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Doyle Sails NZ Ltd

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2013" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ARES Yachts (Company)">ARES Yachts</a> has released the first images of the 61.61-metre flagship <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2013" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ARES Yachts (Company)">ARES</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2013" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ARES Yachts (Company)">Simena</a>, following her launch in July this year.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377648/image/large-93ecebb5819cbef46d654857bd6cc993.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377648"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2013" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ARES Yachts (Company)">Simena</a> is the largest project built to-date at the Antalya-based shipyard, as well as their first superyacht over 60 metres. Classically inspired and ketch-rigged, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2013" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ARES Yachts (Company)">Simena</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/703" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Taka Yacht Design (Company)">Taka Yacht Design</a>, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/329" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Design Unlimited (Company)">Design Unlimited</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377649/image/large-b1d7c1d1b3f1f0e623dc4f990a9acf4b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377649">Built to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a> Charter Class C requirements, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2013" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ARES Yachts (Company)">Simena</a> has been engineered as a capable bluewater cruiser. Named after an ancient city in Turkey’s Antalya province, her design merges traditional ketch aesthetics with refined hydrodynamics, while her interiors offer a contemporary take on classic yachting style. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377654/image/large-89c6755beb912ddb3bcd3cfb89bdd3ec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377654">Inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2013" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ARES Yachts (Company)">Simena</a> features tonal leathers and fabrics, walnut cabinetry and brass accents, complemented by marble bathrooms and subtle modern luxuries such as concealed TV lifts. She can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests and nine crew, with her full-beam owner’s suite located forward on the main deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377650/image/large-afefd50323993a9709d75653d142ced5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377650">During sea trials, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2013" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ARES Yachts (Company)">Simena</a> achieved a top speed of 14 knots under power, demonstrating strong agility and balance under sail. “This is a truly proud moment for our entire team,” said Piraye Sahinkaya Orhun, Yacht Projects Director at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2013" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ARES Yachts (Company)">ARES Yachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377651/image/large-d2e7d15613f0595d5b83a65ae12491b5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377651">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2013" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ARES Yachts (Company)">Simena</a> exceeded our expectations during the trials, showing remarkable speed, manoeuvrability, and silence under hybrid and sail propulsion. She embodies everything we set out to achieve — performance, comfort and timeless elegance.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377653/image/large-16e1172a44372d44c0aec88eee1bf296.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377653">On deck, laid teak and varnished Sipo mahogany joinery aim to evoke a golden age of sailing. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2013" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ARES Yachts (Company)">Simena</a> also carries <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2956" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Doyle Sails NZ Ltd (Company)">Doyle</a> Stratis sails and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7820" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="B&G (Company)">B&amp;G</a> instrumentation, with Miele appliances fitted throughout her guest areas. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377655/image/large-b6740106d51a281812668cc3d6e9385a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377655">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2013" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ARES Yachts (Company)">Simena</a> is equipped with a hybrid propulsion system that allows for silent cruising under electric power up to six knots. Her 882 kW (1,183 horsepower) diesel engine supports 220 kW electric motors, giving her a top speed of 14.5 knots and a range of 4,000 nautical miles at 11 knots.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2013" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ARES Yachts (Company)">Simena</a> is exclusively available for sale with Sean McCarter through <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop & Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a>.

Simena: 62m flagship ARES yacht on sea trials

ARES Yachts has released the first images of the 61.61-metre flagship ARES sailing yacht Simena, following her launch in July this year.

62m flagship ARES sailing yacht Simena on sea trials

The 49.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2428" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ADA Yacht Works (Company)">ADA Yacht Works</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7031" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="All About U49.9m (163'9&quot;)ADA Yacht Works2018">All About U</a> has entered the market in a joint central listing with Fernando Nicholson of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> and Leo Jordil of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/all-about-u/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht All About U for sale</a> offers all the performance of wind-powered cruising with the luxuries of a modern sailing yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297216/image/large-ed21eef055efe3aa396b564f1b48309a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297216">Built in 2018 by Turkish shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2428" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ADA Yacht Works (Company)">ADA Yacht Works</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7031" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="All About U49.9m (163'9&quot;)ADA Yacht Works2018">All About U</a> was designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ginton Naval Architects (Company)">Ginton Naval Architects</a> and delivered in the same year she made her debut at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show (Company)">Monaco Yacht Show</a>. With an internal volume of approximately 485 GT the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> is presented in immaculate condition.Her steel hull construction and commercial compliance make her equally suited to private cruising or luxury charter operations, particularly in the Eastern Mediterranean, where she was purpose-built for guest-centric voyages.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297225/image/large-8289536fddd9bbf2d5534c5c3fc008fd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297225">The main saloon of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7031" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="All About U49.9m (163'9&quot;)ADA Yacht Works2018">All About U</a> offers a large, open-plan space surrounded by full-height windows, oversized cream sofas, twin low-level coffee tables and a formal dining setup. The design prioritises flow and functionality, creating a relaxing yet refined atmosphere that is well-suited to both private family use and guest entertaining.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7031" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="All About U49.9m (163'9&quot;)ADA Yacht Works2018">All About U</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests across six ensuite staterooms, including a spacious full-beam master suite on the lower deck with a walk-in wardrobe and vanity area. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297232/image/large-1e1a6dde0e90f3c6185c788a9c5cd4e7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297232">A VIP suite and four additional guest staterooms complete the layout, all finished in a warm, natural palette that complements the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sailing/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">sailing yacht for sale</a>’s abundant natural light and minimalist interiors, styled by CT Mimarlik.The expansive aft deck of the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/ada-yacht-works/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">ADA Yacht Works yacht for sale</a> leads down to a substantial beach club and swim platform, offering direct access to the water. Additional exterior highlights include multiple sunlounging zones, a sundeck bar with panoramic views and versatile bow storage for tenders and toys.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297224/image/large-eae36bbc985cb99b27a940f46f87a5db.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297224">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7031" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="All About U49.9m (163'9&quot;)ADA Yacht Works2018">All About U</a> is equipped with a high-spec rig featuring <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2956" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Doyle Sails NZ Ltd (Company)">Doyle</a> sails and Lewmar captive winches, supported by twin 800 horsepower <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines that provide a top speed of 14.8 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots.

All About U: 50m ADA sailing yacht for sale

The 50m ADA superyacht All About U has entered the market in a joint central listing with Camper & Nicholsons and IYC.

 50m ADA sailing yacht All About U for sale 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7798" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Technology Group (Company)">North Technology Group (NTG)</a> has announced an expansion of its marine portfolio, with the addition of two new brands, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2956" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Doyle Sails NZ Ltd (Company)">Doyle Sails</a> and Quantum Sails.While <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7798" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Technology Group (Company)">NTG</a>, which was founded in 1957 with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/758" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Sails (Company)">North Sails</a>, includes a varied portfolio of businesses within the sailing and maritime lifestyle sector, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2956" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Doyle Sails NZ Ltd (Company)">Doyle</a> and Quantum, will each continue to operate independently, maintaining distinct brand identities and competing for market share.&nbsp;This means both businesses are set to oversee their own lofts, sales and marketing teams, as well as product suites, as the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7798" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Technology Group (Company)">NTG</a> ownership supplies the brands with financial security, flexibility, and resources for bettering their sailors’ experiences.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/321862/image/large-0557f539fbc4608cc9e4eae4588ee432.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/321862">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7798" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Technology Group (Company)">NTG</a> are long-term supporters of sailing. We want to grow the sport by investing in skills and innovation, by supporting new technologies in sailmaking, and by committing to accomplishing all this in a sustainable way. In <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2956" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Doyle Sails NZ Ltd (Company)">Doyle</a> and Quantum, we have found two brands and businesses that support our values and goals. We're pleased to be partnering with Mike, Ed, and their teams, as we work together to promote the future of the sport we love so much,” NTG Chairman Peter Dubens remarked.&nbsp;Moving forward, Quantum Sails will still be led by Ed Reynolds and Andrew Scott, while Doug DeVos’ involvement in the business and investment in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7798" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Technology Group (Company)">NTG</a> is expected to continue. As for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2956" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Doyle Sails NZ Ltd (Company)">Doyle Sails</a>, the brand which is dedicated to sailors and sailmakers, will continue to be led by Mike Sanderson.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2956" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Doyle Sails NZ Ltd (Company)">Doyle Sails</a> CEO Mike Sanderson commented: “After eight years at the helm, the decision for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2956" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Doyle Sails NZ Ltd (Company)">Doyle Sails</a> to combine forces with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7798" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Technology Group (Company)">NTG</a> was a ‘no-brainer’ for David Duff, Richard Bouzaid and me. It ensures the longevity of the brand we are so committed to; it will keep challenging innovation in sailing, and it brings significant opportunities for our team, sailors, and customers. I could not be more excited about leading Doyle Sails into the next chapter and chasing the next challenge.”“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7798" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Technology Group (Company)">North Technology Group</a> is passionate about the sailing industry, and with big ambitions and a relentless drive we are continuously evolving. We see a real opportunity for growth and development by bringing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2956" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Doyle Sails NZ Ltd (Company)">Doyle Sails</a> and Quantum Sails into the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7798" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Technology Group (Company)">NTG</a> family. We look forward to welcoming their customers and our new colleagues on this journey,” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7798" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Technology Group (Company)">NTG</a> CEO Sam Watson concluded.&nbsp;

North Technology Group adds brands Doyle Sails and Quantum Sails

North Technology Group (NTG) has announced their expansion of their marine brands with the addition of Doyle Sails and Quantum Sails.

North Technology Group joins forces with Doyle Sails and Quantum Sails

Delivered in 2020 from the Netherlands, the 81-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Eagle81.0m (265'9&quot;)Royal Huisman2020">Sea Eagle II</a> immediately earned her place amongst the top 10 largest sailing yachts in the world. Her builder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Royal Huisman</a>, has released a new collection of never-before-seen images of the contemporary flybridge schooner, catapulting her once again into the spotlight.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263677/image/large-9dd66fe51213d93033ef3c305a2919f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263677"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Eagle81.0m (265'9&quot;)Royal Huisman2020">Sea Eagle II</a> arrived on the superyacht scene during the global pandemic and is characterised by her contemporary lines and plumb bow. Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4404" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Whiteley Design (Company)">Mark Whiteley Design</a>, she features a long waterline and powerful Panamax rig.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263681/image/large-29257b81b18b7ec442a04e0491bd5296.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263681"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263764/image/large-51d4478332bb93dcdc69f896bf691193.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263764">“The essence of the yacht’s appeal is illustrated by long, uninterrupted lines of glass, a subtle sweep of superstructure and a blister to enclose the bridge,” said Mark Whiteley of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4404" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Whiteley Design (Company)">Mark Whiteley Design</a>. “As the design developed we honed in on a faceted feature which helps give <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Eagle81.0m (265'9&quot;)Royal Huisman2020">Sea Eagle II</a> her distinctive modern signature, lightens the overhangs and reflects the chine.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263753/image/large-eeb926b730a6786ce434e4ece152bc94.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263753"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263750/image/large-db1967c7af9ac8f1b41d9fbcc2811d01.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263750"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Eagle81.0m (265'9&quot;)Royal Huisman2020">Sea Eagle II</a> is currently the world’s largest aluminium sailing yacht, with the inspiration behind her design coming from her visionary owner. He formulated his ideas while circumnavigating his first yacht, the 43.31-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5559" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ravenger43.31m (142'1&quot;)Royal Huisman2015">Ravenger</a>, previously named Sea Eagle (I).<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263745/image/large-831ff9bb2e0a2b1f3a9322470554c2d7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263745"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263678/image/large-0d97a29ba2f75a419bde46034e63c665.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263678">The brief for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Eagle81.0m (265'9&quot;)Royal Huisman2020">Sea Eagle II</a> was simple, to create an extremely comfortable and spacious yacht with good seakeeping and exceptional amenities for both guests and crew. Her owner requested an outstanding passage-making performance, functionality and reliability without unnecessary frills.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263674/image/large-780f8e551fccc15da76856fc403cc1b4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263674"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Eagle81.0m (265'9&quot;)Royal Huisman2020">Sea Eagle II</a> began her four-year build program with a year of intensive activity on design, engineering and construction planning before the keel was laid. The aim for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a> was to optimise her waterline line length between the plumb bow and full transom to enhance speed and handling.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263763/image/large-6555f0635b685a54d19b2b821e3d906d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263763"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263736/image/large-afc43a2e986ed35b39adeebce3e610c2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263736">During her sea trials, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Eagle81.0m (265'9&quot;)Royal Huisman2020">Sea Eagle II</a> comfortably recorded speeds of 21.5 knots in a moderate breeze. All three of her mainsails can easily be hoisted at once and she boasts a massive 2,580 square-metre sail area developed with the help of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/458" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rondal B.V. (Company)">Rondal</a>, Carbo-Link and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2956" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Doyle Sails NZ Ltd (Company)">Doyle Sails</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263683/image/large-733abc24ecf2bf9cc84320cb9fad38f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263683">“The modern styling allows a beamy transom and almost full-length waterline, providing better sail keeping capabilities and promising faster crossings in greater comfort. Due to the higher stability, the yacht can sail with less heel, greatly improving the comfort on board,” explained Erik Wassen of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/168401/image/large-bfc87b80dc9da97b504367d1e6fd29bd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/168401">When she was delivered, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Eagle81.0m (265'9&quot;)Royal Huisman2020">Sea Eagle II</a> joined the 90-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/288" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Athena90.0m (295'3&quot;)Royal Huisman2004">Athena</a> as one of the largest sailing yachts in the world. “Continual innovation, accumulated expertise and rigorous self-challenge have come together through our highly skilled and dedicated team to produce <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/288" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Athena90.0m (295'3&quot;)Royal Huisman2004">Athena</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Eagle81.0m (265'9&quot;)Royal Huisman2020">Sea Eagle II</a> and the currently in-build, 85-metre New World Sloop aka Project 410,” commented <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Royal Huisman</a>’s CEO Jan Timmerman.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263741/image/large-981b452f3ad6a9e741b17303aa0eb448.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263741"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263679/image/large-e0aa2b0e7212cdac47a2966242d214a1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263679">The flybridge deck of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Eagle81.0m (265'9&quot;)Royal Huisman2020">Sea Eagle II</a> provides a considerable leisure and entertainment space for guests to enjoy, while the dedicated exterior helm stations have been styled to blend into the surrounding superstructure.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231095/image/large-62003cb8d18ad85cfcd1a8c486198125.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231095">“The proportions and low profile were driven by the owner’s request to have a continuous floor from the exterior dining space, right through the large main saloon to the forward dining saloon, with no steps,” explained Mark Whiteley.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263752/image/large-900a1c8790622b0413a94ae73b2ae3a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263752"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263686/image/large-5de1e8164dd8eae857e9577f199bc3b7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263686">The interior and exterior spaces of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Eagle81.0m (265'9&quot;)Royal Huisman2020">Sea Eagle II</a> are separated by a sliding wall with glass panels delivered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/458" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rondal B.V. (Company)">Rondal</a> that slide from view into the garage for comfort and flexibility in all weather conditions.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263687/image/large-d62b6b97137ecab0439856631ec75648.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263687"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263770/image/large-1569eb52ea3c7c1a187b009a88abf0ed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263770">The main saloon of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Eagle81.0m (265'9&quot;)Royal Huisman2020">Sea Eagle II</a> is flooded by natural light, with informal seating close to the extensive media screen forward. She is also equipped with an inside/outside bar and a formal dining area that resides further forward. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231094/image/large-e08e9fb129e43d1715afc50d3de9b581.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231094">The guest accommodations are located on the lower deck with a six stateroom configuration for up to 11 guests. One of the guest staterooms can be converted into a gym, with stairs forward providing access to the half-raised bridge and downward to the crew accommodation forward for 14.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263700/image/large-4f6b91bd1360e1f6778593b26af6796d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263700"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263766/image/large-ad9b25d412f549b8ac58f2efac5ba848.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263766"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263765/image/large-182fcaf0f4eb39e01bf6850330f83cdd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263765">A key exterior design feature of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Eagle81.0m (265'9&quot;)Royal Huisman2020">Sea Eagle II</a> is her main mast which features a crow’s nest operated by the touch of a button to provide guests with stunning “sea eagle views”. The stern of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Eagle81.0m (265'9&quot;)Royal Huisman2020">Sea Eagle II</a> is also equipped with an 8-metre guest tender, a large crane, a water scooter, and dive gear as well as a vast range of other equipment and storage.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263759/image/large-97a618f1f0bb63c76750c3b7181d09e4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263759"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263684/image/large-4664c2a27712d845bce72916ff384d92.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263684">Built for unrestricted worldwide cruising, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Eagle81.0m (265'9&quot;)Royal Huisman2020">Sea Eagle II</a> is capable of reaching speeds in excess of 22 knots, thanks to twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> C32 engines. She currently operates under the name <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Eagle81.0m (265'9&quot;)Royal Huisman2020">Sea Eagle</a>.

Onboard the 81m Royal Huisman yacht Sea Eagle II

Royal Huisman has unveiled new images and details about the 81m sailing yacht Sea Eagle II.

Royal Huisman unveils new images and details of 81m sailing yacht Sea Eagle II

Netherlands-based yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> has announced the launch of the 46.8-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya46.8m (153'7&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2023">Nilaya</a>. The high-performance cruiser sloop <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56852" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="In pictures: 46m Royal Huisman sailing yacht Nilaya prepares for launch (2023-01-31 13:15:00 +0100)">departed the Vollenhove facility last week</a> and was launched at the shipyard’s deepwater location.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256797/image/large-1726fecb839d4838071044c4fb3dfa53.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256797"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya46.8m (153'7&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2023">Nilaya</a> features naval architecture from the boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/521" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reichel / Pugh Yacht Design (Company)">Reichel / Pugh Yacht Design</a> with Nigel Ingram of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/742" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MCM (Company)">MCM</a> Newport acting as the owners’ project manager on the build. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Design</a> styled both her interior and exterior design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256792/image/large-f00fe0e2e03ce02cbd2c8bdb0375bb92.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256792">“While <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya46.8m (153'7&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2023">Nilaya</a> is meant to take the owners world cruising, they also asked for a boat with all the ‘good habits’ of their previous racer, meaning responsiveness and excellent handling,” commented project manager Nigel Ingram. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> was not afraid to invest in research to explore and develop all manner of innovative weight-saving possibilities. They really chased the details.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256793/image/large-f8e434d93ef8ccbaf364baf4670c1274.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256793">Previously known as Project 405 and Reichel / Pugh Nauta 154, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya46.8m (153'7&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2023">Nilaya</a> is the first superyacht to utilise <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a>’s new Featherlight™ design and production method. The shipyard has achieved 11 percent less weight than its typical advanced aluminium cruising yachts and has reduced weight without sacrificing stiffness or quality.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256799/image/large-63d67cbb7f481c1a89adb3b31d8ae5d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256799">The Featherlight™ process makes use of Finite Element Analysis (FEA), a design methodology inspired by spacecraft technology. The FEA modelling allows for various construction materials such as, Alustar aluminium plate thicknesses and frame spacing to maximise hull stiffness, while minimising total displacement.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="46m high-performance sloop Project 405 in build at Royal Huisman (2020-12-22 13:30:00 +0100)">46m high-performance sloop Project 405 in build at Royal Huisman<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256802/image/large-d2a349d4b43dc7d40838d636a8632f21.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256802"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> brought the engineering and weight management in-house which allowed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya46.8m (153'7&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2023">Nilaya</a> to benefit from careful weight analysis. She uses lightweight foam coring for her interior with strategic decisions also made for her lighting, insulation, and all mechanical systems. As a result of this, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya46.8m (153'7&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2023">Nilaya</a> narrows the displacement gap between aluminium and carbon composite yachts.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256803/image/large-d8cedcfc52e81796fdde012216b43805.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256803">“With <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/521" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reichel / Pugh Yacht Design (Company)">Reichel / Pugh</a>, we set the target weight. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> really embraced the concept. It was a very good process, good collaboration,” added Mario Pedol of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Design</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256806/image/large-0073bb7f632126c94a53e07f53600ed4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256806"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya46.8m (153'7&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2023">Nilaya</a> has been designed to combine both performance and comfort and features a straight bow, wide transom and twin rudders. Many elements of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya46.8m (153'7&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2023">Nilaya</a> have been constructed in carbon composite, including the trunk of the keel, the deckhouse, the guest cockpit and hardtop, all of which were manufactured at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/458" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rondal B.V. (Company)">Rondal</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256808/image/large-3a60b244aab6ae7184446a5b71de1fb7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256808"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya46.8m (153'7&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2023">Nilaya</a> is also the first yacht of this size range designed to take advantage of structured luff sail design pioneered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2956" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Doyle Sails NZ Ltd (Company)">Doyle Sails</a>. This choice allowed for the entire <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/458" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rondal B.V. (Company)">Rondal</a> mast, rig, and components to be lighter. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/458" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rondal B.V. (Company)">Rondal</a> created a radical new curved carbon fibre spreader design, to take advantage of the very narrow headsail sheeting angles, which allows <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya46.8m (153'7&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2023">Nilaya</a> to be more aerodynamic. Unlike other yachts that use titanium, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/458" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rondal B.V. (Company)">Rondal</a> supplied <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya46.8m (153'7&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2023">Nilaya</a> with new generation hybrid (carbon and aluminium) captive winches, hatches and various sail handling gear.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256807/image/large-6d42ca78702b68ea9021a90bc88f57cd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256807">Built for experienced owners, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya46.8m (153'7&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2023">Nilaya</a> is able to accommodate up to 10 guests across five staterooms as well as a crew of eight in four cabins. She will be delivered to her owners in the coming months.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/191286/image/large-f136c524e5d47fb75ac0ce6c9bea935a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/191286">"The success of the innovations with Project 405 paves the way to use this bold new approach for future builds. I am proud of the investment we have made in advanced engineering and of the way teams from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/458" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rondal B.V. (Company)">Rondal</a> advanced new solutions to meet the brief from very knowledgeable clients and designers,” concluded <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> CEO Jan Timmerman.

47m Royal Huisman yacht Nilaya launched

Royal Huisman has announced the launch of the 47m sailing yacht Nilaya in the Netherlands.

In pictures: 47m Royal Huisman sailing yacht Nilaya launched

The 37-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/446" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Norfolk Star37.0m (121'5&quot;)Perini Navi1996">Norfolk Star</a> has joined the market. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/norfolk-star/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Norfolk Star, for sale</a>, underwent a multi-million dollar refit in 2020, alongside her five year <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyd</a>'s survey. Works on the yacht for sale included the repainting of her hull, which has gone from a dark blue hue to bottle green.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215439/image/large-2079f6c25743623eb55c83512bdf8b05.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215439">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sailing/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">sailing yacht for sale</a>'s mechanics were also updated during the recent refit, with a new main engine, two new generators, PLC system,<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4064" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inmarsat plc (Company)">&nbsp;Inmarsat</a> VSAT dome, 505 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4203" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Williams Performance Tenders (Company)">Williams</a> tender, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2956" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Doyle Sails NZ Ltd (Company)">Doyle</a> sails and Reckmann rigging. The interior of the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> has also been refurbished, with all surfaces, both wood and marble, having been cleaned and coated. Her teak decks have also been restored. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/446" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Norfolk Star37.0m (121'5&quot;)Perini Navi1996"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215449/image/large-ce749486c659358dc5979c9f3930c7d5.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215449"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215443/image/large-6b06003d3db54abaa41be7c7ee048b6d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215443"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215460/image/large-06bdfae6b3d23280864b9e776e1e6d78.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215460">Norfolk Star</a> features exterior and interior design from her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a>. Externally she has a number of comfortable seating areas which are well protected from the elements even when in rough seas. The wheelhouse is situated amidships and is fully covered, giving her crew and owner complete protection during passages.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215455/image/large-4dd254d018a87cfc4cfc3486256672c4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215455"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215456/image/large-cc2fe0eff1e9d35086f93c090578a502.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215456">Her interior is spacious and comfortable, with a saloon dining room finished in light woods, with cream and gold upholstery in the soft furnishings. She can accommodate as many as six guests between three cabins, all of which are doubles and one of which is the large master suite.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215453/image/large-974b265c31d64c51fc19bb80cb39c9f0.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215453"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215451/image/large-03585888da0cb17232e715de5568dadf.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215451"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215458/image/large-8831422f5404511c0c8a4a9f8717da00.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215458">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/perini-navi/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Perini Navi yacht for sale</a> is available for viewings in Valencia, Spain.&nbsp;

Perini Navi sailing yacht Norfolk Star for sale

The 37m Perini Navi sailing yacht Norfolk Star, for sale, features a bottle green hull.

The Perini Navi 37m sailing yacht Norfolk Star is now on the market

The largest <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5305" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solaris Yachts (Company)">Solaris</a> sailing yacht to date has been launched. The 33.77-metre yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8467" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cefea33.77m (110'10&quot;)Solaris Yachts2020">Cefea</a> is now heading off on sea trials to the Golfe de Sant-Tropez to test out her capabilities as a luxury cruiser-racer. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/172901/image/large-d19056b7bf5a9ca6ba91d0a4f2857028.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/172901"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/172907/image/large-ff8433b71190e1307ff1588f549add0e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/172907">Designed by both MYT Group and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5305" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solaris Yachts (Company)">Solaris Yachts</a> with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/169" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Javier Soto Acebal (Company)">Soto Acebal</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8467" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cefea33.77m (110'10&quot;)Solaris Yachts2020">Cefea</a> was built with an innovative interior layout, a 22-ton fin keel and bulb and an ultra-lightweight hull and rig. Inside, she features a full-beam master cabin with two bathrooms and direct access to the private beach. The additional three staterooms help to accommodate up to eight guests in total. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/172905/image/large-599e4424379adf21fe8b82e21c6c81b5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/172905"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/172908/image/large-9d9ccb031e5cf2cad7aed4f9d00baf7f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/172908"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/172902/image/large-dc4dd131fd02d147f10b63ea80d3eef6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/172902">Her hull and deck are constructed from pre-preg carbon and fitted with a lifting keel suitable for world cruising at racing speeds. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2447" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Spars (Company)">Southern Spars</a> were responsible for the mast, whereas <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/804" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Future Fibres S.L.U (Company)">Future Fibers</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2956" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Doyle Sails NZ Ltd (Company)">Doyle</a> worked on the rig and sails respectively.

Solaris launch largest sailing yacht to date: 34m yacht Cefea

The largest Solaris sailing yacht to date has been launched. The 33.77-metre yacht Cefea is now heading off on sea trials.

Solaris launch largest sailing yacht to date: 34m Cefea

Any passerby who has the fortune to witness Aquarius in person is immediately charmed by her deep black polished hull and enormously tall masts. Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman has crafted the 56-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5848" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Aquarius56.0m (183'9&quot;)">Aquarius</a> to the highest possible standards and delivered the performance ketch to her new owners earlier this year. With details kept tightly under wraps, little information has been released about the yacht, until now. <img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/51196/image/large-9d5c7f67c60baacba8126df54f1600d8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/51196">Born out of a collaboration between Dykstra naval architects, Mark Whiteley Design, and Royal Huisman, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5848" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquarius56.0m (183'9&quot;)">Aquarius</a> was created in response to an owner’s brief which stated that the ketch should be “an elegant, muscular sailing yacht with a classic profile for family enjoyment.”&nbsp; The owners worked closely with Erik Wassem, Senior Designer at Dykstra, who said that the couple were looking for ‘a yacht capable of world cruising’. Experienced sailors themselves, the owners emphasised the term ‘simplicity’,- indicating that the yacht should utilise an already proven technological platform. <img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/51276/image/large-f94e8410a960b2322dddc0632382a61e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/51276">Royal Huisman teamed up with Doyle Sails NZ, Dykstra Naval Architects, Carbo-Link and the shipyard’s sister company Rondal to create the sailing platform onboard. Key components of the rig setup include a mainsail measuring 520 square metres, a carbon fibre Panamax rig, remote and fixed sail control units, a sail inventory which includes roached main and mizzen sails with integrated reefing, a jib, performance and heavy duty staysail and a reacher. Two helm stations aid the crew in both upwind and downwind sailing for maximum performance.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/51352/image/large-451ba2638a6faa7bbbb302b59cae8c21.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/51352"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/51334/image/large-eea48c85d617a44eb44d15d11b06f481.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/51334">Below the waterline, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5848" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Aquarius56.0m (183'9&quot;)">Aquarius’s</a> naval architecture includes a balanced spade rudder and a 4.8-metre fixed keel. Marvelling over <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5848" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Aquarius56.0m (183'9&quot;)">Aquarius’s</a> performance, her owners said, “She sails beautifully and is ‘near perfect’ on beam reaches.”&nbsp;<img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/51197/image/large-6ac90cdadc3c830aad442fc72dd96ecd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/51197">Her sleek, black aluminium hull (built to Lloyd’s Register and MCA compliant) contains a two-tender garage and three-tender stowage locations on deck. Guests are able to step onboard via a three-metre fold-down boarding platform when arriving aboard by tender, or a passerelle when dockside. Stainless steel and teak fittings dot the deck and make for a contemporary and uncluttered profile. <img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/51228/image/large-ca05dab2be00b6c80362e6b79e8efbf9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/51228"><img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/51241/image/large-def9b898e8e7526a80bd26fb0fa457e0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/51241">Behind the deckhouse and saloon lays the main cockpit. Sheltered by bimini, the outdoor seating area transforms into a sophisticated dining space fit for a party of 10. Further aft is the private cockpit of the owner, which links directly inside to the owner’s suite.<img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/51585/image/large-f1a138f958e425e9707630518ef04d6a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/51585"><img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/51597/image/large-90d3e55f004ae93378811e853c9ae808.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/51597"><img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/51626/image/large-d364fce613e5801837c1c99181880897.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/51626">Inside, guests&nbsp;are greeted by soft and palatable colour scheme - which makes for a ‘New England’ atmosphere. As per the request of the owners, the ambience is calm and elegant. Whites are complemented by mahogany joinery while portholes and large saloon windows let in plenty of natural light.<img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/51533/image/large-958ab2c9df5120307389c26fc70718a4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/51533"><img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/51634/image/large-dabd0ecd935d71c3390a4eb6ff0c8e8d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/51634">Two double guest cabins, each with private en-suite facilities, are accessible via interior hallway and staircase. Further down the hall is the lower saloon with a large cinema screen and informal seating. One more guest stateroom can sleep four by way of Pullman berth and recessed bed able to be lowered from a niche in the ceiling.<img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/51498/image/large-b529e86f027a50bdb2ac6d65df07a906.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/51498"><img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/51478/image/large-4efd8e62bc11668b3f27e0e43851a927.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/51478"><img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/51473/image/large-a2bbc9c6418f0d6dd3e634d4268dce1e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/51473">An ovular skylight surrounding one of the masts floods the owner’s cabin with natural daylight. Filling the entire beam, the suite features an aft-facing bed and full en-suite bathroom. Just aft of the bathroom is a study with porthole. <img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/51643/image/large-cb75973a68cea586b68dc1d7495524ef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/51643"><img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/51636/image/large-27ed248acffa18983a3baab94921f0e4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/51636">Crew spaces onboard feature the same furnishings as the guest spaces and are built to LY3 yacht code. Furthermore, the superyacht contains a spacious and day-lit open galley and a fully-equipped gym complete with machines and free weights. <img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/51224/image/large-781a25e3ac3b147b784ac0dff4d53845.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/51224">Under sail and with the assistance of one 832hp MTU engine, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5848" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Aquarius56.0m (183'9&quot;)">Aquarius</a> is more than prepared to set off whenever and wherever her owners might choose to go. In the words of the owners themselves, “It’s a dream come true to own a boat like this, and to look at her and sail her with such a strong sense of accomplishment and appreciation.”<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/294753336" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>

Superyacht of the Week: Alluring Aquarius 

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're 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 Mike Sanderson, a two time Volvo Ocean Race winner, a veteran of three America's Cup campaigns, and a name familiar to anyone with a penchant for all things sailing. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/26076/image/large-0a6214e7503ee2995fde453b4d813426.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/26076">You’ve recently taken over as CEO of Doyle Sails from founder Robbie Doyle - tell us a bit about yourself and why you decided to get into the sail making industry.&nbsp;I left school to become a sailmaker in 1988 so I have been involved in the sailmaking industry all my working life. For me sailmaking as a teenager was the road into professional sailing and, in fact, I still think it’s a great avenue for those who aspire to become a professional sailor.Tell us about your journey to Doyle Sails.I have only been involved in Doyle Sails for the last six years, so for sure I’m still a bit of a newbie in the world of Doyle as some of the people involved have been here since Robbie and Janet Doyle started the company in the early 80s… Over the years the company has had so many milestones, but one of the biggest was when Richard Bouzaid and Chris McMaster launched the STRATIS membrane plant back in 2003. The sailmaking industry has changed so much, from lots of small companies buying the same fabric as the big boys to really being dominated by the big players now who are manufacturing their own ‘bespoke’ sail membranes. For Doyle Sails to have a well-known market-leading product such as Stratis is pivotal to our growth. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/26073/image/large-3d5fd802b40ccc238edb38a3e0661cac.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/26073"> 2018 New Zealand Millennium Cup winner Ammonite, featuring Doyle sails A number of the New Zealand builders have shut their doors over the past few years... can the industry in New Zealand ever recover?&nbsp;Yes, New Zealand has lost two of the biggest builders with Alloy Yachts and Fitzroy closing, but we still have very strong players such as Yachting Developments and McMullen &amp; Wing, who are world leaders in their respective markets. New Zealand has also adapted their priorities very quickly from building superyachts to servicing superyachts. Auckland, in particular, is very lucky with the powers that be were switched onto that and built additional berths where required to allow for growth in superyacht service. The Westhaven area, for example, is full of superyachts all the way from Silo Park through to Orams Marina. On top of that, you have Whangarei and Tauranga that are now well set up to cater for the big boats. So even though the new builds have slowed down the whole market is busy from refits which is great.I would be lying if I said that we didn’t miss as many new builds, but like everyone else we have adapted and with sails they don’t last forever so luckily for the sailmakers often people are scheduling their refits in New Zealand about the time their sails need replacing. &nbsp; In our recent interview with Neville Crichton for the Innovation issue of the SuperYacht Times newspaper, he noted that the sailing yacht sector is technically the most innovative in yachting. What do you see as some of the most important innovations in sailing over the past 10 years?For me that’s easy, it has to be how we deal with foils and foiling and which will also affect the superyacht world. There’s already a superyacht in production with a “DSS” system, so a foil to generate Dynamic Stability…so stability from speed. Then there’s the big 100ft Tri’s already launched who are looking to foil around the world non-stop…I have no doubt this will be a big part of sailing’s evolution over the next ten years. What's next for Doyle Sails?&nbsp;Our industry demands that innovation is constant, and we already have sails and concepts out there in the real-life test lab always looking for better, faster, but durable and long lasting ways of building sails. The last 12 months we have seen the launch of our ‘Cable-less Code 0’ which really has taken off as the only way to do a Code Zero in 2018, but we still have an awful lot more that we can do with that technology. Not only for the Code Zero but the whole inventory.

 5 Questions with… Mike Sanderson, Doyle Sails

Recently lowered into the water for the first time after having been <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="56m sailing yacht Aquarius leaves Royal Huisman onto launch phase (2017-11-02 16:33:00 +0100)">transported</a> from Royal Huisman’s shipyard in Vollenhove was the Dutch yacht builder’s new 56-metre classic ketch project christened as Aquarius. The yacht will now have her two masts stepped and rigging installed where after she will be tested out on the North Sea before being handed over to her owner.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/16794/image/large-38b0507fda6e9893acae1c96491e9d22.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/16794"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/16797/image/large-4f0af3e70c38b3f96532a5e31b43a633.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/16797"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/16793/image/large-77c8ba0806b27b6760a10e262b899d7d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/16793"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/16792/image/large-145f7d79e9653b92796f7b15e8e14924.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/16792"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/16795/image/large-6f6b53d44c8d8067d6cb2ee41cdc0d4c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/16795">Launch photos by Laurens Morel

In Pictures: new 56m sailing yacht Aquarius launched

With the shipyard construction and test phases now complete, Royal Huisman moved its new 56-metre ketch-rigged sailing yacht Aquarius from the shipyard in Vollenhove to deeper waters where she will soon be christened and launched.<iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FRoyalHuisman%2Fvideos%2F1506128882798056%2F&amp;show_text=0&amp;width=560" width="720" height="399" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>For this project Royal Huisman once again worked with Dykstra Naval Architects and interior designer Mark Whiteley. Her two carbon masts are built by Rondal with Doyle Sails New Zealand supplying the sails.Project Manager Godfrey Cray oversaw the build project and conveyed a message on behalf of the owner to the build team, shipyard management and friends who attended the farewell ceremony: “I chose to build my boat at Royal Huisman because of the quality of your work, your attention to detail and the pride that all of you have in what you do.”&nbsp;Stay tuned for more as we follow the project’s progress.

56m sailing yacht Aquarius leaves Royal Huisman onto launch phase

Recently moved into Royal Huisman’s paint shed for its final stage of construction, the 56-metre classic sailing ketch project 399 is on-track for launch later this year. The yacht was designed by Dykstra Naval Architects for long-range cruising while hosting extended family on board.<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7AOHQu_fVU0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>Performance was another focal point for the project team as the yacht is expected to take part in certain regattas during her travels. The interior of the project is designed by Mark Whitely with Rondal and Doyle Sails NZ in charge of delivering the mast and sails respectively.&nbsp;

Royal Huisman 56m classic ketch on track for 2017 launch

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Kokomo in Beaulieu sur Mer, France

Kokomo was launched in 2010 by Alloy Yachts in New Zealand, to a design by Dubois Naval Architects, with an interior by RWD. The 58-metre yacht sleeps 12 guests in five cabins. Kokomo is the largest sailing yacht to have been built by the New Zealand shipyard and was commissioned by a repeat Alloy client. Her carbon fibre Southern Spars mast towers an impressive 74.3 metres above the waterline which carries one of the largest single sails ever produced by Doyle Sails in New Zealand – a 2,227 square metre Gennaker.

The elegant 58m Kokomo in Beaulieu sur Mer

It’s easy to imagine that the sailing yacht market has always accounted for a relatively small number of the global superyacht fleet, but just a few decades ago in 1940, sailing yachts actually comprised 49% of the total fleet. Today, that percentage has dropped dramatically, coming in at only 16%.

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With the exponential development of new technologies and engineering, it’s unsurprising that these original figures have decreased as motor yachts became increasingly sophisticated and transformed into the refined superyachts dominating the ports of Cannes and Monaco today. What is perhaps surprising is just how much of a hit the sailing market has taken over the years.

 

The reasons for this are multifaceted; from the rise in clients from Russia and eastern Europe who are not traditionally interested in sailing yachts; client driven innovation leading to limited innovation from shipyards and designers; less investors interested in the sailing yacht market, especially after the Financial Crisis; limitations to the development of standardisation within the market; and a very small number of new sailing yacht designers entering the industry - to name but a few.

 

Amongst the many consequences of these dwindling numbers of new sailing superyachts is that innovation has all but ground to a halt. This is problematic, as innovation could certainly lead to a substantial boost to the sector. Here we ask some of the most important names in sailing their thoughts on improving the sailing yacht market for everybody.

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What is the single biggest stumbling block for innovation within the sailing yacht industry?

Germán Frers -  In my opinion the biggest stumbling block for innovation is a combination of tradition, routine, lack of interest on the part of the parties normally involved in developing new projects, cost, and possible risks. It is the responsibility of the creative group to present all innovations with well proven documentation of potential practical and aesthetic consequences to builders, owners, and project managers.

 

Malcolm McKeon - I don’t feel there is one single biggest stumbling block; performance has become more of a priority with sailing superyachts, and as a result they have become increasingly more complicated in recent years with hi-tech sail plans and sailing systems. This has caused the building and running costs to increase significantly.

 

Ron Holland - The yachting industry's tendency to overvalue tradition. For example, if a builder has been successful building steel yachts, there is an understandable preference to not pioneer aluminium or composite construction systems.

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Many of the world’s sailing yacht designers have been established for a number of years, with the number of new sailing yacht designers limited. How can the industry encourage more designers to come to the fore?

Philippe Briand - The market for sailing yachts is at a very low point at this time… Designers tend to go where there are owners that purchase boats!

 

Matt Bridge, Doyle Sails - Owners, whilst willing to take some risks with progressive designs that feature high performance sailing features and modern, sometimes polarising, aesthetics, are less willing to do so with untried designers. In their defence, the stalwarts of the design industry are very talented so it’s hard for a new player to make an impression in what is a relatively small market. I also think the industry needs to do far more to encourage women into its ranks. In this day and age, it’s an anachronism that I can’t think of a single female sailing yacht designer.

 

Stéphane Levee, Perini Navi - Historically, designers cut their teeth and made a name for themselves on the racing circuit. Unfortunately, due to the preponderance of one-design racing and a professionalisation of elite sailing, very few new designers have been able to build a high-profile international reputation. This leaves them at a disadvantage when competing against established firms. This state of affair is compounded by the current sluggishness of the market where well established firms are competing hard for the few active owners.

 

To kickstart interest and innovation in the sailing yacht market, do you think the creation of a new semi-custom platform or class in the 35 to 60 metre range could work, offering a level of standardisation?

Malcolm McKeon - I think Perini have done this very successfully over many years, however I believe clients spending a large amount of money on a sailing yacht are looking for total customisation. Sailing yacht owners are generally very passionate about the product and are looking for individuality.

 

Matt Bridge, Doyle Sails - Southern Wind Shipyard have had phenomenal success with their range of 100’ models, as have Nautor with their new Swan 115 line, (they sold four before the first one even hit the water) so there is clearly a market for this concept. Having said that, for every owner who finds this appealing there is one who wants a fully custom offering and even those who do opt for a more standardised platform are rarely content with the base package and often upgrade where they can. I think the yards who are catering to this part of the market are probably already fulfilling the demand.

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What do you see as the most important innovations in the sailing yacht market over the last 10 years, and what do you envision being introduced in the foreseeable future?

Stéphane Levee, Perini Navi - The two key areas specific to superyacht sailing that have seen the most development are sail handling and keel solutions. We are now capable of pushing the boats harder and faster whilst improving the safety on board and reducing failures. Sail furling has improved dramatically, including the capacity to furl spinnakers. Captive winches and furlers are stronger, faster, and quieter. 
	 
	Whilst there are still improvements on sail handling to come, we as an industry should be mindful of the escalation in price and should be looking for solutions to propose more efficient and economic yachts. Whilst this doesn't sound exciting, it is paramount to the survival of our industry. The racing yacht market has been, at times, a good cautionary tale of what not to do.

 

Philippe Briand - I see the future in hydrofoils technology. The primary underlying issue with the development of this was the shape, which needs to be strong enough to support tremendous dynamic forces and light enough to avoid penalising the performance. The new America's Cup catamarans performed an impressive show of what can now be done. Such technologies simplify many issues and open new horizons.

 

What’s your opinion on improving the sailing yacht market? Let us know at <a href="mailto:news@superyachttimes.com" target="_blank">news@superyachttimes.com</a>. This article was published in the latest edition of the SuperYacht Times newspaper. Subscribe <a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">now</a> and never miss another issue.

 

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Insight: Time for sailing superyacht innovation?

For the second year since we published our inaugural issue we are excited to be bringing the special 56 page edition of the SuperYacht Times newspaper to arguably<span style="font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; font-size: 14.6667px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"> the most important event in the superyacht calendar; the Monaco Yacht Show. Inside our largest issue ever you can enjoy a sneak peak into this years’ Show, including a fantastic Top 10 of just some of our favourite boats that will be present in Monaco. We also manage to catch MYS’ Managing Director, Gaëlle Tallarida, amidst the Monaco madness to share just some of the highlights we can expect to enjoy this year.

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In this issue we also bring you two candid interviews with the men in the driving seat of two of the most important shipyards in the world; Peter Lürssen, CEO of Germany’s big boat builder Lürssen Yachts, and Massimo Perotti, CEO of Italy’s incredibly successful Sanlorenzo. Both very different yards with very different goals, here we offer a fascinating insight into the driving forces behind some of the world’s most renowned superyachts.

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Palladium and Solemar admirers will be captivated by our feature on British design studio, Michael Leach Design. We spoke with Mark Smith - one half of the MLD owners - who animatedly revealed the real stories behind these innovative vessels. We can also exclusively reveal the very first images of two of their latest 90+ metre projects currently under construction, no doubt destined to be another gem in the already bejewelled MLD crown.<a href="http://http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank"> </a>

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<a href="http://http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank"> </a>In this issue you will also find interviews with Turkish shipbuilders Sarp Yachts and AES Yachts, as well as Yachting Developments by Ellie Brade - one of the only New Zealand shipyards left standing after the unfortunate fallout the Kiwi industry took after the Financial Crisis. Interviews with Bart Verkuyl, the new Director at Feadship van Lent, Diana Yacht Design, and a compelling historical look at the yachts of the Principality of Monaco by revered yacht historian, Malcolm Wood, are just some of the articles that complete this issue.

 
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