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Yachts attending the Monaco F1 Grand Prix 2024

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


Yachts attending the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix 2024

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

St Barths Bucket 2024 roundup

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

St Barths Bucket 2024: The winners of each class 

Yachts attending St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2024

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


Yachts attending the St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2024

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

71m Royal Denship yacht Force Blue for sale

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

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

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

Royal Denship superyacht Cupani in Croatia

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

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

St Barths Bucket 2023 results

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

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

2023 St Barths Bucket Regatta yachts

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

Yachts attending the 2023 St Barths Bucket Regatta

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

43m yacht Baca collides with Simpson Bay Bridge

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

43m superyacht Baca strikes Simpson Bay bridge

SuperYacht Times Synopsis July

The SuperYacht Times Synopsis, as brought to you by SYT iQ, gives you the rundown of the top business stories and market reports from last month.

SYT Synopsis: Top yacht news from  July

The Danish-built 70-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/83" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Force Blue70.0m (229'8&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2002">Force Blue</a> is an explorer yacht with the heart and soul of a true adventurer. The 2002 delivered yacht was designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Denship A/S (Company)">Royal Denship</a> to cruise the world in style, and has just completed a significant refit last winter by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6725" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giangrasso Group (Company)">Giangrasso Group</a> in Livorno, Italy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232375/image/large-3f47722aee9e698485ee6eb734924e9f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232375">The superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/83" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Force Blue70.0m (229'8&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2002">Force Blue</a> saw an extension to her length from 63-metres to 70-metres as well as a full redesign of her exterior lines to make them more eye-catching. The extensive refit also saw an extension of her bathing platform to create a large beach club and a redesign of the main deck to aft to create a more welcoming lounge space. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232383/image/large-7c1909383cfb6b79c36d7d0ec12916c8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232383"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232380/image/large-d6b11c44a5a5ba60ab7090b06d0c740b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232380"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/83" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Force Blue70.0m (229'8&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2002">Force Blue</a> was launched in 2002 and redesigned in 2006, and her 2022 refit now features an opulent interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5705" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michele Bonan (Company)">Michele Bonan</a>, whose style is characterised by hand made Italian craftsmanship. The superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/83" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Force Blue70.0m (229'8&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2002">Force Blue</a> offers guests all the amenities of a five-star hotel with luxurious materials used throughout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232376/image/large-93acd1086cc9ed25ea702362f956c1ae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232376"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232382/image/large-99c9755acbedbf2f5ee03053970a2d39.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232382"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232381/image/large-2efca3d0844501b222f970168c84c673.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232381"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/83" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Force Blue70.0m (229'8&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2002">Force Blue</a> saw a complete refurbishment and redesign of all her staterooms, main saloon and owner's deck skylounge to create a more contemporary and fresh atmosphere. She is able to accommodate 12 guests across six well-appointed staterooms with a full-beam master suite on the upper deck. Her remaining staterooms are located on the lower deck and include a VIP suite with a sofa bed, three double staterooms and a twin stateroom that can convert into a double to offer extra flexibility.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232393/image/large-1f57dabe918716932fbc3d3fe02be1c8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232393">The superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/83" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Force Blue70.0m (229'8&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2002">Force Blue</a> offers guests the chance to unwind in her calming spa area. She boasts a steam shower, Hammam, mud bath, sauna and a hydromassage hot tub. Guests can also receive massages and beauty treatments at any time thanks to a dedicated onboard masseuse and beautician. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232379/image/large-85f0ec08677ce993cd60d34c6c793647.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232379"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/83" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Force Blue70.0m (229'8&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2002">Force Blue</a> is crammed with impressive features, one of which is the cinema room located on the owner’s deck for movie nights. For those looking to keep up with their fitness routine while onboard, the gym on the lower deck is the perfect area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232885/image/large-6b2d7a7d1e600665cd057facc80c948d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232885"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232884/image/large-219e0c62a635532375c3e0e7211daa03.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232884"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/83" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Force Blue70.0m (229'8&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2002">Force Blue</a> boasts a spacious beach club and a redesign of her aft deck to allow for more guests onboard. When docked, she is able to host between 300-350 guests for events and up to 60 seated guests on her massive aft deck.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232392/image/large-0075ab151a83e33d953a477aeb532fad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232392"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/83" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Force Blue70.0m (229'8&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2002">Force Blue</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines that are able to propel her to a top speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots.&nbsp;The superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/83" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Force Blue70.0m (229'8&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2002">Force Blue</a> is currently available for charter with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a>.

A first-look onboard 70m Force Blue after her significant refit

SYT takes a look at the Royal Denship superyacht Force Blue after her significant refit last winter. 

The 36.9-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crystal36.9m (121'1&quot;)Moonen Yachts2011">Crystal</a> has been sold after just over five and a half years on the market. The yacht, which was launched in 2011, was sold by Michael Payne of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop and Johnson (Company)">Northrop and Johnson</a> who represented the seller, while Chris Daves of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a> represented the buyer. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/86777/image/large-f9517bea6d7c544852182364b20a213a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/86777"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crystal36.9m (121'1&quot;)Moonen Yachts2011">Crystal</a>, boasts an elegant interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dixon Yacht Design (Company)">Dixon Yacht Design</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Denship A/S (Company)">Royal Denship A/S</a>. The high-quality materials used throughout her interior exude luxury and showcase a Northern European finish.With an interior volume of 268 GT, she provides plenty of space for her guests onboard. She can accommodate 10 guests across her five stunning staterooms, with a large and lavish master stateroom, a full-beam VIP stateroom, a double-bed stateroom and two twin staterooms. The stunning en-suite bathrooms allow guests to feel like they are in their own private oasis.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/86785/image/large-c79fea3a31dc1ce10e79775fe611ecd8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/86785"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/86786/image/large-cc65b14d8c55fe2be71bb2ab501c2358.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/86786"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crystal36.9m (121'1&quot;)Moonen Yachts2011">Crystal</a>, features a large sundeck with a Jacuzzi and fully-stocked cocktail bar. The foredeck offers plenty of opportunities for guests to lounge around and sunbathe. There are a multitude of dining areas across the yachts, so guests can enjoy an alfresco dining experience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/22730/image/large-d4c6e4bf5fed3b134350e1eace70a4de.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/22730"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/22786/image/large-588be5e98253bc168b38d3774deed682.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/22786">She reaches a top speed of 23 knots, and a cruising speed of 12 knots, thanks to her twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines. The Dutch built yacht had a last known asking price of €5,950,000.

Moonen motor yacht Crystal sold

The 37m Moonen Crystal has been sold, she had a last known asking price of €5,950,000.

37m Moonen yacht Crystal finds new owners

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200017/image/large-b6f70b32a3841daf463dbc88b1b69e96.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200017">Delivered to her owner in 2016, is the 72.3-metre explorer superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5726" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cloudbreak72.25m (237'0&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2016">Cloudbreak</a>. Built by the German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> to a design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/331" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liaigre (Company)">Christian Liaigre</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5726" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cloudbreak72.25m (237'0&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2016">Cloudbreak</a> was designed for adventurous cruising. On board, her expedition capabilities provided by a live-aboard helicopter and extensive tender fleet makes her the perfect exploration companion. On the right side is the 78.6-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/81" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pegasus VIII78.6m (257'10&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2003">Pegasus VIII</a>. Previously known as Princess Mariana, she was built in 2003 at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Denship A/S (Company)">Royal Denship</a> shipyard in Denmark. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/81" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pegasus VIII78.6m (257'10&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2003">Pegasus VIII</a> also features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a> and her interior design comes from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuretti Interior Design (Company)">Zuretti</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/58" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luca Dini Design & Architecture (Company)">Luca Dini</a>.

Superyachts Cloudbreak and Pegasus VIII in Malta

The 72m superyacht Cloudbreak and the 79m superyacht Pegasus VIII, are seen here in Malta.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195888/image/large-0b35e4de9cdc35bc6a958f5666ee0851.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195888">Built in 2003 at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Denship A/S (Company)">Royal Denship</a> shipyard in Denmark, the 78.6-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/81" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pegasus VIII78.6m (257'10&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2003">Pegasus VIII</a> is back in operation following a major refit that recently concluded in the Netherlands. The exact scope of works remains a mystery, but from the outside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/81" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pegasus VIII78.6m (257'10&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2003">Pegasus VIII</a> now sports a new grey hull finish along with new hull windows and a telescopic forward mast. The yacht's original design is by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuretti Interior Design (Company)">Zuretti</a>, and includes a spacious floodable seawater pool in the stern.

Motor yacht Pegasus VIII 

The 79m motor yacht Pegasus VIII spotted in Malta after a major refit in the Netherlands.

Motor yacht Pegasus VIII in Malta

In 1971, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a> first opened its doors in Amstelveen, the Netherlands. Over the past 50 years, the naval architecture and design company has championed Dutch Maritime heritage, developing award-winning naval architecture and engineering for some of the world’s most exciting superyacht projects.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194343/image/large-90b094188b8ee84abb8f813a5390e84f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194343">“To mark 50 years operating in an industry that has undergone so much change is truly remarkable.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">&nbsp;DIANA'S&nbsp;</a>strength throughout the past 50 years is a testament to the company,” says Creative Director Hans-Maarten Bais. Here, we turn back the clock on the designer's brilliant back story.&nbsp;1971&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)"></a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a> first opened its doors as a naval architecture and design company and published one of their first concept designs.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194342/image/large-dc627713425a3ec02d4a4a0606ddbf80.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194342"> 1979 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="C Side34.4m (112'10&quot;)Feadship1979">C-Side</a>, 35m <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="C Side34.4m (112'10&quot;)Feadship1979">C-side</a> (ex-Eleanor Allen), is an elegant classic yacht from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA's</a> early days. Originally built in 1979 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> with exterior design and engineering by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a>. Her insides now feature a completely new design and the yacht's old car garage and car lift were removed from her stern.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/141/image/large-a6bf6474df884076b66260cfbb579267.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/141">1984 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/239" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rio Rita56.0m (183'9&quot;)Feadship1984">Rio Rita</a>, 56m This era-defining yacht was launched in 1984 at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship’s</a> De Vries shipyard, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a> calling her one of the “loveliest transom-stern motor yachts ever built”. The styling and architecture of the vessel blends contemporary and classical looks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/54008/image/large-9ef1ab8f6a654bb54cec8bdcd871319b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/54008"> 1985 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/850" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cleopatra57.0m (187'0&quot;)Amels1985">Cleopatra C</a>, 57m Launched in 1985 as the well-known GAIL III. This was the first project where <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a> teamed up with the legendary designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Jon Bannenberg</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/29572/image/large-bb85021de81d630150feaf449bbde030.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/29572">1987 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nickeline25.69m (84'3&quot;)Moonen Yachts1987">Nickeline</a>, 26m Built in 1987 by Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nickeline25.69m (84'3&quot;)Moonen Yachts1987">Moonen Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nickeline25.69m (84'3&quot;)Moonen Yachts1987">Nickeline</a> sports design, naval architecture and engineering by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a> team.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/45040/image/large-5ed535f96de31127eb00720070678d11.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/45040">1991 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1024" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mata Mua38.5m (126'4&quot;)Scheepswerf Friesland1991">Mata Mua</a>, 38m<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1024" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mata Mua38.5m (126'4&quot;)Scheepswerf Friesland1991"></a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1024" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mata Mua38.5m (126'4&quot;)Scheepswerf Friesland1991">Mata Mua</a> was one of the three, famous Colombaio motorsailers which were revolutionary charter vessels at the time.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194277/image/large-83b7e7e6a8a6e9c46ff8abbcc8ac2815.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194277"> 1998 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1148" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Attessa IV100.0m (328'1&quot;)Evergreen Shipyard1999">Attessa IV</a>, 100m Formerly known as Evergreen, she was built by the Japanese <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/810" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Evergreen Shipyard (Company)">Evergreen</a> shipyard Corporation for the chairman of Evergreen Shipping. Later rebuilt as a completely different yacht, she is distinguished by a rounded bow, broad beam aft, and upper decks towards her centre. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/121475/image/large-e1266aeb4c02d161f29b1e1f6d9c4de1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121475">2007 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rose Pigre44.4m (145'8&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2007">Rose Pigre</a>, 44m The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Denship A/S (Company)">Royal Denship</a> yacht has a steel displacement hull, and with five spacious cabins and a gym that can be converted into a sixth, her creators say she is ideal for family cruising. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/172957/image/large-c95d5195d198ecae0712d9f5d515a08a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/172957">2008 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2465" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maximus Star30.0m (98'5&quot;)Moonen Yachts2008">Maximus Star</a>, 30m Handsomely shaped by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/241" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="René van der Velden Yacht Design (Company)">René van der Velden Design</a> and with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a>, she has a flared bow, sloped stern with twin stairways, a graceful sheerline and bold fashion plates. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/185183/image/large-62ca33e0dd75308d276f1b31a92035e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/185183">2011 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1208" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pamela V44.9m (147'4&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2011">Pamela V</a>, 45m<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1208" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pamela V44.9m (147'4&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2011"></a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1208" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pamela V44.9m (147'4&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2011">Pamela V</a> is reminiscent of famous <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a> yachts of the 80s like Jamaica Bay or <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/239" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rio Rita56.0m (183'9&quot;)Feadship1984">Rio Rita</a>. Her owner opted for an energy storage inverter on board to create a sustainable vessel. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/172959/image/large-c96eb1f00d8c735d77eb474ab091287b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/172959">2013 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4975" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Robbie Bobby 33.5m (109'11&quot;)Lynx Yachts2013">Robbie Bobby</a>, 34m Formerly known as Heliad II, she was launched from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3031" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lynx Yachts (Company)">Lynx</a> shipyard in the Netherlands. With gentle curves and well-balanced proportions, the vessel delicately combines tradition with contemporary design. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/93774/image/large-67abdffc837095b9a7e21e1ca5c2765d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/93774">2014 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4598" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="So' Mar37.6m (123'4&quot;)Tansu Yachts2014">So’ Mar</a>, 38m Winner of the World Superyacht Awards in 2015, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4598" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="So' Mar37.6m (123'4&quot;)Tansu Yachts2014">So’ Mar</a> was launched by the Turkish shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tansu Yachts (Company)">Tansu</a>. Strong and sharp lines give her a military-like look. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a> was behind both her naval architecture and engineering.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194278/image/large-f4eb490d3ddd4e03c3686f9470b9acb5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194278">2016 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legend77.4m (253'11&quot;)IHC Verschure1974">Legend</a>, 77m This explorer yacht is a Class 1 ice breaking ship converted into a charter yacht. Her design and engineering were completed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a>, and in 2017 she was announced the best superyacht in the rebuild category at the World Superyacht Awards. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/21714/image/large-02735682e1bf314c97ec384707cc1a20.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/21714">2019 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4886" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scout63.72m (209'1&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2019">Scout</a>, 63m The timeless and elegant explorer yacht was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Royal Hakvoort</a>. She features both interior and exterior design by the British design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a> was behind her naval architecture.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/106566/image/large-a269f4aa0e2d8459e55c0cf38e4c18c8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/106566">2020 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Venera28.5m (93'6&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2021">Venera</a>, 28m The third motor yacht in the explorer range was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard (Company)">Van der Valk</a> shipyard. With a raised pilot house, she features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Guido de Groot Design (Company)">Guido de Groot</a>, and naval architecture 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 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a>, who was also responsible for the yacht's engineering.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194279/image/large-e4cdbec325a51e6da9041951b5ef9bde.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194279">2021 Diana R.50, 47m<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)"></a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a> describes their latest superyacht concept, the sleek and bold Diana R.50, as a yacht created on a proven hull design with “seaworthiness at her core”. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/189845/image/large-d762af7bfff761c782b98dd1c72a2f4e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/189845">This article was originally published in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/yacht-news-summer-newspaper" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Summer&nbsp;2021 issue of The SuperYacht Times newspaper</a>. To receive all future issues straight to your door, <a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/" target="_blank">subscribe to the newspaper here</a>.

50 Years of Diana Yacht Design

More than 70 superyachts bearing the Diana name have set sail over the past 50 years. SYT marks the milestone.

The Italian press has reported that Flavio Briatore’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/83" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Force Blue63.22m (207'5&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2002">Force Blue</a>, the 63.22-metre explorer yacht built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Denship A/S (Company)">Royal Denship</a> in 2002, has been acquired in auction by former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone for €7,490,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/16815/image/large-910cc90d2d1e80b2cc59403b14404a70.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/16815">The yacht had been seized by Italian Customs in 2010 in La Spezia on the basis that there was outstanding VAT to be paid on fuel. The yacht was later permitted to charter within the Mediterranean and one of the first guests was Ecclestone. In recent weeks Briatore had attempted to block the sale, but the Appeal Court of Genoa decided to go ahead because of the risk of the yacht’s deterioration due to forced inactivity, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. The auction took place on 27 January with the bidding starting at €7 million – a fraction of the yacht’s estimated value. There were reportedly four contenders taking part with Bernie Ecclestone emerging as the winner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/24020/image/large-86c4d4db0d1465000625bbb7f5757f85.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/24020">Ecclestone and Briatore are old friends from the days when the Italian was executive director of the Benetton and Renault F1 teams. What is strange is the fact that the sale took place before the final decision by the Supreme Court (now postponed until 9 June), which could return the yacht to Briatore or confirm its seizure.

Ex-Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone buys yacht at auction: The 63m Force Blue

Ex-Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone buys yacht at auction in Italy: The 63m Force Blue for €7,490,000.