’re going to rent a room or a house, the kitchen, the bathroom. These are things you want to feel fresh and clean and say "this is mine."<img src="/uploads/store/photo/23341/image/large-28841fc8fa9bc8111245951d86878755.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23341"> Finally, what have you got planned in the future?Eventually, we may go bigger than our current focus on 40-50-metre boats, if you look at what we’ve been doing for Feadship, these are all 70-80 metre boats and those boats will be in need of maintenance in the upcoming years. Soon, we will move from 50-60-metres and we should be ready to have a 60-metre plus, but I think 70-metres will be the maximum for us for some time.&nbsp;At the new premises, we may also have one shed for local customers to leave their boats in for winter storage. We want to make a step forward, but, in my opinion, one step back is also necessary, as we stopped serving local clients 10 years ago, and I've never felt at ease with that. We did it very gently and nobody was disadvantaged, but it was a difficult separation and I never had a good feeling about it. It makes me feel good to open the doors for them and welcome them again.&nbsp;

5 questions with... Daan Balk 

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	A conversation with Barin Cardenas, co-founder of the newly established PRIME Megayacht Platform, will leave you with a feeling ready to take on the world. He is a man who simply oozes passion, initiative, a definite sense of direction and, to be frank, it’s contagious. With PRIME the second company with Cardenas currently at the helm, the South Floridian entrepreneur is determined to propel the superyacht industry out of stagnation and into the bright lights of the future.

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	Though one of the pioneers of the future of the industry, yachting wasn’t on Cardenas’ radar at all upon returning to South Florida from college almost 20 years ago. Taking up a position with a luxury events firm, he explains how this position at the beginning of his career naturally lead to where he finds himself today: “I was exposed to things that I had no idea existed when I was growing up when I was working in luxury events. I immediately connected with this side of life - when the budget allows, you can do so much more. It was the experience of luxury that lead me to yachting, but more specifically, how to enjoy luxury. Not how to have money, but how to enjoy your success.”

	 

	It wasn’t long before Cardenas made the transition to the field of superyacht brokerage. Explaining his personal progression, he elaborates: “I’ve been involved in 52 new builds of varying sizes throughout my career which has really helped me to become very well rounded - I have the experience necessary to really get projects off the ground. I decided to really focus on new construction because that is what I am really passionate about. Creating new brands, creating new projects - I’ve been a part of 28 first hulls.”

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	Perhaps nothing epitomises this philosophy of passion, creativity and celebrating your success better than the PRIME Megayacht Platform concept. A truly collaborative effort between co-founders Cardenas and Lucas Silva and a selection of designers and shipyards, the PRIME platform offers owners the opportunity to, basically, redefine what constitutes a semi-custom build. With a pre-engineered platform with several innovative space saving features, clients are presented with a (current) collection of four very different superyacht concepts from the drawing boards of Azure Naval Architects, Reymond Langton and DeBasto Designs, with the opportunity to build at one of two shipyards, the American Burger Boat Company, or the Dutch Bloemsma.

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	Explaining PRIME in more detail, Cardenas says: “PRIME is a sailboat and motor yacht hybrid. Our main focus is comfort and stability. On the platform, there is no visible engine room, and everything is one continuous deck so there are no steps, either. This gives us space to include a beautiful sky lounge area on the main deck forward where the master cabin would usually be. We did that by moving the engine room down to tank level. We raised the tank level to a comfortable height, put the engine room down there with a ton of technical spaces for crew needs and such… so now we have this basement, if you will, on the yacht. That also means we are able to raise the decks a little bit, and we have this fantastic 2.2 metre height on all decks.”

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	“We of course made it hard on ourselves by putting the engine room below” he continues, “So then we had to get very technical in order to figure out how to manage that. We’ve done a very good job: we had Azure Naval Architects helping us with this, as well as the shipyards Bloemsma and Burger. It’s good to get feedback and have conversations with people who tell you that you’re crazy and it’s not going to work. Then I ask, ‘Why not?’ And then we push, push, push until it does work. Everything has been very well thought out before we ever brought PRIME to the market.”

	 

	Clients are not limited to the collection immediately presented to them, and are invited to reach out to other designers, as Cardenas enthusiastically details: “If you want to take one of these and build it, fantastic. If you want to build something different, fantastic!”. The thinking behind this? To eradicate the more irksome technical planning and preparations and pull the client into the creativity process to really get them excited - not just about their own finished product, but about the broader scope of the superyacht lifestyle. “We’re inviting people to build on our platform, so we create the hard part, and we let the client create the part that’s fun. We have the technical specs, the hull defined, the sound, the generation, the vibrations… it’s all done for you,” Cardenas explains. The logic is simple: provide a soon-to-be superyacht owner with an experience so enjoyable, so fulfilling and so engaging, that not only will they be totally enamoured with their own boat, but their enthusiasm will be passed on to potential superyacht owning peers, creating a snowball effect of good recommendations and positive experiences.

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	Although the PRIME concept will inevitably not be to everyone’s taste and there will undoubtedly be those with criticisms of the company, one of the most interesting things about PRIME is that Cardenas and Silva are going full throttle: they are throwing themselves into something they believe in, something they perceive as a tool to bring about wider industry change. Talk of how to appeal to the next generation of superyacht owner - the dot com millionaires, the heads of the tech giants, the children and grandchildren of current UHNWI’s who have grown up in a tech-saturated world - is abundant, but actions speak louder than words: “I don’t think that the superyacht industry is keeping up,” Cardenas states. “I think there’s still a school of thought whereby people think they should just continue to do what they always did before. We need to a stronger push forward. There is a lot of new technology being adopted by our industry, but a lot of the time when we say are we being innovative, we’re lacking. Our original tagline at PRIME is, ‘The confidence to create.’ That’s really what we believe in. We have the confidence to get the job done and create something exciting and new.”

	 

	So, are more platforms such as PRIME what the industry needs to survive in the long-term? Time will only tell, but what can be certain is that people like Cardenas - brimming with enthusiasm and with a willingness to work almost unstoppingly - are given the chance to succeed and, well, change things for the better. Agreeing, Cardenas concludes our conversation with as much fervour as we started: “It’s fun to talk about what will, we hope, catch on in the industry. We’re not trying to make this just our thing, I think innovation as a whole is what drives superyachts in the first place. It’s very exclusive and very interesting, and we’re making it available to more people. There is more wealth in the world today and people have the means to enjoy more. It’s our job in the industry to create more. Keep creating, keep bringing out new and exciting products, and think about why people want boats in the first place. My take on it is that as boat builders and designers and creators, we’re entertainers. We’re the most interesting entertainers in the world and we have a responsibility to make our audience happy.”
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PRIME Megayacht Platform: the future of semi-custom superyachts?

A team of experienced superyacht designers and developers, headed by The New Yachts Company, have joined forces in order to create a new fully developed superyacht platform, set to change the way the industry think about the semi-custom superyacht experience.

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Prime is an engineered 50-metre platform design to support a range of different superstructures and interior layouts. Clients are offered a ‘Collection’ of different styles to suit their preferences, pre-designed by studios by the likes of Reymond Langton Design and Luiz de Basto.

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Azure Yacht Design &amp; Naval Architecture is behind the project’s flexible engineering solutions, including all pipework, electrical and mechanical systems. “PRIME is in our minds a platform that offers so much space that it creates a 70-metre yachting experience on a 50-metre yacht,” comments Bob van den Meiracker of Azure Yacht Design.

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Clients are also encouraged to further develop the concept by working with the original design team, or relying on any other designer of their choice.

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The project will be built entirely from aluminium at Bloemsma Yachts in the Netherlands. Headed by Daan Balk, the shipyard will be working together with all technical members of the build team to deliver a seamless experience, as Prime was designed to be.

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A new semi-custom superyacht experience – PRIME

The sale of the 44 metre Bloemsma van Breemen BVB44M has just been confirmed by Jan-Jaap Minnema of Fraser Yachts, who represented the seller in the sale. The buyer of the BVB44M was represented by Robert Shepard of Edmiston and she had an asking price of € 18,000,000.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156411/image/large-5023a2536d64972f4be2f2290e7f6abf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156411">Designed by Pieter Beeldsnijder with Vripack as the naval architects on the project, BVB44M was launched at the Dutch yard in August 2013. The high-volume superyacht features large interior guest areas with a forward facing owner’s stateroom with its own forward terrace on the upper deck, and a semi raised bridge on the main deck below.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156412/image/large-a4dcd09ac6d7444a3e08d36a5361fba6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156412">Styled with a relaxing interior with the use of soft satin-finished woods, plentiful of natural light, and bright fabrics and artwork, the BVB44M is a great example of quality Dutch craftsmanship and design.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156413/image/large-89519f937ea0b37d3cab02f31ac45729.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156413">Read our full feature on the yacht <a href="#managed-by-application" target="_blank" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/42267">here</a>.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156414/image/large-41e41e1f4261bd8241904d8b3070dfde.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156414">By Charl van Rooy