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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rob Doyle Design (Company)">Rob Doyle</a> reveals some of the secrets behind his latest superyacht, created in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4665" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Juan Kouyoumdjian (Company)">Juan Kouyoumdjian</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4404" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Whiteley Design (Company)">Mark Whiteley</a>. The 53-metre superyacht, which is due to be built in Greece, has changed the shape of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rob Doyle Design (Company)">Doyle</a>’s yacht designs and looks to be one of the most radical and thoroughly researched high performance aluminium sailing yachts ever constructed.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230141/image/large-da461c37e9e18835dff60b35ce22b160.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230141">What was the genesis of this project?<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4665" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Juan Kouyoumdjian (Company)"></a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4665" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Juan Kouyoumdjian (Company)">Juan</a> came to me and told me about this design project he was working on with a client that wanted a super sailing yacht with massive capabilities. Juan was looking for assistance with the vessel's styling, structures, system &amp; engineering, having never designed a superyacht before and offered me a 50 percent stake of the pitch. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4665" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Juan Kouyoumdjian (Company)">Juan</a>’s initial concept was really out there which I completely embraced as I worked over the concept of the exterior styling. When we pitched the yacht, which was at that time 52 metres, the owner came back and said “this is my yacht, I don’t need to see any other designers – let's go.”&nbsp;I’ve done 36 superyachts in my career and I have never seen a project approved so quickly by the owner, it was extraordinary. With a reaction like that we really knew we were onto something special, and then the owner and project management team allowed us an entire year with which to research and develop the project and come up with the best solution for the boat – that is unheard of in this industry! What he was essentially looking for was a superfast, super light but luxurious yacht that would set a new standard for yachts of her size. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230138/image/large-b5a1c2db3e0e4129680a7cf88cc40978.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230138">An entire year for R&amp;D? Can you tell us a little bit about that?<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4665" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Juan Kouyoumdjian (Company)">Juan</a> and I really collaborated during that year, turning over every rock and learning what we needed to do to get the very most out of the yacht. We researched every rule, all the classification rules to find out which would give us the best, lightest rule for aluminium. The goal was to clarify the design down to create the strongest and stiffest rule we could get. It allowed us to explore all of the rules to their merits and eventually we settled on the BV rule.&nbsp;The entire research process allowed us to hone in on the yacht’s weight and we ended up with around 11 percent less weight than a comparative carbon hull. There are a lot of factors that contributed to that, such as the rig design with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Doyle Sailmakers (Company)">Doyle Sails</a> and structured luff, as well as us being super aggressive in cutting down on unnecessary items and systems. It has allowed us to think completely differently about the structure and composition of a sailing yacht. I would confidently say that this hull has the most thorough FEA ever done for a sailing yacht.&nbsp;We looked at every nook and cranny of the vessel and questioned ‘do we really need these systems?’ ‘Does this bring value for the owner’, if the answer was no, we removed it. What we have created is a much simpler yacht, at a lower cost and a significantly lighter weight, it's a real win-win situation. Normally with yacht design it goes the other way, with yachts getting heavier and heavier as the design process progresses. Juan’s experience in the performance yacht sector was absolutely key here as well because he knows about every single piece of waste so we were challenging one another and questioning the value of different elements. That collaboration really pushed this yacht into a new sphere. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230136/image/large-be55739d33261e386f0d30fd4b02d3da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230136">Is there a risk that her lightness creates limitations to her performance?You can never have a boat that’s too light. Some weight will always creep in there but it is an old cliche that a good heavy boat is a more seaworthy one, it is just not the case. It is old, redundant thinking and we don’t need to go that way anymore. Speed is your friend. If you’re sailing in the following sea, you want to jibe the boat at maximum speed because forces are reduced putting less pressure on the rig.&nbsp;It is a different thought process now from how the older yacht designers used to think about sailing yachts. We are moving into a different generation of sailing yachts, a higher level of performance sailing yachts, it's a natural evolution.You are also collaborating with Mark Whiteley for the interiors, how did that relationship begin?<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4665" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Juan Kouyoumdjian (Company)">Juan</a> worked on the rig, the hull shape, deck hardware and foils, while I was responsible for the exterior styling and the interior layout and we worked on the systems together. While <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4665" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Juan Kouyoumdjian (Company)">Juan</a> and I were in the thick of this R&amp;D process, I approached the management team and said “look, you need an interior stylist who will take this same approach and give the interior the same amount of attention that we are giving the exterior and rigging.”&nbsp;We got them to meet <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 he and the owner clicked straight away. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4404" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Whiteley Design (Company)">Mark</a>’s proposal was very different and very in-keeping with what we were trying to do, yet retaining a beautiful sense of the interior spaces. When I created the interior layout with the owner, the only thing he really stipulated was that everything was on one level, he didn’t want to walk down any steps. Getting <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4404" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Whiteley Design (Company)">Mark</a> into the team has been critical and he really has gone down into every detail to ensure the interiors comply with all the weight reduction work <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4665" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Juan Kouyoumdjian (Company)">Juan</a> and I had been working on. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230133/image/large-52e0765ddfd559d36693f2299ba7b564.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230133">Can you share any hints about her interiors?She is a luxurious yacht, with a massive saloon that has a near panoramic view through wrap-around glass windows, the biggest we’ve ever put in an aluminium structure. We’ve kept the mullions as small as possible and provided <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4404" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Whiteley Design (Company)">Mark</a> with the biggest possible canvas to work with. We’ve hidden a lot of the glass in the exterior styling so actually you don’t notice the glass expanses from the outside, but from the inside you get the full benefit with masses of light. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4404" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Whiteley Design (Company)">Mark</a> was able to really adapt the interior styling to that feature and we’ve pushed as much out of the vessel as possible, it’s really exciting.&nbsp;What stage is the build at now?Once we settled on the rule and the hull design, we approached the Gouwerok shipyard in Holland for the construction of her aluminium hull, while her outfitting will take place in Athens. In the coming months the hull will be launched from the shed and shipped down to Athens.&nbsp;We have finished the vast majority of our work, moving forward now it is a case of monitoring the build and ensuring that the construction matches with the work we have done on the design. We expect the yacht to be launched in 2024 at the Greek shipyard, which in itself is a fantastic facility that the owner has really invested in over the last few years. There is even talk about a second boat so things are certainly moving in the right direction.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230139/image/large-347a18c3bc6bcd65299e15d08dd47d9c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230139">How has this yacht and the R&amp;D process shaped the work produced by your studio today?It has made me question everything, the entire way I have looked at design and all that research has really focused my attention on what is truly necessary for yachts. You can certainly see how this yacht has inspired some of our recent work, such as 63-metre Fury unveiled last year.&nbsp;From the sail set up with the structured luff, to the entire superstructure itself, its changed the way be approach design. It also opened my eyes to the value of aluminium over carbon fibre, not only for the weight but also for the interior volume of the yacht itself, with aluminium allowing you to achieve the maximum square meterage from the vessels interiors. She’s certainly going to continue to influence our work moving forward, it has been the most interesting project we’ve worked on and we are all very excited to see her launched in the coming years!This article was originally published in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/superyacht-times-issue-41-published" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Issue 41 of SuperYacht Times newspaper</a><a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/superyacht-times-issue-40-published" target="_blank">.</a> To read more stories like this one and to never again miss another issue of the SuperYacht Times newspaper, <a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">subscribe here</a>.

Rob Doyle and the radical Olympic Yachts 53M

Rob Doyle reveals some of the secrets behind his latest superyacht, created in collaboration with Juan Kouyoumdjian and Mark Whiteley. 

Exclusive: Rob Doyle and the radical 53M sloop designed with Juan K

The 31-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Comar Yachts (Company)">Comar</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4125" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shadow31.0m (101'8&quot;)Comar Yachts2011">Shadow</a> has joined the market. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/shadow/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Shadow, for sale</a>, was launched in Italy in 2011 and features exterior design and naval architecture from <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/andrea-vallicelli" target="_blank">Andrea Vallicelli</a>. The yacht belongs to the shipyards Comet 100 series. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/73843/image/large-d5f06d2ac6dda54fc675d02e9e5fff5f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/73843">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/comar/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Comar yacht for sale</a> was built for her first and only owner who intended to cruise the world aboard her. Her hull is constructed of a carbon sandwich with Corecell core, creating a solid, safe and seaworthy vessel in all weather conditions.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/73846/image/large-ac7ceffb2c0673ac863a3bac5efbc2c1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/73846"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/289" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andrea Vallicelli (Company)">Valicelli</a>'s design is elegant and streamlined. She has large windows in the deck saloon, filling the interior with light. On deck she has a double cockpit, afforded by her 6.7-metre beam that offers her owner additional comfort and safety when at the helm. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/73849/image/large-f6a32cec6f48ba28ff48852bc8e58042.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/73849"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/73848/image/large-09febddb77649095968b071e8cba001d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/73848">Internally she can accommodate as many as seven guests and the interior of the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sailing/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">sailing yacht for sale</a> is finished in teak. The yacht is equipped with a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2804" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hall Spars (Company)">Hall Spars</a> carbon rig, Cariboni hydraulic lifting keel, Harken deck gear, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Doyle Sailmakers (Company)">Doyle Sailmakers</a>' sails.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/73855/image/large-11c58bce292120aa85432af455601c86.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/73855"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/73840/image/large-7eec310f62af91c7be6fbe2831ca73eb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/73840">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> has been retained in good condition by her sole owner. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/73842/image/large-ff0d5dc71a6ec4e681325b5eebe13fd8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/73842">

Comar sailing yacht Shadow for sale

The 31m Comar sailing yacht Shadow is for sale. She was launched in 2011 in Italy.

New to market: 31m Comar sailing yacht Shadow

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a>’ 49.7-metre yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6791" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meraki49.7m (163'1&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2020">Meraki</a> has been delivered to her owner after arriving safely in Palma from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters Shipyard</a> in Zwartsluis. The modern take on the classic ketch design is the work of naval and exterior designers <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>.&nbsp;Inside, interior designers <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> saw to the yacht’s contemporary and classic style, which can be seen in the three staterooms accommodating up to six guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/172341/image/large-866c64cee85da94431ad7241f01d3e47.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/172341"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6791" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meraki49.7m (163'1&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2020">Meraki</a> is a two-masted 350 GT yacht designed with a large centre board, a mizzen staysail and gennaker. Her two masts and two furling booms were supplied by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2447" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Spars (Company)">Southern Spars</a>, whereas her multistrand ECsix rigging package came from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/804" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Future Fibres S.L.U (Company)">Future Fibres</a>. As well as a specially-optimised hull form, she sports a vast number of additional staysails, asymmetric spinnakers and a code-0, all manufactured by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Doyle Sailmakers (Company)">Doyle</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/172340/image/large-cb68ebde8618f168ec045f721688d581.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/172340">Built for an experienced sailor looking both to race and to explore remote areas along with a crew of eight, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6791" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meraki49.7m (163'1&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2020">Meraki</a> has a large centre cockpit with the owner’s private suite connected to another cockpit and aft deckhouse.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/111422/image/large-18fb7c1f9b1b90128838719324ee0f70.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/111422">

Vitters delivers 50m sailing yacht Meraki

The Vitters yacht Meraki has been delivered after a successful maiden voyage from the Netherlands to Spain.

Vitters delivers 50m sailing yacht Meraki in Palma

Recently launched at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> shipyard is the 49.7-metre modern classic sailing yacht,&nbsp;Meraki. Built for an experienced sailor who wants to sail to remote areas and race, Meraki is the design work 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</a> with interiors by <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>.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/111426/image/large-4a9eb4e432762c224a55469e3f2b740e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/111426"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/111430/image/large-f20f3fe05259b4701a68db8031c16929.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/111430">After an extensive research project, the new superyacht sports a specially-optimised hull form which is one of the first with a slight “tumble-home” to ensure extra righting moment at the optimum angle of heel. The keel was designed with a large centre board to improve her upwind performance and her sail plan features a mizzen jib, a mizzen staysail and gennaker which can be set to a blade or Genoa with the removable inner forestay. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/111422/image/large-18fb7c1f9b1b90128838719324ee0f70.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/111422">She has a vast number of additional staysails, asymmetric spinnakers and a code-0, all manufactured by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Doyle Sailmakers (Company)">Doyle</a>, whereas her sailing systems from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1640" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Harken Inc. (Company)">Harken</a> have been designed with the sheets on captive winches below deck and the halyards and runners onto drum winches. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2447" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Spars (Company)">Southern Spars</a> were behind the new superyacht’s carbon standing rigging.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/111423/image/large-1c4b94e181ac2630013c4cbf8816862b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/111423"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/111424/image/large-46241c7193b3a21f0c5832d806590f14.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/111424">The deck layout is comprised of a large centre cockpit with two steering stations and another cockpit area forward of the main deckhouse. The owner, who can be accompanied by five additional guests, has access to an aft deckhouse and private cockpit connected to the owner’s suite, all decorated in a contemporary and classic style. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/111418/image/large-a25da78baf86adb2cd162b53e5174dcf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/111418">With <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/742" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MCM (Company)">MCM Newport</a> representing the owner and supervising the build, Meraki is set to be completed later this year.&nbsp;

Vitters launches 50m modern sailing yacht Meraki

Built for an experienced sailor, yacht Meraki is the design work of Hoek Design with interiors by Rhoades Young Design.

The 37.48-metre sailing yacht Ludynosa G, listed for sale with both Burgess and McMaster Yachts, has been sold with Chris Daves from Denison Yacht Sales introducing the buyer.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/17309/image/large-de0673ae1a7a7738e5caab3774447de1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/17309">Ludynosa G was launched in 2005 as a fast cruising sloop and was built in aluminium by the New Zealand-based yard Fitzroy Yachts to a design by Dubois Naval Architects, with a four-cabin interior designed by Redman Whiteley Dixon.&nbsp;On board, she accommodates up to eight guests, with her guest accommodation consisting of a twin cabin, which converts to a double with an additional Pullman berth, a VIP queen cabin, a second twin cabin with Pullman and the owner’s cabin. A crew of five is also accommodated on board.&nbsp;Stand-out features on board the 37.48-metre sailing yacht include a tender well that can be used as a sunbathing area when she is in port and the aft cockpit which can be transformed into an outdoor theatre at night. Over the years, she has also undergone various upgrades, with a full set of Doyle Stratis sails added in 2012.&nbsp;Ludynosa G has a cruising range of 4,000 nautical miles under power, taking advantage of her 700hp Caterpillar engine. She has a top speed of 12 knots and a cruising speed of 11 knots.&nbsp;At the time of sale, Ludynosa G was listed at an asking price of €7,250,000.

The 37m Fitzroy sailing yacht Ludynosa G sold

Doyle Sailmakers in Salem, Massachusetts is the company behind the development, production, and installation of the enormous sails onboard the industry-challenging Sailing Yacht A. In this short clip we get a sense of just how big these sails really are and the work that goes into creating such maritime marvels, not to mention what it might be like sailing on the 142.8-metre monster. <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bYCNZ5cgigQ" width="560"></iframe>

Behind the scenes: how S/Y A’s giant sails were made

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During a recent sea trial over the past weekend, the 142.8-metre Sailing Yacht A conducted her first test at sea with one of her sails, delivered by Doyle Sailmakers, hoisted. The sail-assisted motor yacht is currently in her final stages of testing and outfitting ahead of her expected delivery early next year. Designed by Philippe Starck, Sailing Yacht A was commissioned by Russian yachtsman and owner of the 119-metre M/Y A, Andrey Melnichenko. Learn more about this game-changing superyacht’s technical aspects here.

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Exclusive: S/Y A sets sail for first time

Perini Navi has completed the mast stepping operation of Perseus 3. The sloop has been equipped with one of the tallest masts in the world, measuring 75.8 metres, weighing 16.4 tons. The mast is made out of carbon fibre, has had been delivered by Future Fibres.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/149971/image/large-c2b69a06376c051db2e83b6a795da1fb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/149971"> A spokesperson for Future Fibres commented “we have managed to produce a tube with a perfect exterior surface and a flawless Clearcote gloss Carbon finish with zero filler – which can add up to 3 per cent to the weight of a mast”.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/149972/image/large-a2e96076b756ddb9046f6067f7aaed46.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/149972"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/149973/image/large-488935de97b8c068e13485b8ffb9cd24.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/149973">The 23.4 metre carbon fibre furling boom has been manufactured using pre-preg carbon improving structural performance and weight, compared with standard wet–laminate construction. The boom features a new mandrel furling and locking system, as a result of extensive testing and prototyping. Future Fibres standing rigging comprises Carbon fibre for the laterals, while the fore and aft stays are made of a combination of Carbon, PBO and Kevlar.The complete set of sails by Doyle exceeds 10,000 square metres. The A2 alone measures 2,602 square metres.Perseus 3 will debut at the Monaco Yacht Show this summer.By Maarten Janssen

Perini Navi completes mast stepping of Perseus 3

Doyle Sailmakers, based in Salem, MA, has recently announced that it has been awarded the contract to supply the complete sail inventory for the upcoming 60 metre performance sloop under construction at Perini Navi. The inventory encompasses a staggering 10,200 square meters (110,275 square feet) of sail area including what will be the world’s two largest spinnakers. The yacht is scheduled for completion in early 2014 and will make her debut at the 2014 St. Barths Bucket.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/143409/image/large-1f9465b7eeb929fd27ca32bbe91378ee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/143409">The order reinforces Doyle’s commitment and expertise in engineering some of the largest projects in the Superyacht industry including the sails aboard Maltese Falcon and M5, two of the world’s largest and most sophisticated sailing yachts. Essential to the success of this program will be the contribution of Doyle CFD’s analysis which is being used to model all aspects of the sail shapes and loading, completely integrating data from the boat’s hull and rig in real sailing conditions. This will ensure that the sails as well as the associated hardware are all up to the task of propelling this yacht through the water. After several months of discussions, the final inventory was decided on after reviewing a number of possible combinations with an eye on smooth sail crossovers for an aggressive racing schedule the boat has planned. For upwind sailing, the boat will have a 840 sqm mainsail which is complemented by a range of headsails – a reacher, a blade jib, a working jib, and then a Code 0 for light air conditions. The upwind inventory will be constructed of Doyle’s proprietary Stratis membranes which have proven themselves on many of the world’s most glamorous Superyachts. This technology will enable Doyle’s engineers and sailmakers in Salem to construct high performance sails with minimal weight.Downwind is where the boat will really shine. “We looked at every material available for these spinnakers and realized that there wasn’t anything in existence that would deliver the performance we were looking for,” explains CEO Robbie Doyle. “We partnered with Dimension Polyant to develop a new high-performance Polyester spinnaker fabric that is reinforced with Dyneema for durability and burst strength.” The new cloth allows the sails to be light and soft like a traditional spinnaker yet has tensile strength on par with other, heavier options. The addition of Dyneema to the cloth will ensure that the sail resists tears, essential to success on the Superyacht racing circuit. The boat will have two spinnakers, one measuring in at 2448 sqm and the other at 2170 sqm. In addition, she will be equipped with a 643 sqm spinnaker staysail set with a top down furler.“With this project we are fortunate to take everything we have learned in the last 30 years on both Superyachts and Grand-Prix race boats and put it all together in one package,” comments Doyle. “We are extremely excited to be working with the project management team at Perini Navi, Future Fibers and Ron Holland Design to see this through its completion.” The order caps a string of good news for Doyle Sailmakers in the Superyacht arena, highlighted by the recent debut of the 50m Sloop Ohana, new inventories for the 52m Prana, 45m Artemis, and the launch of the 40m Perini Navi Sloop State of Grace with a full Doyle inventory. When the 60m performance sloop launches next year, it will be spectacular to see her perform. Doyle Sailmakers +1 978 740 5950 <a href="mailto:info@doylesails.com?subject=Doyle%20Sailmakers%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@doylesails.com</a> <a href="http://www.doylesails.com" target="_blank">www.doylesails.com</a>

Doyle to supply the complete sail inventory for 60m Perini Navi sloop

Auckland based boatyard Yachting Developments are putting the finishing touches to the Super Sailing Catamaran <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1627" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quintessential30.49m (100'0&quot;)Yachting Developments2012">Q5</a> (build number YD66) in preparation for her June launching. This monster catamaran has just rolled out of the company’s Hobsonville factory, giving a first glimpse of the vessels true size and volume.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/62709/image/large-a9b3d319a8681439059f05515266f41e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/62709">The Southern Spars carbon fibre mast has now been fitted and tuned, sails have been made by Doyle NZ and will be fitted this week weather permitting. Measuring 30.48-metre in length and a staggering 14.63-metre beam, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1627" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quintessential30.49m (100'0&quot;)Yachting Developments2012">Q5</a> has been built by Yachting Developments using high strength weight saving composite materials to meet and exceed stringent GL class survey requirements.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/62705/image/large-8151ca842480ac00180c783cb6728524.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/62705">Once launched, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1627" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quintessential30.49m (100'0&quot;)Yachting Developments2012">Q5</a> will be commissioned and sea trialed on Auckland’s Harbour and Hauraki Gulf before embarking on her maiden voyage across the Pacific.

First glimpse of superyacht catamaran Q5

At the beginning of this year Doyle Palma underwent a large expansion with a new custom designed 1555 m2 sail loft. The first superyacht to make use the Doyle's expanded facilities, is superyacht Salperton IV, which we published about on monday. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/137310/image/large-1c5074a9177f076d28f01d0125ffb8c7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/137310">“We redesigned the facility for projects just like this” states Loft Manager Fiona Bruce, talking about Salperton IV, “It has paid off for this order and it’s great to be able to deal so easily with sails this size.” Salperton IV is now on her way to the Caribbean for the usual round of spring regattas and is expected to cruise the Pacific in 2012. “I am really looking forward to racing on Salperton in the Spring, and seeing these high performance sails in action” declared Quinny.Doyle Sailmakers Fiona Bruce +34 971 478 078 <a href="mailto:fiona@doylepalma.com?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">fiona@doylepalma.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.doylepalma.com/">www.doylepalma.com</a>

Salperton IV makes use of recent expansion at Doyle Palma

Last week we published about superyacht Salperton IV's new mast, today we receive news from Doyle Sailmakers, who provided the new sails. Following the stepping of a new Southern Spar carbon rig, the 45 metre superyacht Salperton IV returned to Palma to have new Doyle Stratis highperformance sails fitted. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/137288/image/large-dde17cfafb0a4e65af1a59fc8cd68cc8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/137288">With the order only placed in July 2011, it was a very tight schedule to complete the design and production of such a large project, but it was achieved with flying colours. Following the sail trials, Doyle Palma Director, Quinten “Quinny” Houry said “The mainsail fits perfectly and looks and feels really fast. The Genoa’s have a great shape and will boost performance. The Stratis production system enables us to produce a quality performance sail that we expect to last longer than alternatives”. Quinny was also very pleased with the success of the innovative furling batten system, a joint development between Doyle Sailmakers and Southern Spars, which works superbly. Small track cars are installed on the luff and these are able to furl around the boom, allowing the sail to be stowed, but still allowing for low friction cars on the mainsail luff. The new sail programme included mainsail, reacher, jib and purpose built racing blade genoa. This blade genoa was fitted with C-tech air battens. These feature high pressure tubing along the leech. When connected to an air supply the batten pockets are pressurised. This system allows for fast sail changes without having to install, remove or store long battens. Doyle Sailmakers Fiona Bruce +34 971 478 078 <a href="mailto:fiona@doylepalma.com?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">fiona@doylepalma.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.doylepalma.com">www.doylepalma.com</a>

New Doyle sails for superyacht Salperton IV

The 58.4-metre Kokomo was launched at the end of MCM’s 21st year in business. Designed by Dubois Naval Architects with interior by Redman Whiteley Dixon, she is set to be delivered by Alloy Yachts in late February 2010 – in time for her owners to watch the Louis Vuitton Trophy (9-21 March). <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/129884/image/large-db3c4fd866b55d3061dbffd2cdd9335f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/129884">MCM founding partner, Peter Wilson says: “It was very exciting to see this, our largest yacht to date, roll gracefully down the slipway and be launched in Henderson and then to make her way to deeper waters on the Auckland waterfront for commissioning. Not only is this the largest launch for MCM to date but also for Dubois, Alloy, Southern Spars and Doyle Sails NZ.” A number of other MCM new-builds, power &amp; sail, are in progress due for launch between 2010 and 2012. One new order for a motor yacht of around 40 metres has just been placed – with MCM acting for her owner, initially in the yard selection process. Further details to be announced shortly. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/129885/image/large-51e85a8b16c10615f8666216e3c59973.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/129885">Meanwhile the yacht management division, with offices in Newport, RI, and Palma de Mallorca, adds boats to its fleet including <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/494">Artemis</a> (ex Salperton). The previous (52m) Kokomo’s new owner – who has named her <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1226">Konkordia</a> – has also selected MCM to manage her. MCM has managed the construction of over 60 large yachts. MCM +1 401 849 3387 <a href="mailto:info@mcmnewport.com?subject=Kokomo%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@mcmnewport.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mcmnewport.com">www.mcmnewport.com</a>

MCM’s largest new-build superyacht project to date launched

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124126/image/large-48035ac51c9bce912aa7fd74ed9f99c3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124126">After serving his 15-year apprenticeship as a Charter Yacht Captain and Yacht Engineer, Matt Bridge has joined Doyle Sails NZ to work alongside Quinny Houry in the Doyle Superyacht Division. Matts’ extensive knowledge of the superyacht industry, his understanding of the processes that need to happen to ensure a satisfied customer, and his ability to get the work done have led him to join the Doyle NZ Team. The company embodies Matts work ethics and philosophy. Matt and Quinny are the key contacts for everything superyacht at Doyle NZ having just supplied the latest Dubois 52 metre, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/66">Red Dragon</a> with a full suit of Stratis GPc Sails. Working with Peter Wilson, the owner’s representative and the team at Alloy Yachts, Quinny and the Superyacht Team pulled off an impressive delivery of perfect sails for a perfect yacht. Still to come are the sails for the Phillippe Briand 120’ Performance Sloop and new working sails in Stratis for SY <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/705">Alithia</a>.

Matt Bridge joins Doyle Sails NZ as Superyacht Sail Coordinator

Having recently retired as Captain of the 122’ SY Ghost and prior to that, SY Velsheda, the 130’ J Class yacht, Simon Lacey is well known and respected in the Superyacht industry. Simon now joins Doyle Sails International as a key staff member. Based from the Doyle loft at Shamrock Quay, he will be responsible for both design and production of major superyacht projects. Before he took to the sea as Captain, Simon had undertaken all the development work for a number of major projects, including wind tunnel testing and sailcloth development. His experience racing high performance superyachts and completing numerous ocean deliveries gives him a unique knowledge of sail performance requirements in these large yachts. His role will include supporting Doyle overseas lofts with major sail design projects in addition to sales and marketing coordination worldwide.<noscript></noscript>